Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccoli

This came of necessity since I had about 8 cups of rice in the fridge!  I made a tad more than I needed last week.  lol3 Tbsp oil (I use half olive, half canola)3 defrosted skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 carrot, thinly sliced1/2 onion, thinly sliced3 cups of broccoli (I used frozen)4 cups of cooked rice1 cup hot water2 Tbsp ... Continue reading...

The best GF Appie #1

This would make a superb treat for the celiac in the crowd.  For those new to cooking for a food allergy - the only 2 ingredients in here that may cause problems are the sour cream and mayo - you either need to use a freshly opened jar/container or be a fanatic about your butter knife and serving spoons(in other words the utensils are CLEAN when ... Continue reading...

Tomato Brown Rice & Flank Steak

This was a very healthy & kid-tolerated meal.  Perhaps they weren't jumping up and down about it, but we're working on it.  :) Brown Rice with Tomatoes In a rice cooker, combine: 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups water, and 1 large can (16oz) stewed tomatoes, 1.5 tsp Italiano Seasoning. Set that to cook one hour in advance.  Let ... Continue reading...

Broccoli & Toasted Almonds

Seriously.  That's all it is.  Love it! Toss 1/4 cup or so of sliced almonds in the toaster oven/ frying pan.  Cook over med-high heat until browned.  Stir often. Steam broccoli to your liking. Toss together with a pinch of garlic salt. ... Continue reading...

Hot Broccoli Dip /makes a quick meal too!

From a Pampered Chef Demo (they have THE best garlic press, by the way.) Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, chopped (I use 4 cups frozen) 1/2 red pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Real Hellman's Mayo in Canada is GF) 1 cup cheddar, grated 2 cloves garlic (i use 3 :) ), minced 1 Tbsp chopped onion 1 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp black ... Continue reading...