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How Much Does Shortening Weigh
Originally posted August 4, 2014 Did you know that a half cup of shortening does not weigh the same as a half cup of butter? I didn’t! Since going dairy-free, I tend to rely on shortening more and more for baking. Measuring it in a measuring cup can be messy as the cup gets…
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How to Start a Gluten Free Diet
Originally posted July 9, 2014 as “10 Tips for Starting a Gluten-Free Diet” If you don’t know my story, I’ll try telling it briefly. If you know me, you probably know that being brief is difficult for me. In 2007, when my daughter was diagnosed with what we thought was a gluten sensitivity for her…
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Easy Sautéed Chicken Breast recipe
Originally posted May 6, 2014 as “7 minute chicken”. On nights when I know there won’t be a lot of time to cook, I use this recipe/technique. It’s one of my favorite recipes from my book, The Warm Kitchen. What I love about it is that I can change the flavor profile of the…
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Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies recipe
Originally posted May 6, 2014 My good friend Corrine makes the most delicious molasses ginger cookies. She offered some to me last week, 1 day into my Gluten Free (GF) experiment. I had to decline. But, it did motivate me to seek out a great gluten-free molasses ginger cookie that has the flavor and…
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10 Things You May Not Know about Celiac Disease
Originally posted May 1, 2014 May is Celiac Disease Awareness month. You probably hear a lot about celiac disease but how much do you know? Do you think gluten-free is blown out of proportion? Are some people eating this way as a fad? Maybe. But the reality is not many people understand what celiac…
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The Best Gluten Free Chicken Tenders recipe
Originally posted April 2, 2014 Without a doubt, these are better than anything I or my children have ever had in a restaurant! Well, in my humble opinion, that is. When I make these, I make a double batch. We use half for the meal and I either freeze the rest or use it…
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Gluten Free and Vegan Polenta with Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe
Originally posted March 19, 2014 I wanted to tackle making a flavorful polenta without dairy. I was getting ready for a party with at least one guest who could not tolerate any dairy. That means no butter, cream, milk or cheese. Olive oil gives the polenta a great texture but it also needs flavor.…
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Dairy Free Cooking Tips and Substitutions
Originally posted March 7, 2014 (that’s when the photo was taken!) Whether you eat dairy-free out of choice or necessity, you’ll find different substitutes out there based on what you’re making. I cook and bake gluten and dairy-free for my family and I. While I refer to the substitutions as dairy-free, it’s actually casein…
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Gluten Free Rolled Sugar Cookies recipe
Originally posted February 11, 2014 Whether or not you are a kid, a rolled sugar cookie in some fun shape with colored sprinkles always seems fun. Rolled sugar cookies can be made any time during the year. Don’t be intimidated when you see those fancy looking pre-made cookies in the store; this recipe is…
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Gluten Free Italian Knot Cookies recipe
Originally posted December 26, 2013 Shown above, Italian Knot Cookies and Pie Crust Thumbprints (a happy mistake). Every year I feel like I take on a new challenge in my gluten-free kitchen. This holiday season it was trying to make gluten-free Italian knot cookies. Just the smell of these brings back memories of being…