Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This a very flavorful dish! So yummy...it is one of our new favorite dishes to make...and both the kids will eat it, so that is plus!

Marinade: toss together and set aside

* Beef steak~slice thinly

* 1 Tbsp soy sauce

* 1 Tbsp cooking sherry

Ginger and Garlic Mixture: toss together and set aside

* 2 cloves garlic~minced

* 1 Tbsp ginger

* 1 Tbsp oil

Garlic Sauce: mix together

* 3 Tbsp sherry

* 3 Tbsp chicken stock

* 3 Tbsp soy sauce

* 1/2 tsp oil

* 2 cloves garlic

* 1 tsp Arrowroot

* 1 tsp honey

also needed:

*1 1/2 lbs broccoli cut in chunks

* 3 carrots- slice thinly

* 1 large red pepper- slice thinly

* lemon

* rice for serving

- Cook meat in oil until done- set meat aside for later

- add another Tbsp of oil in pan and add broccoli and carrots-stir 1 min and add some water- cover and cook for 30 seconds

- take lid off and add peppers- cook till water is gone

- make well in middle of the pan and add garlic/ginger mixture- stir 45 seconds

- add meat and garlic sauce. Toss until sauce thickens.

- squeeze fresh lemon over everything

- serve over rice





Apple Pie Filling

This is the second year that I have used this recipe for canning apples. It is the same recipe my Mom uses. It makes the best apple pies and apple crisp. I am getting hungry just looking at the picture!

* 3 1/2 cups white sugar

* 1 cup brown sugar ( 1 cup white + 1 Tbsp molasses)

* 1 cup cornstarch

* 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp cinnamon

* 1/2 tsp nutmeg

* 1/4 tsp cloves

* 1/4 tsp all spice

* 2 tsp salt

* 10 cups water

* Mix all ingredients together in big kettle and bring to boil over medium heat until sauce thickens.

* Add 3 Tbsp lemon juice once removed from heat.

* Peel, core and slice enough apples to fill 6 quart size jars

* Pour sauce over packed apples...pour a little at a time to allow the sauce to drip down. Be sure to leave about 1/4" head room.

* Seal jars with lid and rings

* Process in water bath for 20 min

Granola

This is a recipe that my sister gave me...and I have no idea where she found it. It is very good...it has such good flavor. I ate this every day for snacks when I was pregnant...the molasses added just enough extra iron to my diet to keep me feeling good!

*4 cups Gluten Free Oats (we use Red Mill)

* 1/2 cup dried Coconut

* 1 cup Nuts (we skip this due to nut allergies)

*2/3 cup Brown Sugar (1cup white+1Tbsp molasses)

* 1 tsp Cinnamon

* 1 tsp Ginger

* 1/2 tsp Allspice or Nutmeg

* 1/4 tsp Cloves

* 1/4 cup Molasses

* 1/3 Oil

* 1 tsp Vanilla

* 1/3 cup crystallized Ginger or Raisins (optional)



*Warm oven to 250'

* In big bowl combine oats, coconut, nuts, sugar and spices~ mix well

* Whisk together molasses, oil and vanilla

* Stir wet into dry~ stir well

* Spread into pan and bake 60-75 min~ be sure to stir every 15 min to prevent burning!

* After cools add whatever dried fruit you want. Store in airtight container.

Strawberry Pie

This is always a great summer treat...something I never make quite often enough! The strawberry filling is so yummy and refreshing. The crust is very dry so be sure to add plenty of CF cream cheese!

Crust:

- 1 cup white flour blend

- 3/4 cup tapioca flour

- 3/4 cup cornstarch

- 1 tsp xanthan gum

- 2/4 tsp salt

- 1 Tbsp sugar

- 3/4 cup shortening

- 1 egg~beaten

- 1 Tbsp vinegar

- 2~3 Tbsp ice water

- Whisk together flours, cornstarch, gum, salt and sugar- cut in shortening

- blend together egg, vinegar and cold water

- stir egg mixture into flour mixture~ holding some back until the pastry holds together and forms into a ball (lots of mixing will not make it tough!)

- form into 2 balls, cover and refrigerate at least 30 min

- with rice flour generously covering hands press into greased pie plate

- bake 450' for 10-12 min

Pie Filling:

- 1 qt sliced fresh strawberries

- 1 cup water

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 2 Tbsp cornstarch

- 1 tsp lemon juice

- 3 Tbsp strawberry jello

- 4 Tbsp CF cream cheese

- whisk together water, cornstarch and sugar~ bring to a boil

-boil 3 min or until thick

- take off heat and stir in lemon juice and jello~ cool 5-10 min

- spread softened CF cream cheese over bottom of coked pie crust

- fold strawberries into cooled gel mix and pour into prepared pie shell

- Refrigerate until cool before serving.

Creamy Cucumber Slices

Cucumbers are always a big hit at our house in the summer...we each seem to have a favorite way of eating them. We all like our cucumbers peeled...I like mine sliced in fourths with salt and pepper...Elsie likes hers whole with nothing on it...James dips slices in Raspberry Vinaigrette, as does Elsie sometimes. We all like the Creamy Cucumber Slices! Jon {who does not like cucumbers at all!} has even been known to eat of the creamy slices. A very refreshing snack or side dish.

Creamy Cucumber Slices:

-1 cup Vegan mayo

- 1/4 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup vinegar

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 4 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers

- pepper to taste

- In bowl mix together mayo, sugar, vinegar and pepper

- add onions and stir to coat

- cover and refrigerate until chilled

Blueberry Snack Cake...

This is a very yummy treat...we all love this snack! We mostly use frozen blueberries because fresh ones are not in season very long around here! I do add a little extra sugar when using frozen berries...otherwise the cake gets a bit tart. This makes a very good special breakfast food...

* 2 cups flour blend

* 1 1/2 cups sugar

* 1/2 cups vegan butter

* 1 tsp baking powder

* 1 tsp xanthan gum

* 1 cup Rice milk {or soy}

* 2 eggs~ separated

* 2 cups blueberries {fresh or frozen}

- Mix together flour, sugar and xanthan gum

- cut in butter until crumbly {set aside 3/4 cup for topping}

- add baking powder to remaining mixture

- in separate bowl combine milk and egg yolks~ add to flour mixture and mix well

- beat egg whites until soft peaks form~ mix into batter

- pour into greased 9x13 dish~ sprinkle with blueberries and top with saved topping

- bake 350' for 35-40 min

Pizza Crust...

Making pizza is always a fun treat! This does mix up quick...sometimes we make this for dinner and it takes about an hour from the time we start until we are eating! Sometimes we make several small pizza crusts, cook them and keep in the freezer for a quick lunch. We use Ragu sauce because it is our favorite...and pepperoni and top it with Daiya dairy free cheese. We use a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar. So yummy...perfect for movie night!

* 1 Tbsp yeast

* 1 1/3 cup warm milk (no warmer than 105')

* 1 tsp sugar

* 1 1/3 cup Rice flour

* 1 cup cornstarch

* 2 tsp xanthan gum

* spices to taste

* 2 tsp oil

* 2 tsp cider vinegar

- mix together yeast, milk and sugar~ set aside to let the yeast proof

- Mix together rice flour, cornstarch, xanthan gum, and spices

- mix oil and vinegar and stir into yeast mixture

- pour liquid into flour and stir well {I use the bread hook on my KitchenAid}

- press in oiled pan~ press until thin. Make at least one slit for air.

- cook in 350' oven until golden brown

- either freeze until ready to use or add sauce, toppings and cheese and bake just until cheese is melted