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Gluten-Free Products For Passover 2010 - Part II - Baked Goods

Published on 2010-03-26 16:08:00

This is a continuation of Gluten-Free Products for Passover: Part 1.Ah yes, there's more. Much more. Here are but a few of the other gluten-free Passover items I bought today:Paskesz's Pesach Crumbs are "bread" crumbs made of nothing but potato starch, eggs and shortening. You can use them to bread chicken cutlets for baking or frying, which is what I plan to do with them. I'm sure they'd be great on fish, or as a filler for meatballs, too.Sandwich cookies filled with apricot jam... Unfortunatel

Gluten-Free Products For Passover 2010 - Part I - Including Gluten-Free Matzo & More

Published on 2010-03-26 15:25:00

[This is part one of a two-part series. See Part II here.]I am in that part of the semester where midterms commingle with final projects and papers until the whole last month of school feels like one long midterm. In the midst of it all comes Pesach (Passover)! And as many of you have noticed, and e-mailed me about, I haven't posted new Pesach recipes or matzo information yet this year. Some Jews finished their Passover meal planning a month or more ago (if you fall into this category, I envy yo

A New Gluten-Free Hamantaschen Recipe for Purim 2010! (Plus bonus cookies)

Published on 2010-02-26 14:59:00

Purim just isn't complete without the delicious triangular purim cookies we call hamantaschen. I love my original gluten-free hamantaschen recipe, which is made with agave nectar instead of refined sugar, but it's a little too cakey for some people. Today I tried my hand at revising the recipe to make the cookie a bit more crisp, more like a sugar cookie in its consistency. Did it work? Well, these are certainly more crisp than the original recipe. They're still more cakey than the crisp style s

Mushroom & Leek Risotto

Published on 2010-01-12 11:36:00

I am in love with this new recipe I made on Friday night by combining and adapting two different recipes. It's terrific! So filling, too.Six things that surprised me about this risotto:1) It tastes like it was made with chicken stock, even though it's totally vegetarian2) It tastes like it's made with heavy cream, even though there's no milk in it at all (the only dairy is cheese, and that's optional). It really tastes like there's massive amounts of milk and cheese, but there's not.3) It is rea

A happy gluten-free Thanksgiving to you!

Published on 2009-11-25 19:04:00

Are you looking for last-minute gluten-free thanksgiving recipes? If so, click here to view all the recipes I've tagged under my "Thanksgiving recipes" tag.In particular, check out my delicious Gluten-Free Stuffing with Dried Fruit, a kosher gluten-free adaptation of a family recipe.And here are some links to other blogs' gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes:Gluten-Free Cooking SchoolKarina's Kitchen (Egg-free, Dairy-Free)A Gluten-Free GuideElana's Pantry (flour-free, alternative sweeteners)Have a h

Creamy Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup [Vegan & Pareve]

Published on 2009-10-25 16:30:00

Here I am to apologize for yet another long absence from blogging, dear loyal readers. Being a full-time dietetics student is taking a lot out of me, combined with chronic health issues that have been wearing me down. I miss blogging regularly, I really do. I miss having a real back-and-forth with my readers and the excitement of trying and posting new recipes and photos all the time. Fortunately, I'm finally starting to feel way better. It's also autumn, which always makes me want to cook and

Un-Cooking: Strawberry-Pear Salad with Goat Cheese

Published on 2009-06-11 12:19:00

I just posted one of my partner Rochel's recipes and I thought I'd share another. I feel silly posting this as a recipe because it is is less of a recipe than a list of ingredients, but it's so addictively tasty that I wanted to share it with you all. We make this with inexpensive kosher goat cheese we buy a huge log of for around $4 at Costco.STRAWBERRY-PEAR SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE[ Gluten-Free / Vegetarian / Soy-Free ]Romaine lettuce, chopped or Boston lettuce, tornRipe pear, slicedStrawberries

Un-Cooking: Rochel's Purple & Orange Cabbage Salad

Published on 2009-06-08 19:46:00

On this blog's Facebook fan page I mentioned that I was writing a blog post about a dish that's purple and orange, and I gave people a chance to guess. Mary Frances got it right on the first try, but I loved some of the other ideas - My mom picked "sweet potatoes and eggplant" and another fan picked "blueberry, orange and almond pie," both of which sound quite delicious.But Mary Frances was right because she knew that since it's almost summer, I must be blogging a cabbage salad... yet again! Sum

To-Die-For Passover Banana Nut Cake, and a Review of A Kosher Gluten-Free Passover Cookbook

