tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27101228963909489982024-03-14T04:12:36.763-07:00Cookin' Somethin' Outta Nuthin'A collection of recipes and tips for those with multiple food allergies. Free of gluten/wheat, dairy, eggs, corn, soy, nuts, peanuts, potatoes and sugar. Focusing on single grains/meats for rotation diets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-86983182548875871762011-05-03T08:31:00.000-07:002011-05-03T08:31:42.801-07:00Cumin steak with balsamic onionsI made this last night for our (belated) Beltaine feast. It was so yummy I had to record the recipe so I can make it again!
I don't have exact amounts, mostly because that's not the way I cook, but also because it's a very casual recipe. The amounts are completely adjustable so you can serve as many or as few as you need.
Begin by rubbing thinnish sirloin steaks with ground cumin, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-72218405048903212972011-01-12T21:06:00.000-08:002011-01-12T21:08:27.434-08:00FrostingWhen you are dealing with corn allergies, frosting is hard. If you add dairy, nut, and soy allergies and refuse to use hydrogenated stuff, it's nearly impossible. I found out that powdered sugar in the UK is made with rice or tapioca starch and imported some. Yay! But, it's not all that practical really. Once in awhile, someone will have Miss Roben's powdered Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-55023768567249923392010-12-04T14:54:00.000-08:002010-12-05T12:56:01.728-08:00Little Plumb CakesThis is the title from my sweet little cookbook from Williamsburg. It's called "The Williamsburg Art of Cookery" and is such a gem!
We've just started a unit to learn about Christmas around the world from this lesson plan. The first place is Colonial America. We made colonial flags, colored maps and talked about Christmas back then. I wanted to make a traditional cake to put a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-45065585782790541012009-12-15T15:43:00.000-08:002009-12-15T16:04:25.421-08:00TortillasI have always been a big fan of Mexican, or Tex-mex food. What's not to love? Fresh ingredients, lots of veggies, spicy meat in moderation, beans, and tortillas. Yum. Tortillas. Trouble is, if you're allergic to wheat and corn, that pretty much eliminates tortillas from the diet. Sure, you can find a couple of substitutes, such as Food for Life. But with nut cross-contamination and runningUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-66979178089538809222009-12-10T19:37:00.000-08:002009-12-10T20:05:10.187-08:00Cinnamon RollsLooks tasty doesn't it?I know, I know, it's been forever since I did anything with this poor blog. We switched diets around so my recipes were in such flux. My baby became a very active toddler and I had a baby. I'm just getting back to cooking in a creative sense. Hopefully I'll have some time here and there to tweak my recipes some more and share what successes I have in the kitchen. My Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-80224319152435717152008-06-04T12:20:00.001-07:002008-06-04T12:27:58.915-07:00White CakeI had a request for white cake, so here's mine. This turns out really yummy. We "frost" with berries, but sometimes I make a frosting out of honey or rice syrup whipped with palm shortening. It works alright, but it doesn't work as a buttercream substitute very well. I also frosted a cake for my son's birthday last year by thinning the marshmallow creme with some extra water.Cream 1/2 butter Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-2231795641053096492008-05-14T18:25:00.000-07:002008-05-14T18:34:37.498-07:00Chicken CurryWe had this tonight and it was yummy. I didn't really measure--but it's dinner. Close enough is good enough, right? If there is a flaw, let me know. Just as with any recipe on here!2 tbsp coconut oil or other vegetable oil of choice1" knob ginger-grated1 clove garlic1/2 medium onion diced (or 3-4 green onions, sliced thin) 2 Tbsp curry powder1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 tsp cardamom1/2 tsp Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-27420111867682062922008-05-11T10:21:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:28:28.170-07:00Quick pork chopsI am always thinking up dinner at the last minute. Not always a good thing for someone who is so limited in ingredient options! But I discovered a new friend in my vacuum sealer. I use the mason jar attachment.1# pork cutlets1/2 C tamari-wheat free3 tbsp cider vinegar1 tbsp honey1# mushrooms, sliced3 tbsp olive oilPlace pork cutlets in a large mason jar. Pour tamari, vinegar, and honey over Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-23586146768560683562008-05-11T10:13:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:21:46.032-07:00Coconut cookies2/3 C honey1/2C Spectrum palm shortening3/4C millet flour1/3C coconut flour2 Tbsp tapioca starch1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cream of tartar1/2 tsp quar gumCream honey and shortening. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. If the dough is not mixing together or seems too dry, add a little water. