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  1. lonewolf
    My sister bought me a package of gluten-free biscuit mix, thinking that it would be a treat. I don't usually buy much prepackaged stuff, but I thought I'd try. It's from a big-name company, but I don't think they make this anymore. Anyway, I made up a batch of "biscuits" and the kitchen started smelling really funny while they were baking. My kids started...
  2. lonewolf
    I use the Ener-G Egg Replacer in a lot of recipes. I often sift it in with the dry ingredients for extra leavening and then use some other type of "wet" egg replacement. Other things that have worked: 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin dissolved in 3 Tbs boiling water. Let cool until it starts to thicken (5 minutes in the fridge should do it) and then beat...
  3. lonewolf
    The leg swelling could be a sign of some type of kidney problem. When you push on the side of your ankle, does it leave a little "pit" for a few seconds? If so, this could be related to your kidneys. I had a similar experience a few years ago and was diagnosed with a kidney disease. Ask your doctor to do a simple urine test to check for protein. ...
  4. lonewolf
    I use Barbara's Brown Rice Crisps. According to their website they are gluten-free. My family likes this alternative to Rice Crispy treats. Crispy Clusters 1 C +3 Tbs. Almond Butter 1/2 C Honey 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Stir together well. I sometimes float the mixing bowl in a larger bowl of warm water to soften the honey and...
  5. lonewolf
    Okay, round one didn't go too well with the homemade "Chebe" type bread. Of course, I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste, so that's a problem. I followed the recipe, even using eggs, so I would have an idea of how it was supposed to feel/taste before I started using egg substitutes. It tastes like I would imagine white (wheat) flour bread would taste...
  6. lonewolf
    I tried "French toast" once with Ener-G Brown rice loaf, rice milk and a gelatin/oil mixture. Don't bother trying. It was among my worst "flops". I make french toast for my family and have gotten to the point where it doesn't bother me. Liz
  7. lonewolf
    Thanks Michelle, I've been using egg substitutes for about 10 years. I was really hoping that someone else had already tried Chebe with a substitute so I don't have to try several times before getting something that works. I have found that eggs are the hardest ingredient to replace in baking. Gluten-free isn't so bad, but no eggs can be a bit of...
  8. lonewolf
    I can't find Chebe in my area, so I did a search online for the traditional Brazilian recipe. It looks really easy to make, not much harder than buying the more expensive mix from Chebe, actually. I am going to try it as soon as I can get out to get some plain tapioca flour. Has anyone that uses Chebe tried it without eggs - using gelatin and egg replacer...
  9. lonewolf
    I edited my lefse recipe. I somehow remembered that I had said that the dough should be like play dough. I think I made too much pie crust around Thanksgiving. Lefse dough should be a little softer and less dense than that. Hope you see this before trying it! Liz
  10. lonewolf
    You bring up a good point - communion. This Sunday will be my first communion since discovering I can't "cheat" by having even little bits of gluten. I usually take the smallest crumb I can find, but I think I shouldn't do that now. Hmmm... I wonder if we can get some gluten-free communion bread. The Ener-G brand has soy, which I am terribly allergic...
  11. lonewolf
    I love baking cookies! I have 2 pretty easy gluten-free recipes that I make a lot around this time of year. My kids call the Russian Tea Cakes "Tea Bombs" because the first time I made them I didn't put in enough xanthan gum and they "exploded" when I tried to roll them in the powdered sugar. Russian Tea Cakes (Adapted from Betty Crocker's Cookbook)...
  12. lonewolf
    I don't measure everything precisely, but my ground turkey meatloaf is gluten-free and egg-free. 1-1/2 lbs ground turkey about 1 C Barbara's Brown Rice Crisps about 1/2 C Ketchup about 3 Tbs. dried minced onion 1/4 C water with 1 Tbs ground flax seed mixed in to replace egg (optional) Garlic powder Pepper Dash of Worstershire sauce Mix it all...
