fireside pastry pockets: you’ll be the happiest camper around

Posted on August 3, 2013 by gfandme

Next time you have a campfire (or light your fireplace, or start your BBQ), give these pastry pockets a try – you won’t be disappointed! Cooked on a wooden dowel (purchased at any hardware store), they can be stuffed with an endless assortment of goodies. Try peanut butter and jam (Geoff’s favorite), Nutella (my favorite), our not-too-sweet cream cheese icing and a sprinkling of cinnamon (tastes like a cinnamon bun – just a bit crunchier), and fruit flavoured yogurt (more healthful and very tasty).

The recipe for these was inspired by don’t forget delicious‘s dough for “fastest cinnamon rolls.”

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gf and me’s potato flour tortillas

Posted on July 30, 2013 by gfandme

These gluten free and dairy free tortillas taste like wheat tortillas and won’t go soggy when baked in dishes like enchiladas. They taste great and are easy to make. The recipe below makes 9 – 10 tortillas but you can also mix the dry ingredients together in a large batch and store in a sealed container. When you want a tortilla, combine the dry mix with water at a ration of about 2:1, adding water by the tablespoon if needed. In other words, one cup of dry ingredients and 1/2 cup water will make 4 four-inch tortillas, 1/2 cup dry ingredients and 1/4 cup water will make two!

TIP: If you find yourself missing a good ol’ peanut butter sandwich, try slathering a tablespoon or two of your favorite peanut butter onto one of these. Amazing! OR Try one wrapped around a hotdog for a great summer treat.

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gluten free pizza recipe. gf and me gluten free pizza crust (our best gluten free crust ever!)
gfandme Taco Seasoning taco seasoning (adjust the flavours so it’s just the way you like it!)

tortizzas! gfandme 2013. tortizzas (a mash-up of tortillas and pizza, these are great for a quick snack)

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sinful chocolate mousse cake: the frozen version

Posted on July 27, 2013 by gfandme

Here is a cool-me-off summertime version of our most popular post: sinful chocolate mousse cake. Just like the oven version, it’s full of divine chocolate flavour but it’s even more melt-in-your-mouth amazing. This recipe doesn’t need any extra equipment like an ice cream maker – just a pot and a pan! This chocolate ice cream recipe was inspired by a recipe for “Fudge Ice Pops” published in the Sunday, July 21^st edition of Red Deer Life magazine.

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Like this? You might also want to try our recipes for:

♥ vanilla ice cream

♥ sinful chocolate mousse cake (the original)

♥ mango sorbet

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spiced carrot cake – just like grandma makes (only gluten and dairy free)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by gfandme

Made with a combination of coconut, quinoa, and rice flour, this gluten free carrot cake brings together the flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla with just a hint of cloves. The crushed pineapple and shredded carrots make it moist and keep it tasting fresh for days – but then, it’s so good, you won’t need to worry about that.Recipe for not-too-sweet icing included below.

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Like this? You might also want to try these other gluten free recipes:

gluten free dad's cookies. gfandme.com gluten free dad’s cookies – crispy and spicy

gluten free decadently dark chocolate cake dark chocolate cake – one of our fav’s

cup 4 cup gluten free banana bread banana bread – pretty much a staple around here

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bbq ginger-lemon chicken – roast chicken is no longer just for Sunday

Posted on July 17, 2013 by gfandme

I know, I know, it looks a little odd on its roost (or should I say ‘roast’?), but this chicken is so tender, tasty, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a recipe staple. A gf friendly variation of beer can chicken, once the poultry is prepped and on the grill, you close the lid and walk away!

Stand the chicken on your grill by using the can and drumsticks to make a tripod or use an accessory like the one in the photo that holds the can and stabilizes the bird. These can be found in the BBQ supply section of numerous kitchen stores – and they’re dishwasher safe.

If you like this, you might also like our grilling recipes for:

grilled turkey breast

coconut-rhubarb brown betty

Posted on July 13, 2013 by gfandme

This versatile brown betty recipe has a sweet, crumbly topping that compliments the fruit compote beneath it perfectly. It gets its amazing coconut flavour from three sources: shredded coconut, coconut oil, and coconut flour. Serve a spoonful over a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream or dairy free coconut ice cream for an informal dessert or easy weeknight treat.

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tina’s three-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork

Posted on July 10, 2013 by gfandme

Throw three simple ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and have amazingly tender pulled pork ready for dinner. Serve it on a gluten free bun (or Udi’s bagel as shown here) with coleslaw or potato salad and a New Planet Blonde Ale – can summer evenings get any better?

Great for informal entertaining, this pork tastes like BBQ ribs but is soooo much easier! It is inspired by our sister-in-law’s recipe. Thanks Tina for the recipe and for all the great GF meals!

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slow cooker swiss steak – great for hot summer days

Posted on July 3, 2013 by gfandme

Braised in a garlic and onion tomato sauce that is fantastic served over rice or gluten free noodles, this steak is melt-in-your-mouth tender. AND it is prepared in the slow cooker which is great on those busy days – summer or winter. Throw everything in the pot in the morning, turn it on, and dinner is ready at five o’clock – right when the last thing you feel like doing is cooking a meal!

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