Enjoy these gluten free crepes filled with local raspberries or blueberries topped with a dollop of whipped coconut cream*.
Make these incredible crepes ahead of time; wrap and freeze for a quick and convenient dessert or savory dish.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups milk or(nut, hemp,coconut)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup white rice flour
1 teaspoon guar gum
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 can organic canned coconut milk
3 teaspoons vanilla
2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
In a mixing bowl add milk, egg, olive oil, and vanilla; mix well. Sift sorghum flour and white rice flour. Add guar gum, baking powder, and sea salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix after each addition. The batter should be the consistency of a thin pancake batter. If batter is thick add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time to achieve correct consistency.
Heat a low sided 8-inch pan or crepe pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon olive oil to pan; cover bottom of pan. Pour 1 ladle (1/4 cup) of crepe batter into heated pan. Cook crepe for about 1 minute; crepe will be slightly moist on top. Slide crepe off pan to a plate; repeat with remaining crepe batter.
To serve lay crepe on plate fill with raspberries or blueberries; fold in half. Top with freshly whipped coconut cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 20 minutes
Batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Whipped coconut cream: the top layer of opaque "cream" - this is what you want to whip.
Open can of coconut milk (do not shake or turn over);carefully take off the top layer of the opaque white cream. Place cream in a bowl; whip slightly with mixer on low. Add 3 teaspoons vanilla; continue to whip until soft peaks form.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Spinch Strawberry Salad with Asian Dressing
Fresh strawberries are showing up in the stores just in time to make this delicious salad for Easter.
Ingredients:
4 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecans, roasted & sliced thinly
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon gluten free soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Directions:
In a large bowl add cabbage, spinach, strawberries, and onions. Add pecans and toss to mix well.
Whisk sesame oil, brown rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Drizzle over salad; toss to mix.
Serves: 4
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 196g
Calories 200
Total Fat 17g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 60mg
Carbohydrates 10.8
Dietary Fiber 4.1g
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 3.4g
Vitamins A&C, calcium, iron, and manganese
Ingredients:
4 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecans, roasted & sliced thinly
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon gluten free soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Directions:
In a large bowl add cabbage, spinach, strawberries, and onions. Add pecans and toss to mix well.
Whisk sesame oil, brown rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Drizzle over salad; toss to mix.
Serves: 4
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 196g
Calories 200
Total Fat 17g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 60mg
Carbohydrates 10.8
Dietary Fiber 4.1g
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 3.4g
Vitamins A&C, calcium, iron, and manganese
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Massaged Kale Salad
A substantial salad made with hearty, rich greens packed with fiber, calcium, vitamins A & C. Kale is great braised, added to smoothies, and raw in salads.
Ingredients:
1 pound kale, stems & ribs removed
1 cup ricotta salata*, crumbled
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Directions:
Strip kale leaves from stems; tear into bite size pieces. Add ricotta salata and brown rice. Place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl whisk shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and continually whisk until blended. Pour dressing over kale; mix well.
Garnish with cranberries and pumpkin seeds
Serves 6:
Prep time: 25 minutes
Nutrition facts: 135g per serving
Calories: 259
Fat: 12.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 35mg
Protein: 5.0g
Vitamins: A & C, iron, & calcium
*Ricotta Salata is a dried, salty, aged sheep's milk cheese from Sicily. Ricotta means re-cooked and Salata means salted. It is sometimes called Ricotta secca, or Ricotta Pecorino. The cheese is made from the whey part of the sheep milk and is very white.
Ricotta Salata is made from fresh ricotta that has been pressed, salted and aged for at least 90 days, the result is a firm cheese, ideal for grating and often used in salads or pasta dishes.
Orignal recipe from J. Adler; adapted by DLee, 2009
Ingredients:
1 pound kale, stems & ribs removed
1 cup ricotta salata*, crumbled
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Directions:
Strip kale leaves from stems; tear into bite size pieces. Add ricotta salata and brown rice. Place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl whisk shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and continually whisk until blended. Pour dressing over kale; mix well.
Garnish with cranberries and pumpkin seeds
Serves 6:
Prep time: 25 minutes
Nutrition facts: 135g per serving
Calories: 259
Fat: 12.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 35mg
Protein: 5.0g
Vitamins: A & C, iron, & calcium
*Ricotta Salata is a dried, salty, aged sheep's milk cheese from Sicily. Ricotta means re-cooked and Salata means salted. It is sometimes called Ricotta secca, or Ricotta Pecorino. The cheese is made from the whey part of the sheep milk and is very white.