  13. lonewolf
    Okay, feeling better today, much less frustrated. Talked to my husband and explained, patiently, that I have to be even more careful now. He was a bit more understanding. We came up with a plan to keep bread crumbs, etc. out of my food. My 14 year old daughter is going gluten-free for at least a week, because she is scared of needles and wants to...
  14. lonewolf
    This is the recipe that I have used for years, worked great with wheat flour and has adapted well with gluten-free flour. You might want to try it once before making it to serve. It's a little tricky, even with wheat flour, but well worth the effort. I don't know how well it keeps. I've never had a batch last more than 3 hours. My gluten-loving kids...
  15. lonewolf
    Thanks for the responses. I can't figure out how to work the "quote" feature, so please bear with me. I have had food allergy testing done. That's why I said I was "allergic" to wheat/gluten, soy, eggs and dairy. That was done 10 years ago. I am NOT going to eat gluten for 3 months to get an official diagnosis. I would just about die after the first...
  16. lonewolf
    I've spent the last 10 years coping with being "allergic" to wheat/gluten, soy, eggs and dairy. I won't even go into all the health problems I had before finding this out and the ones that have still managed to pop up after eliminating all this from my diet. Believe me it has not been easy cooking for my family and trying to find a balance of things I can...
  17. lonewolf
    I have multiple food allergies and have just figured out that I have to go completely gluten-free, rather than "gluten light" as someone else put it. I have spent a ton of time and money trying to get my health back (pretty successfully) and have made sure my kids have eaten "healthy" food, but not gluten-free. Now I'm concerned about all of them. I want...
  18. lonewolf
    Hello, I just discovered this website a couple of weeks ago and am constantly amazed at what I have learned here. I found out that I am "allergic" to wheat/gluten (as well as eggs, dairy and soy) almost 10 years ago. I never gave a thought to the possibility that I had celiac disease, until now. I can't believe that so many other people have multiple...
  19. lonewolf
    I saw an old post from last year about Lefse. There weren't any recipes ever posted, so I'm wondering if the poster ever got a recipe or if there's any interest. I have a decent recipe, better than anything I've seen online. Anyone interested? Liz
  20. lonewolf
    My family makes a gingerbread house every year. The last couple of years we've done it gluten-free. I follow the recipe from Betty Crocker, with a few modifications. It works fine, just make sure your flour has plenty of xanthan gum mixed in. My 4 kids love eating it after Christmas. Gingerbread People (Adapted from Betty Crocker's Cookbook) 1 Cup...
  21. lonewolf
    Thanks for your responses. I had food allergy testing done several years ago, which is why I am gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free and dairy-free. I KNOW that I need to avoid all these things. I just wonder sometimes if it's all in my head that I have to be super careful, especially with gluten. Those of you with spouse/children (I have 4) who can eat anything...
  22. lonewolf
    I've been mostly wheat/gluten free for about 9-1/2 years now, as well as dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free. I have never had any testing done for celiac disease, but am starting to wonder if I am more than just "allergic" to gluten. I have not been good about eliminating all the "hidden" glutens lurking around and every once in a while slip up and eat a...
  23. lonewolf
    I don't try to make my own bread with the original mix, but I have great luck making almost everything else with it. I add about 3/4 tsp xanthan gum per cup so recipes won't turn out crumbly. Try it in cookies, quick breads, biscuits or pie crust (just use a recipe from any cookbook and substitute the flour). I go through 5 pounds of flour pretty quickly...
  24. lonewolf
    Turkey gravy is easy to make gluten-free. And it doesn't get lumpy! I don't have a specific recipe, but I just mix white rice flour with water, just like you would with wheat flour, and add it to the turkey broth. Stir just like any other gravy recipe until it boils and it's done! My mom and even my gluten-loving sister-in-law now always make their...
  25. lonewolf
    I have a good no-bake pumpkin pie recipe that I have adapted to be gluten-free, egg-free, milk-free and soy-free. (I can handle butter, so I use that in the crust.) Crust: I follow a regular pie crust recipe, just substitute my gluten-free flour. Bake the crust according to the cookbook directions. Cool completely before trying to fill. Filling...
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