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(interview) National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Helps Me Understand Their GREAT program. (Or Ad

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 24, 2013

My recent attempts at dining out didn't go so well. So I reached out to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness to see what they're doing to train restaurants on how to serve gluten-free meals. The answers might surprise you! (In a good way!)

Gluten-Free Hot Dog Octopuses

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 19, 2013

Elizabeth Carroll made gluten-free spaghetti octopuses.

(recipe) Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 17, 2013

I'll admit it, occasionally I suffer from a bit of culinary stubbornness. Take these flourless peanut butter cookies, for example. For years people told me that I needed to try them. But the simple combination of peanut butter, sugar, an egg, and baking soda didn't sound good to me. It sounded like a potential hot mess.

Eating Gluten-Free in Burlington, Vermont

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 9, 2013

Eating gluten-free at a restaurant can be hard. This is my story of my recent weekend away.

Restaurant Profile: Traverso's

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 4, 2013

Elizabeth Carroll profiles Traverso's Restaurant.

How to Reheat Gluten-Free Pizza

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 3, 2013

(Recipe) Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

April 2, 2013

Whole grain banana pancakes are a tasty and easy way to use up those overly brown bananas you have sitting on your counter.

Taste Test: Gluten-Free Matzo

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

March 20, 2013

Get the results!

Whole Grain Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

March 19, 2013

These cookies are loaded with oats, made with whole grains, and are rice free. Sound yummy? They are!

(Gluten-Free Family Life) Five surprises about raising a child gluten-free

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

March 14, 2013

Are you raising a child on the gluten-free diet? Or, have you ever thought about what it would be like to do so? My guess is that people imagine this to be difficult and fraught with daily challenges.

Surprisingly, this has not been my experience. Here are my five biggest surprises about raising a child gluten-free are:

(Gluten-Free Life Hack) Pasta in a Thermos!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

February 13, 2013

In my last piece, I mentioned how I bring my own cooked gluten-free pasta to restaurants thathave limited options for gluten-free diners. Elizabeth asked how I did this. It is probably not the best ever -- it's usually warm and not hot. But, it's pretty good in a pinch!

10 Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts for Valentine's Day

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

February 13, 2013

Looking for a gluten-free chocolatey dessert (or breakfast) to make for someone you love? Here are ten of my favorites!

(free recipe) Whole Grain Pancakes

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

February 11, 2013

Fluffy whole grain pancakes that can be made egg-free and dairy-free? YUP!

6 Ways to Decorate Cookies for Valentine's Day

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

February 7, 2013

The secret of these pretty cookies? Candy coating!

(Gluten-Free Family Life) Dining Out With Groups

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

January 30, 2013

Contributor Elizabeth Carroll discusses the challenge of eating out in groups---and shares her new restaurant review scale.

(free recipe) Gluten-Free/Rice-Free Graham Crackers

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

When Jenn Moeny posted a recipe for rice-free and gluten-free graham crackers on Facebook, I knew I wanted to share it with you. She graciously agreed to write a guest post---and share her amazing recipe! Take it away, Jenn!

6 Classic Gluten-Free Bars to Make for Christmas

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 19, 2012

In the mood to make some dessert bars for Christmas? Here are five classic recipes!

Classic Brownies

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 19, 2012

Brownies, like most baked goods, seem to inspire lively debate. Cakey or fudgy? Iced or plain? With nuts or without? My feelings? As long as it's a brownie, please pass it to me! I love them all.* I even love the pale cousin of the brownie, the blondie. But today I want to talk about fudgy brownies.

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 19, 2012

Think sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving-only flavor? Nah, me either. These bars are creamy and rich without being too rich. The recipe�contains equal parts

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 19, 2012

Raspberry jam + cheesecake + brownies = delicious. Don't you agree?

How to Make a Gluten-Free Gingerbread House (step-by-step)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 18, 2012

Elizabeth Carroll shared her family's tradition for making a gingerbread house. Sounds fun, doesn't it? And we all need a little fun and love right now.

If you have children, this project is wonderful. If you don't have children, this project is wonderful. There's just one thing to remember.

(Gluten-Free Family Life) Gingerbread House Tradition

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 18, 2012

Right now, you might be looking for projects to work on with your children. This gingerbread house is a great one. It takes some time (read: gives you time to laugh and talk and assuage the fears they might have.) and in the end you're left with a cute little house that makes your Christmas even brighter.

