What is your favorite gluten free flour, or mix of flours? Freshly milled brown rice or light brown rice that is organic is my favorite!

Gluten Free Lasagne

Some of us unique people have many allergies that prevent us from eating some of our favorite foods. Yes, I'm not normal, I know, but abnormalities aren't always bad. These allergies have taught me that "can't" isn't a problem.  We just have to get a little creative to replace the foods we are allergic to. I don't eat tomatoes unless I want a pretty red rash all over, so this is TOMATO FREE. I'm allergic to bell pepper, so this is BELL PEPPER FREE. CORN FREE. ANNATTO FREE. GLUTEN FREE. But trust me, it IS lasagne. (And my family loves it!)
Give it a try!!! You will be glad you did.

1 box Tinkyada organic brown rice lasagne (gluten and corn free of course)

3 large organic carrots
2 large organic squash (I prefer zucchini)
One medium organic onion
1 medium clove of organic garlic
1 pound grass fed ground bison
Salt
Fresh oregano to taste
8 ounces Graziers raw sharp cheddar cheese grated (or other organic white cheese)

Boil the noodles until soft.
Combine carrots and squash, cover with water and boil till soft.
Combine bison, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a skillet and cook til browned. Onions should have begun to caramelize when done. Drain grease off if any is present. (Bison is a lean meat. It rarely makes enough grease to need drained.)
Drain water off of the veggies, and puree in a blender. Add to the meat mixture. This will be your sauce for the lasagne.
In a Pyrex baking dish, spread a little of the sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking. Then layer noodles, cheese, noodles, sauce,...repeat until you run out of noodles, ending in cheese. Bake in a 425° oven till cheese is melted. (You could even keep it in there till the cheese browns a little if you want.  Just don't overcook it, or it will be dry. Serve hot! Serves 4-5.
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FRESHLY MILLED FLOUR

Ever wonder what it would be like to enjoy freshly milled flour? Ever get tired of stale gluten free flour mixes that taste like a box? Ever wonder if there is a healthy fresh alternative?

Meet the Wonder Mill...  For a little under $200, you can have your own brand new grain mill with which you can mill your own fresh gluten free flour right in your kitchen. It is an affordable solution which pays for itself if you buy your rice by bulk.

I personally have owned one for several years and love it. I Said I LOVE It!!!

Fresh flour tastes better and is a healthier vitamin rich food choice. 

The Wonder Mill is an easy way to turn Gluten Free Organic whole grain brown rice into organic whole grain brown rice flour. 

My personal recommendation is the purchase of a large bag of rice like Lundburg, or Della.

I store it in the freezer in smaller freezer bags and mill fresh flour 1-2 times a week. 

Happy milling, and happy gluten free baking!

Have a Happy, Healthy, Gluten Free Day!

~EM KENNEDY~

A Gluten Free Theory

I've noticed a theory out there that assumes that gluten sensitivity is a result of GMO's, and that non GMO wheat wouldn't bother a gluten sensitive person. I partly agree. I believe through much research and personal experience that GMO's are partly to blame, but not entirely. The protein gluten is still present in non GMO grains. A gluten sensitive person reacts to the protein gluten. Thus reacting to wheat, barley, oats, rye and etc whether GMO or not. What are your thoughts on this???? Share your opinion!

Gluten Free, Corn Free, Egg Free Apple Cake

1 1/2 cups freshly milled brown rice flour 

3/4 teaspoon baking soda 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

1 to 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1/2 cup sugar optional

1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

1 to 1 1/2 cups organic full fat greek yogurt

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

2 granny smith apples sliced thinly

Butter to serve on the top.

Mix together dry ingredients first, then add liquid ingredients. Place in an oiled and floured 8×8 glass baking dish. 400° till golden brown and toothpick inserted into the middle comes out fairly clean. Around 20-30 minutes depending on whether or not you add sugar to the dough. Enjoy it hot with butter or cool with a buttercream icing!

Gluten and Corn Free Candy

I don't know about you, but me as a mom, I like to be able to give my little ones a treat from time to time. I think that was one of the hardest things to have to change. When others were getting candy, and my boys were had to be told no. Then after several years, we finally found a safe candy. Yeah, I know, candy isn't good for us, but we all enjoy it. And every child should have at least one lollipop in their life. If you are facing a gluten and corn free issue as we were, you'll be happy to know that there is a brand out there that is both gluten and corn free. The flavors are all natural, made from real fruit. The brand name is Yummy Earth Organics. So, if you're looking for something small to treat that special little guy, or girl, check out this brand! They make lollipops, gummy bears, hard candy, and many others. They can be found at your local health food store, or online.

Biscuits and gravy

Biscuits and gravy, a delicious morning favorite. Sinfully loaded in carbs and not recommended for diabetics,  but a treat for now and then. How do I make this gluten and corn free you ask? Simple.  Here is my biscuit recipe:
1 1/2 cups freshly milled brown rice flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda (I use arm and hammer brand)
3/4-1 teaspoon of salt
Around 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil or lard if you can have pork or kerrigold butter
1-2 tablespoons of flax (optional to add fiber)
Around 1 cup of yogurt (plain or greek ) the more protein it has the better
Mix together dry ingredients first then add the liquids. Oil and flour the bottom of a eight inch square baking pan. Drop biscuits in large spoonfuls.  Bake at 425° for metal or dark pans or 450° for clear glass pans till golden brown around 15-20 min.

Now for the gravy:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or bacon grease if you can have pork)
1/2-1 cup brown rice flour
Around 3 cups of milk (I really just eye it)
Salt
Cook over medium high heat in a sauce pan or skillet stirring constantly till thickened. Serve with the biscuits. Again if you can have pork, sausage or bacon goes well with this. Stewed apples and cinnamon does, too.
I no longer can have pork, but it is a delicous memory :) Scrambled eggs :] okay time to go to the kitchen. Just kidding.
Have a happy, healthy, gluten free day!
~EM KENNEDY ~