Ricotta Salata is made from fresh ricotta that has been pressed, salted and aged for at least 90 days, the result is a firm cheese, ideal for grating and often used in salads or pasta dishes.
Orignal recipe from J. Adler; adapted by DLee, 2009
Gluten Free Passover Foods
Passover isn't just celebrated by Jews around the world, it's also the time of year when the gluten free community looks forward to seeing aisles of gluten free food versus small sections or sparsely integrated items in their local chain supermarket. This year Kedem is excited to announce a great lineup of products (all gluten free) including a Toasted Onion flavor of last year's huge hit Yehuda Gluten Free Matzo Style Squares, Yehuda Gluten Free Cake Meal, Jeff Nathan Creations All Natural Gluten Free Panko Flakes and Sweet Goodies Licorice! Click here for the complete press release.
Kedem is a Proud Sponsor of Celiac Disease Foundation
Kedem is a Proud Sponsor of Celiac Disease Foundation
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Gluten Free Ham
Posted on December 8, 2011 by Gluten Free Recipes
Attempting to find a gluten free ham may be a chore, however, you may find that this list will be helpful to you this holiday season. Listed, you will find a few grocery store gluten free ham brands, as well as other brands, and gluten free ham sold online. Enjoy the holidays, and your ham!
Berkshire Gluten Free Ham List - No added Nitrites or Nitrates, No MSG, No Preservatives and No harmful Chemicals added.
Boar’s Head Gluten Free Ham List - Boar’s Head Gluten Free Statement (To view their gluten free ham products go to http://www.boarshead.com/digicatessen.php; click on Ham, then View Products (on right) and scroll through.)
Frick’s Gluten Free Ham - Per a phone call December 2011, all Frick’s hams are gluten free and tested for cross-contamination: bone-in, boneless, honey and maple. Note, not all of their products are gluten free.
HoneyBaked Gluten Free Ham List
Hormel Gluten Free Canned Ham List
Black Label Canned Hams
Cure 81® Ham and Ham Steaks
Jennie-O Turkey Store® Refrigerated Honey Cured Turkey Ham
Jennie-O Turkey Store® Refrigerated Turkey Ham (see link above)
Jones Dairy Farm – gluten-free all natural pork and turkey sausage and Canadian, bacon and hams, traditional bacon and liverwurst – approximately 50 items.
Smithfield – emailed them on 12/4, awaiting answer. http://www.smithfield.com
*** When in question about a ham product being gluten free "Ask, ask, & ask"
Attempting to find a gluten free ham may be a chore, however, you may find that this list will be helpful to you this holiday season. Listed, you will find a few grocery store gluten free ham brands, as well as other brands, and gluten free ham sold online. Enjoy the holidays, and your ham!
Berkshire Gluten Free Ham List - No added Nitrites or Nitrates, No MSG, No Preservatives and No harmful Chemicals added.
Boar’s Head Gluten Free Ham List - Boar’s Head Gluten Free Statement (To view their gluten free ham products go to http://www.boarshead.com/digicatessen.php; click on Ham, then View Products (on right) and scroll through.)
Frick’s Gluten Free Ham - Per a phone call December 2011, all Frick’s hams are gluten free and tested for cross-contamination: bone-in, boneless, honey and maple. Note, not all of their products are gluten free.
HoneyBaked Gluten Free Ham List
Hormel Gluten Free Canned Ham List
Black Label Canned Hams
Cure 81® Ham and Ham Steaks
Jennie-O Turkey Store® Refrigerated Honey Cured Turkey Ham
Jennie-O Turkey Store® Refrigerated Turkey Ham (see link above)
Jones Dairy Farm – gluten-free all natural pork and turkey sausage and Canadian, bacon and hams, traditional bacon and liverwurst – approximately 50 items.
Smithfield – emailed them on 12/4, awaiting answer. http://www.smithfield.com
*** When in question about a ham product being gluten free "Ask, ask, & ask"
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sumac
The sumac tree grows wild in the Mediterranean region, is found in southern Italy, and the Middle East; especially Turkey and Iran. The sumac berries were used by the Romans who called them Syrian sumac. Sumac was a pleasing souring agent in Europe before lemons were brought there.
The sumac berry is not as sharp as vinegar and more agreeable than tamarind. The tree yields tannins and dyes that have been used in the leather industry for centuries. The American Indians made a sour drink from the berries.
