Matzoh Balls are the European Jewish equivalent of dumplings in other cultures – matzoh crumbs bound with egg, salt, and fat form small balls of dough that expand when dropped into simmering chicken stock. There is always a rabid debate in the Poe house over which is preferable – heavy, chewy (ie ‘tough’) matzoh balls [...]
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Homemade Matzoh
Matzoh – crispy thin wafers of unleavened bread – are the basis for many many favorite Passover recipes in Jewish culture. Gluten Free matzoh can be ruinously expensive to buy (and hard to come by!). This recipe can be used in traditional recipes calling for matzoh (such as matzoh brei), or ground to make matzoh [...]
Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas
Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas I love a good veggie wrap, or a great Bean and rice burrito. I also love Flautas! So I need a good flour tortilla that is gluten free. Ok, I know they have them. I see them at Sprouts and Whole foods. $5 for 4 tortillas is not my idea of fun [...]
Yeast Free Jewish Rye-Style Bread
Naomi developed this rye bread clone for her grandparents, who love rye bread, and aren’t celiacs, when they moved to our town. It’s quick, easy, and great for those with yeast intolerances. This bread has a great, firm texture, and it makes amazing toast or sandwiches. The combination of cocoa and caraway is what gives [...]
Chocolate Babka
When we visited my Polish grandmother, there was always a delicious babka waiting for us. This Eastern European yeast cake is halfway between bread and cake, and is often topped with a fruit-flavored icing. This gluten-free version combines many of the favorite flavors in our household. We start with a vanilla babka, stuff it with [...]
Empanadas
These are scrumptious! Enjoy! Filling: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1.5 sweet onion, minced 1 red pepper, minced 1 tomatoe chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 lbs chicken 1 can rinsed black beans 1 minced Jalepeno 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup cottage cheese, or farmer’s cheese, or cream cheese,or ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups [...]
Greatest GFree Chinese Chicken
1 c. Gluten Free Terriyaki Sauce 2 Tbs. Ground Ginger 1/4 c. Gluten Free Soy Sauce 1/4 c. Light Corn Syrup or Honey 1 clove minced fresh garlic (optional) 1 lb. chicken breast (cut into small pieces) 2 c. Better Batter All Purpose Flour 1 egg 1/4 c. milk 1 c. rice 2 c. water [...]
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