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Cookbook Review ~ the Dairy-free & Gluten-free Kitchen

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jeanine

The cookbook that I am reviewing today not only helps those on a gluten-free diet, but also those that require to eat dairy-free as well. The Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Kitchen by Denise Jardine contains 150 recipes that are both free from dairy and gluten. In this book you will find recipes for pizza, pancakes, French toast, lasagna, ice cream, brownies and more. I must say, the pizza pictured on the front cover has really got me intrigued. It uses a Creamy Macadamia Pine Nut Cheese, which is featured on page 175. I am really quite impressed with this book. Besides … Continue reading →

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Cookbook Review ~ Gluten-free Makeovers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jeanine

Gluten-free Makeovers, written by Beth Hillson, is the next cookbook that I will be reviewing. This cookbook has over 175 recipes that are made over to be gluten-free. This cookbook includes family favorites such as Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggest to Mexican Pizza. But it also includes yummy baked good like Auntie’s Apple Cake and Banana Chip Muffins. A picture is worth a thousand words, and there is one colour section with some great looking pictures. I wish there were more, but I understand that this is done to keep the cost of the book down (which they succeeded at, the book … Continue reading →

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Cookbook Review ~ The Gluten-Free Baking Book

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jeanine

Now, in the past, I have been contacted by publishers asking if I would like to review their company’s newly released gluten-free cookbooks. The answer is always a quick “YES” because I love looking through new cookbooks. I actually love looking through them even if they are not gluten-free cookbooks, because you can get a lot of great ideas and inspiration from them. THIS cookbook though, the Gluten-Free Baking book by Donna Washburn & Heather Butt, is one that I asked to review. I saw this book in the store right when it was newly released, and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jeanine

From my family to yours, wishing you all a very, merry Christmas. ~ Jeanine The Night Before Christmas for Moms ~ Author Unknown It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode Only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, While visions of Nintendo 64 and Barbie, flipped through their heads. The dad was snoring in front of the TV, With a half-constructed bicycle on his knee. So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter, Which made her sigh, “Now what’s the matter?” … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Magic Peanut Butter Middles

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jeanine

I know it’s not right to pick favorites. Each one should be loved for it’s different, individual qualities, right? But, I can’t help it. These cookies, with their creamy peanut buttery middle and yummy chocolate cookie coat are definitely my favorite cookies this week. Next week? Well, it might be something else. But for today, definitely these. I love how these cookies look a little fancy, but are super simple to make. They really are like magic, the shape that they take, and the way the peanut butter is nicely in the middle It reminds me of the mystery around … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Lime Meltaways

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jeanine

I hope you’re enjoying cookie week! If you have tried either the Thin & Crisp Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Ginger Cookies, or Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, please leave a comment saying how they worked for you, and if you made any changes to the recipe. Today’s recipe is one that I first printed out about 5 years ago. I came across it on the Martha Stewart website, but when it came time to actually bake, this cookie didn’t get made. I found them again on Closet Cooking and I’m glad that I finally got around to making them though, they have … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jeanine

We have more cookie baking going on here! Have you begun your holiday baking, or organizing your baking yet? Here is another cookie that is simple to make, but the flavour is amazing, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. Yum!! Pin It

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Big, Soft Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jeanine

Cookie baking continues! Today’s recipe is for big, soft gluten-free ginger cookies. These cookies are a favorite of my families, and I like that because they are quick, easy & cheap to make. All good things in my books. These cookies do taste better the second day, I think all spicy cookies taste better when they have had a chance to sit a bit and let the spices do their thing. Pin It

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This, Crisp Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jeanine

Only 13 days until Christmas! Holiday baking is happening! This week The Baking Beauties will be posting cookie recipes everyday to help get you going in the kitchen. Today’s recipe is for a thin, crisp gluten-free chocolate chip cookie. I do have a soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookie that I love, but sometimes, you want something with some crunch to it. That is where this cookie comes in. On another note, you could exclude the chocolate chips, and have just a great crisp oatmeal cookie. Looking for more Gluten-Free Christmas recipes? Be sure to check out the FREE Holiday … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Sticky Monkey Bread

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jeanine

With the holiday right around the corner, I took it upon myself to make the BEST gluten-free Monkey Bread (or Bubble Bread) that I could. After the success of my Best Gluten-Free Cinnamon Buns last January, I decided to try using that dough to create the best Monkey Bread I could do. I don’t mean to toot my own horn here, but I think I’ve done it. I did make a gluten-free Monkey Bread last Christmas, and it was good, but wasn’t great. I’m always trying to raise the bar with gluten-free baking, and improving existing recipes is a part … Continue reading →