The Gluten Free Blog: May 2010

Monday Meals: Macaroni & Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

*8 oz velveta cheese

*1/2 cup of milk (more or less)

*1 cup shredded cheese

*salt and pepper to taste

*1 bag Trader Joe's brown rice elbow pasta

DIRECTIONS:

Begin melting velveta over medium heat. Add milk. Once velveta is fully melted, add shredded cheese. Combine with cooked elbow pasta. Season to taste.

*To jazz this simple dish up, try adding tomatoes or salsa!

Monday Meals: Spanish Rice

INGREDIENTS:
*1 cup cooked rice
*1 pound ground turkey
*1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
*2-3 green chilies, diced
*salsa
*cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS:
Brown turkey. Add tomato sauce and diced chilies. Add salsa until sauce begins to thin. Combine with rice. Top with shredded cheese. Serve with lightly fried corn tortillas.

*I add sour cream to any dish that is considered "south of the border". Delicious.

Delish Desserts: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients:
1 box GF yellow cake mix (and ingredients mix calls for)
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/2 lb powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Combine cake mix, cocoa powder, food coloring, and oil (and ingredients mix calls for) in large mixing bowl. Line cupcake tin with paper cups. Fill cups 2/3 of the way. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
In medium mixing bowl, beat together sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Frost cupcakes generously. Enjoy!

Monday Meals: Orange Chicken Marinade

Ingredients:

*2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

*2-3 Tablespoons orange juice

*1 Tablespoon brown sugar

*1 teaspoon lemon juice

*1 teaspoon orange zest

*1/2 teaspoon rosemary

*dash mint

*gallon size ziplock bag

*2 Tablespoons oil

Directions:

Combine orange juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, and herbs in a small bowl. Mix until brown sugar dissolves. Put chicken breasts into ziplock bag. Pour in marinade. Let sit for 2-4 hours. When ready to cook, place oil in large skillet. Add chicken. Cover and brown for 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Flip chicken breasts. Cover and let other side brown for 8-9 minutes. Serve.