faking it gluten free style recipe page

Gazpacho

2011-07-22T14:08:00.000-07:00

Another fridge cleaning meal. Gazpacho is a favorite of mine in the summer it is cold soup and is a great way to clean out the veggies that don't cook up well.

5-6 tomatoes
1 cucumber
1-2 pepper (bell, poblano, jalapeno what ever you have or like)
1/2 onion
1 Tbs cilantro or basil or parsley
1 cup vegetable juice
1 Tbs vinegar
salt pepper or dried spices to taste

Put all the veggies in a blender and give it enough pulses to break everything down to little bits. Pour into bowl and add remaining ingredients stir and cover. Place in fridge for a few hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and serve cold. I like to garnish with some chopped avocado.

Chicken Fried Rice

2011-07-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

Fried rice is a dish I make to clean out my fridge so my measurements are not exact. This is a versatile dish that can utilize many different vegetables and meats.

3 cups chopped vegetables (I used carrots, onion, bell peppers, and zucchini)
2 cloves garlic
1 inch piece ginger (peeled and grated)
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs olive oil
4 cups cooked rice
2 cups diced cooked chicken
4 eggs (scrambled, yes I cook my eggs separate so they don't get lost in the rice)
1/4 San J GF Tamari sauce or your favorite soy sauce
1 small can peas
black pepper to taste
2 Tbs rice wine vinegar

Saute the chopped vegetables, garlic, and ginger in olive oil and butter over medium heat for about 10 mins until cooked down and soft. Add rice and chicken and cook until every thing is thoroughly mixed and hot. Now add tamari, vinegar and black pepper and cook for 5 mins. Last is to add eggs and peas and allow to heat through.

Spiced Peach Cupcakes with Fresh Whipped Honey Cream

2011-07-18T08:27:00.000-07:00

Spiced Peach Cupcakes
1 cup diced peaches packed
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice, ginger, and nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup Baking Flour Blend
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xathan gum
1/4 tsp salt

In a small pot combine peaches and spices. Cook over med heat for about 5 mins until peaches are soft and then remove from heat and stir in butter. Keep stirring until butter is completely melted in to peach mixture and allow to cool completely.

After peaches have cooled preheat oven to 350* and line 12 cupcake pan spots. Beat egg and sugar together until smooth and pale yellow then slowly add peaches. Combine all remaining ingredients in a sperate bowl and stir together then slowly add to peach mixture. Fill cupcake liner 3/4 full and bake for 20 mins or until tooth pick comes out clean.

Whipped Honey Cream

2 tbs honey
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbs powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine ingredients in a chilled mixing bowl and beat on high speed until fluffy and stiff peaks but don not over beat or you will have butter not whipped cream.

Lemonaide Cupcakes

2011-07-04T14:41:00.000-07:00

1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 1/4 cup baking flour blend
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 xathan gum

Preheat oven to 350* and line 12 cupcake cups. Beat eggs and sugar until smooth, then add oil and lemon juice. In separate bowl combine remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Slowly add flour mixture to egg mixture scraping sides as needed. Fill cups 3/4 full and bake for 20 mins or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

Chocolate cupcakes

2011-07-04T14:21:00.001-07:00

1 cup Sugar
1/4 cup butter softened
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla balsamic vinegar (if not available use 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar)
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cup baking flour blend
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xathan gum
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup Ghirardelli ground chocolate

Preheat oven to 350* and line 12 cupcake cups. Beat sugar and butter in mixer until smooth, then add eggs 1 at a time. Next add the milk. in separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, xathan gum, and chocolate. Stir briefly with a whisk to mix thoroughly. Add flour slowly to egg mixture scraping sides as needed. After flour is thoroughly mixed add vanilla vinegar. Fill cups 3/4's full and bake for 20 mins.

sausage stuffed mushrooms

2011-06-21T07:27:00.000-07:00

i think this would be a great recipe to highlight food made with real ingredients and not a lot of processed food. On that note the sausage i use is organic free range and made fresh everyday. For more recipes using real ingredients check out Real Food Weekly

1/2 pound Italian style chicken sausage (casing removed)
1/2 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
16 oz fresh mushrooms (make sure the are a good size to stuff)

