Longevity Noodles

I found this while looking on Pinterest for a good noodle recipe for Chinese New Year. They were fantastic! I used Thai Flat Rice Noodles. Hen Hao Chi!

Longevity Noodles
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces rice noodles
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil + more if needed
3 small cloves garlic, finely minced
1-2 tablespoons GF soy sauce
Sea salt and ground white pepper; to taste
diced green onions for garnish
sesame seeds for garnish
HOW TO PREPARE:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the noodles, stir, and cook for about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside in a large serving bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce and salt and white pepper, to taste, until combined well. Pour the mixture over the noodles and toss well to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt/pepper and/or soy sauce if necessary. Garnish with diced green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Baked pot roast with potatoes and carrots

I modified the recipe I found here to make this delectable gluten free version of a sumptuous baked pot roast. Oh my, this recipe is pure comfort! And I love using my dutch oven, too.

Baked pot roast with potatoes and carrots

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 ½ cups water
1 envelope gluten free brown gravy mix

¼ cup dried minced onion

2 tbsp beef bouillon granules

1 ¼ tsp onion powder

1 ¼ tsp dried parsley

¼  tsp celery seed

1/8 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp dried minced garlic

¾ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp ground basil

½ tsp salt 

3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

HOW TO PREPARE:
Preheat oven to 325°. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. In a small bowl, whisk water, gravy mix, and all seasonings until blended; add to pan. Bring to a boil. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours.

Add vegetables; cook 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Yield: 8 servings.

Best results flour recipe

I found this recipe here and modified it by adding xanthan gum. I like how it has sorghum in it. I tried it making my fabulous pizza crust recipe and it was a real winner! Today I am baking it in a cake and we shall see how that goes. 

Best results flour recipe
2 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 1/2 cups white rice flour
2 cups tapioca flour
1 cup sweet rice flour
1 cup sorghum flour
1 1/2 tbsp xanthan gum

Mix together and store in an airtight container.

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

I like making these at Halloween time. They are perfect for giving away or making for a Halloween party. I found the recipe here. 

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
INGREDIENTS
6 cups Cocoa Krispies (I use GF kind)
5-¼ ounces, weight Reese's Pieces
3 Tablespoons Butter
⅓ cups Peanut Butter
10-½ ounces, weight Mini Marshmallows

HOW TO PREPARE:

Grease a 9×13” pan.

Pour the Cocoa Krispies and Reese’s Pieces in a large bowl.

Melt the butter and peanut butter in a saucepan. Add the marshmallows. When almost completely melted, pour over the Cocoa Krispies. Quickly combine the mixture and pour into the prepared pan. Press down (you may need to put a plastic bag over your hand so your fingers don’t stick).

Cut into squares or desired serving pieces.

Baked French Fries

Don't be scared off by the sugar - you can't even taste it! Super tasty and much healthier than fried. I found this recipe here. 

Baked French Fries

INGREDIENTS:

Cooking spray

12 yukon gold potatoes, cut into thick fries

2 tbsp white sugar

1/2 cup oil

2 tsp garlic salt

2 tsp black pepper

HOW TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.

Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.

Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.

Coconut Fish Sticks

I made these with baked french fries. Let's just say they were a HUGE hit and there wasn't enough despite my doubling this recipe. I can't remember where I found this recipe, so if anyone recognizes it, let me know. 

Coconut Fish Sticks
¼ cup shredded coconut
½ cup gluten free flour (GF coconut flour mix or GF Brown Rice mix both work great)
½ tsp salt
¼ cup butter, melted
1 lb cod or haddock fillets, cut into ½” x 3” sticks

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Set a baking rack inside a baking sheet and coat with olive oil or coconut oil.

In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the coconut, flour, and salt. Place the melted butter in a shallow bowl. Dip the fish sticks in the melted butter, shaking off the excess. Dredge in the coconut mixture, turning to coat. Place on the baking rack. Coat lightly with cooking spray.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the coating is golden and the fish flakes easily.

Molasses Cookies

I love molasses. And cookies. These are divinely soft and oh, so good. Enjoy! I found the recipe here. 

Molasses Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4-1/2 cups brown rice GF flour mix
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup coarse sugar

HOW TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans.

Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in coarse sugar. Place 2-1/2-in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.