~ Healthy Gluten-Free Snack Ideas~

~ Healthy Gluten-Free Snack Ideas~ 1.Frozen Grapes or Frozen Blueberries 2.Popcorn 3.Kale Chips 4.Fruit dipped in Strawberry Yogurt 5.Rice Cake w/Nut or Soy Butters 6.Sweet Potato Chips 7.Cottage Cheese & Fruit 8.Greek Yogurt & Honey 9.Smmothie 10.Veggies with Greek Yogurt Dip or Guacamole 11.Frozen greek Yogurt 12. Edamame 13.Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 14.Fruit Skewers or Fruit Salsa or Fruit Salad 15.Trail Mix 16.Cheese 17.Hard Boiled Egg 18.Lettuce Roll-Ups: Lunch Meat + Cheese, rolled in bibb lettuce 19.Rice Cakes 20.Pretzels

***Snickerdoodle Chex Mix*** Great Snack!!

Snickerdoodle Chex Mix Recipe Ingredients: •1/4 cup sugar •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal •2 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal •4 cups popped popcorn •1/4 cup butter or margarine Directions: 1.In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and popcorn. 2.In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. 3.Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over cereal mixture; stir. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer. Spread on waxed paper or paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

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***Hot Sunday***

It's going to be 100 today with the heat index!

*~Have A Great Sunday~*

*** It's finally Friday***

*** I will be having surgery on Tuesday May 29th, so I probably won't be blogging for a few day***

*** I will be having surgery on Tuesday May 29th, so I probably won't be blogging for a few day***

*~Have A Great Thursday*~

Fruit is quick, easy, tasty, healthy, and Gluten-Free

*~Have a great Wednesday*~

I am not feeling well, so I am taking the day off!!

~Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies~ **Recipe Of The Day**

~Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies~ Ingredients: ~2 eggs ~1 1/4 cups sugar ~1/4 cup butter, softened ~1/4 cup shortening ~2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ~2 cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix Directions: 1.Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup of the sugar, the butter and shortening. Stir in Bisquick mix until dough forms. 2.In small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. (If dough feels too soft for shaping into balls, put dough in freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.) Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3.Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. *Makes 30 Cookies*

***Have A Great Monday***

~Chicken Pot Pie~ *Recipe Of The Day*

Ingredients: -2 tablespoons butter or margarine -1 medium onion, chopped -1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables -1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken -1 3/4 cups Progresso® chicken broth -1 teaspoon seasoned salt -1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -3/4 cup milk -3 tablespoons cornstarch Topping: -3/4 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix -1/2 cup milk -1 egg -2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine -1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions: 1.Heat oven to 350ºF. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in vegetables, chicken, chicken broth, salt and thyme; heat to boiling. In small bowl, mix 3/4 cup milk and the cornstarch with wire whisk until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Heat just to boiling. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. 2.In small bowl, stir all topping ingredients except parsley with fork until blended. Drop topping mixture by small spoonfuls over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. 3.Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean. *Makes 6 Servings*

***Gluten-Free Playdough Recipe***

Gluten Free Kids: *~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~*Ingredients:*•1/2...: *~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~* Ingredients: *•1/2 cup rice flour *•1/2 cup corn starch *•1/2 cup salt *•2 tsp cream of tarter *•1 cup ...

***Gluten-Free Snack Ideas*** 1.Kind Bars 2.Popcorn 3.Fruit 4.Corn tortilla with melted cheese 5.Hard boiled eggs 6.Waffle sticks with peanut butter 7.Salsa and chips 8.fruit snacks 9.Rice cakes 10.Gluten-free dry cereal in zipper bags 11.GoPicnic's Gluten-Free Snack Packs 12.Gluten-free cookies 13.Gluten-free yogurt 14.Dried fruit snacks or raisin mini boxes 15.Trail Mix - Combine your favorite nuts, dried fruits and enjoylife foods chocolate chips to make a terrific trail mix snack. 16.Smoothies 17.Lettuce Wraps-Just take a big lettuce leaf and fill with a little tuna, some hummus and crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, peppers or baby tomatoes. Then, wrap up and enjoy. 18.Popsicles 19.Pudding 20.Jello 21.Gluten-Free Rice Krispie treats

***Gluten-Free candy***

*~Go check-out your local Meijer store, and see what is on clearance in the Gluten-Free section*~

Yesterday, I was at my local meijer store, and decided to browse the Gluten-Free section. To my surprise there was tons of items marked way down. If you have a meijer near you, I would go check your store out!