Saute onion and garlic in non stick pan till soften then add sausage and cook till done and crumbled. Allow mixture to cool thoroughly and give a quick pulse in food possessor to make sure everything is nice even consistency. Add cheese and egg and mix thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 350*. Remove stems from mushrooms and wipe the caps to remove dirt. Generously stuff the caps and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Loosely tent pan with tin foil and bake for 20 mins. Remove foil and bake until filling is set and golden brown

flour blend for baking

2011-06-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

i find this blend gives me a very nice texture for baked goods

6 cups brown rice flour
4 cups white rice flour
2 cups tapioca starch

mix very well

Thanks to Jill's comment I think I need to clarify I do use xanthan gum in my baking I don't put it in my blend because I have found I don't get an even product over multiple batches which is important if I am baking for someone else. I usually add about 1/2 a teaspoon to 1 1/2 cups of flour. Sorry for the confusion.

rice cakes

2009-05-08T15:47:00.000-07:00

• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ cup crumbled bacon
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups unsalted cooked rice at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fresh gf bread crumbs

Cook, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until carrot is softened, about 8 minutes. Stir together rice, eggs, bread crumbs, bacon, and vegetable mixture in a bowl. Form into 8 (2 1/2- by 1/2-inch) patties, pressing mixture so cakes will hold together (mixture will be loose). Transfer to wax paper as formed. Cook 4 rice cakes in 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderately high heat, gently turning over once, until browned, about 7 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Cook remaining 4 cakes in remaining tablespoon oil.

parsley pesto

2009-05-08T15:37:00.001-07:00

• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 Tbs minced garlic
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup shredded parmasion
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in food processor except olive oil and while running slowly drizzle in olive oil.

tomato coulis

2009-05-08T15:30:00.000-07:00

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
• ½ sweet red wine

In a small stainless steel sauce pot, heat the olive oil over a low heat. Place the shallots, garlic, salt and in the hot oil and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent browning. Pour in the wine and let reduce to cook off the alcohol. Add in the peeled and seeded tomatoes and cook over a low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes. Place the cooled mixture into the blender and puree until smooth.

twice baked potatoes

2008-04-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
4 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup sour cream
shredded cheddar

DIRECTIONS
Pierce potatoes and bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Scoop out the pulp and place in a mixing bowl. Add butter, milk, pepper and salt; beat until fluffy. Beat in cream cheese and sour cream. Spoon into potato shells. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and tops are golden brown.

citrus asparagus

2008-04-17T10:37:00.000-07:00

1 tbs olive oil
i bunch of asparagus trimmed
2 tbs lemon juice
3 tbs orange juice
black pepper and sea salt to taste
lemon and orange zest for garnish

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and saute aspargus until tender about 5 minutes.

pour lemon and orange juices over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with zest and serve.

pineapple orange sorbet

2008-04-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup honey
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pineapple crushed in a food processor until smooth
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, bring water and honey to a simmer over medium high heat until sugar is dissolved.
Combine all ingredients and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours then follow ice cream machines direction.

strawberry and spinach salad

2008-04-17T07:14:00.000-07:00

i found this recipe on the whole foods market web site looks so yummy

Serves 4
Baby spinach dressed in a light raspberry vinaigrette and tossed with fresh strawberries, almonds and creamy goat cheese. What could be more delightful and this easy?

1/2 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces baby spinach leaves
5 fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 ounces goat cheese

Combine the minced shallot and raspberry vinegar in a small bowl. Slowly add the olive oil to the mixture while continuously whisking. Place the vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Roughly chop (or tear) the baby spinach into large julienne strips. Add to a large bowl. Prep the remaining components of the salad, but keep separated. Slice the strawberries into thin round slices. Toast the almonds by spreading on a cookie sheet and placing in a 375°F degree oven for approximately 5 minutes. Crumble the goat cheese into medium-size chunks.

When you are ready to serve the salad, add the strawberries, almonds and goat cheese and lightly mix together. Add the dressing slowly (you may not want to add all the dressing to the salad). Gently mix together and serve immediately.

citrus glaze

2008-04-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 lime, juiced
zest from all 3 fruits
1 tsp fresh ginger
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt

DIRECTIONS
Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, zest, ginger, water, sugar and salt in a small skillet. Mix well, and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by half. Let cool until the glaze is thick and sticky.
Brush onto grilled meats or fish during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Pour remaining glaze over afterwards, or use as bright decoration to your entree.

Stuffed Tomatoes

2008-04-17T05:34:00.000-07:00

Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 cup Fresh Spinach
1 tablespoon Fresh Basil
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 ounce Pine nuts
1/2 ounce Fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 clove garlic
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt and pepper

Cut a "cap" (1/3) off the top of each tomato.

Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out the inside of each tomato. Wash and drain the spinach. Remove large stalks.

Peel the garlic. Wash and dry the basil and parsley.

