Don’t Tell Mounds Cake
Tara on Jan 3rd 2016
Make this cake but don’t tell anybody that it is gluten and sugar free. It’s delicious! The chocolate cake layers are inspired by Trim Healthy Mamma’s Celebration Cake. I added the monk fruit and used Swerve sweetener in place of Super Sweet Blend. I reduced the cooking time for my convection oven. I created a […]
Cranberry Orange Sugar Cookie – Gluten Free
Tara on Dec 6th 2015
Here’s a tasty holiday treat which I’m featuring gluten-free. Regular plain flour can also be substituted for the gluten-free flour. Either way, the combination of cranberry, orange, chocolate, and nuts is a special festive combination. 1 cup sugar 1 cup soft butter 2 egg yolks 2 1/4 cups gluten free flour blend 1/2 teaspoon vanilla […]
Campfire Brisket Nachos
Tara on Jul 7th 2015
1 12 oz can refried beans 8 oz smoked beef brisket 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa or BBQ sauce 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Toppings: 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped green onions 2 Tablespoons jalopeno peppers 1 bag corn chips Light about 30 charcoal briquettes. Prepare nachos while charcoal […]
Orange Cranberry Bread-Gluten Free or Not
Tara on Dec 7th 2014
You are going to have to try this recipe to believe how moist and tart and tangy and tantalizing the taste is. And this bread is so festive and can be made into 2 regular size loaves or 6 mini loaves – either size suitable for gift giving at Christmas time. Use Bob’s Gluten Free […]
Pumpkin Pie – Gluten, Dairy, and Sugar Free
Tara on Nov 26th 2014
I needed to create a gluten, dairy, and sugar free recipe recently for a family gathering. This was my first attempt at pumpkin pie without sugar. This pie is delicious – so delish I’m not sure your guests would ever know it is free of dairy and sugar and gluten. I found organic gluten free […]
LOADED POTATO SOUP
Tara on Oct 13th 2014
12oz package bacon – cooked and crumbled, save 2 T bacon drippings 2 medium sized sweet onions – diced 2 stalks celery – diced 2 32oz boxes vegetable or chicken broth 2 chicken bullion cubes (I use NOT CHICKEN brand – gluten free, MSG free) 6 medium potatoes – peeled and diced (about 2 pounds) […]
Katrina’s Cream Chicken Tetrazinni – Can Be Gluten Free
Tara on Jul 23rd 2014
Our family modified this recipe from Ms. Katrina’s slightly. We like to make our own cream of chicken soup to avoid MSG and gluten. Instructions are given here for making your own cream soup for this recipe. 2 10 oz cans of store bought cream of chicken soup can be used in place of the […]
Southern Peach Cobbler with Gluten Free Option
Tara on Jul 20th 2014
Harvest is in full swing here in the south, including one of my summer time favorites – PEACHES! Lester Farms is selling peaches now and I can think of no easier dessert to whip up with them than a good old fashioned southern peach cobbler. You can have one ready to pop into the oven […]
Veggie Puppies – With Gluten Free Option
Tara on Jul 19th 2014
I am loving all the fresh garden vegetables in harvest right now. My Lester Farm’s CSA basket is full of garden fresh goodness each week. The items in one of my recent baskets were an inspiration for this recipe. For a gluten free version, see instructions at the end of the recipe. 1/2 cup fine […]
Garden Fresh Lemon Pasta Bowls
Tara on Jul 10th 2014
These pasta bowls can be whipped up in a snap and made with some fresh garden veggies and specialty pasta. Feel free to vary the vegetables as your garden is harvested this summer. 16 oz pasta variety (pictured is gluten free Lemon Parsley Pasta) – cooked and drained according to package directions 6 tablespoons browned […]
