Meals for a Winter Day

Who knew I could go weeks without talking. OK, well I have been talking, just not here. Sorry. But I have been keeping track of some awesome things in the world of Gluten Free. It is funny. I never heard about it until we needed it, and thankfully, there has been a world of improvement and information in the last 2 years. I was in a coffee shop and someone heard me mention a food. "Oh I can't have that as I am casein free and gluten free". My ears went up at 'gluten free'. And so we bonded like sisters in seconds. I can have this, I can't eat that, I don't like this but love that. That is what I love about blogs and networking. We can learn and share. Perhaps save those behind us lots of heartache and anxiety.

So first, some pictures of yummy things to eat. And always easy as you know I am a full time ..... everything! Ha. Wife, Mom, Homemaker, Manager, Educator, Counselor, Mom, Wife......I love every bit of it too. So this was fun as it used leftovers.

Turkey, cooked leftover ;-)

Mushroom Gravy
Portabello Mushrooms

Cooked it in a skillet 'for awhile" as it was already cooked really just needed to warm it all up.

California Blend Frozen Veggies from Kroger. Bowl! Hopefully you don't need instructions for frozen veggies. If you do, write me I will help.

Gluten Free Garlic Bread made with a Gluten Free Pantry Bread Mix and Garlic Salt. Made it in the bread maker. Follow the directions on the box. Awesome!



This was followed with Dessert Number One: Brownie Surprise

Pamela's Gluten Free Brownie Mix. Follow the standard recipe.

Add Marshmallows and Peanut Butter swirled throughout.

I have also tried this brownie mis tonight as well. EXCELLENT option. Has nice chocolate chunks inside. Good texture. Like!!!!

These are great. But tonight I made an even better treat. It could be my favorite ever!

Dessert Number Two.

Pound Cake! WOW!!!

Made with 1 2 3 Pound Cake Mix. Follow that standard recipe. Covered with Lemon Glaze.

Lemon Glaze is easy: In a mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice and a little warm water to get it to the consistency you prefer.

This is absolutely incredible cake. WOW!!! Did I say that already? Try it you will be glad you did.

The photos look great don't they. You don't even notice the sunken area in the center. HAHA. I share these wonderful treats based on taste not on appearance. And once you cut it, who would know, right?

The best part is all of these can be made gluten and dairy free. Very cool. More treats to come in the next blog.