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Crunchy Gluten-Free "Bread" Crumbs
2005-11-29 20:28:00
When I first went gluten-free, I missed the something extra that a buttered bread crumb topping adds to a home cooked recipe [especially comfort food]. In fact, one of my favorite simple suppers when I'm too tired to cook is spaghetti tossed in extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes and toasted bread crumbs.So, after I found a decent [even wonderful] gluten-free pasta [Tinkyada Pasta Joy] I tried making buttered herbed crumbs for this favorite dish. First I tried using failed gluten-free breads [you know, those sawdust textured doorstops that plunk out of the brand new replacement bread pan and land on the counter with a thud] but the crumbs were too either too gritty or too gummy. They had absolutely no character. Then I tried a ridiculously expensive bag of storebought rice based crumbs, but the texture was sandy, and screamed "gluten-free".Ah, but then one fortuitious day I felt inspired, reached into the freezer for some frozen plain gluten-free waffles. I toa...
More About: Free , Gluten Free , Bread , Crunch , Brea

Chili Lasagna
2005-11-24 21:24:00
Chili Lasagna This is a great make ahead recipe for holidays, picnics, pot lucks, or tailgating. Change up flavors with various beans instead of chili, and vary the veggies, or cheese, to taste. For Kid Friendly:: A favorite comfort food combo in our house is to use vegetarian baked beans instead of chili, with a layer of cream cheese, covered in a mild red tomato sauce (green chilies optional), topped with thin slices of mozzarella. This makes a very mild lasagna kids love. 9 - 12 Tinkyada GF lasagna noodles - uncookedFor the chili::1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green or yellow bell pepper, cored, diced 1-1/2 cups chopped Portabella mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more, to taste 1 14-oz can pinto or red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 14-oz can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 (8-oz.) can green chilies, drainedsea salt and pepper, to taste3-4 cups pasta or marinara sauce* see Cook's Notes 2-1/2 cups shredded Monte...
More About: Chili , Hili

Roasted Vegetables and Brown Rice
2005-11-24 20:36:00
Roasted vegetables. They are a favorite staple at our house - and uber-easy. We make them at least twice a week. It has become a convivial ritual. My husband and I join forces in the kitchen and cut up heaps of vegetables, sipping wine and catching up on each other's day. We toss 'em in a large roasting pan with olive oil and seasoning, throw the pan into the oven, and before you know it - dinner is done. How simple is that? Roasted Vegetables with Two Sauce RecipesWhile the veggies are roasting their little hearts out, getting all golden and tender and sweet, put on a pot of your favorite brown rice seasoned with a little olive oil and your choice of dried herbs, or some curry, cumin, or Old Bay Seasoning. Kick off your shoes. Tell a joke. Kiss your favorite person. Dinner is made.To make:Wash and cut your favorite mix of vegetables and toss them into a large baking pan. Mix and match.2-3 carrots, sliced6-8 baby gold, purple or red potatoes, cut up [or larger potatoes, sliced int...
More About: Rice , Brown , Roast