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Flourless Chocolate Cake
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Gluten Free Flour less Chocolate Cake Dense, sexy chocolatty deliciousness on a plate. This is such an easy recipe - especially if you use a food processor to do the work. I learned this uber quick method from that hunky Bobby Flay [though I've adapted my own recipe to his technique]. Serve this to non-gluten-free folks with no apologies. And for gluten-free folks? Hand out seconds!16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips1 1/2 cups cane sugar3/4 cup boiling water or very hot coffee2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder9 large free-range organic eggs, at room temperature1 tablespoon good vanilla extract [yes, a tablespoon!]Preheat the oven to 350 degress F.Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment, and buttering it.Pour the chocolate chips into the bowl of the food processor. Add the sugar. Pulse until the chocolate and sugar turns into an even, sandy grain. Pour the hot water or coffee slowly into the feed...
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One Potato, Blue Potato
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Mornings have been bone-chilling frigid. The mountain peaks are snow capped and almost mystical against the deep-sea sky. The mesa behind us is still white on the shadow side. Coyote tracks zigzag through the junipers. Yesterday, I watched a jackrabbit sprint across the western slope below our casita, his desert brown camouflage useless against the snow. I shivered and hustled to the kitchen to slice up potatoes.Trader Joe's in Santa Fe had some of those trendy heirloom tri-colored potatoes this week, the sweetest little gems in purple-blue, red and gold. So, of course, Darling, we had to snag a bag to bring back home. We were both craving comfort food. Roasted Blue , Red and Gold Potato es Comfort food doesn't get any easier. This is fast food at its best. Slice and toss smallish blue, red and gold potatoes in some tasty extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour them into a roasting pan and bake them until they turn crispy and tender. We stirred them...

Snow and Chocolate
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Life in New Mexico has been quite the adventure this past week, Dear Reader, with record-breaking snowfall measured in feet rather than the usual sparse and crystalline inch. Alex and [girlfriend] Jess arrived safely at Albuquerque International Sunport in the thick of it [one of the last flights in before flights were grounded left and right]. Driving south on icy highways through blizzard-like visibility to fetch them, we nearly ended up in a ditch south of Santa Fe - one of those out-of-body-holy-shit moments as we skidded and fishtailed in apparent slow motion, high-beams behind us bearing down alarmingly fast. How the truck missed us, I still don?t know. With driving conditions impossible that first night we ended up staying over in Albuquerque, unprepared for an overnight [no toothbrush, change of clothes, or gluten-free snacks in sight]. The next morning, driving was still grim. Thanks to Joey?s expertise [Who you gonna call?] we were able to get two rooms in a brand new Hilt...
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My Top Ten Gluten Free Products
2007-01-23 23:18:01
pumpkin cake made using Pamela's Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix My Top Ten Favorite Gluten-Free Product s :1. Pamela's Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix2. Pamela's Amazing Wheat Free Bread Mix with sorghum3. Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta4. Van's Original Wheat Free Waffles - especially for bread crumbs!5. Spectrum Organic Balsamic Vinegar6. Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes7. Quinoa - still experimenting with this versatile alternative grain8. Sweetleaf Stevia Plus - a non-caloric all natural herbal sweetener9. Thai Kitchen Organic Coconut Milk - a fab non-dairy alternative for cooking & baking10. Almond meal [I make my own in a Cuisinart]gluten free gluten free favorites gluten free products coping with celiac
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Gluten-Free is the New Black
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Between CNN's Heidi Collins coming out of her GF closet, Anheuser Bush's announcement for their new sorghum-based gluten-free beer, and Breadman releasing a new bread machine model with - gasps of pleasure! - our very own Gluten Free Cycle, it's been a pink-cheeked and juicy time here in gluten-free land.And that's not all, Babycakes. I didn't want to make a fuss about it [and I didn't want to beat my own campaign drum] but [Gluten Free ] Goddess was nominated as a finalist for the 2006 Best Food Blog Awards [we didn't win, Gentle Reader, but just to be nominated is uber-fun!]. And there's always next year. Not only that - your intrepid GFG was highlighted in a fab post on gluten-free bloggers last week by the winner of the best overall food blog award, Elise, at Simply Recipes. Not only is this humble GFG honored and pleased as kiwi punch, but how exciting is it when gluten-free gets attention on mega-popular mainstream cooking blogs? You can only guess, I know. Pretty gosh-...
