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After I posted how to roast garlic, I stumbled on this video: How to Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds. I can’t wait to try this!
How to Roast Garlic
October 12th, 2011 
Nancy 
You haven’t had garlic bread ’till you’ve had toasted bread smeared with warm, freshly roasted garlic. Roasting garlic is very simple.
How to Roast Garlic
You will need:
- Head of Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Aluminium Foil
- Baking Sheet or Muffin Tin
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Chop the head off the garlic, exposing the cloves.
- Peel the outermost layer of the skin.
- Drizzle some olive oil on a small piece of aluminium foil. Place the garlic head in the olive oil.
- Drizzle more olive oil onto the garlic oil and salt.
- Wrap the garlic in the foil and place on a baking sheet or in a muffin tin.
- Roast for 30 minutes or until the cloves are soft.
- When cool enough to handle, use a cocktail fork to remove the garlic cloves or squeeze the head onto toast or dish and spread with a knife.
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Tags: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Meatless, Nut Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free 
Comments Off on How to Roast GarlicDairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat!)
October 5th, 2011 Nancy 
Is there anything better than a steaming Pumpkin Spice Latte to warm up a crisp fall morning? Now you can save money and make these dairy-free treats at home using real pumpkin! This is a simple, no syrup required recipe that is right up my alley.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Espresso or 1/2 cup Strong Coffee (adjust amounts to your taste)
- 2 T Canned Pumpkin
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 2-3 T Sucanat/Rapadura or 2 T White Sugar
- 1 cup of Milk (I have tried cow’s milk, rice milk and coconut milk. They were all good!)
- 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Directions:
- Brew the espresso or coffee.
- While the coffee is brewing, combine the rest of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture is hot and frothy. Do not boil.
- Pour the espresso or coffee into a mug and pour the pumpkin flavored milk over it. Enjoy!
You may also enjoy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars.
This recipe was shared at Allergy-Friendly Friday!
Thanks All Recipes! Photo credit: marfis75
Posted in Allergy Friendly Recipes, Breakfast, Sweets and Treats Tags: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Meatless, Nut Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free 5 Comments »Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
October 4th, 2011 Nancy 
Pumpkin themed food and drinks are showing up everywhere. At my house, we’ve enjoyed Pumpkin Spice Lattes, pumpkin pie oatmeal and pumpkin granola (not post-worthy, yet!). We still have pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin granola bars to make. Just about all of these recipes call for pumpkin pie spice. I, of course, have none. Never fear, pumpkin pie spice is super simple to throw together.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Ingredients for 1 pie (2 tsp):
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
Ingredients for 5 pies (10 tsp):
- 1 T plus 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Cloves
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a small air tight container (recycled spice containers work well) and shake well.
You may also enjoy Italian Seasoning Mix and Taco Seasoning.
Photo Credit: rick
Posted in Allergy Friendly Recipes, Sauces and Seasoning Mixes Tags: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free 2 Comments »Menu Plan Monday – October 3
October 3rd, 2011 Nancy 
Are you enjoying the drop in temperature as much as I am? I shared on Facebook that my family and I spent some time in Gatlinburg, TN last week. The weather could not have been more perfect. The kids and I had a blast exploring hiking trails and discovering waterfalls. Have you had a chance to get out an enjoy the weather?
Here’s what we are planning for dinner:
Monday – Orange, Honey and Cumin Roasted Chicken
Tuesday – Sloppy Joes and Honey Carrots
Wednesday – Tacos
Thursday – Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Friday – Barbecue Chicken Potato
Saturday – Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Sunday – Leftover Buffet
What’s on your menu this week?
This post is part of Menu Plan Monday.
Posted in Menu Plan Monday Tags: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free 1 Comment »Allergy-Friendly Printable Coupons: Free Produce and Free Batteries!
September 30th, 2011 Nancy 
Here are the latest allergy-friendly coupons:
- $.50 off Del Monte Fresh Fruits and Vegetables! Register and vote for your favorite classroom idea in Del Monte’s Cash for Classroom contest and they will e-mail you a $.50 off any Del Monte Fresh Fruits and Vegetables coupon. If your store doubles coupons you should get some fresh produce for FREE! (Thanks Organic Deals!)
- $1 off 2 Imagine Foods Soups, Broths and Stocks Imagine Organic Broth is on sale at Whole Foods for $2.50 (prices vary by region) through 10/11. Buy 2 and use this coupon with this Whole Foods $1/1 Imagine Broth printable coupons (print 2) and pay only $1 each! (Thanks Greenbacks Gal!)
- $1 off 1 Rayovac when you like Rayovac on Facebook. You can usually find 4-packs for $1 at Wal-Mart and in the Target $1 area making these FREE after coupon! (Thanks Passionate Penny Pincher!)
- Visit coupons.com for $1/2 Scotch Brite Scrubbing Pads, $.75 off Scotch Brite Sponges and more.
Posted in Deals & Steals, Printable Coupons Comments Off on Allergy-Friendly Printable Coupons: Free Produce and Free Batteries!Hot Fudge Cake
September 29th, 2011 Nancy 
On Fathers day, I made this cake for Bella and her cousin who is also top-8 free. After I served the kids, my brother jumped in. He bypassed the “regular” chocolate pie and s’more pie and devoured this hot fudge cake. He litterally ate the rest of the cake! The cake has since become a regular dessert at our house.
I typically avoid baking with rice flour because it usually leads to a grainy textured product. I am amazed at how this cake doesn’t taste grainy at all!
Hot Fudge Cake
The moist chocolate cake swims in a puddle of rich chocolate sauce. We love this served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Posted in Allergy Friendly Recipes, Sweets and Treats Tags: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Meatless, Nut Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free 15 Comments »Allergy-Friendly Printable Coupons
September 20th, 2011 Nancy 
Here are the latest allergy-friendly coupons. Please double-check the ingredient list on the products before you purchase them.
Thanks $5 Dinners, QECH Deals !
Posted in Deals & Steals, Printable Coupons Tags: Printable Coupons Comments Off on Allergy-Friendly Printable CouponsTom’s of Maine Products as Low as $.99 at Walgreens and Rite Aid
September 20th, 2011 Nancy 
This week at Walgreen’s you can get Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, deodorant or mouthwash for as low as $.99!
Here’s how:
- Buy the Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, deodorant or mouthwash for $3.99
- Use the $1 off Tom’s of Main products that came in Sunday’s paper (in the smart source insert)
- Pay $2.99 out of pocket
- Get back $2 Register Reward (Register rewards can be used on anything in the store. )
- That’s like paying $.99!
Thanks Greenbacks Gal!
If you don’t have a Walgreens near by you can work this deal at Rite Aid:
- Buy the Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash or bar soap for $3.99
- Use the $1 off Tom’s of Main products that came in Sunday’s paper (in the smart source insert)
- Present your Rite Aid Wellness Card (Free)
- Pay $2.99 out of pocket
- Get back $1 UP Reward (Limit 4 per household. Can be used on anything in the store.)
- That’s like paying $1.99
Thanks Organic Deals!
{Expired}Free ebook: Molly Makes $7 Slow Cooker Suppers
September 20th, 2011 Nancy 
You can currently download Molly Makes $7 Slow Cooker Suppers ebook for free when you use coupon code FBCPMOLLY. I downloaded a copy tonight and I have to say I am impressed. There are over 140 recipes from soups to desserts. While there are quite a few recipes that call for cream of something, there are also quite a few whole food and allergy-friendly recipes.
Thanks Money Saving Mom!