Squeeze the lemon. Grate the Parmesan cheese. Place the spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, grated Parmesan, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a mortar and crush with a pestle.

Slowly add the olive oil and continue mixing until the mixture has blended, but does not resemble a paste. If using a food processor, blend the ingredients for 10 seconds, then add the olive oil slowly, and mix until well blended but not a paste. Season with salt and pepper.

Fill the tomatoes with the spinach mixture and serve

chocolate polenta cake

2008-04-06T17:20:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
2 oz (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 egg whites
10 oz semisweet chocolate
2/3 cup gluten-free fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup polenta or cornmeal
Directions
In the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together. Stir vanilla in and set aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar until very light yellow and fluffy. Fold yogurt into egg yolks. In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and continue whipping just until stiff and glossy, about 30 seconds more. Fold the egg yolks into the hot chocolate mixture until barely blended. Fold in the whites until barely blended. Sprinkle the brandy and polenta evenly over the surface of the batter and fold in. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the center is firm and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay), 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool in the pan. Cut into squares, dust with confectioner's sugar, and serve.

Cornmeal and Ham Pancakes

2008-04-06T15:25:00.000-07:00

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002 modified to be gluten free

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup pamelas baking mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon favorite spice blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup chopped Smithfield ham, or other cured ham
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley
Chopped chives
Unsalted butter, accompaniment
Cane syrup, accompaniment
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, spice blend, and salt. In a medium bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Add to the dry ingredients and mix just until blended, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the ham.
Preheat a large, heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with enough vegetable oil to leave a film on the bottom, about 1 tablespoon. Working in batches, ladle the batter into the pan 1/4 cup at a time, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until the pancakes are golden brown underneath and bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and place in the oven to keep warm. Add more oil to the pan as needed and repeat with the remaining batter.
In a nonstick saute pan, add vegetable oil to coat the bottom. Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl and then pour into the skillet and cook to desired doneness.
Place the pancakes on a plate. Top with fried eggs, cheese, parsley, and chives.

Sour Cream and Lemon Honey Corn Muffins

2008-04-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

Recipe courtesy Danny Boome Ltd modified to be gluten free

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
2 large eggs
1 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup honey
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup pamelas baking mix
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your muffin tray.
Mixture is prepared in 2 parts - wet and dry. First prepare the wet mixture. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, milk, honey, lemon zest and juice. In a separate large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Once the dry mixture is blended begin to add the wet mixture by folding into the dry mixture. As soon as both mixtures are blended spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tray. Fill each cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake muffins for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top has a golden crust. When ready, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Remove from tray and serve

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Toasted Corn Salsa

2008-04-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

For salsa:
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh corn (cut from about 8 ears)
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
2 cups diced peeled mango
1 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions

For chicken:
2 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Make salsa: In a bowl whisk together 1/4 cup oil, lime juice, and garlic paste, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a non-stick skillet heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute corn, stirring, until deep golden, about 4 minutes. Add corn and remaining salsa ingredients to bowl and toss to combine well.

Make chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. On a plate, stir together cornmeal, paprika, and cayenne and press chicken into mixture, coating both sides.
In skillet, heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and saute chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve chicken with salsa.

Cornmeal pizza crust

2008-04-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/3 cups water, divided
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal and 2/3 cup water. In a saucepan, bring the remaining water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal mixture; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. When cool enough to handle, pat into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly.
2. Top as desired then bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

chicken and cornmeal dumplings

2008-04-06T06:20:00.000-07:00

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons dried thyme
8 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Dumplings:
2/3 cup pamelas baking mix
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until chicken is golden brown on all sides. Add thyme and stir to coat. Add broth, salt and black pepper, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Partially cover and boil for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine baking mix, cornmeal, sage, salt, and pepper. Add buttermilk and oil and stir with a fork until mixture comes together. Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop 8 golf ball size dumplings into simmering liquid. Cover pan and cook for 5 minutes (without lifting lid), until dumplings are puffed up and cooked through.
Serve soup with dumplings

adapted from robin miller on food network

Cornmeal Cheese Fritters

2008-04-06T06:15:00.000-07:00

(recipe courtesy of Sara Moulton on the food network)
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup grated onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Cayenne, to taste
3/4 cup boiling water
Vegetable oil for frying
Louisiana-style hot sauce, for example Crystal brand
In a bowl combine cornmeal, Cheddar, onion, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne. Stir in boiling water and mix thoroughly. In a deep heavy pan or deep fryer heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 F. Drop 6 spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Season with additional salt if desired. Serve warm with hot sauce

chile sauce

2008-04-06T06:11:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs red or green chiles, roasted and skin removed
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
juice of 1/4 lime
2 tablespoons oil
1-2 jalapenos seeded (optional for spiciness)
2 cups water