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Dear Gentle Readers
2007-01-23 23:18:01
I am tickled pink to announce a new feature for my blog - the brand spanking new [Gluten Free] Goddess Mailing List. See the sign-up [thanks to Google Groups] in the left side bar?Join today and keep up with the latest GFG blog news, special announcements (tasty things are brewing!) and not to mention, favorite gluten-free recipes for members only [members will receive a seasonal recipe in their inbox once a month]. Joining is free. So, why not?xoxo KarinaTo sign-up via e-mail, simply e-mail me and I'll add you to the list.
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Green Chile Cornbread
2007-01-23 23:18:01
green chile cornbread - it's gluten and wheat free Green Chile Corn breadI happened to have a Gluten Free Pantry Yankee Cornbread Mix on hand, so I thought I would try it, and add my favorite cornbread additions - chopped green chiles, cheese and spices. I also added plain yogurt, lime juice and honey to make it moist, and spices to liven up the flavor. It turned out well. We grilled halved squares of it in a little bit of olive oil to accompany our Mexican Pumpkin Soup last night. Babycakes - this was too easy!1 package Gluten Free Pantry Yankee Cornbread Mix1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream2/3 cup milk1 squeeze fresh lime juice or lemon juice1/4 cup light olive oil3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar1/2 cup chopped green chiles2 large organic free-range eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon chili powderpinch or two of cayenne pepperPreheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with foil and lightly oil the bottom and sides.Dump the ...
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First Loaf In My Gluten-Free Bread Machine
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Well, Dear Read er, I have good news. Especially for those of you living gluten-free. Help has arrived. Breadman now makes a [very space agey Jetsons-looking] high tech bread machine with - you guessed it - a gluten-free cycle! Fellow bloggers Kalyn and Alanna first alerted me to it, and as soon as I read about it, it went on my Wish List. With Winter Solstice and Hanukkah fast approaching, my Mom decided to surprise me with one. [How cool is that?]Here she is, fresh out of the box, in all her streamlined shiny glory. Gotta love the whole stainless and black look. Very cocina chic. We have no room to store the beast, so it will have to perch atop the fridge for now. The big question is - can it bake a decent loaf of bread?I like simplicity [and besides that, Darling, I simply have no room for storing eighteen different bags of alternative flours] so I decided to try Pamela's new bread mix. It features sorghum flour, and has no bean or soy flours [which I loathe]. Here's the first p...
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Celiac Featured on CNN
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Dear Readers - if you missed [as I did!] the fab interview about celiac disease with Dr. Green on CNN this weekend, here it is on-line:Heidi Collins: Interview with Dr. Peter GreenWe don't have a TV. My friend Will told me about it last night. Thanks to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, you can see it on-line, along with two other segments, here.gluten free celiac CNN coping with celiac
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Karina's Latkes and Applesauce
2007-01-23 23:18:01
a stack of karina's potato latkesKarina 's Potato Latkes"Put on your yamaka, it's time for Hanukkah!" [Adam Sandler]Yup, Babycakes, 'tis the season for latkes. I just adore them. And they're easy to make gluten-free. Although latkes come in all shapes and sizes, according to personal preference, I make mine thin and lacy, fried to a crispy golden brown. Oy, these are good! Maybe Mel Gibson wouldn't be such a nudnik, if he tasted these.Serve them with homemade applesauce [recipe below].3 large starchy potatoes (Idaho work well), peeled 1/2 small to medium onion, minced 1/2 to 2/3 cup superfine brown rice flour, or all-purpose GF flour mix 2 to 3 organic free-range eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp sea salt, to taste fresh grated pepper, to taste organic canola oil or high heat safflower oil, for frying Grate the potatoes by hand or in a food processor (follow manufacturer's instructions for grating). Press the grated potatoes between clean paper towels, or tea towels, to extract moisture. I...
