Two years later..

Yes, yes I know it has been almost two years since I have posted anything. Life happens. My cute sister in law just started a gluten free food blog and it made me think of my neglected blog. Since my last post I figured out some of my health issues. I have celiac disease. Yep, no gluten here. I found out in October of 2009 and have changed my kitchen up for the better.
Here is my best "salsa" recipe that everyone loves (plus it is gluten free!)

Cowboy Caviar

1 1/2 cups frozen corn (Costco:)
1 can black beans, drained
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large avocado, chopped
1 pkg. dry Italian seasoning dressing
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 T olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar

Throw everything in a bowl and refrigerate a few hours. Then snack away with chips.

Pumpkin Pie Morsels

Pumpkin Pie Morsels

1/3 c. margarine or shortening
1 1/2 c. oat flour (Just get instant oatmeal and grind in the blender.)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat margarine with a mixer until soft. Add oat flour and sugar. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix again. Drop with a spoom onto a cookie sheet.
Bake 375 for 12 minutes. Frost with citrus frosting when cooled.

Citrus Frosting

1/4 cup marg. or shortening
up to 2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. orange zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat marg. with a mixer. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and mix well.
Add juice and mix until smooth. Add enough of the remaining powdered sugar to make a smooth spreading frosting.

No Egg Cookie Dough

No Egg Cookie Dough

1 1/2 cups butter

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

Cream butter and brown sugar, then add:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

3 cups oatmeal

You can add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and coconut.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

Thanks

Thanks to Cheryl I am a contributor to this blog and I am so extremely excited! It's always nice to find someone who can share in the frustrations of food allergies. My Tyler is 3 1/2 and almost a year ago we found out he's allergic to eggs, chocolate, and pork. I am so excited to share and receive a lot of recipes!

Thanks Cheryl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allergies Bite.....

So here it is. My first official post of the recipe blog for those of you that are trying to survive the world of food allergies. Please comment, add recipes and critique my recipes.....

It is created out of my frusteration to feed my one year old. Kate is allergic to milk and eggs. So pretty much everything.