Archive for July, 2011

Double Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe (Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

July 17th, 2011 Nancy

I like to take my girls out for Mommy-Daughter dates when I can.  My five year old, non-allergic daughter’s favorite date is hitting the local tea shop for scones and tea.  Actually, I have coffee and she has milk in a tea cup.  We always bring home extra scones to share with the rest of the non-allergic family.  It always hurts my heart when I don’t have an allergy-free version of a treat to share with Bella.  When I stumbled across this recipe at Family Fresh Cooking, I couldn’t wait to make it for her.  Just as I expected, Bella loves the chocolate treats.

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these scones are to make. I have never made “regular” scones but I’m pretty sure they are not nearly as nutritious as these.  Coconut flour is high in dietary fiber and protein.   Oats are also a great source of fiber and are known to help reduce high blood pressure and lower cholesterol.  The banana, used as a binder in this recipe, is a great source of potassium, vitamins b and c and more fiber!

This recipe only makes 8 scones so I learned quickly to make two batches.

Dry Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 Banana
  • 3 ounces Coconut Milk
  • 6 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)

Add-in:

  • 3/4 cup Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chips (I use these)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients.  Add 1/2 cup chocolate chip.
  3. Blend wet ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Taste dough and add more sweetener if needed.
  6. Form dough into a ball and press into a 1/2 inch thick pizza shape.
  7. Cut into 8 equal pieces and top with remaining chocolate chips.
  8. Bake 10-12 minutes.  Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

You may also enjoy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and Chocolate Fudge Cake .

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Italian Seasoning Mix

July 16th, 2011 Nancy

Seasoning mixes are a great way to add flavor to your recipe quickly.  Unfortunately, many premixed spices contain gluten, MSG, and other additives.  Making your own mix keeps your spices “clean” as well as saves you money.  I buy my herbs in bulk from Sam’s and Costco. 

This is my favorite Italian Seasoning mix.  I found it on Food.com back in the old days when it was called Recipezaar.  I use it in Spaghetti Zucchini Boats and Italian Sausage and Summer Squash Skillet.

 

Ingredients:

  • 3Tbsp Dried Basil
  • 3 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 3 Tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

 

Directions:

  1. Measure all ingredients into a small container with an air tight lid. 
  2. Close the lid and shake well.

You may also enjoy Taco Seasoning and 5 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce in 5 Minutes for $3.

Photo Credit: enigmachck1

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Spaghetti Zucchini Boats

July 15th, 2011 Nancy

Tonight we tried our zucchini boats with spaghetti sauce.  I found the spaghetti boats to be more flavorful than the cheeseburger boats.  My kids couldn’t decide which recipe they preferred.  Which recipe should you prepare?  I guess whatever floats your boat!

Ingredients:

  • 6 small, 4 large or 2 overgrown Zucchini Squash
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 – 1 1/2 cups Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • Daiya or Mozzarella Cheese.

Directions:

  1. Put a stock pot full of water on the stove and bring to a boil.  Meanwhile, cut the ends off the zucchini and slice lengthwise. Halve the zucchini if necessary.
  2. Add the zucchini to the boiling water and cook 10 minutes or until tender.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onions.  Add spaghetti sauce and seasoning. 
  4. Remove the zucchini from the water.  When cool enough to handle, scoop the inside of the zucchinis into the ground beef mixture and stir well.
  5. Arrange the zucchini on a baking tray and fill with ground beef mixture.  Top with cheese.
  6. Bake until cheese is melted.

You may also enjoy Italian Sausage and Summer Squash Skillet and Summer Squash and Chicken Skillet.

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How to Get Your Kids to Eat Zucchini: Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats

July 11th, 2011 Nancy

Getting children to eat green and slimy vegetables can be a challenge.  Sometimes all you need is a toothpick and a piece of paper to build enthusiasm.  My little ones were actually excited to try these.  They got 2 thumbs up from everyone but the youngest.  She was able to eat them once we covered them with ketchup.

This recipe comes from Laura at Heavenly Homemakers.  This week I’m going to make it with Italian seasoning or possibly spaghetti sauce.  I’ll let you know how it works out.

Update: We tried spaghetti sauce!  Check out our spaghetti zucchini boats here.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large Zucchini
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Cheddar or Daiya Cheese

Directions:

  1. Put a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.  Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice lengthwise.  Halve the zucchini if necessary.  Boil the zucchini for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef and onions and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Scoop the “meat” out of the zucchini and into the beef.  Stir well.
  4. Fill the zucchini with hamburger mixture and top with cheese.  Bake until cheese is melted.