~~Have a Great Sunday~~

*~Super easy Blueberry Dessert*~ Recipe of the Day!!

Easy Blueberry dessert Ingredients: ~2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries ~2–3 tablespoons agave nectar (or sugar) depending on the sweetness of your berries ~1 and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Directions: 1.Save 4 berries for garnish and place the rest along with the agave (or sugar) in a blender or food processor, puree the berries until smooth. 2.Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Reserve some of the whipped cream for garnish and fold the puree into the rest until almost all the streaks are gone. 3.Spoon into 4 serving dishes. Garnish with reserved cream and berries. Serve immediately or it can be kept for up to half an hour or so in the fridge. *Makes 4 servings*

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***Have a Great Weekend****

Happy Friday!

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***Go check-out Meijers section of Gluten-Free foods, and see what your store has on clearance***

Yesterday, I was at my local meijer store, and decided to browse the Gluten-Free section. To my surprise there was tons of items marked way down. If you have a meijer near you, I would go check your store out!

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~Gluten-Free Pizza~ Recipe of the Day!

Gluten-Free Pizza Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried basil 1/2 cup water 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup oil Suggested Topping Quantities: 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce 1 cup bite-size pieces favorite meat or vegetables 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) Directions: 1.Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Stir Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning, water, oil and eggs until well combined; spread in pan. 2.Bake 15 minutes (crust will appear cracked). 3.Spread pizza sauce over crust; top with meat and cheese. 4.Bake 10 to15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. *Makes 6 servings!*

***Gluten-Free Puppy Chow Snack Mix***

Gluten-Free Puppy Chow Snack Ingredients: •9 cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex®, Chocolate Chex® or Honey Nut Chex® cereal •1 cup semisweet chocolate chips •1/2 cup peanut butter •1/4 cup butter or margarine •1 teaspoon vanilla •1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Directions: 1.Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. 2.In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. 3.Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

***Gluten-Free Snack Ideas***

***Gluten-Free Snack Ideas*** 1.Kind Bars 2.Popcorn 3.Fruit 4.Corn tortilla with melted cheese 5.Hard boiled eggs 6.Waffle sticks with peanut butter 7.Salsa and chips 8.fruit snacks 9.Rice cakes 10.Gluten-free dry cereal in zipper bags 11.GoPicnic's Gluten-Free Snack Packs 12.Gluten-free cookies 13.Gluten-free yogurt 14.Dried fruit snacks or raisin mini boxes 15.Trail Mix - Combine your favorite nuts, dried fruits and enjoylife foods chocolate chips to make a terrific trail mix snack. 16.Smoothies 17.Lettuce Wraps-Just take a big lettuce leaf and fill with a little tuna, some hummus and crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, peppers or baby tomatoes. Then, wrap up and enjoy. 18.Popsicles 19.Pudding 20.Jello 21.Gluten-Free Rice Krispie treats

*~Have a great Thursday~*

Gluten Free Kids: *~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~*Ingredients:*•1/2...

Gluten Free Kids: *~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~*Ingredients:*•1/2...: *~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~* Ingredients: *•1/2 cup rice flour *•1/2 cup corn starch *•1/2 cup salt *•2 tsp cream of tarter *•1 cup ...

Gluten Free Kids: **Easy Breakfast Idea**

Gluten Free Kids: **Easy Breakfast Idea**: For a quick and easy breakfast, I like to make a couple of bacthes of waffles up, divide them, and then freeze them! When you need someth...

Gluten Free Kids: ***List of Gluten-Free products from Heinz***

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***Gluten-Free Rice Krispy Treats*** Recipe of the Day!!