Sumac is used in the Middle East as a souring agent in place of lemon juice or vinegar. The flavor of sumac complements tomatoes and avocados immensley!!!!! Sumac is delicious on roasted meats, fish, and chicken. In open doner kebab shops in the Middle East the tangy deep burgundy powder is sprinkled over freshly slice onion rings. Sumac is use a Middle Eastern mixture called za'atar.
Za'atar
This spice blend is versatile and can be used on meats, veggies, rice, and breads.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sumac powder
2 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons marjoram
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Store in glass jar in a cool,. dark place
Prep time: 5 minutes
The sumac berry is not as sharp as vinegar and more agreeable than tamarind. The tree yields tannins and dyes that have been used in the leather industry for centuries. The American Indians made a sour drink from the berries.
Sumac is used in the Middle East as a souring agent in place of lemon juice or vinegar. The flavor of sumac complements tomatoes and avocados immensley!!!!! Sumac is delicious on roasted meats, fish, and chicken. In open doner kebab shops in the Middle East the tangy deep burgundy powder is sprinkled over freshly slice onion rings. Sumac is use a Middle Eastern mixture called za'atar.
Za'atar
This spice blend is versatile and can be used on meats, veggies, rice, and breads.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sumac powder
2 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons marjoram
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Store in glass jar in a cool,. dark place
Prep time: 5 minutes
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Lemon Thyme Cookies
Fresh herbs infuse baked goods with subtle flavor and fragrance. This simple recipe uses lemon thyme from the garden (or store).Cardamom is a spice native to the Middle East, North Africa, and Scandinavia. There are three types of cardamom; green cardamom (used in most recipes), black cardamom and Madagascar cardamom. Cardamom has a strong, unique spicy-sweet taste, which is slightly aromatic.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground green cardamom
1 cup sorghum flour
1/4 cup sweet rice flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place butter in a mixing bowl; beat with mixer on high speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar; mix until well combined. Add thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cardamon. Add sorghum flour; mix. Stir in sweet rice flour. Form dough into a ball.
Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Lightly flour a flat surface and roll each portion into a 6 x 4 inch rectangle; 1/4 inch thick. Huse a scalloped pastry wheel or cookie cutters and cut dough. Place cut out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake: 12-15 minutes; until edges are lightly browned.
Makes: 36 cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground green cardamom
1 cup sorghum flour
1/4 cup sweet rice flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place butter in a mixing bowl; beat with mixer on high speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar; mix until well combined. Add thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cardamon. Add sorghum flour; mix. Stir in sweet rice flour. Form dough into a ball.
Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Lightly flour a flat surface and roll each portion into a 6 x 4 inch rectangle; 1/4 inch thick. Huse a scalloped pastry wheel or cookie cutters and cut dough. Place cut out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake: 12-15 minutes; until edges are lightly browned.
Makes: 36 cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Easter Candy
Gluten-Free Easter Candy, Updated March 2012
By Jane Anderson, About.com Guide
Updated March 01, 2012
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Wondering what gluten-free Easter candy is available this year to place in your child's Easter basket (or to enjoy yourself)? Here's the list, updated as of March 2012, of gluten-free Easter candy — as you'll see below, there are plenty of options you can use to make up a really nice gluten-free Easter basket.
Unless otherwise noted, these candies are considered by their manufacturers to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten, which makes them "gluten-free" according to the currently accepted definition.
One note: there seems to be plenty of debate each year over whether Cadbury Creme Eggs are gluten-free or not. In the U.S., Cadbury Easter products are made by Hershey's, which does not consider them to be gluten-free due to the potential risk of gluten cross-contamination in manufacturing.
However, the eggs appear to contain no gluten ingredients (Hershey's will specify any gluten-containing ingredients on the label). So the bottom line is, use caution with Cadbury Creme Eggs, and eat them at your own risk — they may contain trace gluten due to shared manufacturing lines or facilities.
Here's the list of gluten-free Easter candy. If you're wondering about the gluten status of a candy product not on this list, you should be able to find information on it in my main candy article, Gluten-Free Candy. Happy Easter!
