WHEAT FREE COOKING

Alternative flour cooking guidelines

04/26/2014 07:53
I've received some interest in wheat-free treats, and have been doing some research and experimentation. There are millions of people around the world who routinely avoid wheat due to food allergies and other special diet situations, including autism and celiac desease, an autoimmune condition in which the gluten protein in wheat prevents the...

Alternative Flours

Bean Flours

04/27/2011 09:20
Here are three basic uses for bean flour. I have spent some time researching the uses for bean flours and have compiled this information for your...

Potato Flour ?

05/10/2011 05:21
What is Potato Flour? Potato flour is ground or "milled" from the whole potato which is cooked then dehydrated. Potato flour absorbs large amounts of...

Potato Starch?

05/10/2011 09:08
Potato Starch is a fine powder which is extracted from the starch found in potatoes. Potato starch is sometimes confused with potato flour which is...

Rice Flour

04/26/2011 10:07
RICE FLOUR Rice flour is made by removing the grain from the chafe. The grain is then washed, soaked and dried. It is then ground in a mill to form...

Sorghum

05/03/2011 19:48
Sorghum.......What is Sorghum?: Sorghum is a cereal grain that originated in Africa about 5000 years ago where it continues to be an important food...

Soy Flour?

05/03/2011 02:47
  Soy flour is made by milling roasted soy beans into a fine powder. Two kinds of soy flour are available: natural or full-fat soy flour which...

Tapioca Flour?

05/10/2011 09:46
How to use Tapioca Flour Tapioca flour comes from the cassava root, dried and "milled", or powdered into flour. You can't substitute tapioca flour...

Topic: WHEAT FREE COOKING

Date: 05/10/2011

By: Ken

Subject: Has this been helpful?

What are your experiences with wheat free cooking ?

LOW/NO SUGAR TREATS

CHOCOLATE SWIRL (low-sugar) CHEESECAKE

  1/2 INGREDIENTS: cupfinely crushed graham crackers 2 tablespoonsbutter, melted 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup fat-free milk 2 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese,...

GINGERBREAD MEN

These tasty gingerbread men won't stick around long. You will love em!   INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup Splenda...

MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BARS

  This bar cookie pairs a crunchy graham cracker with a creamy mint-flavored cheesecake filling to create a sumptious dessert CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKE BARS. CRUST 2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup light butter,...

BANANA RAISIN BREAD (low sugar)

A full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. Cereal adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients. Equal reduces the calories but not the taste.   DIRECTIONS 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) 3 tablespoons 2% milk 1 1/2 cups Special K cereal 6 tablespoons stick butter...

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Here is agreat tasting low sugar treat, bet you can't tell the difference. INGREDIENTS: 2          cups rolled oats 1,1/2    cups all-purpose flour 1          teaspoon baking...

SUGAR FREE BROWNIES

These tasty sugar free brownies are made with Splanda and sugar free fudge pudding! Add walnuts if you like....I do. Ingredients: 1/2        cup margarine 1/4        cup unsweetened cocoa...