Giveaway #4: Cookie Baking Kit

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 17, 2012

Giveaway #3 Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays by Jeanne Sauvage

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 13, 2012

(free recipe) Church Windows (Peanut Butter Chocolate Marshmallow Bars)

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 12, 2012

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Each holiday season, I'd see pictures of colored marshmallows held together by fudgy chocolate and think, "I need to find out what those are! They look good!"�

Turns out, they're called "Church Window" bars. And, like most retro-recipes, there's lots of ways to make them. Some recipes call for coconut, others are just chocolate and marshmallow, and some use peanut butter.�

I went with the peanut butter recipe! Mmm....peanut butter.�

(gifting) Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sauce

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 12, 2012

On Monday, I set out to make a batch of "Church Windows," marshmallows held together by chocolate-peanut butter ganache. For years I'd seen pictures of these colorful confections but I never got around to making a batch.

Giveaway #2 Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 11, 2012

Oh! I'm excited about today's giveaway. Really excited. For years (about eleven years now!), I've baked gluten-free bread in a Zojirushi bread machine. It's the machine I recommended in my cookbook, Easy Gluten-Free Baking. And today I get to give a Zojirushi�Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker away! Eeeeeee!�

Giveaway #1 The Everything Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cookbook by Carrie Forbes

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 10, 2012

Do you use a slow cooker? For a long time, I didn't. Then my friend Carrie Forbes (You might know her as "Ginger Lemon Girl") wrote "The Everything Slow Cooker Cookbook."

I read her book...and I dusted off my slow cooker.

Carrie filled her book with flavorful recipes that I had no idea you could make in a slow cooker! She shares recipes for gluten-free bread, rolls(!), desserts and, of course, lots of main courses.

And during the busy holiday season, wouldn't some delicious crock pot recipes be welcome in your kitchen?

I thought so! So I'm giving away a copy of Carrie's book!

Here's how to enter:

Announcing Giveaway Week!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 10, 2012

10 Classic Gluten-Free Cookies for the Holidays

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 8, 2012

In the mood to bake cookies? Here are ten classic recipes to get you going!

3 Great Gluten-Free Doughnut Recipes for Hanukkah

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 6, 2012

Hanukkah begins on Saturday night. Here are three doughnut recipes to enjoy during the holiday!

How to Make Gluten-Free Pizza with Video (And Cookbook Giveaway!)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

December 4, 2012

The other day on Facebook, I posted a picture of my dinner. I'd made an anchovy pizza. (Yes, I love anchovies. Love 'em!) Among the responses, two really stood out to me:

(free recipe) Marble Pumpkin Cupcakes

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800

October 31, 2012

Forget the candy, my favorite treat at school Halloween parties were the frosted marble cupcakes decorated with a mellowcreme pumpkin. (I prefered the mellowcreme cupcakes because, to me, mellowcreme pumpkins tasted like giant pieces of candy corn. And back then I lovedcandy corn.)

Those schooltime marble cupcakes inspired this recipe. But instead of swirling vanilla and chocolate cake batter together, I combined pumpkin and chocolate batter; the spiciness of the pumpkin cake works really well with chocolate. It adds a subtle spiciness to the chocolate without overwhelming it.

Cook Bliss Podcast: Review of Nizza NYC/Gluten-Free Halloween/ Jennifer Harris Gluten-Free Dairy-Fre

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Elizabeth Barbone shares her recent dining experience at Nizza in NYC. Jennifer Harris returns to the Cook Bliss. This time she's talking about gluten-free and dairy-free candy for Halloween (or anytime!). Plus, Elizabeth has reminders for enjoying a gluten-free Halloween and she shares a recipe for gluten-free/egg-free Boston brown bread.

(Gluten Free Family Life) Handling Halloween

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800

October 18, 2012

Halloween is one of the holidays that children really look forward to, but for kids with special diets, it requires some planning.

(free recipe) Cake-Free Cake Pops (Crispy Treat Pops!)

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0800

September 26, 2012

A cake-free cake pop? Yup! Make these cute little things with crispy treats instead of cake! Not only are they delicious, they're really allergen-friendly!

(free recipe) Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Moist and tender, the flavor from this loaf comes from the combination of whole grain gluten-free flours, cocoa powder, and freshly grated zucchini.

(Cook Bliss Podcast) Episode 6: Gluten-Free Pancakes, Darius Lux, and a Chat with the Crispy Cook.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800

August 15, 2012

A few weeks ago, Allison Cokeley joined Cook Bliss. She needed help converting her great-grandmother's pancake recipe to gluten-free. Today she shares her results with Elizabeth. You need to hear this conversation! Elizabeth calls it, "the best conversation about pancakes I've ever had." Musician Darius Lux talks about his gluten-free diet. And we chat with blogger Rachel Jagareski about cooking meat-free and gluten-free.

