Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

This is my husband's creation, and it is absolutely delicious!  It is gluten and soy free.

8 oz. Stir Fry Rice Noodles
3 lg Chicken Breasts, trim fat
8 oz. Broccoli, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. butter
1-2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2-3 Cloves Garlic
1-2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Grilling Chicken flavor
Salt and Pepper to taste


In a large pot, boil water.  Butterfly the chicken breasts, then cut into 1/4 inch strips.  Chop the broccoli into small pieces.  Put the chicken, broccoli, oil and garlic in a large pan or wok then sprinkle with salt, pepper and Mrs. Dash.  Cook until just done then cover and remove from heat.  After the water comes to a boil, remove from heat and add noodles.  Soak noodles for 7-8 minutes then drain.  In a large flat frying pan melt the butter, add noodles, and push them to the outside of the pan.  Add the eggs to the open space in the middle and begin to cook.  When the eggs begin to set, fold eggs into noodles until fully incorporated.  Add the egg/noodle mixture to the chicken/broccoli mixture in the large pan or wok and mix.  Heat if needed and serve.

Cornmeal Pancakes

These delicious pancakes are based on a recipe I found in the cookbook Allergy-free Recipes for Kids by Publications International, Ltd.  My daughter and I love them!

1 cup cornmeal
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup Almond Milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Mix (http://www.allergenfreemom.com/2013/04/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour-mix.html)

Combine cornmeal, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.  Stir in boiling water, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.  Stir flour mix, almond milk, egg, butter, and baking powder into cornmeal until smooth.  Heat large skillet over medium heat and brush with canola oil.  Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook until pancake bubbles and edges are firm.  Turn once and cook another 1-2 minutes.  Serve with powdered sugar, syrup or other toppings of your choice.

Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Mix

One of the hardest things about going gluten free is finding a good wheat flour replacement that is also cost effective.  It is even harder if you have other food allergies like soy which is one of the common flours used.   If you want to go the pre-made route flour blend, I highly recommend Pamela's Products Baking Mix which is both gluten free and soy free (4 lbs./8 cups for around $19.00).  I have substituted it successfully for wheat flour in all kinds of recipes plus you can use it by itself to make biscuits, etc.  A good gluten free flour must contain a blend of several different flours to achieve the right consistency that is comparable to a wheat flour.  (Read the ingredients of several gluten free flours and you'll see what I mean.)  If you're willing to take the time to make a blend yourself, this is the best recipe I've found.  It is from the cookbook Allergy-Free Recipes for Kids by Publishers International, Ltd.

It makes 5 cups and costs about $8.12.  I used Bob's Red Mill brand for all of the flours and a generic gluten free cornstarch.

1 cup White Rice Flour
1 cup Sorghum Flour
1 cup Quinoa Flour
1 cup Tapioca Flour
1 cup Cornstarch (if you are allergic to corn try Tapioca Starch instead)

Combine all of the flours in a large bowl and mix with a whisk until they are blended completely.  This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

*Note: If you can tolerate nuts, try replacing the quinoa flour with coconut or almond flour to add a touch of sweetness.

Death by Chocolate Brownies

I made this for dessert last Easter Sunday.  I started by making my gluten-free brownies then frosted them with homemade chocolate frosting.  OMG it was chocolate heaven!  Here's the homemade chocolate frosting recipe followed by my brownie recipe. Make One Bowl Gluten Free Brownies and let cool completely.  Then frost and serve!


1 stick butter
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup plain almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Melt butter, then put in a electric mixer bowl.  Add cocoa, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat on low until ingredients are moist then beat on high until the frosting is light and fluffy.