Crispy Rice Flour Waffles (Gluten Free)

For those who have to follow a gluten free diet, here is a tasty recipe. I know from experience that it can be difficult to find tasty gluten free dishes.

1 3/4 c rice flour ( I use brown rice.)
2 T brown sugar (I use sucanat.)
1 T baking powder (aluminum free is best)
3/4 t sea salt
3 eggs, separated
1 3/4 c milk (I used almond milk.)
1/4 c oil (butter or non-hydrogenated shortening will work)

Combine and mix first 4 ingredients; reserve.
Best egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; stir in milk and oil.
Add to flour; beat until blended.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Carefully fold into batter.

Cook on waffle iron.

Split Pea Soup

This is a most nutritious dish. My kids loved it, especially my son who loves peas.  I would make a few modifications and will include those.

2 T olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 large stalks celery, finely chopped
(1 clove, minced garlic) ** not included in recipe, but I think would add some more flavor
1 lb dried green peas, rinsed and picked over
8 cups broth (any kind will work)
1/2 t. thyme ( I used Penzey's Tuscan Sunset b/c I do not care for thyme.)
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper (I used 1 t. all purpose seasoning, recipe found earlier in blog)

**You can also add some lentils for added protein. I used about 1/2 peas and 1/2 lentils b/c I didn't have enough peas. Oops.  However, it was just as delicious.

Warm olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Do not heat any higher than medium. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook covered for 10 min. Stir occasionally.

Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until peas are soft. About 40-50 minutes.

Puree soup in blender in small batches. Serve hot.

Breakfast Berry Risotto

5 c. water
1 c. arborio rice
1 c. milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk.)
1/4-1/2 t cinnamon (I used 1/2 t.)
1/4 c vanilla sugar (I used honey granules since I used vanilla almond milk. Honey would also be ok.)
2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. fresh raspberries
1/2 c. fresh sliced strawberries
1/2 c. fresh blueberries
(frozen fruit works just as well)

Heat water to a simmer.
Combine rice, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla in a large frying pan. Heat 1 min.
Add water 1 c at a time until absorbed.
Fold in berries.

Ezekiel Stew

This is also a very versatile recipe. Experiment with it to find what you like. Super nutritious!

2 1/2 qts broth
1-2 potatoes diced
1 large onion
1/2 T salt (I use the all purpose seasoning found earlier in the blog.)
1-2 cloves of minced garlic
1-2 T cumin
1 1/4 c hard red wheat
3/4 c spelt
1/4 c barley
1/8 cup millet
1/8 cup lentils
1 T kidney beans
1 T pinto beans
1 T great northern or navy beans

(You can use whatever combination of beans you want. I used black eyed peas as well. You can also use a varied combination of grains. I was out of spelt, but use aramanth. It worked just fine. ) This is just the base. You can also add chili powder, basil, orgegano, carrots, tomatoes, or whatever vegetables you like. I just cleaned out the veggie drawer in my fridge.

Soak beans over night. In the morning, drain. Boil beans until soft. Add all ingredients to crock pot. Cook 8 hours on low.

Granola

I have played around with this recipe a little. It is very versatile. You can add whatever you want. So make and enjoy.

1 stick butter
1/2 c honey
4 cup rolled oats

Nuts, raisins, and coconut as desired.

This is just the base.  I also added:

2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
2 T millet
1 t vanilla
1/4 c pumpkin seeds

Feel free to experiment with ingredients to your taste.

Melt butter and honey together. Pour over oats and ingredients of your choice. Stir well. Bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir and bake 5 minutes longer.

Cheesy Baked Egg

Combine 1 t whole milk, 1/4 t butter, and 1 t grated Parmesan cheese in a small ramekin. Broil on high until bubbly 1-2 minutes. Crack 1 egg into ramekin and top with 1 T finely chopped tomato. Broil until white is set 7-10 minutes (closer to 7 if you want soft yolk). Let rest 12 minutes; sprinkle with 1 t chopped chives and a little more cheese. Serve with 1 toasted whole wheat English muffin.

Veggie Patties

Grate 1/4 c sweet potato, red potato, and zucchini. Mix. Pat with paper towel to absorb moisture.

Add 1 egg white (or one egg) and 1 T flour; season to taste with salt, cayenne, and nutmeg.

Form into patty and cook with 1 t. coconut oil or butter. Heat until browned on both sides.

**This particular recipe does not make very much, so increase amounts as needed. 

Warm Honey Oats

Bring 1/2 -3/4 c water to a boil.

Add 1/4 c oats and 1/2 c chopped pear.

Reduce heat and cook oats according to package directions.

Top with 2 T found flaxseed, a dash of ground ginger, and 2 t of honey.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

I have no idea where this recipe came from, but they were delicious!

2 c flour
2 T brown sugar (I use sucanat.)
1 T baking powder
1/2 t sea salt
1/4 t allspice
1/4 t cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 t nutmeg
1 3/4 c milk (I used buttermilk.)
1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes (I used more like 3/4 c.)
2 T melted butter

Mix together. Cook like regular pancakes.  Yum!!!

Wilted Spinach Salad

In a saucepan, cook 1 slice bacon, reserve fat.

Crumble bacon and set aside.

To the reserved fat, add 2 T olive oil, 2 T chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 t mustard, 1 T cider vinegar, 1/4 c balsamic vinegar. Whisk over low heat until combined. Keep warm.

Toss 2 c baby spinach with 2 quartered hard boiled eggs, 1/4 c diced tomato (I used red bell pepper since I didn't have any tomato.), 2 T chopped mushrooms, 2 T shredded carrot.

Top with bacon crumbles and drizzle with 2 T dressing.

Breakfast Casserole

Grease 8x8 dish.

Place 4 pieces of whole grain toast in dish.
Beat 8 eggs with 1 c milk and pour over toast.

Saute 2 c sliced mushrooms, 1/3 c chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 c minced onion for 5 minutes. Add 4 c baby spinach and saute 1 more minute.

Top egg mixture with veggies.

Top with 2 T Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Bake 450 for 15 minutes, although I found it took about 30 to get the egg done.

Can refrigerate overnight before baking, but wait to top with cheese until ready to cook.

A New Twist to Blueberry Muffins

These were delicious even though I accidentally omitted two ingredients.

Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

3/4 c flour
3/4 c cornmeal
3 T sugar (I used honey.)
1/2 t sea salt
1 1/2 t baking soda

Mix the above ingredients in a bowl.

In another bowl mix:
3/4 c buttermilk
1/4 c oil
1/4 c maple syrup
2 t vanilla
1 T lemon juice

Combine wet and dry ingredients.

Fold in 1/2 c pecans and 1/2 c blueberries.

Pour into greased muffins tins or ones lined with paper liners.

Bake 350 18-20 minutes.