Gluten-Free Easter Candy
• Easter-themed Dove chocolate products, including Dove chocolate Easter bunnies, Dove egg-shaped candies and Easter-themed Dove bars
• Easter-themed M&Ms chocolate products (EXCEPT for pretzel M&Ms), including M&Ms solid milk chocolate Easter bunny, M&M candies in Easter colors, and egg-shaped M&M candies
• Plain milk chocolate regular-sized Hershey's Kisses in Easter-themed foil wrappers (for more on the gluten status of Hershey's Kisses products, check out Are Hershey's Kisses Gluten-Free?)
• Jelly Belly jelly beans (INCLUDING licorice flavor jelly beans) and all Jelly Belly specially themed Easter packages
• Easter-themed Starburst candy, including jelly beans and special Easter candy packages
• Easter-themed Tootsie Roll candy, including Dubble Bubble Easter egg-shaped bubble gum, Tootsie Pops, Charms Blow Pops and Charms Candy Carnival products
• Necco Candy Eggs Peeps marshmallow treats by Just Born (check the label to make sure it states "gluten-free" below the list of ingredients)
• Kraft Bunny Mallows and Egg Mallows (marshmallow Easter-themed treats)
Again, these candies are considered gluten-free to 20 parts per million. If you have any questions about a specific product, contact the manufacturer.
By Jane Anderson, About.com Guide
Updated March 01, 2012
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Wondering what gluten-free Easter candy is available this year to place in your child's Easter basket (or to enjoy yourself)? Here's the list, updated as of March 2012, of gluten-free Easter candy — as you'll see below, there are plenty of options you can use to make up a really nice gluten-free Easter basket.
Unless otherwise noted, these candies are considered by their manufacturers to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten, which makes them "gluten-free" according to the currently accepted definition.
One note: there seems to be plenty of debate each year over whether Cadbury Creme Eggs are gluten-free or not. In the U.S., Cadbury Easter products are made by Hershey's, which does not consider them to be gluten-free due to the potential risk of gluten cross-contamination in manufacturing.
However, the eggs appear to contain no gluten ingredients (Hershey's will specify any gluten-containing ingredients on the label). So the bottom line is, use caution with Cadbury Creme Eggs, and eat them at your own risk — they may contain trace gluten due to shared manufacturing lines or facilities.
Here's the list of gluten-free Easter candy. If you're wondering about the gluten status of a candy product not on this list, you should be able to find information on it in my main candy article, Gluten-Free Candy. Happy Easter!
Gluten-Free Easter Candy
• Easter-themed Dove chocolate products, including Dove chocolate Easter bunnies, Dove egg-shaped candies and Easter-themed Dove bars
• Easter-themed M&Ms chocolate products (EXCEPT for pretzel M&Ms), including M&Ms solid milk chocolate Easter bunny, M&M candies in Easter colors, and egg-shaped M&M candies
• Plain milk chocolate regular-sized Hershey's Kisses in Easter-themed foil wrappers (for more on the gluten status of Hershey's Kisses products, check out Are Hershey's Kisses Gluten-Free?)
• Jelly Belly jelly beans (INCLUDING licorice flavor jelly beans) and all Jelly Belly specially themed Easter packages
• Easter-themed Starburst candy, including jelly beans and special Easter candy packages
• Easter-themed Tootsie Roll candy, including Dubble Bubble Easter egg-shaped bubble gum, Tootsie Pops, Charms Blow Pops and Charms Candy Carnival products
• Necco Candy Eggs Peeps marshmallow treats by Just Born (check the label to make sure it states "gluten-free" below the list of ingredients)
• Kraft Bunny Mallows and Egg Mallows (marshmallow Easter-themed treats)
Again, these candies are considered gluten-free to 20 parts per million. If you have any questions about a specific product, contact the manufacturer.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Bok Choy Salad
Baby bok is smaller, more tender and is less fibrous than the traditional ruffled dark green version. Use in a raw slaw or lightly cooked in a stir fry.
Ingredients:
4 baby bok choy, stems thinly sliced, leaves torn into bite size pieces
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup roasted pecans
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
Place bok choy, celery, carrots, onion, cranberries, and pecans in a salad bowl. In a small bowl add vinegar, mustard, pepper, salt; whisk. While whisking slowing pour in olive oil. Mix well. Pour over salad; toss.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 baby bok choy, stems thinly sliced, leaves torn into bite size pieces
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup roasted pecans
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
Place bok choy, celery, carrots, onion, cranberries, and pecans in a salad bowl. In a small bowl add vinegar, mustard, pepper, salt; whisk. While whisking slowing pour in olive oil. Mix well. Pour over salad; toss.
Serves: 4
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