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Menu Plan Monday: Christmas Week Menu

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

I learned some time ago that I need to have a menu plan in place for the week of Christmas.  I tend to get all caught up in the fun of baking and crafting which causes me to forget what time it is.  That normally means that around 4:30 I look up and realize that I have no clue what we are doing for supper.  I don’t need that stress, so here is our menu plan for the week… Monday: Turkey Club Sandwiches using Gluten Free Homemaker’s Focaccia Bread Homemade potato chips with homemade ranch dressing Fresh baked gluten free…

Sweet Potato/Pumpkin Loaf Cake

Posted in Gluten Free

While I like the idea of the pumpkin roll, I wanted something a little easier to make.  I decided to take my recipe for sweet potato muffins and put it in a loaf pan.  If you prefer pumpkin, you can just substitute pumpkin puree for the sweet potato puree.  For the loaf, use the sweet potato muffin recipe.  Place in loaf pans instead of muffin cups.  Cook approximately 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted.  Allow to cool completely before cutting into layers. Once the loaf cooled completely.  I slice into 3 layers.  Alternate layers of…

Sweet Potato Muffins

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

The aromatic hint of nutmeg and cinnamon mixed with sweet potatoes fills our house each Thanksgiving. These muffins have become a huge favorite at our table.  This year, I decided to try to make the recipe a little healthier.  I’ll post both versions.  You can find my original, non gluten free recipe here. Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins Original Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 C gluten free flour blend 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 C brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 C vegetable/canola oil 2 Tbsp evaporated milk 1 C mashed yams…

Oatmeal Cookies

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Oatmeal Cookies   Ingredients: 3/4 C butter, softened 3/4 C white sugar 3/4 C packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 gluten free flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 3/4 C gluten free rolled oats 1 C raisins or other dried fruit Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth 3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy 4. In different bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt 5. Gradually beat in dry…