Peach Cobbler

For the top:
2 cans sliced peaches, cut in half
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Mix dry ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup sweet rice flour (or white rice flour)
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/4 cup white rice flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum

In separate bowl mix wet ingredients:
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup milk (can substitute soy)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into 8x8 cake pan. Spread out the peaches on top of the batter. Sprinkle the whole thing with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean. You can serve with Cool Whip or Vanilla Ice Cream. Yum!

Foccaccia Bread

1 cup sorghum flour
1 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup millet flour
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Put these dry ingredients into a bowl, and whisk them until they're combined. In a separate bowl, proof (put together and wait 5-10 mins to see if rising):

1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 1/4 cup warm water
a dash of sugar

Mix together:

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of honey

Stir everything up together. It should be a thick batter, like a cake batter. In a large casserole dish, preferably a 13 x 9 inch pan, drizzle a few teaspoons of oil into the bottom. Drop in the dough, and with a flat spatula, spread the dough to the edges. Sprinkle the top of the dough with more sea salt, some more Italian seasoning, and some parmesan cheese.

Let it rest in a warm oven for 20 minutes, and then turn the oven to 375. Continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and puffy. The oil from the bottom should be bubbling around the edges too.

You can slice these long and skinny to be breadsticks, or into squares or long rectangles that can be frozen and used for sandwiches.

This recipe came from here: http://glutenfreeinslc.blogspot.com/2009/11/gluten-free-herbed-focaccia.html

Vegan Enchiladas

2-3 cups cooked white rice (I used long grain)
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 can refried beans
1 can enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa
1 cup corn
1 can black beans
corn tortillas
cooking spray
optional: 1 chopped tomato

~So, the original recipe didn't call for rice or corn, but I like those and added them in. You don't have to and it will still taste good.

Preheat oven to 350. Dice and saute onions and pepper in hot oil to soften. Spray bottom of a casserole dish with cooking spray and layer tortillas (I did 6 for a 9 x 13 pan), just make sure to cover the bottom. Warm refried beans on stove or in microwave so they'll spread easily and spread over the tortillas. Spread half the onions and pepper, half of the salsa, and half of the corn on top. Next, put another layer of tortillas on top. Rinse beans and spread on the tortillas with rest of onions, salsa, rice, corn, and chopped tomato. Pour 1/4 - 1/3 enchilada sauce on this. Then, top with one last layer of tortillas. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the whole thing. (It says to just pour the whole can on top, but I think it would taste even better with a little inside.)

Bake, covered for 35-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Can serve with sour cream (or vegan sour cream if you have any). They say if freezes really well, too.

Pear & Spinach Bistro Salad

Yes, that's right, there's bacon! And a whole lot of other yummy ingredients. The first time I tried fruit in a salad, I was definitely hesitant, but now, I love the sweet flavors and the way they combine to make something so delicious! This salad goes way beyond your common Waldorf to incorporate pears, avocado and craisins in a taste explosion! It's a feast for your tastebuds. And don't be intimidated by the preparation. This is definitely a dinner salad. Be sure to make plenty because you'll keep coming back for more. And your body will thank you!

Ingredients:

1/2 - 1 pound ready-to-eat spinach

2-3 large Bartlett pears sliced

1 avocado, peeled and diced

3-4 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled

1/2 cup pine nuts or other nut, toasted

1/2 cup dried cranberries (or craisins)

1/4 cup fresh mushrooms (optional)

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (we just used regular rice vinegar)

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1. Combine spinach, pears, avocado, bacon, pine nuts, dried cranberries, and mushrooms in a salad bowl.

2.To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.

3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Makes 4 servings.

Lime Chicken with Rice Soup

This should really be called a casserole. With a hint of lime it tastes like chicken and rice with a twist! Something about the blend of flavors makes you keep coming back for more. I think I'd try a different long grain rice (this was Basmati) to see if it would hold it's shape a little better, but despite that, it's a delicious dinner recipe. I doubled it and had lots of leftovers!

Ingredients:
2 cans vegetable or chicken broth
1 rib celery, sliced into ½ inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced ½ inch thick
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½ inch pieces
1 cup long-grain rice
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried lemon thyme

1. Combine the broth, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf, and chicken in the crockery pot. Cover and cook on Low just until the chicken is almost cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on Low.
2. Stir in the rice, cover and cook on Low until the rice is tender, 1 ½ to 3 hours.
3. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the lime juice and peel, black pepper, and thyme. Cover and cook for 5 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Carribean Black Beans with Mango Salsa

This was delicious! And I found some great shortcuts for making it. Try Costco's Mango Peach Salsa instead of making it from scratch--any sweet salsa would probably be great. Then, I didn't end up putting it in the oven, just cooked the ingredients thoroughly on the stove and put them altogether. It turned out great and the kids loved it! (I didn't give them any salsa, mind you.) (p22 in my cookbook)

Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup uncooked Basmati rice
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound chorizo sausage (kielbasa in pic)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (not in pic)
3 cups canned black beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (not in pic)

Salsa:

2 small mangoes
1 cup chopped red onion
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

1. Place broth in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet and let cool. Cut into 1/2 inch slices; set aside. Drain fat from skillet.
3. Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet; heat on medium-high, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add bell pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in beans, sausage, rice and cilantro. Spoon sausage mixture into casserole dish, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Chop mangoes to measure 3 cups. Combine with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
6. Spoon sausage mixture onto plates. Serve with mango salsa.
Makes 4 servings

Garden Linguini

Here's a recipe out of my cookbook. (p31)

I used a green bell pepper instead of red and onion powder because the kids don't like onions right now. It's a fun vegetarian meal to try!




Ingredients:
8 ounces linguini or rotini pasta
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup sliced onions
2 cups snow peas, cut into halves
2 cups diced zucchini
½ red pepper, cut into strips (optional)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Cook linguini as directed on package; drain. Set aside. Heat oil and butter in saucepan; sauté mushrooms, onions, snow peas, zucchini and bell pepper, if desired, until crisp-tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Add seasonings to vegetable mixture. Toss with linguini. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.