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I am so glad you stopped by. Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I've been converting my Italian family's recipes to gluten free. My family and friends can't tell the difference! I also create my own delicious recipes. I will be posting new recipes weekly which will range from traditional comfort foods to gourmet dishes. Not all of the recipes will be Italian, but they all will be delicious! In addition, you will find helpful tips for gluten free living, related links and product recommendations. I welcome any specific requests for recipes. If I don't have it, I will find it! You can email me directly. A link to my email is located in my profile. . . simply click on the tab to view my full Enjoy the site!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

How about a great Cuban dish for a bit of a change?


Picadillo

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 Bell Pepper
1 large Russet Potato
1 Medium Sweet Yellow Onion
4 Garlic Cloves
1 Cup Golden Raisins
15 Small Pimento Stuffed Green Olives
3 Tbspn Finely Chopped fresh Oregano (or 1 Tbspn dried Oregano)
1 Tsp Kosher Salt
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/8 Tsp Ground Clove
1 Tbspn Olive Oil
1 Cup Dry White Wine
1 14.5 oz. Can Sliced Stewed Tomatoes with juice
1.5 Cups Tomato Sauce

Directions:

Chop Bell Pepper and Sweet Yellow Onion and finely mince Garlic Cloves. Dice the potato.  Heat Olive Oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add chopped pepper and onion and cook until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced Garlic.  Stir and cook for a minute or two. Add Ground Beef. Break up beef and stir to incorporate meat with pepper, onion and garlic. Add oregano, salt, pepper, ground clove, ground cinnamon and ground cumin. Stir and allow ground beef to brown. When beef has browned add white wine and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add stewed tomatoes and Tomato sauce.  Reduce heat to medium and add the diced potato, raisins and olives. Cover and continue cooking for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to low, uncover and taste test. Add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Allow to simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking as liquid thickens. If potatoes are not tender continue to simmer until potatoes are tender. 

Serves 4 

Note:  Serve over white rice and with a side salad

Monday, August 5, 2013

I revised my homemade pasta recipe which was originally posted on 2/16/10

I think you will find the new homemade pasta recipe tastier and easier to come together and roll.  In fact, its texture is so comparable to "regular" gluten containing pasta dough, that it can be easily run through a pasta machine for cutting.  You will find the revised recipe in archives posted on February 16, 2010.  Enjoy!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Italian Marinated Mushrooms



 

Ingredients:

1 lb. Crimini Mushrooms wiped clean with a damp towel and stems removed
1/4 Cup Yellow Onion thinly sliced
1/4 Cup Celery thinly sliced
1/4 Cup Carrots thinly sliced
2 Garlic Cloves minced
2 Tsp fine Kosher Salt
2 Tsp fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flake (can be adjusted for your taste)
2 Tsp Mustard Seed
3 Tbspn Sugar
1.5 Tbspn Dried Parley
1 Tbspn Dried Basil 1 Tbspn Dried Oregano
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar

Directions:

Add all ingredients, except for mushrooms, to a sauce pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and add Mushrooms stirring to coat. Simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. If canning, per-sterilize lid and jar, pack and seal and allow to stand for several days to absorb flavor prior to use. Is using plastic sealable containers, refrigerate and allow 3 days to absorb flavor.

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