PREPARATION:
Blend chiles in food processor until chunky. Add in remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

recipe is from about.com published by Chelsie Kenyon

Pork Tamales

2008-04-06T04:43:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
Tamale Filling:
1 1/4 pounds pork loin
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Tamale Dough:
2 cups masa harina
1 1/4 cups cooking liquid reserved from pork
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup crisco
1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks
1 cup sour cream

1. Place pork into a Dutch oven with onion and garlic, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is cooked through, about 2 hours.
2. Drain pot and reserve liquid for the dough. Shredded pork lion and mix back into onions and peppers.
3. Soak the corn husks in a bowl of warm water. In a large bowl, beat the crisco with a tablespoon of the broth until fluffy. Combine the masa harina, baking powder and salt; stir into the lard mixture, adding more broth as necessary to form a spongy dough.
4. Spread the dough out over the corn husks to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of the meat filling into the center. Fold the sides of the husks in toward the center and place in a steamer. Steam for 1 hour.
5. Remove tamales from husks and drizzle chile sauce over them. Top with sour cream. For a creamy sauce, mix sour cream into the chile sauce

carolina barbaque sauce

2008-03-12T10:48:00.001-07:00

2 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1 cup sweet white wine

1 Tbs cumin

1 Tbs curry powder

1 Tbs paprika

1 tbs Mrs Dash table blend

1 Tbs tarragon

1 Tbs fresh crushed garlic

1 box pectin

mix everything but the pectin together and simmer for 20 minutes. strain out solids and add pectin. bring sauce up to a boil for 5 min. at this point you can can the sauce or let it cool and freeze extra sauce.

cheese blintz

2008-03-11T12:26:00.000-07:00

Coconut Pancakes
From Darlene Schmidt,http://thaifood.about.com
INGREDIENTS:
SERVES 2 (makes about 10 crepes)
1 can good-quality coconut milk (1 1/2 cups)
3 eggs
3/4 cup rice flour
pinch salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. coconut extract

PREPARATION:
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl. Add the coconut milk and sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
Add the flour, salt and coconut flavoring. Whisk until batter is smooth.

Heat a small frying pan or crepe pan over medium-high heat for at least 1 minute (without oil), or until pan is very hot - this will help to keep the pancakes/crepes from sticking.
Now add a little oil (about 1 tsp.) and swirl it around the pan. Use a spatula to ensure the oil covers all surfaces, plus a little up the sides of the pan.
Add about 1/4 - 1/3 cup batter (depending on how large or thick you want your pancakes/crepes), tilting the pan this way and that to distribute the batter evenly.
Allow to cook at least 1 minute per side before trying to flip or disturb. Tip: Pancakes/crepes are ready to be flipped when edges are crisp and the underside has a little golden-brown coloring when you lift up one side slightly with a fork.
Flip the pancake and cook the other side 1 minute. Keep pancakes/crepes warm by placing them on a plate in a warm oven until you're finished cooking all the batter (or serve them up as you cook them).
Be sure to add a little oil to the pan before making each new pancake/crepe.

ok the rest is my recipe to turn crepes into blintz
Filling
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup softened cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

mix ingredients together until smooth

spoon mixture onto crepes and layer in a baking dish and heat up in oven at 350 until cheese gets warm and gooey.

top with melted strawberry preserves

coconut pesto

2008-03-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

This is a work in progress as soon as I have prefected I will let you Know

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cilantro
2-5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup safflower oil or other favorite light oil(olive oil would be to heavy of a flavor)
Directions
1 Mix everything together in food processor except the oil and lemon.
2 Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
3 Mix until well blended.
4 Serve on pasta or just about anything that needs a pick me up.
5 Will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Seared Pork Chops with Coconut Rum and Caramelized Pineapple Sauce

2008-03-11T11:58:00.000-07:00

Seared Pork Chops with Coconut Rum and Caramelized Pineapple Sauce Recipe courtesy Cheryl Smith (www.foodtv.com)
Show: Cooking Live
Episode: Winter Getaways: Jamaica