Published on 2009-03-31 20:20:00

I couldn't have been more excited when I received a copy of Tamar Ansh's new cookbook from Targum Press. They were kind enough to ship me Pesach - Anything's Possible: Over 450 Non-Gebrochts, Gluten-Free & Wheat Free Recipes because they know this blog focuses on cuisine that is both kosher and gluten-free. This big, thick, hardcover book is the first widely distributed cookbook that I've seen that has advertised itself directly to the gluten-free community as well as to any Jewish cook look

How to Order Gluten-Free Matzo for Passover 2009

Published on 2009-03-17 18:43:00

"This is the (gluten-free) bread of oppression thatour ancestors would have eaten in the land of Egyptif they had been celiacs."I've been getting so many e-mails about ordering gluten-free matzo that I realized it was high time I make a post about how to get your hands on some gluten-free matzo for Pesach (Passover) 2009.Keep in mind that for matzo to be considered matzo by halacha (Jewish law) it needs to be made of one of the five grains. The only one of those grains that is (or can be) gluten

It's Time for Another Gluten-Free Purim! Hamantaschen, Mishloach Manos and More...

Published on 2009-03-08 19:19:00

As usual, I am posting a holiday roundup just a day or two before the holiday. Oy, I am such a procrastinator. Hopefully this will still come in handy for some of you. I notice I'm getting a huge number of hits for "gluten-free hamentaschen" / hamentashen, hamantashen, etc. So I thought I'd make it easier for you to find my Purim-related postings as well as some postings by some other blogs.If you're looking for gluten-free hamantashen recipes:My recipe for Gluten-Free Hamantaschen made with no-

Moroccan Cauliflower Recipe + A "Specific Carbohydrate Diet" Cookbook Review

Published on 2008-12-31 19:45:00

[Photo: My New Year's Eve Dinner Table]We decided to spend a relaxed New Year's Eve at home, with a movie, a bottle of wine, and a home-cooked Moroccan feast for two. What better opportunity to crack open some cookbooks I haven't yet used? Seeing as my partner has re-started the South Beach Diet and I'm doing my own low-glycemic food thang, the first book I went to was Eat Well Feel Well by Kendall Conrad. This is a book of recipes that comply with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.One of the perks

Gluten-Free Chanukah Recipe Roundup: Latkes, Sufganiot (Jelly Donuts) and More!

Published on 2008-12-21 12:15:00

Are you looking for gluten-free Chanukah recipes? You can see last year's Chanukah recipe roundup here. I thought I'd do an updated roundup with some links to a bunch of gluten-free Chanukah recipes to help you enjoy a delicious holiday. Some are mine and some are other folks' recipes. Chanukah foods are traditionally fried in oil and/or contain dairy, but there are as many different variations as there are ways to spell Chanukah / Hannukah / Hanukkah / Hanuka. I've tried to provide links that

Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger: Karina's Pumpkin Chai Bread with Cranberries

Published on 2008-11-30 20:39:00

Seamaiden of the vegetarian gluten-free blog Book of Yum is hosting another round of Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger, a blogging event in which we adopt another GF blogger and prepare one of their recipes. Last time I participated in this event, I baked gluten-free pita bread. This time it's the "Thanksgiving Edition" so we were all asked to prepare a dish from another blog that was thematically appropriate. I chose to prepare the vegan, gluten-free Pumpkin Chai Bread with Cranberries from the blog

Glutenfreebay.com is on Facebook!

Published on 2008-09-14 17:27:00

Did you know that you can connect with me, with this blog, and with other Gluten-Free Bay readers via the wonderful world of Facebook? So, come join in the fun!You can declare yourself a fan of Gluten-Free Bay here which will allow you to talk with other Gluten-Free Bay readers as well as have a pretty little picture and link show up on your profile if you so choose. This is a great way to show your friends what blogs you're a fan of.You can also join Gluten-Free Bay's blog network here. Soon pe

The Quest for the Best Gluten-Free Cholent

Published on 2008-09-14 16:35:00

This shabbos, I finally found one of the holy grails of kosher gluten-free cooking - A fantastic gluten-free cholent. I crafted this Ashkenazi/Sephardi fusion cholent by accident, really. Cholent is a stew that cooks slowly in a crockpot during Shabbos (the Jewish sabbath, during which observant Jews do not light or extinguish fires or electricity) without being stirred or having the heat adjusted in any way. It's the ultimate in low-maintenance cooking, since you just add a bunch of ingredients

Cabbage Salad with Lime and Fresh Oregano, and a side of Big News!

Published on 2008-07-18 17:09:00

Our new apartment is coming together slowly but surely. Merging two people and all their respective stuff into one apartment and a shared life is quite a project. I am loving living in a spacious apartment with hardwood floors and walls painted lovely colors. I am also really digging the endless cabinet and counter space in our new kitchen (still unpainted and far from ready for a photo op!) New Jersey life is treating me pretty well, considering how ill-suited I am to suburbia.I have a piece

First harvest.