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10-12 minutes. CoolUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-66280659166780134242008-05-11T10:04:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:21:25.302-07:00Marshmallows2/3 c cold water (divided)2 envelopes (2 tbsp) unflavored gelatin1 1/3 granulated sugar or rapadura1/2 cane syrup or brown rice syrup1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanillavegetable oil for the panIf making marshmallows, line a 9x13 pan with foil and brush with oilPlace 1/3 cup cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer and sprinkle gelatin over the surface. Put the sugar, syrup, salt and remaining 1/3 cup Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-70523089531313689482008-05-07T09:16:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:21:00.495-07:00Flexible muffinsWe make a lot of muffins around here. They are quick and easy to make, allow for nearly infinite variations, and are fun for little hands to eat. Experiment with flour combinations, sweeteners and additions. It's also fun to use different muffin tins. Just make sure to grease them well. GF flours tend to be sticky. I've had good luck with silicone pans.Muffins 1 C rice flour, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-52454180661799167782008-05-07T09:05:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:20:06.787-07:00Graham CrackersGraham crackers are one of the best snacks. And with summer coming up, I'm starting to think of s'mores! I'll dig out my marshmallow recipe and post it soon.Just like regular crackers, the trick is to roll these nice and thin. I spread the dough on a sheet of parchment, cover it with plastic wrap, and roll out. Then I transfer it to a baking sheet. This makes it easier to roll out evenly.“Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-26238808835612990372008-04-13T17:05:00.000-07:002008-04-13T17:17:15.605-07:00MeatloafI have those weird kids that love meatloaf. It's like saying we're having a special dinner. Oh well. It is a great way to get them to eat vegetables. Yeah really! And I don't have to lie to them about it either. They help me make it and know exactly what goes in here!1# ground meat (beef, pork, chicken or turkey all work great)3-4 leaves of kale, stripped from large vein2 peeled carrots1/2 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-22762560677358317342008-04-09T10:02:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:15:42.450-07:00Pie CrustI love this pie crust. There is a bit of a trick to it, but it's simple. Just like wheat flour crust, keep everything cold. Sometimes, if I am filling the crust to bake a fruit pie, I'll make up the crust and store it in the fridge while I get the fruit ready.Pie Crust 1 C brown rice flour¾ C tapioca or arrowroot starch½ C millet flour1 tsp salt1 Tbsp sugar1 ½ tsp guar gum or xanthanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-58300015379454593462008-04-09T09:36:00.000-07:002008-04-09T09:40:45.921-07:00Biscuits Light and FluffyThese are my favorite biscuit recipe. They are light, fluffy and split just right for a good spreading of honey or jam. Stored in an airtight container, they are even good the next day with some leftovers spread over the top. Biscuits and gravy anyone?Biscuits 2 C brown rice flour1 C tapioca starch½ C sorghum flour1 Tbsp cream of tartar½ Tbsp baking soda½ Tbsp guar or xanthan gum1tspUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-63770321687283464522008-04-08T19:44:00.000-07:002008-04-08T19:48:44.295-07:00BreadI can't use this recipe anymore for us, since we have gone to a grain rotation diet. But I worked for years to come up with this recipe. It is the best bread recipe I found that uses no eggs or dairy or legumes. And it really does taste like bread.2 C brown rice flour1 ½ C tapioca flour1 C sorghum flour½ C teff flour¾ C flaxmeal (or use 3 large eggs, slightly beaten)½ Tbsp guar gum2 tsp salt2 CUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-29741023227228482172008-04-07T18:43:00.000-07:002008-04-07T18:46:07.821-07:00Teff MuffinsTeff the super grain. Teff the mighty snack maker! These muffins hold together just well enough to make it until mid-morning snack time in a container in a backpack. With the flax and coconut, you'll be able to make it until lunch, even if it's a bit late.Teff Muffins2 C teff flour3/4 C flax meal3/4 Coconut meal (I make this by grinding coconut in a coffee grinder--same as I use for making Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710122896390948998.post-72411952469010158682008-04-07T18:40:00.000-07:002008-04-09T10:44:11.027-07:00Millet Banana PancakesThese pancakes are light and fluffy-just like mom used to make (or in my case--Dad!). You can vary the sweetener to get just the taste you want. Try using maple or honey.We like these topped with maple syrup or homemade jam. Or try slicing up some more bananas.Millet banana pancakes2 med mashed bananas1/4 melted coconut oil1 C water2/3 C tapioca starch (or other starch if tapioca is not okay)2Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0