Aunties Gluten-Free Pineapple Creme Pie

I have won high praise from this "Aunties Gluten-Free Pineapple Creme Pie" from seasoned pie bakers!  It has the rich delicious creamy pineapple flavor that is sure become one of your favorite pies.  ~ Amber S.  

Ingredients

1 cup Powdered Sugar

¼ cup Cornstarch

1 ½ cup cold water

3 egg yolks

1 Tablespoon butter

1 small can crushed pineapple

½ teaspoon pineapple, rum, or vanilla extract

1 pre-baked Gluten-Free Double Pie Crust 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350̊, and bake pie crust until golden.

Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch with cold water in a medium sized heavy sauce-pot.

Stir in egg yolks.

Bring to boil over medium heat until thickened to the consistency of very thick pudding.

Remove from heat and stir in drained crushed pineapple.

Pour into baked pie shell and let cool before adding topping if using

Auntie's Mock Meringue Topping

Aunties Amazing Gluten-Free Coconut Creme Pie

I have won high praise from this "Amazing Gluten-Free Coconut Creme Pie" from seasoned pie bakers!  It has the deep nutty flavor of toasted coconut in the filling and is not as chewy as most coconut pies.  ~ Amber S. 

Ingredients

1 deep dish or 2 reg prebaked pie crust Gluten-Free  Double Pie Crust 

¾ cup flaked coconut

1 15 oz can coconut creme (not coconut milk) Can be found in the section with the
margarita mix

2 egg yolks, beaten

½ cup milk

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ Teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Toast coconut flakes on cookie sheet at 350̊ until golden, but not brown.

Watch carefully, time depends on the oven.

Mix cornstarch with cold milk.

Add beaten egg yolk, and mix well.

In heavy large saucepan, combine all ingredient except toasted coconut flakes.

Simmer over medium heat until thick.  

Stir constantly using a wooden spoon or heat proof rubber spatula.

Pour into baked pie crust(s) and allow to cool before topping if using mock merengue.

Choose Preferred Topping  

Traditional Meringue

Auntie's Mock Meringue Topping

Toasted Coconut – spread over meringue, mock meringue, or alone

Aunties Mock Meringue Topping

This "Auntie's Mock Meringue Topping" recipe is a creation born out of the dislike of traditional meringue!  I love making pies; however, I have always disliked the texture and taste of meringue.  This recipe produces the same peaked look as meringue, and tastes delicious! ~ Amber S.

Ingredients

1 pkg Cream cheese, softened but still cool

½ to 1  tsp vanilla to taste ( may substitute other flavoring )

½ c powdered sugar

1 tub cool whip

Directions

Whip cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar with mixer until smooth and fluffy.

Fold cool whip into cream cheese mixture gently.  

Use to top pies instead of traditional meringue.

Gluten-Free Double Pie Crust

The Perfect Gluten-Free Pastry for Extra Large Double Pie Crust 

Ingredients

2 ¾ cup Gluten-Free all purpose flour

1 Teaspoon sea salt

1 cup butter flavored shortening

8 – 9 Tablespoons ice cold water

Directions

Sift together flour and salt.

Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or butter knives.

Add water 1 tbsp at a time to carefully form a ball.

Divide ball in two.

Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour

Roll on floured surface or between sheets of wax paper to desired diameter.

Gluten-Free Spicy & Sweet Squash Chips

This "Gluten-Free Spicy & Sweet Squash Chips" recipe was given to me by Granny Mildred Anderson is delicious. They always grow tons of squash every year and this recipe is a great way to use it! 

Ingredients

2 large yellow squash; sliced thinly

2 Teaspoons salt

1 Teaspoon cumin powder

1 Teaspoon paprika powder

1 Teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

½  to 1 Teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

¼ C melted butter

1 cups unsalted nuts; finely chopped
2 cup Parmesan cheese; finely shredded

For Sweet Only

1 cup sugar

Substitute ½ tsp nutmeg for ground black pepper

Substitute ¼ tsp cloves for cayenne pepper

Leave out cumin & Parmesan

Directions

Preheat oven to 325̊.

Grease 2 foil lined cookie sheet.

Combine dry ingredients in small bowl.

Mix dry ingredients into melted butter.

Stir in nuts and toss until entirely covered.

Divide between baking sheets and spread evenly.

Bake 25-27 min, stirring every 10 min.

Cool on wax paper, and store in airtight container.

Gluten-Free Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

Even the beginner cook can make these delicious home-made "Gluten-Free Hawaiian Dinner Rolls". They must chill 2 hours. Or you can make them up 3 days in advance.  

Ingredients

2 cups coconut milk (110 degrees F)
2 ½ packages yeast
½ cup butter, melted; or 1 stick unsalted
1 teaspoon sea salt
6 ¼ cups Gluten-Free all purpose flour
½ cup white sugar

1 Teaspoon vanilla

3 large eggs

Directions

Combine coconut milk (110 degrees F) and yeast in large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.

