Peaches and Cream Rice Porridge - Gluten and Dairy Free

 I am sure I have bored you all with my raving on about having a warm breakfast ready first thing in the morning.  Alas  . . . I adore it so much, I can't help myself. 

Another recipe that takes 3 minutes to throw together before bed so you can wake up happy in the morning!

Peaches and Cream Rice Porridge - Gluten and Dairy Free

1 1/2 c. brown rice 

8 cups of water 

1 can (15 oz) peaches, drained and chopped up - or two fresh peaches, chopped

1 heaping tsp. of ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt   

Add all ingredients to your crock pot.  Stir and cover.  Cook on low for 8 hours. 

Serve with milk of choice and a scoop of brown sugar, if desired. Thank your sleepy head that you have a warm, healthy, nourishing breakfast ready for you first thing in the morning. 

Yum! 

Chili - Gluten and Dairy Free

 Chili is another one of those recipes that I have made for many, many years and it is already gluten, dairy, and allergen free.  Hooray! 

Plus, it is another recipe that you can easily add multiple veggies to.  Win win! 

 Chili - Gluten and Dairy Free

~1 lb. of cooked ground beef 

small onion, chopped (optional)

2-3 carrots, diced 

1-2 celery, diced 

1 - 2 sweet bell peppers, any colors, diced 

1/2 cup of diced mushrooms (or use canned) (optional)

1/2 tsp. garlic powder 

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. pepper 

1/2 tsp. salt 

14.5 oz can of stewed or diced tomatoes 

15 oz  can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 c. chicken broth 

Brown ground beef.  Add veggies and spices and cook till veggies are tender.  Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 mins (you can skip this if you don't have time - it'll still be great!). 

Crock pot version:  Cook meat.  Add meat and the rest of ingredients to crock pot.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. 

Serve with some yummy corn bread or delicious bread sticks.

Enjoy! 

Simple Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler - Gluten, Dairy, and Oat Free

Hello, friends.  Life been a little crazy where you are? The month of May can be a little insane, right? 

But I'm back now with a super yummy and easy to make everything free Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler.  It is divine and a wonderful way to use your rhubarb that is so prolific this time of year.

Simple Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler - Gluten, Dairy and Oat Free

Fruit mix:

1 c. of sugar

4 tbsp. cornstarch

dash of salt 

6 cups of chopped rhubarb 

1 1/2 c. strawberries (you can sub apples, other berries, or even more rhubarb here - though you might want to increase the sugar if you use rhubarb) 

Topping: 

1 c. sugar 

2 c. gluten free flour 

2 tsp. baking powder 

2 eggs 

In large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and fruit.  Stir and bring to a boil . Cook for 2-4 mins. Pour into 9 x 13 dish. 

For the topping combine sugar, flour and baking powder.  Sift until well combined.  Add two eggs and stir well, or use pastry cutter to mix until it looks like peas.  Pour over fruit mixture. 

Cook at 350* for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.  Serve with a dollop of coconut cream.

Enjoy!

Sweet Potatoes and Chili - Gluten and Dairy Free

Every Tuesday and Wednesday I find my time from 3-7:00 filled with driving kids around to various activities.  It can make you a little crazy, especially when you know somehow you need to fit a family meal in there.  I try to plan ahead on these days and be prepared. 

 So . . . 

A quick, easy, healthy, colorful and delicious meal for today. Perfect for those days when you can't quite manage an extensive, comprehensive meal.

 Sweet Potatoes and Chili - Gluten and Dairy Free

 1 can of black beans, undrained 

1 small can of mushrooms, drained 

~1 lb. of cooked ground beef 

salt and pepper, to taste 

Combine all ingredients in pot and simmer on med for 5-10 mins.  

Serve on top of baked sweet potato. 

Top with veggies of choice. 

We like: 

*tomatoes

*cucumbers

*chopped lettuce

*radishes 

*green onions

*diced carrots

*diced celery

*avocados 

*sweet peppers, any or all colors 

*olives 

anything else you like! 

Yum!