Welcome to another week of fabulous food made healthier….I can’t wait to see the healthy twists you put on food this week.
Thanks to everyone who linked up & spread the word last week about our 1st Anniversary Edition – you made the day extra special for me. It was an incredible round up.
Last Week’s Healthier Highlights
If you still have some zucchini left, try these gluten-free mini zucchini loaves. Make a bunch and freeze them so you’ll always have a delicious hostess gift on hand. Another summer dish that you should make if you’re not ready to let go – a semi-traditional paneanella. Love those gluten-free croutons! And, I absolutely must share these buckwheat tomato and pesto muffins. Buckwheat is one of my favorite gluten-free flours. I’m going to make these soon.
The flavors of fall are starting work their way into your kitchen, evidenced by this Butternut, Black Bean, and Pork Stew and Chaya’s version of my Stuffed Acorn Squash.
For any time of year, try this granola-ish cereal without any oats. I haven’t had cereal in years…this recipe might just be the reason I start eating it again. Dessert (you know I’d never leave it out…) try this bean-based chocolate ganache cake. I love baking with beans…another recipe I’m going to try.
My Submission
On Friday, I posted a Labor Day Round-Up – check out some of my favorite recipes from top gluten-free bloggers. There’s definitely a simple dinner idea in the mix for you.
My Upcoming Book – A Mini-Update
Look for an full update on my book soon…if you haven’t noticed the dessert recipes have been far and few between here. I’ve been baking for the book – it’s a little wild trying to bake for the blog, too. So I’ve been sharing some of the savory food that comes out of my kitchen. Maybe it’ll balance out the sweet-heavy recipe list.
I’ll be sharing some of what I’ve been working on and give you the lowdown on the variety of recipes included which span the gammet. They’re all SS&GF with a quick & simple spin.
Tropical Traditions Winner….
Congrats to Andrea, commenter #23! Enjoy that gallon of Palm Shortening.
Come Back Tomorrow…
Alta from Tasty Eats at Home is guest posting…a flavor-packed, easy to make recipe you don’t want to miss.
Linking Up Guidelines!
- Recipes DO NOT have to be sugar-free or gluten-free – just healthier in some way. The idea is to share our ideas and inspire each other in the kitchen.
- When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free – (Labor Day Round Up) - Please link to your individual post, not your homepage and link back to this post so that your readers can find the recipes here.
I hate deleting links but some get deleted every week.
If you find that your link has been deleted it’s because it doesn’t link to your post or you haven’t linked back here. E-mail me with questions or if you need help.
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Kim @ Cook IT Allergy Free
posted on September 6, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Hey Amy! Well, I did it! I stayed away from my computer ALL weekend! Yikes! It felt great and I had an awesome time with the kids and hubby.
So,since I did not really get a new recipe posted, I thought I would share my adoption of Nancy, of The Sensitive Pantry, and her amazing Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins (gf and vegan – but not sugar free) and her figs and roasted rosemary goat cheese appetizer. Both are AMAZING!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:25 am
@Kim @ Cook IT Allergy Free, I am thrilled for you, Kim!! It’s hard to do – but once I’m unplugged I feel wonderful. I don’t always realize the pressure I put on myself to work all of the time until I let go. Thanks for sharing Nancy with us!
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Melodie
posted on September 6, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I’m so excited to join you today for the first time. I am not a gluten free blogger nor so I live a gluten free lifestyle but I am always interested in new and healthy ways to cook and bake and happy to have a gluten free recipe to share with you today. Thanks for hosting!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:24 am
@Melodie, Welcome!! I’m so glad you joined in. All healthier recipes are welcome – gluten-free or not. It’s more about sharing ideas…your recipes can inspire others even if they can’t follow them exactly.
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Amanda
posted on September 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Ok, so another post that is not glueten free, but oh so good. I love using fresh local produce in the summer!!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:23 am
@Amanda, Posts don’t have to be gluten-free….you can inspire us with your kitchen prowess.