***Gluten-Free Rice Krispy Treats*** Ingredients: ~3 tablespoons butter or margarine ~1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows OR ~4 cups miniature marshmallows ~6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal Directions: 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES Gluten Free cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day. *Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.* ***Serves 12***

*~ Have a great Tuesday~*

***Gluten-Free Snack Ideas***

***Gluten-Free Snack Ideas*** 1.Kind Bars 2.Popcorn 3.Fruit 4.Corn tortilla with melted cheese 5.Hard boiled eggs 6.Waffle sticks with peanut butter 7.Salsa and chips 8.fruit snacks 9.Rice cakes 10.Gluten-free dry cereal in zipper bags 11.GoPicnic's Gluten-Free Snack Packs 12.Gluten-free cookies 13.Gluten-free yogurt 14.Dried fruit snacks or raisin mini boxes 15.Trail Mix - Combine your favorite nuts, dried fruits and enjoylife foods chocolate chips to make a terrific trail mix snack. 16.Smoothies 17.Lettuce Wraps-Just take a big lettuce leaf and fill with a little tuna, some hummus and crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, peppers or baby tomatoes. Then, wrap up and enjoy. 18.Popsicles 19.Pudding 20.Jello 21.Gluten-Free Rice Krispie treats

~*Gluten-Free Puppy Chow Snack*~ Recipe of the Day

Gluten-Free Puppy Chow Snack Ingredients: •9 cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex®, Chocolate Chex® or Honey Nut Chex® cereal •1 cup semisweet chocolate chips •1/2 cup peanut butter •1/4 cup butter or margarine •1 teaspoon vanilla •1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Directions: 1.Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. 2.In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. 3.Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Sorry that I haven't posted much today! I will be on later, and have some new posts!

Have a great Monday!

**Strawberry Shortcake** Recipe of the day!

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients: 4 cups (1 qt) strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/3 cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup milk 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped Directions: 1.In small bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. 2.Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl, combine Bisquick mix and remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork. Stir in milk, eggs and vanilla. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. 3.Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. With serrated knife, split shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream. *Makes 6 servings*

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***List of Gluten-Free products from Heinz***

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~*Gluten-Free Meatloaf*~ Recipe of the day!

~*Gluten-Free Meatloaf*~ Recipe of the day! Ingredients: •2 pounds ground beef •2 large eggs •2 ounces applesauce •1 cup gluten-free cracker crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs •1 medium chopped onion •1/4 cup chopped green pepper •2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce •1 cup gluten-free ketchup Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 400° F 2.Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the mixture. I like to use disposable gloves for this job! Add a small amount of milk or water if necessary to make the mixture moist. 3.Use a large spatula to turn the meat mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Press down and smooth the top. 4.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes and carefully remove pan and pour off excess fat. Spread ketchup over the top of loaf, return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Again, carefully pour off excess fat and serve warm. ~Makes 6-8 servings **Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.**

**Easy Breakfast Idea**

For a quick and easy breakfast, I like to make a couple of bacthes of waffles up, divide them, and then freeze them! When you need something fast, just take a bag out of the freezer, and warm-up!

~Have a great Weekend~

~Have a great Weekend~

*~Gluten-Free Twinkies~* Recipe of the day!

*~Gluten-Free Twinkies~* Ingredients: 3 eggs,separated 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1.In a large bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then set aside 2.In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks until pale yellow, then whip in grapeseed oil and agave 3.Whip vanilla and lemon juice into egg yolk mixture 4.In a medium bowl combine coconut flour, baking soda and salt 5.Blend flour mixture into egg yolk mixture, then whip ingredients together until smooth 6.Gently fold egg whites into yolk-flour mixture 7.Spoon batter into Twinkie molds until they are half full (you will get 8 Twinkies) 8.Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes 9.Remove from oven and allow Twinkies to cool *This recipe will make 8 Twinkies. You could probably freeze these. Gluten-Free Twinkie Filling 1/2 cup of whipped cream 1/4cup agave nectar Directions: 1.Whip whipped cream to stiff peaks 2.Blend in agave and re-whip until stiff peaks form again 3.Place filling in Twinkie filling injector 4.Place cooled Twinkie flat side up and inject filling into Twinkie in 3 spots on its flat (bottom) side 5.Enjoy!

*~Gluten-Free Play Dough Recipe~* Ingredients: *•1/2 cup rice flour *•1/2 cup corn starch *•1/2 cup salt *•2 tsp cream of tarter *•1 cup water *•1 tsp cooking oil *•Food coloring, if desired Directions: Mix ingredients. Cook and stir on low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture forms a ball. Cool completely before storing in a sealable plastic bag. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 8 minutes

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