With wooden spoon, stir in butter, sugar, eggs and salt.

Add flour, 1 cup at a time and beat in as much as you can.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.

Punch dough down and divide into 24 balls for dinner rolls or 3 equal parts for bread loafs.

Place in a oiled 9 x 5 inch baking pan, 5 rows 3 across or in loaf pans.

Cover and set in a warm spot until they double in size.

Bake at 350 degrees fot 25 to 30 minutes oe golden brown.

Brush tops with melted butter.

Serve warm

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Honey Bread

This "Gluten-Free Oatmeal Honey Bread" recipe is easy to make and delicious. A bread for the Gods.

Ingredients 

1 cup Quick-cooking oats; not instant

2 cups Hot Milk

2 ½ Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (I use loose yeast & this is about 1/4 teaspoon more than a package it makes the bread lighter.) 

½ cup water½ cup + 1 Tablespoon Honey

2 Teaspoons Sea Salt

¼ Teaspoon Ground Ginger

4 ½ cups (+ OR -) Gluten-Free Flour

Directions

Put oats in large bowl and cover with milk.  Stir and let stand until lukewarm.  

Sprinkle or crumble yeast into water.  

Use very warm water (1050F to 1150F.) for dry yeast; use lukewarm (800F to 900F for compressed.  

Let stand a few minutes; then stir until dissolved.  

Add yeast mixture, honey, salt and ginger to oat mixture.  

Stir in 4 ½ cups flour.  

Dough will be “sticky” not firm.  

Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1 ½ hour.  

Knead down on lightly floured surface and divide in half, put into 2 greased (I found that buttery Pam works best) loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3 inches).  

Let rise until double or nearly so, about 45 to 60 minutes.  

Bake in preheated oven at 3500 for 45 to 50 minutes.  

Bread keeps well for about 5 days if kept in airtight container. 

Gluten Free Pizza Dough

A gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to do without all your favorite foods it just means you have to cook your own food this "Gluten-Free Pizza Dough" recipe is absolutely delicious. Try it the next time you want a pizza.

Ingredients 

1½ cups All Purpose Gluten-free Flour Blend

1 tablespoon dry active yeast

½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt

½ teaspoon agave nectar, sugar or honey

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2/3 cup tap water (around 110 degrees is perfect)

Directions

1. 
   
   1. Pour 2/3 cup warm water into small bowl; stir in yeast. 
   1. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes.
   1. Brush large bowl lightly with olive oil. 
   1. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, and salt in processor. 
   1. Add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons oil; process until dough forms a sticky ball. 
   1. Transfer to lightly floured surface. 
   1. Knead the dough until smooth, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if dough is very sticky, about 1 minute. 
   1. Transfer to prepared bowl; turn dough in bowl to coat with oil. 
   1. Cover bowl with a dish towel and let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. 
   1. Hit down dough. 
   1. Rolling out the dough according to recipe instructions. 
   1. Start in center of dough, working outward toward edges but not rolling over them.

Gluten-Free Oven Roasted Mushrooms

If you've never tasted "Gluten-Free Oven Roasted Mushrooms" get ready for a delicious juicy, caramelized mouth full of Heaven.

Ingredients 

20 ounces of mixed button mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

5 cloves garlic, smashed 
2 pinches Sea Salt
¼ cup finely chopped parsley 

Directions

Trim end of steam, rinse, place spread out on towel let mushrooms dry off.

Melt butter in a small sauce pan and remove from heat.

Add to the butter olive oil, garlic, sea salt and 1/2 the parsley mix.

Preheat the oven to 325º. 

Scatter the mushrooms on a large baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until liquid has released and evaporated, about 35 minutes.

Drizzle 1/2 butter mixture over mushrooms mix until all the mushrooms are coated.

Return to oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes.

Place cooked mushroom buttons in a large bowl. 

Pour rest of butter mixture over the mushrooms, add rest of the parsley and mix until mushrooms are fully coated.

Server. 

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

This delicious "Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies" that are amazingly chewy. My daughter shared this recipe with me and I love it.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour

1 TSP baking powder

1 TSP baking soda

1/2 TSP sea salt

1/4 TSP xanthan gum of your blend of flour does not have it

3/4 cup butter room temp

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 TSP stevia

2 large eggs

2 TSP vanilla

1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt and xanthan gum in bowl. 

Then a separate bowl combine butter, brown sugar and sugar in bowl. 

Mix on a medium speed making share to scrape the bowl until creamy. 

Add the eggs and vanilla then  keep beating, scraping bowl often, until it is mixed. 

Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips. 

Using a TBSP put the dough 2 inches apart on to a cookie sheets with parchment paper. 

Bake 9-12 minutes or until light golden brown. 

Then let cool down before eating.