Published on 2008-06-17 15:14:00

My first harvest from our garden was a huge bag of baby dinosaur (lacinato) kale, which I turned into a big pan of this:It's tofu, kale and tomatoes with parsley pesto and pine nuts. I will post the recipe at some point, but not at this moment because I'm a bit overwhelmed. I am in the middle of moving... to New Jersey. I am shacking up with my love. More on this later. I will have my own kitchen again - And some free time this summer. A good recipe for more food blogging, perhaps?What are you c

Gluten-Free Passover Links for 2008

Published on 2008-04-16 22:19:00

Dear friends, I am so very sorry that I have not had the time to do a real 2008 redux of the Great Gluten-Free Passover Roundup of 2007. Though I'm happy to say, last year's post is still every bit as relevant this year. Recipes don't age into oblivion like so many things in our world do, gratefully. Since I don't want to let the days slip into Passover without pointing new visitors in the direction of some gluten-free Pesach resources, I thought I'd quickly throw together a list of links that

Quick & Easy Cilantro-Lime Broccoli Slaw

Published on 2008-04-10 22:32:00

Mmm... Nothing like a brightly colored, fresh, raw vegetable salad to celebrate the first daffodils popping up in the garden. I plan to make this recipe for Passover, since it's so incredibly fast to whip up large amounts of and is good with nearly every meal. It's also a welcome burst of color and flavor in a holiday that (in many houses but not mine!) tends to be dominated by dense, heavy, potato-focused Ashkenazi fare. This is a super-quick, no-cook, minimal-chopping dish that can be served a

Adopt-A-Blogger: Gluten-Free Pita Bread Courtesy of Straight Into Bed Cakefree and Dried

Published on 2008-04-10 21:43:00

For the Adopt-a-Gluten-Free-Blogger event, it was only natural that I'd choose to adopt Naomi Devlin of Straight Into Bed Cakefree and Dried. Naomi is a homeopath, mom, and baker from the UK. Her approach to cooking and baking feels familiar to me, because it's similar in many ways to mine. She is one of the bloggers whose recipes resonate with me the most, in her use of whole-grain gluten-free flours and nut meals, her adventurous exploration of new flavor combinations and textures, and her pr

Sugar-Free Pecan Coconut Macaroons - A Gluten-Free Treat for Passover and Year-Round

Published on 2008-04-02 21:04:00

When the Mid-Hudson Valley Gluten-Free Outings Group had our Valentine's Day Gluten-Free Cookie Swap back in February, I encouraged members to consider making a recipe that would accommodate people with food restrictions beyond just celiac disease or gluten intolerance. So I decided to take upon myself the project of creating a gluten-free sugar-free cookie. I'm not usually a big fan of Splenda but I figured I'd give it another shot - At least my mother, who was doing the South Beach Diet, would

New Source for Gluten-Free Oat Matzo

Published on 2008-03-19 10:28:00

I couldn't have been more thrilled when I got an e-mail from a gentleman from Lakewood Shmura Matzo Bakery in Lakewood, NJ, telling me his bakery was now producing certified gluten-free oat matzos right here in the United States. He graciously sent me two boxes of matzos to try out.The only source of gluten-free oat matzo I knew about before this was a company in the UK which makes a good product (and gluten-free matzo meal, too!) but is costly due to being imported. The Lakewood product is half

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ricotta Creme

Published on 2008-03-18 21:21:00

This is an easy and delicious creamy dessert that can be whipped up in minutes. Great for the sugar- and carb-conscious, but just as delicious for anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter. Yum.CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER RICOTTA CREME[ Gluten-Free / Soy Free ]1/2 cup low-fat part-skim ricotta3 tsp unsweetened dutch cocoa1-2 packets splenda, or 1-2 tsp agave nectar, to taste2 Tbsp smooth, salted peanut butterPinch of saltBlend ingredients on medium speed in a blender until smooth, or use a fork t

A Gluten-Free Purim - Hamantaschen Recipes and Mishloach Manot Ideas

Published on 2008-03-18 20:34:00

This post is admittedly a bit late (Purim starts Thursday night) but I've been in the Bay Area with my partner for the past week and a half doing anything but blogging.Here are some links for your enjoyment:GLUTEN-FREE HAMANTASCHEN RECIPESMy own delicious recipe for cakey, no-refined-sugar gluten-free hamantaschen can be found here.I posted it last year around Purim and it's been a big hit. You can see reviews of the recipe on Recipezaar, too. I've become more strict about only using products wi