Kiss your adorable little girl for me!
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
posted on September 6, 2010 at 11:40 pm
So excited to be participating again
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
posted on September 6, 2010 at 11:45 pm
And thank you so much for the shout-out for the panzanella recipe. I am so not ready to let summer go.
So impressed you are cooking for both the blog and the cookbook
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:22 am
@Valerie @ City|Life|Eats, You’re quite welcome.
I am not sure I want to let the great produce go but I’m ready for soups and stews. Hugs, Valerie!
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:39 am
@Amy, I am focusing on the soups and stews as I really don’t want summer to end, which is very unusual for me, LOL
hugs to you!
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Tia
posted on September 6, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Hi Amy,
Thanks for hosting. I am linking up my first recipe that I made for my blog. It is a post from when I first started blogging, oh-so-long-ago… in May. But, I didn’t link last week because I have been doing posts about rants instead of recipes, lately. But this one is wonderful. And will be great if the weather starts getting cooler.
xoxo,
Tia
PS – How do I get to be a taste tester for your recipes? I happily volunteer.
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:21 am
@Tia, I love oldies but goodies…it’s smart to send people back into your archives.
Consider yourself signed up…I’m going to put an official shout out for recipe testers when I do the book update.
Thanks for asking.
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Wendy (The Local Cook)
posted on September 7, 2010 at 1:30 am
yay, can’t wait for your book! I’m always looking for more recipes.
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:20 am
@Wendy (The Local Cook), I appreciate your support, Wendy!
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Alea
posted on September 7, 2010 at 1:57 am
I should not type at night! I just entered roasted red potatoes when it should have been mashed red potatoes…
I am loving your healthier fare!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:17 am
@Alea, I’ll fix it…no biggie. Sending hugs, Alea!
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girlichef
posted on September 7, 2010 at 7:51 am
I’m linking up for the first time this week…I’ve been unsure before, just because I don’t want to link up anything totally off base! Tortilla Soup this week =) thank you for hosting!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:12 am
@girlichef, I am **thrilled** that you’re joining in!! Your recipes don’t have to be gluten-free or sugar-free, just healthier. This way we can share ideas and inspire each other.
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Julie @ Get Healthy Cheap
posted on September 7, 2010 at 8:29 am
Thanks for hosting and congrats on the book!
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:11 am
@Julie @ Get Healthy Cheap, Thanks, Julie!! So glad you linked up this week.
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gfe--gluten free easily
posted on September 7, 2010 at 8:58 am
Must check out all the links, in your post and from everyone participating! It’s always fun to hear about your book process and congrats to Andrea on her win.
I linked up my adoption post, too, like Kim. I made some amazing breakfast and sandwich waffles using a great recipe from Iris (The Daily Dietribe) as my starting point.
Shirley
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:12 am
@gfe–gluten free easily, I can’t wait to see your post, Shirley. I have to check out GAHIGF, too.
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Jill
posted on September 7, 2010 at 9:02 am
I linked up a recipe for a made over Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownie cake. It is not gluten free but could easily be made so by using gluten free flours.
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Amy Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:30 am
@Jill, Thanks for sharing with us!! No need to be gluten-free – I’m happy to be able to see your creations and become inspired.
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Lauren
posted on September 7, 2010 at 9:14 am
I can’t wait to hear all about your book Amy! I’m sure whatever is coming, it’s going to be great! Good luck
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Lisa @ Real Food Digest
posted on September 7, 2010 at 9:32 am
My recipe for Apple Macadamia Nut Crisp is a family favorite, we even eat it for breakfast. Crisps are so versatile, you can change the fruit with the seasons.
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Chaya
posted on September 7, 2010 at 9:34 am
The eggplant-tomato casserole is inexpensive, also, if you grow your own tomatoes.
Happy eating.
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Miz Helen
posted on September 7, 2010 at 10:07 am
I hope that you and your readers enjoy my Summer Squash Casserole. We just love it!
