Category: Gluten-Free

Homemade Taco Seasoning

On By sarafillmerIn Gluten-Free, MarinadeLeave a comment

I found this taco seasoning on Pinterest. I love how simple it is, using ingredients I always have on-hand. Definitely recommend this over store-bought packets. I would recommend doubling, or even tripling the recipe. Recipe and photo courtesy of thehumbledhomemaker.com.

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • dash of cayenne

Combine all ingredients until well mixed.  Keep in a mason jar, or airtight container. The recipe as is is 3 tablespoons, or 1 equivalent packet of store bought seasoning.

Potato Wedges

On By sarafillmerIn Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Side ItemLeave a comment

I made these wedges for a football party we were having and they were a big hit.  I put the ranch dressing on the side because my husband doesn’t like it, but I will put the recipe here as it was when I found it on Pinterest. There are so many different topping combinations so be creative. Recipe and photo courtesy of yummy-recipezz.blogspot.com.

Fries:

  • 4-6 potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • sea salt, black pepper, and seasoning salt

Ranch sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup milk

Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • 1/4 chopped green onion (optional)

Cut potatoes into wedges.  Place on foiled, greased baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss with tongs.  Sprinkle the seasonings over the potatoes and bake at 400 for 40 min or until fork tender. In a separate bowl mix sour cream, ranch dressing and milk.  Whisk together. On a separate platter smooth out 3/4 of the sour cream sauce. Place hot potatoes on sour cream sauce.  Drizzle remaining sour cream sauce on potatoes and add your desired toppings.  Place under the broiler for a few seconds to melt the cheese.

Cranberry Apricot Chutney

On By sarafillmerIn Gluten-Free, Side ItemLeave a comment

I got the recipe from my brother.  It isn’t a Thanksgiving meal without this cranberry sauce on the table.  I could eat it with a spoon.  It is very simple to make, and I would recommend doubling the batch because it’ll go fast.

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 orange, zested

Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and apricots. Simmer until the cranberry skins burst, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the orange zest and cool.

Candied Walnuts

On By sarafillmerIn Appetizer, Dessert, Gluten-FreeLeave a comment

These walnuts are perfect for garnishing salads, or just eating straight.  I added them to a salad with cranberries, gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette and it was restaurant quality.  Having a thermometer is pretty important for this recipe, doesn’t matter what kind, as long as it can tell you when the sugar mixture reaches 236 degrees. Recipe and photo courtesy of intimateweddings.com.

  • 1 lb. walnuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir sugar, cinnamon, salt and milk in a medium saucepan.  Cook over medium high heat for 8 minutes, or until mixture reaches soft ball stage of 236 degrees.  Remove from heat and add vanilla. Add mixture to walnuts and stir to coat. Spoon walnuts onto parchment or wax paper and use a fork to separate. Cool and store in airtight containers.