4 (1 1/2-inch thick) pork chops
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups pineapple, medium dice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/2 cup coconut rum
1 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small tomato, seeded and diced fine
Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Heat skillet to medium high heat. Season pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Add peanut oil to skillet and sear pork chops until golden brown on both sides. Remove pork chops from pan and put into a preheated 450 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until done to your likeness. In same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and when it starts to brown add pineapple and cook until edges start to caramelize. Now add brown sugar, mix thoroughly, then add shallots and garlic and bring to a simmer. Next add rum and flambe ingredients. When the flame dies down, add chicken stock and bring to another simmer and reduce liquid by 1/2. Add lime juice, tomato, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Add remaining butter to thicken sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro

another recipe that is not mine nor have i altered but it looked like fun to try

coconut mango salsa

2008-03-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

1 canned mango, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 small tomatoes diced
1 avocado chopped
1/4 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Combine mango, onion, coconut, tomato, avocado, lime juice, vinegar and cilantro in a medium bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes; stir before serving.

Pineapple Coconut Bars

2008-03-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

I saw this in Paula Deen's magazine. They look delicious. I have adapted it to be gf but have not tried to make it. I just thought it looked like an intresting dessert to try for coconut week on the menu swap.

Ingredients
• 3 1/2 cups my adapted bob red mills panckake mix (see note below)
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1(20ounce)can crushed pineapple, drained
• toasted flaked coconut, garnish
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
2 In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups pancake mix, coconut, and brown sugar
3 Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly.
4 Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.
5 Press remaining crumb mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
6 Bake for 10 minutes.
7 In medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
8 Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9 Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup flour.
10 Stir in pineapple.
11 Spread mixture evenly over baked layer.
12 Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
13 Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
14 Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
15 Garnish with toasted flaked coconut, if desired

note: I mix one package of bob red mills pancake mix with 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/2 cup almond meal, and 1/2 box of pectin. I think pamelas baking mix would work nice but since I dont have it available to me I adapted what I had.

Ok I made these and very tastey. The only thing I would change is the amoint of butter in the recipe. I found it a little to heavy but very yummy, a definite make again recipe.

Coconut-Brown Sugar Pork Ribs

2008-03-11T11:22:00.000-07:00

Coconut-Brown Sugar Pork Ribs

RECIPE BY: EdsGirlAngie on recipezaar.com

With the flavors of coconut, brown sugar, soy sauce and cilantro (and plenty of shallots and garlic), this is an unusual pork rib sauce. It truly stars on the grill, but the oven method is delicious also, as well as broiling. Prep time includes marinating overnight.

Ingredients
• 2 1/2 lbs pork ribs(baby back or country-style)
Marinade/Sauce
• 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 large shallots, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt(or to taste)
Directions
1 Place ribs in steamer rack; add two sliced garlic cloves to water below and steam ribs for 25 minutes.
2 Let cool slightly.
3 Combine marinade/sauce ingredients.
4 Pour into an oblong baking dish, place ribs in dish, turn to coat thoroughly and marinate in refrigerator, covered, overnight.
5 The next day, pour off marinade/sauce into a small saucepan.
6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F; cook ribs, uncovered, for 10 minutes per side.
7 Reduce heat to 325 degrees F, cover ribs with foil, and return to oven for another 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside (cook time depends on which type of ribs are used).
8 Sprinkle with salt, if you wish.
9 Alternatively, these ribs can be grilled (and are awesome).
10 The extra marinade/sauce can be boiled for a minute or two and served on the side with the ribs.

i copyied this recipe word for word but will be using it on babyback ribs and i will be omiting the allspice as i dont care for its flavor

coconut risotto

2008-03-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cups extra aborio rice
• 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth mixed with one cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup grated coconut
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot large enough to accommodate the cooked rice (3 quarts). Over medium heat, sauté the onions until softened, about 10 minutes.
2 Add the rice and stir to coat with oil for 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of the chicken stock, then the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer.
3 Simmer adding stock 1 cup at a time as it is absorbed until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow the rice to rest, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.

chicken strips

2008-03-11T11:01:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup almond meal
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• vegetable oil(for frying)
Directions
1 Combine almond meal with coconut in a pie plate or bowl.
2 Place starch in another pie plate or bowl.
3 Lightly beat eggs in another pie plate.
4 Dip chicken pieces in starch to coat lightly, shaking off excess, then in eggs, in starch again and back into egg then into coconut mixture.
5 Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil over medium heat until it registers 350 F on thermometer.
6 Fry 4 to 6 minutes or until golden and thourghly cooked, turning once; adjust heat as needed to prevent coating from burning.
7 Transfer chicken to paper toweling to drain.
8 Keep hot in a warm oven.
9 Repeat with remaining chicken.

adapted from recipes found on recipezaar.com for coconut chicken