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Savory Crackers (Gluten/Casein Free) Recipe

November 8th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/2cupbrown rice flour
  2. 1/4cuppotato starch
  3. 1/2teaspoonxanthan gum
  4. 1/4teaspoonbaking soda
  5. 1/2teaspoonsalt
  6. 2teaspoonsitalian seasoning
  7. 1teaspoongarlic powder
  8. 2tablespoonssunflower oil
  9. 1tablespoonhoney
  10. 3tablespoonssesame seeds, toasted
  11. 2-3tablespoonssoy milk, unsweetened
  12. 1/2teaspooncider vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease cookie sheet, use parchment, or use a silicone baking mat (that is what I used).
  2. 2. Mix together flours, gum, soda, salt, seasonings.
  3. 3. Mix together oil, honey, and stir into flour mix. Add sesame seeds, then milk and vinegar. Start with the 2 tablespoons of milk, and see if you need that splash more.
  4. 4. Roll out thinly, then use a cookie cutter to make into crackers (I used a small circle, about the size of Ritz).
  5. 5. Bake for about 12 minutes (they start to brown nicely, then flip and bake for about 4-8 more. Depends how thick you made ‘em!
  6. 6. *Note: there are some I’ve stored in the freezer, and we haven’t re-tried them yet, but I’ll update when we do!

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Sweet & Sour Pork Recipe

November 8th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1lblean pork loin, cut in bite-size cubes
  2. 2eggs, beaten
  3. cornstarch
  4. peanut oil
  5. 1cupsugar
  6. 1dashsalt
  7. 2tablespoonscornstarch
  8. 1/2cuporange juice
  9. 1/2cuppineapple juice
  10. 1/2cupvinegar
  11. 1smallgreen bell pepper, diced
  12. 1smallred bell pepper, diced
  13. 1cup cubedpineapples
  14. 1/2cup slicedonions
  15. 3tablespoonsoil
  16. 1garlic clove, minced
  17. 2-3dried red chili peppers, seeded and chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat peanut oil in skillet.
  2. Toss cubed pork in egg, then dredge in cornstarch.
  3. Shake off excess cornstarch and fry in hot oil until done through and browned on all sides.
  4. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a 200 degree oven.
  5. Combine the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
  6. Add the orange juice, pineapple juice, vinegar, and tomato paste and stir until blended.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened. Reduce heat to low.
  8. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a hot wok and add the garlic and hot pepper flakes.
  9. Stir fry for a few seconds, then add the bell peppers, pineapple, and onions.
  10. Stir fry until vegetables are hot through, but still slightly crisp.
  11. Arrange cooked vegetables and pork cubes with steamed rice on a serving plate and serve with the sauce on the side.

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