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
@Miz Helen, Of course!! Who doesn’t love everything that comes out of your kitchen?
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Coconut Momma
posted on September 7, 2010 at 10:18 am
I really look forward to reading your book, Amy! We need more gluten free cookbooks!
This week, I making recipes from fellow real foodies! Today I’m sharing my experience making Riddlelove’s Raw Coconut Creme Pie! This pie was delicious! The best raw dessert I have ever had!
Thanks for hosting!
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
@Coconut Momma, Thanks for the enthusiasm! It’s always a little humbling when other people are excited about my book.
Your dessert looks fantastic…thanks for sharing.
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Kathleen
posted on September 7, 2010 at 10:34 am
I shared some biscuits. Made them to go along with a seafood boil and then I also needed them as a base for trying out my sundried tomato/basil pesto I was making.
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Chickiepea's Blog: Eating for Autoimmune Health (Summer Squash Gratin)
posted on September 7, 2010 at 11:58 am
Oops! Thanks for linking to my cereal/granola, but it actually DOES have oats. You could definitely make it without- just use various grinds of nuts and seeds for texture and some soaked chia or flax as a binder if you can’t do the eggs,or a couple more eggwhites if you can, since the oats help “glue” it together a little.
Here is one I have that DOES NOT have nuts:
http://chickiepea.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/granola-without-grains/
Linking this week to my Summer Squash Gratin- a cheesy dish that has even my hubby and daughter eating squash (and they don’t like it!)
Have a great week!
Chickiepea
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
@Chickiepea’s Blog: Eating for Autoimmune Health (Summer Squash Gratin), Thanks for clearing up my mistake.
Still, that’s one heck of a recipe. Looks delish!
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Jessica
posted on September 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I really loved your Labor Day roundup! It was fantastic. Hope you had a great holiday weekend. I am linking a roasted red bell pepper hummus recipe this week. I can’t get enough of hummus now a days.
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Lisa
posted on September 7, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Hi,
If anyone has a recipe they can share please comment on my blog.
I don’t have a recipe post to link up today, but my last post on my blog was a cry for help! I am desperately seeking recipes that are: wheat free, dairy free, sugar free, corn free, tomato free, peanut free- that’s the main offenders! We’re doing an elimination diet for my son (explained a little more in my post). We are in Rwanda so I don’t have access to any specialty flours or xanthan gum, or even almonds or dried fruits. I also do not have a food processor. Things we do have: oatmeal/oats (oat flour using my blender), red millet flour, rice flour, quinoa, rice, most vegetables, tropical fruits, meats/chicken. I don’t want to eat rice everyday though!
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Lisa Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I forgot to say we do have canned coconut milk (a little expensive here but they have it) and honey too!
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
@Lisa, Have you been to Diet, Dessert, & Dogs? Ricki’s site is gluten-free and vegan….it sounds like it’s a match for you. Sending wishes for a successful outcome.
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Maggie
posted on September 7, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Wow! Another amazing roundup Amy. Great numbers and even better recipes. I will be back next week with something healthy, gluten-free, and yummy!
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Ginger @ Crock Pot Recipe Exchange
posted on September 7, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Everything sounds so good on here. Thanks for hosting!
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Lindsay at Kitchen Operas
posted on September 7, 2010 at 8:17 pm
A lentil & root veggie curry that ends up a little sweet and a lot savoury. Perfect to usher in the cooler & crisper fall weather!
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
@Lindsay at Kitchen Operas, I agree…lentils and root veggies scream fall.
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Gigi
posted on September 7, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Hi, Amy – this is my first time linking, and I’m sharing Sweet Potato Biscuits, which are free of gluten, dairy, egg, and soy, but are full of flavor! Thanks for hosting!
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Amy Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
@Gigi, Welcome to the fun! I’m thrilled to have you share with us. Come back next week. Hugs!
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Treat and Trick
posted on September 13, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Hello Amy, Have linked up my carrot chapati post which is very healthy and almost fat free.
Thanks for hosting this great event.
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