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Christmas Penne
2007-01-23 23:18:01
In New Mexico, ordering "Chris t mas " style means a sauce combo of red and green chile. Inspired by this idea I tossed together a simple pasta this week. It's the perfect meal for a night when you're TTTC. [Too tired to cook!]Christmas Penn eMake this quick and easy sauce as spicy [or as mild] as you like. There's plenty of room for improvisation. Follow your taste buds. Have fun.14 oz. gluten-free penne pasta, such as Tinkyada Brown Rice Penne 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4-6 cloves fresh garlic, minced1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes4 oz. can chopped green chiles - mild or hotred chile pepper flakes, to tastesea salt and fresh ground pepper, to tastea goodly splash or two of balsamic vinegar4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan or vegan cheese4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantroBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the penne until it is al dente, tender but still slightly firm.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of extra ...

Gluten Free Anniversary #5
2007-01-23 23:18:01
One year ago I was living on Cape Cod, blogging about my fourth gluten-free anniversary and contemplating a bowl of peppermint ice cream for breakfast. I was just getting the hang of this whole blogging thing, wondering if anyone would even be interested in the gluten-free recipes I wanted to share. This morning I sit typing in my New Mexico casita, sipping chamomile tea, thousands of miles away from a year ago. Snowflakes fall on the junipers outside my window. Old Women Mesa is softened in a blanket of white. Almost a thousand readers will visit the [Gluten Free ] Goddess blog before midnight, many for the first time. Five years gluten-free. It's a milestone. And bittersweet. The bitter? I still do not eat out [the risk is too great for me ? one speck of gluten, and I pay for it all week]. I miss eating out. I miss the romance of it. I miss the spontaneity of exploring new restaurants. I miss travel. The social isolation, the stigma of special needs can feel heavy. Celiac disease ...
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Salmon & Spinach Goat Cheese Strata
2007-01-23 23:18:01
Steve and I invited our friends Joey and Will, and Joey's parents, for a Christmas Eve brunch. Joey's parents drove all the way from Mississippi to visit, Dear Reader. They are very sweet. So I just had to feed them. [And by the way, if you ever need the recipe for some lip-smacking hush puppies, Joey's Mom is the go-to gal.] The day was clear and chilly here by the mesa. Perfect for a pinon fire in the kiva. We lit lots of vanilla candles and played my favorite mix of winter music - traditional Jewish, and Celtic, with some contemporary artists [pining about winter or snow or waltzing Matilda] thrown in.Salmon & Spin ach Goa t Cheese Strata Serving strata makes entertaining so easy. And the colors are uber-festive. Make it a day ahead to let the egg custard seep in and get happy. My trick is not to use bread. Bread [especially gluten-free bread] can get mushy. I use gently toasted Van's gluten-free waffles instead, and Babycakes, they make a golden pastry-like crust that melts in ...
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Cooking & Baking Gluten-Free: Tips for 2007
2007-01-23 23:18:01
New to this whole gluten-free thing? Not sure how to substitute the wheat flour in a favorite recipe? Need to cook without additional problematic ingredients ? such as milk or soy? This post is for you, Babycakes.Cooking & Baking Gluten-Free If you?re brand spanking new to this whole GF lifestyle, please check out my post The Morning After [diagnosis, that is] for some smart and supportive start-up tips, from shopping strategies to easy dinner ideas [not to mention, how to recognize and solve those pesky contamination issues].After five years of living gluten-free, cooking safely is second nature. It?s [honestly] no big deal. The key ? for me - is to keep things simple. Here?s how I do it:I don?t keep sacks of ten different alternative flours in my fridge. Oh, I did in the beginning. Based on advice, I mixed my own blends. I stockpiled. I paid $11.99 for a bag of xanthan gum. I ground my own almonds. And guess what? I ended up tossing out bags of rancid flour [who knew brown rice and...
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Tortilla Soup
2007-01-23 23:18:01
I know, I know. Here I am with another soup recipe, but Darling, it's been a tad stormy up here in the high desert. The skies are thick with tumbling clouds and gusting wind, and there is a new [and invigorating] bite to the morning air that hints at the colder nights to come. The mesas arrive and disappear in moving shadow and light [that is almost alive, palpable].I unpacked the Pendleton Indian blanket for the Mexican hand carved bed. We've had two fires in the kiva already [snuggling under a cloud-soft throw with glasses of cognac, watching movies]. There are advantages to living in an empty nest [not having to pack lunches at six in the morning, or stand at a bus stop in the frozen rain, are only two of them]. I am getting accustomed to my long hours alone [neighbors here are few and far between; I overhear no arguments or late night beer fueled laughter over the fence]. I am getting comfortable with the silence. The space. [The space!] I've never felt so expansive and wide,...
