Mmm Mmm "Sweet Yummy Nut Bars"

I know so many people have become so conscientious of there diet and that is good but you still need a sweet and yummy thing from time to time and that's why I love my "Sweet Yummy Nut Bars".  I know you see oats in here but there are certified gluten free oats which I get from Bob's Red Mill. Any way these are sooo good that when I make them I have to make two batches but only say I've made one so I am not left without any because these are ultra yummy whether you are on a diet like mine or not and the hands will grab for them!! I also want to say thanks to all the likes that I have received on my facebook page "Jan's recipe book" you are all appreciated and I thank you!!! Again I say "here's to happy cooking and happy eating"! Always tastefully gluten free and then some, ...Jan

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"Jan's Sweet Potato Salad" of course gluten, dairy, etc. free!

There was a time when I was asked to make my potato salad all the time for various functions because it was so loved! So when I went on this diet that I am on I pretty much just nixed the thought of it! 6 years eating this way and I cannot believe I didn't think of it before but (better late than never) why couldn't I use sweet potatoes instead of potatoes!!!I don't do regular potatoes as to curb the night shade family which I haven't completely given up all because I still do tomatoes, chillies, and bell peppers. Anyway, it was the greatest discovery for me. I used my mothers recipe that I adapted to my diet and it was a great success.I did find it was good with the agave syrup but with sweet potatoes its good without the added sweetness as well. I absolutely love it!!! I hope you do too!....Here's to happy cooking and happy eating!...tastefully gluten free, Jan

Jan’s Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes
2/3 cup canola mayonnaise
1 ¼ tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. agave syrup (optional)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 cup diced celery
2 Tbsp finely chopped Vidalia onion
3 hard boiled eggs
Hungarian paprika for garnish
Instructions:
Skin the sweet potatoes and boil them whole until tender with a fork but not too much.(a firm soft) Remove potatoes from water and let cool for a bit. (half an hour should make them cool enough to cut) While potatoes are cooling separate the yolks from the whites on the hard boiled eggs. Dice the whites and set them aside. In a large bowl put the mayonnaise, salt, (the agave is optional), apple cider vinegar, and the egg yolks. Beat with mixer until smooth. Stir in celery, onion and egg whites. Set bowl with mixture to the side. Cut the sweet potatoes into cube size pieces.  Stir them into the mixture. (is okay if potatoes are still a little warm) Sprinkle top with paprika.

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Etc. Free "Pizza Sauce"

Actually this is my spaghetti sauce recipe but to make it "Pizza Sauce" just add 2 tsp. of Fennel seed with the other spices when cooking and voila'...tastes like pizza!! Here's to happy cooking and happy eating, tastefully gluten free that is!, Jan

Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil	6 oz. can tomato paste(I use organic)
5 clove minced garlic	24 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tsp. oregano	½ cup wine (whatever you have leftover)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning	2 tsp. fennel seed
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
¼ tsp. ground rosemary
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions:
Place the extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan with the minced garlic. Bring to a sizzle. Add the tomato paste and stir then the tomato sauce and again stir. Put in all the spices stirring until sauce is smooth. Pour in the wine, stir again then reduce temperature.

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Etc. Free "Stroganoff"

It's been awhile since I've posted but have been formulating and perfecting several new recipes which I am quite excited to share with my followers. So keep an eye out as I will be posting them. This recipe for Stroganoff has been wanted by me for a long time. I used to make this with sour cream and a bunch of ingredient that are just not on my list of what I can eat. Finally arrived at one that tastes great! I did learn that with this recipe the cocnut milk brand can make a difference. If your preferred brand is sweet or has a pretty strong coconut flavor then use half coconut milk and half rice milk adding a little more rice flour sprinkled in as it simmers to thicken the sauce. Enjoy!
Heres to happy cooking and happy eating tastefully gluten free!.....Jan

Stroganoff
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ lb. ground turkey
1-13oz. can coconut milk
1-8oz container fresh mushrooms sliced
¾ cup diced onion
1 Tbsp. white rice flour
1 Tbsp. Seitenbacher powdered vegetable broth
1 tsp. gluten free chicken stock
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1-18 oz. package rice penne pasta   (or 3 cups cooked jasmine rice)
Instructions:
Prepare pasta as directions on package say or prepare rice according to its directions
In a large skillet sauté the onion and mushrooms in the  2 Tbsp oil until onion is clear and mushrooms are lightly browned. Add the ground turkey, salt , pepper, Seitnbacher powdered broth and chicken stock and cook until meat is browned. Put the apple cider vinegar in the coconut milk and pour over cooked turkey mixture stirring until it simmers and all in incorporated. When sizzling hot sprinkle white rice flour over mixture stirring as you do to thicken sauce slightly. Serve over the pasta or the rice.

"Crab Cake Lettuce Wraps" Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Etc. Free

I just love these and I shouldn't wait so long between when I make them! The cakes are laid in a large lettuce leaf for wrapping but not until I slide my dill spread lightly over the top of the cake and sprinkle it with matchstick sliced radishes. (these recipes in my recipe book   http://jansrecipebook.com/   ) The combination of these flavors is explosive and oh so tasty!!! Again....staying gluten, dairy, soy, free and then some! Here's to happy cooking and happy eating!....Jan

Smoked Salmon Tacos! Oh Yah!!

Tonight I had Smoked Salmon Tacos for dinner. Easy enough if you don't have to smoke the salmon. So be very glad if you have a smoker and can do your own. I got a large amount of smoked salmon from my daughters boyfriend as a gift today. He smoked it last night and it was fantastic! I'll be enjoying it for awhile! As for tacos its great just warmed and placed in a 100% stone ground corn taco shell (that I fry up myself )and then add lettuce and a lot of cilantro. They were soo incredibly good!!! Major points were earned for the boyfriend tonight! No spices were needed. I think it's the combination of flavors all on there own that make them so delicious! Here's to happy cooking and happy eating!............still tastefully gluten free plus!...Jan

The Best BBQ Sauce Ever And It's Gluten Free!!

I have finally made the best BBQ sauce ever!!! I made that tonight and put it on boneless skinless chicken breasts (7 of them) halved and baked at 350* for 1and 1/2 hours in a glass baking dish. Covered with foil for 45 minutes then flip chicken over and cook uncovered for 45 more minutes. Serve with favorite veggie or sweet potato or corn......mmm mmm good! When I make the sauce it makes enough to put in about 3 freezer containers so you have the sauce ready when you are wanting BBQ sauce. Oven baking is actually my second choice of use because this sauce is absolutely fantastic on the grill but it was cold out so I didn't want to brave the cold that's why I chose the oven but I'm not sorry at all! It was a fabulous dinner! I have posted this recipe (JAN'S BBQ SAUCE) once before but will again tonight! As I always say "Tastefully Gluten Free and then some!" and "Here's to happy cooking and happy eating!".......Jan

Jan’s BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups tomato paste	½ tsp. garlic powder
2 cups tomato sauce	½ tsp. onion powder
1 cup agave syrup	1 tsp. Hungarian paprika
1 ¼ cups red wine vinegar	½ tsp. celery seed
4 Tbsp. molasses	¼ tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. hickory liquid smoke	¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil	1 tsp. sea salt
	1 tsp. course ground black pepper
Instructions:
In a large sauce pan heat on medium heat the first 7 ingredients stirring until incorporated then add the spices. Turn on low and simmer for 20 minutes.  Pour on, brush on, bake on meat. Mmmm good!