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March 19, 2010
Heather L
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Thursday: This and That

Posted in Family, Homemaking, Homeschooling, and Thoughts

I know that I haven’t been blogging much this week other than recipes and reviews/giveaways.  It’s been a busy week.  Plus, we’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather.  We’re taking advantage of these warm days before the summer heat sets in.  I’ve been spending less time on the computer and more time doing other things.  I just needed a bit of a break.  Soon enough, we’ll be hibernating for the summer. I’ve been happily baking, cooking, and creating new recipes. I had forgotten how relaxing it is to be in the kitchen just creating and having fun.  All too soon, it…

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March 16, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Pizza Pockets

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Gluten Free Pizza Pockets Ingredients: 2 C gluten free flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk 1/2 C sour cream 1/4 C butter 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning pizza sauce mozzarella cheese other pizza toppings (optional) warm water Directions: Start boiling a pot of water. Combine butter and gluten free flour until butter is pea-sized. Add salt, garlic powder, oregano, eggs, and sour cream. If needed, add warm water to form dough that is soft, but not sticky. (You may or may not need the water.) Roll out dough to…

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March 15, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Pierogies

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Gluten Free Pierogies Ingredients: 2 C gluten free flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk 1/2 C sour cream 1/4 C butter warm water Directions: Start boiling a pot of water. Combine butter and gluten free flour until butter is pea-sized. Add salt, eggs, and sour cream. If needed, add warm water to form dough that is soft, but not sticky.  (You may or may not need the water.) Roll out dough to 1/8″ to 1/4″ thickness. Use cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or cut to create circles of dough. Fill using favorite filling (we use…

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March 12, 2010
Heather L
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Crockpot BBQ Shredded Chicken

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Crockpot BBQ Shredded Chicken Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast gluten free bbq sauce rice, gluten free rolls (optional) Directions: Place frozen chicken breasts in crockpot.  Cook on high for 2-3 hours depending on crockpot. Remove chicken breasts and shred with fork.  Turn crockpot to low. Place shredded chicken in the crockpot with 1/4 – 1/2 C of your favorite gluten free bbq sauce. Cook for another hour or so.  Serve over rice or in a gluten free roll. This is another one of those recipes that doesn’t have exact measurements or times.  The times will vary greatly according to…

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March 11, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Breakfast Bars

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Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Ingredients: 1/2 C butter, melted 1/2 C honey 1/2 C brown sugar 3 C gluten free oats (substitute Bob’s Red Mill Mighty Tasty GF Hot Cereal if you can’t do oats) 1 1/2 C buttermilk 1 Tbsp cinnamon (use less if you don’t like cinnamon as much as we do) 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 C raisins, dried fruit, chopped apples, nuts… (optional) Directions: The night before, combine butter, honey, sugar, gf oats, and buttermilk in a bowl.  Soak overnight. The next morning, add the…

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