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Pumpkin Corn Muffins
2007-01-23 23:18:01
The coyotes were up bright and early this morning, yelping in the frosty air as I hugged a big mug of steaming yerba mate tea and scurried [a shuffling groggy scurry] to my studio casita. It's been bone-chilly here in Northern New Mexico. We wake to temps near zero. The mesa is still covered with last week's snow. Luckily, I made a batch of soul warming muffins on Sunday.Pump kin Corn Muffin s These sunny golden gems are tender and not-too-sweet. And Darling, they reheat beautifully. I halved and toasted mine [with Smart Balance buttery spread] in the toaster oven for a brunchy bite with tossed together roasted sweet corn and curry squash soup.3 large organic free-range eggs1/2 cup extra light olive oil or vegetable oil3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice1 cup organic stone ground cornmeal [I used Arrowhead Mills]1 cup Pamela's Ultimate Baking Mix - [or your own flour mix with 1/2 teasp...

'Tis [Almost!] the [Gluten Free] Holiday Season
2006-11-10 17:58:00
Getting through the holidays gluten-free can be tough. But then, the holidays were always a challenge for me because I was mostly vegetarian for decades, some years, strictly so. Only recently [since my celiac diagnosis] have I added chicken and fish to my weekly menu. So, Kind Reader, my holiday foods tended [always] to be a tad different from the mainstream. I learned to tweak traditional recipes and reinvent old favorites. And I began to enjoy thinking "outside the box". And never once did I make a turkey out of tofu. Who needs tofurky when you have enchiladas?Instead of the typical turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, we might have Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas, or Tequilla Lime Salmon with my Brown Rice Pinon Bake, or Tri-Colored Stuffed Peppers with Sweet Potato Cornbread and Apple Pear Crisp. Or there's Mexican Pumpkin Soup and Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. My Roasted Vegetable Kugel is always a hit, as are my lacy, crispy Latkes and Homemade Applesauce. And don't for...
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Karina's Garlic Chicken Lasagna
2006-11-06 20:16:00
Joey and Will came for Sunday dinner. I made a family favorite, since they've become like family, after all. And who doesn't love a good lasagna?this version has feta cheese on topKarina 's Garlic Chick en LasagnaThis basic recipe can be tailored to your taste. Use your favorite veggies and herbs. I can't do onions, so there aren't any in here, but if you love them, Darling, by all means, add some. We use Tinkyada Pasta Joy brown rice lasagna noodles. These make a surprisingly light lasagna [brown rice noodles are much less heavy than wheat noodles].2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 each: red, green, and yellow bell pepper, cored, diced or sliced thin6-8 cloves garlic, minced2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed2 cups chopped Portobello mushrooms4 tablespoons balsamic vinegara pinch or two of dried or fresh herbs - basil, thyme, oregano, mintsea salt and ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup gluten-free chicken broth3 chicken breasts, cooked [I simmered mine in chicken broth with ...
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Brown Sugar & Spice Pumpkin Bars
2006-10-31 15:02:00
Pumpkin bars aren't as sexy as say, a raspberry tart, or chocolate mousse. In fact, they're rather ordinary. They don't exactly inspire passionate prose. But at the end of October daylight dwindles, and afternoon shadows creep like spiders across the burnished rustle of windswept streets [yes, Darling Babycakes, this is my ode to Hallow's Eve], and nothing warms the cockles of my pilgrim soul like cinnamon, brown sugar and pumpkin. And so, I offer you a new recipe for this deliciously spooky time of year. Bake a batch of these spicy treats, warm up some apple cider, and watch Tim Burton's classic Halloween movie, Sleepy Hollow, snuggled beneath a cozy throw with someone you love.Brown Sugar & Spice Pumpkin Bars These bars are simple to throw together, and turn out moist and chewy. Not to mention, they make the house smell like pumpkin pie. Add raisins or dried cranberries, if you like. 2 large free-range organic eggs1/3 cup extra light olive oil or vegetable oil1 cup light brown...
