Tikka Masala

Every since we bought a crockpot this winter, we've been experimenting with new recipes every Sunday. 

While some recipes haven't been as tasty as we hoped, one of our favorites to-date is a Tikka Masala recipes that we found in Real Simple Magazine.

This recipe is seriously as good as heading to your local indian restaurant, minus the gluten ofcourse. 

Not only are the flavors spot on, the chicken is tender and delicious and the cucumber garnish adds a refreshing crunch with every bite.

Check it out:
Real Simple Tikka Masala Recipe

Brownie Batter Pancakes

Now that Spring has arrived and I've gotten a majority of my wedding planning out of the way, I'm finally back to blogging.

After I posted Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies, a friend passed along this jem of a recipe:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/12/brownie-batter-pancakes.html

Whipping up this recipe (with gluten free rice flour) has become our new Saturday morning breakfast staple.  Paired with a cup of joe and a smathering of Brummel & Brown butter, these decadent hotcakes are a sweet bite of morning bliss.  And if you're looking for a salty side, a couple strips of turkey bacon will definitely do the trick.

Snackin' on Pop Corners

After a whirlwind of a holiday season and beginning to wedding plan, I've been on a blogging hiatus.  But now I'm back with information on your soon-to-be new favorite snack:  

Seriously, I'm obsessed.  These little bites of heaven are like gluten free crack.

So far I've sampled the Kettle, Butter and White Cheddar flavors (and by sampled I mean ate half the bag in one sitting.) The Kettle is by far the most addicting, followed by the White Cheddar.  The Butter flavor is good, don't get me wrong, but I was able to make a bag last a week which is saying a lot for a salty snacker like myself.

My advice...turn that dreary winter Monday frown upside down, "Pop" open a bag (yes, my lame pun intended), and start snacking. 

Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

As a gift to our team at work, my manager baked some delicious (and gluten free) cookies for us.  And, not gonna lie, they were amazingly delicious!

While I was home over the holiday break, I decided to be a "good daughter" and bake up some warm, chocolately goodness for the fam.

The Recipe:
Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

Chebe Bread

While back home in Cleveland for the holidays, I came across a new bread mix at the local grocery store.  Chebe, the original Cheese Bread Mix was brought to the US in 1999 from Brazil.

The mix is quick and easy to prepare by combining with oil, shredded cheese, eggs and water.

I took my first bite of a roll pipin' hot from the oven and it was delicious (if you've taken my advice and eaten at Cassava in Chicago, you'll be happy to know the bread is very similar to their rolls.)

The outside of the bread serves as a crust, with the inside cheesy and moist.  My dad even said (and I quote), "These are pretty yummy, you've turned me into a gluten free believer." 

If you don't take my word for it, take my dad's word for it and pick up a package of Chebe next time you hit up the grocery.

Good Mornin' Muffins

Saturday morning I decided to bake up some Seriously Gourmet Muffins courtesy of Serious Gourmet.

The recipe calls for one package of Muffin Mix combined with 2 eggs, 1/3 cup oil, 2/3 cup half & half and 2/3 teaspoon vanilla.  And because the mix doesn't come flavored, I threw in a few dashes of cinnamon and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.

After 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven breakfast was served.

The muffins were light, airy, fluffy and a great compliment to my coffee.  I suggest eating while still warm with a slathering of Brummel & Brown butter.

Store leftover muffins in the freezer to keep em' fresh.

I feel like a real blogger now

I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty excited.  Serious Gourmet is sending me samples of their gluten free muffin mix so that I can bake up a batch and write up a review.

Check 'em out:
http://serious-gourmet.com/

If only the package would arrive this morning since I have nothing to eat for breakfast, desperately need to hit up the grocery store, and have zero motivation to step outside into the frozen winter tundra.