You may also enjoy Italian Sausage and Summer Squash Skillet and Summer Squash and Chicken Skillet.

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Menu Plan Monday – July 11

July 10th, 2011 Nancy

I thought I’d try a new feature.  It’s called Menu Plan Monday. Every Monday I will share what we plan to eat for the week. 

I made four loaves of bread today so we can eat lots of sandwiches for lunch.  I also made a double batch of chocolate chip cookies so Bella will have a special treat at VBS this week. 

Here’s what we are planning for dinner:

Monday –  Burrito Night (Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Recipe)

Tuesday – Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Wednesday – Rotisserie Chicken in the CrockPot

Thursday – Zucchini Boats

Friday –  Chicken Fried Rice

Saturday – My stepsister and family are coming in town so we will likely be eating at my parents.

Sunday – We have a potluck dinner at Bible study.  I’ll likely take some fruit and whatever else the host requests.

What do you think? Is this helpful?

This post is part of Menu Plan Monday.

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Free Shipping, Coupons and Samples

July 9th, 2011 Nancy

Tropical Traditionsis offering free shipping, through July 11!  I am often asked where I purchase my palm shortening, coconut flour, coconut oil and coconut oil soap. This is the place! Currently, their coconut flour is on sale at $9.99 for 2.2 pounds and their organic lip moisturizers are 2 for $3.50.  Thanks Heavenly Homemakers!

Carrington Farms Organic Flax is offering a free sample when you register on their site.  They also have a printable $1/1 Carrington Farms Flax Paks coupon. Thanks Organic Deals!

Print a coupon for $1/1 Maple Grove Farms Salad Dressing, Syrup, Pancake or Baking Mix.  Thanks Organic Deals!

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Amazon Deals: Organic Coconut Milk $1.76/can and 8 oz Chocolate Soy Milk $.73/carton

July 9th, 2011 Nancy

It’s no secret I love coconut milk.  I cook with it.  I put it in my coffee.  I make smoothies with it.  I am thrilled to find organic coconut milk at this price.  It’s less than I was paying for non-organic coconut milk at the store.  This will be great to use in Dairy-Free Caramel Dip/Sauce.

Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk, 13.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)is $21.11 through Subscribe and Save (see notes below).  That’s $1.76 per can!

 

If you drink soy milk, check out this deal on Silk Chocolate Soymilk Natural, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons (Pack of 24)for $17.57!  That’s $.73 per carton!

*About Subscribe and Save:

When you select subscribe and save you not only get a discount but you also get FREE shipping! If you decide you don’t want to have the item automatically shipped to you, you can cancel at any time. Simply log into Amazon, go to “My Account,” click “manage subscribe and save items” and cancel the subscription. I have been known to sign up for the discount and cancel my subscription the day my order ships.

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Real Food, Allergy Free Featured

July 7th, 2011 Nancy

Around My Family Table
Special thanks to Wendy at Around My Table for featuring Real Food, Allergy Free today in her Turning the Table Thursday post.  Around My Table is where I found the patriotic fruit kabob recipe idea that my kids made and loved on the Fourth of July.  Check out her blog here.

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Why the Rise in Food Allergies?

July 5th, 2011 Nancy

Wow!  I just watched this talk by Robyn O’Brien and I am fired up.  She is speaking my language!  Want to know why there is such a rise in food allergies?  Robyn O’Brien has some ideas.  From You Tube:

Robyn shares her personal story and how it inspired her current path as a “Real Food” evangelist. Grounded in a successful Wall Street career that was more interested in food as good business than good-for-you, this mother of four was shaken awake by the dangerous allergic reaction of one of her children to a “typical” breakfast. Her mission to unearth the cause revealed more about the food industry than she could stomach, and impelled her to share her findings with others. Informative and inspiring.

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Fun and Fast 4th of July Breakfast

July 3rd, 2011 Nancy

Check out this fun 4th of July breakfast idea!  Bella loves toasted oat bread for breakfast.  I love that this will take practically no time to throw together.  Thanks Emily Henson for sharing!

Posted in Allergy Friendly Recipes, Breakfast, Fun with Food 2 Comments »
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