Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is Gluten Free and Delicious

Eggplant

 I developed this recipe to mimic the way eggplant is prepared at some Chinese restaurants. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Olive oil
about 8 small eggplants
2/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce
2-3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Directions:

Cube peeled eggplant. 

Cubed Eggplant

Heat olive oil in large non-stick saucepan.

Add the diced eggplant.

Sprinkle with salt and cover. Stir frequently. Add more olive oil if needed.

When eggplant is cooked thoroughly, add soy sauce and sugar.

Continue cooking with frequent stirring. Leave lid off now to thicken the sauce. Add minced garlic.

Serve with rice or alone. Top with sesame seeds or green onions.

Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Below is an 8 minute video demonstrating the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce recipe.

This post topic was previously reported on in my Garden Lady blog.
 

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Heartland Pasta is a Yummy and Economical Gluten Free Option

Heartland Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta

Heartland Pasta is made from a rice flour blend. It is available in spaghetti, fusilli, and penne varieties. I found it in the pasta aisle at Wal-mart priced around $2 a package.

Heartland Gluten Free Spaghetti Pasta

I prefer this rice and corn blend rather than straight corn pasta. When boiled it is less starchy and has a taste and texture closer to wheat pasta.

Tasting the pasta at the maximum recommended boiling time, I usually have to continue cooking another 2 minutes.

Preparing the penne and fusilli with butter or margarine and a generous portion of shredded cheese makes a nice macaroni and cheese dish. The spaghetti is great with traditional spaghetti sauce or served with shrimp scampi.

Macaroni and cheese made with Heartland Gluten Free Pasta

This post topic was previously reported on in my Garden Lady blog.

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Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Brownies are Chewy with Chocolate Goodness

Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Brownies

The Betty Crocker gluten free mix is a tasty alternative to regular brownie mixes. I've found the mix available at many stores priced in the $4 - $5 range. These brownies are easy to make since the ingredients are simply mixed in a bowl with a spoon.

• olive oil can be substituted for butter
• using an 11" X 7" glass baking dish, add 10-15 minutes to baking time
• results are a chewy, chocolaty brownie
• kids approve

Brownie batter in bowl

Brownie batter in baking dish

Brownies ready to eat

This post topic was previously reported on in my Garden Lady blog.

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Nature's Path Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars Rock

Nature's Path Organic Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars in Dark Chocolate Chip have become a staple in my pantry. This is a truly, good-tasting granola bar without any gluten.

Nature's Path Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars

My taster likes it for a portable snack, and because it's not overly sweet. It holds together well if you're moving while you eat. I can buy a box of 5 in the $3 - $4 range.

Nature's Path Organic Gluten Free Chewy Granola Bars feature:

• gluten free
• chocolate
• reasonably priced

• organic
• fair trade chocolate
• non-gmo
• product of USA

This post topic was previously reported on in my Garden Lady blog.

Update: This product is no longer available at stores in my area.  I've found it's easy and economical to order from the Nature's Path online store.

3/7/15 Update: I was surprised to see this product in a Raleigh area Walmart. This store had an impressive gluten free selection at reasonable prices. It appears that different stores in a retail chain will vary in their gluten free offerings. It can be beneficial to explore several stores in your area. 

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LiveGfree Gluten Free Baked Chewy Bars Only Okay

I bought the liveGfree Baked Chewy Bars in Cocoa Loco flavor at Aldi's because of the low price. They are sold in a box of 5. The price was $1 less than the same number of Nature's Path bars. The bars are smaller yet denser than the Nature's Path Chewy Granola Bars (previously reviewed here). 

The liveGfree bars are more cake-like thus more of a dessert treat than the "health bar" texture of the Nature's Path bars.

Tastewise, the liveGfree Baked Chewy Bars in Cocoa Loco have a nice texture, but not as good a flavor as the Nature's Path. My taster preferred the granola-based Nature's Path.

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Glutino Gluten Free Bread is Tasty and A GF Bargain

I was paying over $5 a loaf for gluten free bread. My local grocery store, Food Lion, began stocking Glutino bread in white and multigrain at $3 (and some change). Delighted with the cost savings, I was a convert.

Glutino Gluten Free bread is made from a potato, corn and rice flour blend. It is drier and more crumbly than wheat-based bread. To overcome these qualities, I add extra condiments and toast the bread.









My review of Glutino bread originally appeared in my Garden Lady blog.

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Bisquick Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix has many delicious uses

Bisquick Gluten Free Mix is a ready-made substitute for flour. As described on the box, pancakes, shortcakes, waffles, pizza crust, and biscuits are easily made from the mix. 

My favorite uses of Bisquick Gluten Free Mix is as a breading to fry chicken and in a breakfast casserole (that I usually serve for dinner). To fry chicken, I put a cup of the mix in a plastic bag, add salt and pepper, and toss the chicken pieces in the mix.

Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

1 lb. browned and drained sausage or sliced sausage links
3 eggs
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup Bisquick Gluten Free Mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Optional:
salt and pepper to season
1/2 cup onions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray nonstick coating on a casserole dish. 

Mix eggs, Bisquick, and milk (optional salt and pepper). Beat one minute using a whisk.

Pour into casserole dish and add cheese. Stir in sausage (optional onions). Gently move meat and cheese around to evenly distribute in the dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and serve.

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