Category: gluten free

Recipe: Gluten Free Twinkies

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I bought a Twinkie pan just to make these for my friend who is sensitive to gluten. I’m a big believer in eating foods that are GF naturally instead of trying to make fake versions of the foods you love with gluten that will always be a little disappointing when compared with their gluten packed cousins but on the other hand, everyone has a birthday and he requested these. They do fluff up and are similar enough to the original that they may give you some nostalgia vibes.

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Gluten Free Twinkies

Makes about 10-12 twinkies (my pan only holds 8 though so it was 8 + a mini cake)

3 cups gluten-free multi-purpose flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup milk

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your twinkie pan.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Now beat in the eggs one at a time then the milk and the dry ingredients, adding about 1/3 of each at a time.
  4. Scoop the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the cake for about 25 to 30 minutes, about 3 to 4 minutes past the point where the cake springs back when touched lightly in the center, and a cake tester (or toothpick) inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Source: King Arthur Flour

Recipe: Easy Baked French Fries

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The potatoes do have to soak before you bake them so there is a 30 minute wait and the 30 minute cooking time makes less very less convenient than their frozen counterparts but they’re delicious and taste and feel just like they were fried without all the extra fat and oil needed to fry. They also take only 2-3 minutes of active work, mostly just chopping up a potato.

Easy Baked French Fries

Recipe: Japanese Chicken Curry

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This dish takes time. It’s a labor of love and it’s worth making in bulk due to the large scale process. It can be frozen and it can also be halved if you’d just prefer to make less. Japanese curry is not hot like Indian or Thai curries and instead is made with a roux and has a thick, stew-like texture to it.

Japanese Chicken Curry

Recipe: Shakshuka

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There’s something to be said about creamy, runny eggs and a spicy tomato sauce. It’s simple and quick to make and if you can get ready made naan or make naan ahead of time and re-heat it in the oven this is the perfect slightly fancy weeknight meal.

Shakshuka

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen

Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala

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There’s a bit of rumor and mystery that surround Chicken Tikka Masala. Where it started isn’t quite certain but it’s wildly regarded as delicious! Probably a food born from export back to England from India this unique dish  can be enjoyed by people who like the taste of savory curry without heat. There are dozens of versions of it but this one is one that very much suits my tastes.

Chicken Tikka Masala