(Gluten-Free Family Life) 5 Tips for Traveling Gluten-Free

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800

August 15, 2012

Elizabeth Carroll joins us again to talk about gluten-free family life. This time, she shares five tips that make gluten-free travel easier! .�

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Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Strips

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

To me, fried chicken means one thing: skin on, bone in Southern fried chicken. So when a Serious Eater asked for a gluten-free conversion of Ree Drummond's (The Pioneer Woman) fried chicken recipe, it surprised me when they pointed me to a recipe for skinless, boneless fried chicken strips.

(Member Recipe) Quick Side Dish: Zucchini and Tomatoes

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

July 23, 2012

Each summer, I look forward to making this side dish. And while it doesn't look like much, this side dish is packed with flavor. Usually I make it with fresh tomatoes, however, the other night, there were no fresh tomatoes in the house. So I used tomato sauce in their place. The finished dish was just as good!

Introducing Cook Bliss! My new gluten-free/food allergy podcast

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

July 16, 2012

Hi folks! Lasst Wednesday, I launched Cook Bliss: A Food Lover's Podcast with a Gluten-Free and Food Allergy Twist.

I'm so excited about this project! Each week, I'm talking to food lover's (bloggers, cookbook author's, and "regular folks".) who love food and are also on a special diet.

Click for more information and to listen!

Savory Garlic Onion Muffins

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

July 11, 2012

Most summer suppers pair well with garlic bread. Yet sometimes the craving for garlic bread strikes when the gluten-free bread box is empty. If that happens, consider making a batch of these savory muffins.

Five Minute Cream Cheese-Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

July 5, 2012

Oh, where do I begin? I feel like the name of these bars tells you everything you need to know: No Bake. Cream Cheese. Peanut Butter. Pretzel. Bars. Is your mouth watering yet? Yeah, mine too!

Thanks to the fact that these are truly no-bake, these bars come together in about five minutes. (I hate "no bake" recipes that make you turn on the oven to bake the crust. That's not "no bake!") But they aren't ready to eat in five minutes. You need to chill them so the chocolate sets. Then, believe it or not, they need to come to room temperature before you cut them.

Why?

(recipe) Gluten-Free Corn Dogs

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

July 2, 2012

As you know, the fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year. Thanks to my husband's crazy-busy work schedule, we're not doing anything special this year. I'm not even sure if we'll grill. (Although he loves to grill; so that might happen.) I was thinking about something fun to make and thought, "Hmm...maybe I'll make corn dogs."

Corn Dogs are something that I only eat--maybe--once a year. If I do decide to make 'em, this is the recipe I'm using!

Coconut Water and Tomato Paste with Gluten? Yes! A reminder to read labels.

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

June 29, 2012

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"Remember to read labels. Remember to read labels. Remember to read labels." This is a refrain we should all be familiar with.�

It's so simple, right? And, yet, reading food labels can easily slip your mind. Here's why it shouldn't:

(Member Recipe) Farm Market to Table Frittata

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

June 27, 2012

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Last night when I went to the local farmers' market, I wasn't sure what to make for dinner. That problem was quickly solved. After just a few minutes I'd picked up:

onions

garlic

a pint of grape tomatoes

zucchini

a dozen eggs

a head of gorgeous lettuce

and cheese. (More on the cheese in another post. You need to get to know these cheese makers.)

Before I bought the eggs, I thought about going home and making a quick pasta. Once the eggs were in my basket, however, I knew I wanted to make a frittata. And within 40 minutes of getting home, we were eating.

How to Make Gluten-Free Potato Gnocchi

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

June 26, 2012

Turning on the oven to roast potatoes during the summer seems silly. But summer foods, including pesto, caponata, and fresh tomato sauce, pair so well with potato gnocchi that it's worth the hour or so of extra kitchen heat. And if you break the process down into two steps: making the gnocchi and then freezing them for later, you're guaranteed a quick summer dinner. Once frozen, all you need is to boil the gnocchi, top with sauce, and enjoy.

Gluten-Free No Bake Cereal Bars with Flax

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

June 25, 2012

What was the first recipe you learned how to make? If we remove cinnamon toast from the running, I think mine was Rice Krispie Treats. Like most kids, I loved those cereal bars and learning how to make them on my own was pretty exciting--especially the part where you melted marshmallows!

Today I see cereal bars for what they really are: no-bake cookie bars. They're perfect when you want something sweet and crunchy but don't want to turn on the oven.

Like most cereal bars, they're nothing fancy. The recipe uses two types of gluten-free cereal, crunchy "bake-dried" apples and chewy dried cherries plus ground flax seeds. When I mentioned

Five Summer Recipes to Make Now

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

June 22, 2012

Summer officially arrived this week! To celebrate, here are five of my favorite summertime recipes!