Gluten Free Kids
A mother of 3 boys, who has 1 child gluten free. I am trying to educate and help other individuals transition gluten free if needed.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Quick and easy recipe~Pasta with peas
Quick and easy recipe~Pasta with peas
Ingredients:
~1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
~2 Tablespoons gf flour
~1 cups 1% milk
~3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
~1/2 pound gf spiral pasta
~1 cup frozen peas
Directions:
1.Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2.In a medium saucepam melt butter over medium-low heat. Add gf flour and stir until blended. Gradually add milk; whisking until blended.
3.Place over medium heat and cook until thick; whisking constantly
4.Remove from heat and add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
5.In micro-wave heat peas, in lightly salted water, until heated through
6.In a large bowl, toss pasta with cheese- sauce and peas. Adjust seasonings to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
*Makes 2 serving*
~Watermelon Ice~ *Recipe of the day*
~Watermelon Ice~ *Recipe of the day*
Ingredients:
*1/3 cup water
*1/3 cup sugar
*1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
*3-1/2 lbs. cubed seeded watermelon
*1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
1.In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes
2.Transfer the syrup to a bowl, and set it in a larger bowl filled with ice. Stir syrup until cool.
3.In a blender, working in batches, puree the watermelon and sugar syrup. Pour puree into a bowl. Repeat with remaining watermelon and sugar syrup. Stir in the lemon juice
4.Transfer the mixture to a ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers directions.
5.Once the mixture is very slushy, transfer to the freezer. Serve using an ice cream scooper.
6.Enjoy!
***Makes about 4-6 servings.***
Sunday, June 24, 2012
~*Gluten-Free Taquitos*~ Kids Will Love these~ Recipe Of The Day!!
Gluten-Free Taquitos
Ingredients:
~Shredded beef or chicken
~6 gluten-free corn tortillas
~Vegetable oil for frying
~Salt
~Toothpicks
~Gluten-free salsa, or condiments of your choice
Directions:
1.In a heavy skillet cook tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil. Cook just until softened on both sides. Remove to paper towels and drain.
2.When all tortillas have been cooked, fill with shredded beef and salt lightly. Roll tortillas into small cylinders, they should be about the size of a cigar. Insert two toothpicks to hold them in a tube shape.
3.Heat oil again and cook taquitos, turning once until lightly browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with salsa, or condiments of your choice.
**You can easily double or triple this recipe, and maybe freeze some for a quick lucnh! Enjoy!
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