Saturday, September 27, 2014

The Delectable Decorations-- Check it Out!!

Hi Guys! This is Sarah and I would like to inform you that I have created a decorating blog called The Delectable Decorations and I would love it if you would check it out. 

http://thedelectabledecos.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Brownie Birthday Cake

Yesterday was my dad's birthday. For his birthday I made him a cake! I used Pamela's Brownie Mix and on the side it has the recipe! Visit Pamela's site which can be found on Pumpkin Muffins for more info.
    Sarah   age10


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Subscribe for Email Updates

For me to create a blog and actually post information on the computer is a stretch that even six months ago I couldn't have imagined.  Yes, I am of "the paper generation."  Anything technical or computer based is usually differed to my IT husband, Jim.   


However, it was very important to us that our blog friends and family can easily receive updates via email.  So yesterday evening I spent a couple hours figuring out how to add FeedBurner to our site.  Wow, that was a project, but I am happy to say that I think it actually works.


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We sincerely thank you for joining along with us on our gluten free kitchen experience and invite you to share your recipes and thoughts with us too!


Paige  :-)

Monday, October 25, 2010

Easy Weeknight Leftovers

During the work and school week, it is always challenging to put something easy together for dinner that everyone will enjoy.  Especially when we've all had a busy day and are just getting home from after school activities.  This recipe is a good and easy alternative if you have some leftover grilled chicken in the refrigerator.  (We had about one breast (2 halves) of grilled chicken leftover from dinner a couple nights ago.)

So tonight, we cut up the chicken into bite size pieces, cooked up some noodles, stirred together an easy parmesan cheese sauce, heated up peas from the freezer and presto, our dinner was ready! 

Sarah and Emily love these gluten free Quinoa noodles.  In fact, many of their friends come over to dinner and just gobble them up.  The noodles taste great with a red spaghetti sauce as well as just butter, salt and pepper tossed with parmesan cheese.  We purchase these noodles in Colorado at Vitamin Cottage/Natural Grocer's and Whole Foods.

Also, we always have frozen peas in the freezer.  We buy the big bags of frozen peas and beans at Costco.  These frozen veggies are great add ins for a variety of meals, including stir fry dishes, salads and sides. 

Easy Chicken and Peas with Parmesan Cream Sauce

One grilled chicken breast (or 2 halves) cut in small, bite size pieces
1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup of Frozen Peas 

Parmesan Cream Sauce
One Tablespoon Butter
One Tablespoon Corn Starch
3/4 cup of Milk
1/4 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
Dash of Garlic Powder
Dash of Black Pepper
Dash of Red Cayenne Pepper

Fill large pasta pot with water and bring to boil.  Add 1-2 Tablespoons of olive oil to boiling water.  Add Quinoa and cook according to package instructions and until noodles are done.

Meanwhile, place peas in microwave safe dish, add water until peas are covered and place in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.  Drain peas.  Place bite size chicken pieces on plate and microwave until warm, about one minute on high.

While the noodles are cooking and the peas and chicken are warming in the microwave, melt butter in small saucepan.  Reduce heat and stir in corn starch. Slowly add milk while stirring.  If there are lumps, mix briskly with wire whisk.  Allow sauce to thicken over low heat.  When sauce is thick and creamy, stir in grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper.

When the linguine noodles are done, strain in colander and place in bowl.  Top noodles with warmed chicken pieces and drained peas.  Pour parmesan cheese mixture over the top and stir until mixed together.  

Sarah and Emily loved this dish and topped it with extra grated parmesan cheese.  We hope you find this to be an easy weeknight dish for leftover chicken and that your family will enjoy!

Easy Chicken and Peas in Parmesan Cream Sauce




Sunday, October 24, 2010

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Fall is here in Colorado!  The leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange and the nights are cool and crisp.  Pumpkin is delicious and nutritious packed with vitamins and fiber.  These tasty muffins are excellent for the school lunch box or an afternoon treat.


For our first post on A Colorado Gluten Free Kitchen, we picked this recipe because it is simple to make and "yummy to eat" as described by Sarah and Emily.  In fact, all of Sarah and Emily's friends adore these pumpkin muffins, asking for me to pack extras in the lunchbox.  Be sure to toss a couple into the freezer to be enjoyed again in a week or two.


Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins


2 1/2 cups Pamela's Gluten Free Baking Mix  
1/2 cup  Sugar
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
2  large Eggs
2 tsp.  Vanilla
1 can Pumpkin  (15 oz.)
1/2 C.  Water
1/2 C.  Enjoylife Chocolate Chips


   Mix dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.  Mix wet ingredients in another mixing bowl.  Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.  Mix till batter is moistened.  Stir in chocolate chips.


   Spoon batter into muffin cups, 2/3 full.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes for mini-muffins or 20 minutes for standard sized muffins. 

Enjoy!  :-)   


Tasty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin - Perfect for an Afternoon Snack





      
  




Thursday, October 21, 2010

A Colorado Gluten Free Kitchen

Welcome to A Colorado Gluten Free Kitchen!


Our goal is to share with you wonderful, delicious and simple recipes for cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert, all without gluten.  We will be exploring the kitchen and post recipes that are simple to prepare as well as healthy and nutritious.  (And well....sometimes not quite so healthy!)  Please stop by from time to time to see what's cooking!


Paige
with Sarah and Emily