Gluten Free Baked Parmesan Cracker Crisps
October 11, 2011
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp almond flour or meal
seasonings or herbs as desired (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss together the ingredients until well blended.
Place even sized piles of mixture (size depends on how big you want the crackers) two or more inches apart on the baking sheet, flattening each pile slightly.
Put in preheated oven for 4 to 6 minutes or until melted and starting to get golden brown.
Remove and let cool undisturbed to keep their shape.
If you want to turn them into little bowls, you can place them, while still warm, over an inverted muffin tin or cups.
When cooled completely, these crackers can be used to serve dips, spreads, or as a cheesy cracker snack.
(Note: Any hard cheese will work, like Romano or Asagio. You can use softer cheeses, like cheddar, but the result will be softer as well. Almond flour or meal helps the cheese smooth out while baking, but you can actually make these with just the cheese.)
Wheat-Free Rice Pasta Salad
May 3, 2011
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Ingredients:
4 cups rice pasta
3/4 – 1 cup basil pesto or arugula pesto
2 tbsp green olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen and defrosted peas
1 tbsp olive oil
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook the rice pasta according to package instructions. Drain and arrange in a large serving bowl. Add the olives, pine nuts and pesto and gently toss. Then add the cherry tomatoes, peas, parsley and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
Great with BBQ chicken.
Wheat Free Treats
April 26, 2011
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Wheat-Free Treats for Lunch Boxes
It seems more and more you hear about people who have an allergy to wheat. If your child is one of those people, you know how important it is adjust their diet so they don’t have a problem. Since most store-bought goodies are made with wheat, here are some home-made wheat-free treats for lunch boxes.
Wheat-Free Brownies
These brownies are a great choice for children who love chocolate but can’t eat wheat. Ingredients include:
* 3/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 5 separated eggs
* 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
* 6 ounces finely ground almonds or almond flour
* Pinch of salt
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then add the egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Set this aside while you melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl. Allow this to cool some before adding it to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir in the almonds or almond flour.
Beat the egg whites until they become stiff but don’t allow them to dry out. Fold this into the other mixture. When the egg whites are completely incorporated, pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9” x 9” square pan. Bake these for 45 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow them to cool before you cut them up.
Wheat-Free Macaroon Cookies
Another great treat to tuck away in the lunch box is Wheat-Free Macaroon Cookies. Here’s what you’ll need:
* 4 egg whites (save the yolks for later use)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
* 2 cups shredded coconut
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat together the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the sugar is entirely dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and gently combine; don’t beat them.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on the cookie sheet. Drop the mixture onto the paper by teaspoonfuls. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for a while before you remove them from the cookie sheet. After they’ve cooled a while, remove them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Wheat Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Does your child love peanut butter cookies but hasn’t been able to eat them lately? These easy to make Wheatless Peanut Butter Cookies will bring a smile to your child’s face. The following ingredients are needed:
* 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup rolled oats
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup chocolate chips
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix it together. Make small or large balls of the dough. Place them on cookie sheets and then flatten them with a fork. Bake them for 20 minutes, remove from the cookie sheets, and allow them to cool.
There’s no doubt a family’s diet changes when a wheat allergy is discovered. Your child can still enjoy these and other wheat-free treats for lunch boxes. Be prepared, however – these treats are so good, you may be making them often.
