Month: January 2011

Homemade Strawberry Sauce

Homemade Strawberry Sauce

So there has been a recent debate in my home with my husband about what kind of syrup to give our kids.  He doesn’t really like to share his special maple syrup that his father brings him from Canada.  And of course I refuse to 

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

So if you haven’t already noticed I’m addicted to chocolate.  I’m not going to try and hide it, but let’s just say I am very glad that it is something I can still eat.  On a side note, I might eat it too much.  With this 

Gluten Free Roasted Shrimp

Gluten Free Roasted Shrimp

Ever get shrimp and want to try something different with it?  Well here’s an idea:  roast it.  Now, if you follow my blog you will see a recurring cooking method that I use frequently.  My thoughts are that it is a quick, simple to follow, failproof method that brings out the best flavor in whatever you are cooking.  These shrimp are great on top of a salad, on a bed of rice with veggies, or make an easy appetizer with an assortment of dips.  My kids favorite kind I made were by far the coconut shrimp.  But who doesn’t love coconut?

Roasted Shrimp

  • raw shrimp, peeled and devained- tail on
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • for curried shrimp add curry powder- pictured at top
  • for coconut shrimp add coconut flakes

*feel free to be creative and use your favorite herbs and spices

  1. Preheat oven to 500 with cooking tray in oven.
  2. Remove hot tray, spread shrimp on it.
  3. Roast for 3-5 minutes, depending on size of shrimp. 
  4. Serve immediately.

*Shrimp will cook very fast, so don’t walk away from the kitchen while they are roasting.

Gluten Free Onion Cheddar Biscuits

Gluten Free Onion Cheddar Biscuits

These biscuits are packed with flavor!  You can make them mini size for snacking, or make them larger and flatten to serve as a bun for a sandwich.  Either way they taste great and are a cinch to put together.  I make a large batch and 

Gluten Free/Nut Free Banana Bread

Gluten Free/Nut Free Banana Bread

In an effort to have more nut free options, I have been utilizing the wonder flour, coconut flour.  It’s quite intersting to work with and definitely works differently than any other flour. Coconut flour is packed with fiber and is cholesterol free!  My kids won’t eat bananas