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A Seductive Pasta [Or How I Found Spaghetti Love]
2006-10-28 01:29:00
When I learned I had celiac disease, the first thought I stumbled - and virtually lurched into - was: Past a ! No more pasta! That was December 2001, and it was a cold, dark day, indeed. I was devastated. I *heart* pasta. I lurve pasta. Just the very thought of pasta perks up my appetite and sparks my desire for saucy food and spicy romance. Music and candles. Spaghetti . Penne. Linguini. Lasagna. Shells. Macaroni and cheese. Ah. Italy.Yes. Steve and I honeymooned in Tuscany, Italy. [Talk about love food!] We have been in love - and in love with Italian food - ever since. Why? Let me count the ways. Thick and fruity extra virgin olive oil. The intoxicating mingle of garlic and balsamic vinegar. Basil leaves and pine nuts. Soft, creamy mozzarella and juicy ripe tomatoes. Crisp white wine and slices of salty sweet Parmesan. What's not to love, Dear Reader?We indulged our senses for two aromatic and glorious weeks, painting the magical Tuscan landscape, shopping [early] at rustic family ...
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Maui Wowee Bars
2006-08-21 18:33:00
Ah. Savor this Maui Wow ee goodness...But first, a little back story. I remember the first gluten free cookie I ever ate; I was, maybe, a week into this new lifestyle, knowing [by my body's dramatic response to giving up gluten] I was on the right track, feeling hopeful, deprived, relieved, angry, and curious all at once. The store bought cookie tasted like dog biscuit dust. Like a thawed frozen pizza box. Like something stale and dry and leftover from last year's abandoned Christmas cookie tin from your aunt that can't cook and pontificates about politics over instant coffee, Sara Lee pound cake, and her slightly crushed pack of Virginia Slims. My husband and sons felt sorry for me - though they tried to mask it with humor - and they felt powerless. That's when I knew. If I was going to commit to this thing, this whole wacky, prickly, GF thing, if I was going to regain my health and thrive again, and more importantly, enjoy eating, and have great food again [and not live on rice...
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Summer Blueberry Crisp
2006-06-13 16:24:00
I've had a few requests this week for berry crisp and cobbler recipes, so I thought I'd post one of my simplest, classic desserts...[karina's blueberry crisp works with fresh or frozen berries] Summer Blue berry Cris pCrisps are simple desserts that translate beautifully to gluten-free. I like to use Pamela's Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix for my "all-purpose" self-rising flour mix. I find it works well in so many recipes; and I love not having to stop and mix up a gluten free flour blend. Perfect for those of us who bake spontaneously, when the mood strikes us. And the berries are ripe!2 pints fresh blueberries, picked over, rinsed, drained1 cup Pamela?s Ultimate Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix, or any self-rising GF flour mix3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup melted butter [or organic canola oil]Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously schmear an 8-inch pie plate or 8 x 8-inch baking dish with butter or oil. Pour the blueberries into the botto...
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Jalapeno & Lime Hummus
2006-03-05 15:24:00
I love weekends. Not because they are a significantly different routine for us, they're not. We work at home [which, basically, translates to: we work every day]. But the energy is, somehow, more relaxed on the weekend. I don't feel guilty blogging in my pajamas on a Saturday. And we do, at least, try to knock off work earlier than usual, reconnoitering at the fridge to assess the food situation. We typically begin rummaging in the kitchen late afternoon, looking for a snack, some tasty tidbit to tide us over until dinner. We make guacamole, or pesto, or hummus. And then we sit. And talk. Make plans. Lately it's been all about the big move to New Mexico. Which is why I flavored my hummus with jalapenos and lime, of course. And, Babycakes, was it ever good.Jalapeno & Lime HummusSteve's review: I'm not usually a fan of hummus, but this was far and away the best damn hummus I've ever had.1 16-oz. can chilled chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsedJuice of one large fresh li...

Dark Goddess Cake
2006-02-14 16:07:00
a slice of divine love Dark God dess Cake This recipe is one I've played with for years. It began in the nineties as a flourless chocolate thang with ten eggs...and has evolved into semi-indulgence with only seven eggs, with added cocoa powder for a little more structure. And last night, I added a little blanched almond flour to see what would happen. It produced a sturdy, dense chocolate experience - and please note: it only gets better as it sits overnight.12 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped [I used Trader Joe's Belgian dark chocolate]1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces1 tablespoon good vanilla extract7 large organic free-range eggs1 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup blanched almond flour - this is optional - to keep it flourless, omitcocoa or powdered sugar for serving, berries, or whipped cream, as desiredPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper; tenderly but...
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