Tag: gluten free

Posted on

Farinata (Italian Flat Bread)

Farinata (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2023.

Farinata is chickpea flatbread. All you need to prepare farinata is chickpea flour, water, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. You can add black olives and/or sun-dried tomatoes if desired. Farinata is crispy on top with rich golden-yellow color. Serve farinata with salad, or soup, or use the farinata as elegant sandwich bread. 

Kind Regards,

Debra Roinestad

Jump to Recipe

Pour the chickpea flour into a bowl.

Gradually add 2 cups of lukewarm water and whisk until batter is smooth. Add 3 tablespoons of oil into the batter and whisk gently. Add salt and pepper.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour. Optional: You can leave the batter overnight in the fridge for extra flavor.

After 1 hour uncover the batter.

Use a small spoon to skim the foam from the top of the batter.

Finely chop the onion. Add the onions to a pan and brown for 5 mins. Cut the black olives in half and set aside. Preheat the oven to 450℉.

Add olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) to a non-stick pan or skillet.

Pour the chickpea batter and add the browned onions and olives. Add in 2 teaspoons of rosemary.

Bake for 20-25 mins. Cook just long enough until the top looks brown and crusty. Brush with extra olive oil if top looks dry. Cut the farinata into wedges and serve warm.

Farinata (Italian Flat Bread)

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups chickpea flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil optional: you can also use avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup black olives optional add-ons: sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Pour chickpea flour into a bowl and gradually add water. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth.
  • Add salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the batter.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour. Optional: You can leave the batter overnight in the fridge for extra flavor.
  • After 1 hour uncover the batter. Use a small spoon to skim the foam from the top of the batter.
  • Finely chop the onion. Add the onions to a pan and brown for 5 mins. Cut the black olives in half and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450℉.
  • Add olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) to a non-stick pan or skillet. Pour the chickpea batter and add the browned onions and olives. Add in 2 teaspoons of rosemary.
  • Bake for 20-25 mins. Cook just long enough until the top looks is brown.
  • Brush with extra olive oil if top looks dry. Cut the farinata into wedges and serve warm.

From Our Partners

PIG & HEN

Fall Collection for her

Try The World: Take a food journey around the world

Take a food journey around the world
Posted on

Maple Glazed Salmon

This lovely dish is so delicious…savory, sweet, and salty. Serve it with rice or salad as a side dish. I love using maple syrup instead of honey since maple syrup has such a rich and smokey flavor!

Prep the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon with the pink, meaty side facing down.

Cook the salmon for 5 minutes. While the salmon is cooking, prep the sauce. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Jump to Recipe
Maple Glazed Salmon, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2023

Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.

Simmering- Maple Glaze Sauce (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2023

In a small sauce pan, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), and cook for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and maple syrup. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and extra maple syrup or chili sauce as desired. Personally, I like to add extra chili sauce.

Flip the salmon so the charred, meaty side faces upward and add half of the maple glaze to the salmon. Set the rest of the glaze aside. Place the salmon with the pan into the oven. Depending on how well done you prefer your salmon, bake for 15-20 minutes. 

The handle of the pan will be extremely hot so make sure you use oven gloves. Carefully, remove the pan from the oven and place the salmon on a serving dish. Add the remainder of the maple glaze. Serve with lemon wedges and/or sesame seeds.

Enjoy!

Debra Roinestad

The California salmon (ca. 1879) by Samuel Kilbourne. Original from Museum of New Zealand.

Vintage illustration of Salmon (Salmo Salar)

Maple Glazed Salmon

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • MAPLE SAUCE
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prep the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon with the pink, meaty side facing down.
  • Cook the salmon for 5 minutes. While the salmon is cooking, prep the sauce. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  • In a small sauce pan, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), and cook for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and maple syrup. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and extra maple syrup or chili sauce as desired. Personally, I like to add extra chili sauce.
  • Flip the salmon so the charred, meaty side faces upward and add half of the maple glaze to the salmon. Set the rest of the glaze aside. Place the salmon with the pan into the oven. Depending on how well done you prefer your salmon, bake for 15-20 minutes. 
  • The handle of the pan will be extremely hot so make sure you use oven gloves. Carefully, remove the pan from the oven and place the salmon on a serving dish. Add the remainder of the maple glaze. Serve with lemon wedges and/or sesame seeds.
Keyword salmon

From Our Partners

Tractor Supply Co

Save Up to 40% off Clearance on Footwear Clearance! Shop TractorSupply.com now!

Tractor Supply

Try The World – Take a food journey around the world

Take a food journey around the world

CanvasPrints – Custom Coffee Mugs

Custom Coffee Mugs
Posted on

Gluten-Free Stuffing for Thanksgiving

Gluten-Free Stuffing (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Please, pass the stuffing!  Here is a quick and easy gluten-free recipe for Thanksgiving that will be a crowd-pleaser for all your guests and loved ones. All the ingredients are packed with savory flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Many Blessings,

Debra Roinestad

Jump to Recipe

P.S. I used ALEIA’S Plain Stuffing. To purchase ALEIA’S click here.

You can use any gluten-free bread of your choice. Just toast it and cut it into cubes.

ALEIA’S Plain Stuffing

Gluten Free Stuffing

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Total Time 40 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box ALEIA'S box plain stuffing Optional: Use gluten-free bread, toast the bread, and cut the toast into cubes.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 1 cup dried sweetened tart cherries or raisins
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon of water
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
  • Cut the Italian sausage into small slices. Heat the olive oil in a large non stick pan over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage for 10 minutes. Lower the heat and add garlic, sage, parsley flakes, and thyme.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the gluten-free bread cubes, dried sweetened tart cherries, and sausage in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock and apple cider. Then add the chicken stock and apple cider mixture to the bread and sausage mixture. Mix well to combine.
  • Grease a 9 inch baking pan with butter. Add the stuffing mixture to the pan. Pour the egg wash over the stuffing.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes until the top is crispy and browned.
Keyword gluten free, stuffing

From Our Partners

Take a food journey around the world

Product Launch September 2022
Posted on

Vegan Cuban Picadillo

Vegan Cuban Picadillo (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022

An aromatic and delicious comfort food for the chilly weather is Cuban picadillo. It’s great to eat any time of the season. I created a vegan version of this savory dish. Cuban picadillo is a fast recipe and versatile that can be served over rice, great for tacos, beans, or sprinkled over your favorite salad.

Enjoy!
Warm Regards,
Debra Roinestad

(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Beyond Beef
Sherry Cooking Wine
Vegan Cuban Picadillo (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Vegan Cuban Picadillo Over White Rice (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Vegan Cuban Picadillo

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Total Time 24 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound vegan beef
  • ⅓ cup sherry cooking wine
  • 1 large tomato
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup Spanish olives
  • ⅓ cup rasins
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • optional: 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add vegan ground beef. Cook until browned for 8 minutes.
  • Add the cooked onions and garlic with bay leaves, tomatoes, and Sherry cooking wine.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, Spanish olives, rasins, cumin, and oregano.
  • Simmer for another 8 minutes
  • Serve warm.
Keyword Picadillo

From Our Partners

Fall Collection for her

Product Launch September 2022

Custom Coffee Mugs

Take a food journey around the world
Posted on

Queen Elizabeth II Drop Scones (Gluten-Free)

Queen Elizabeth II, Drop Scone Recipe (Gluten-Free)

There has been major excitement since the queen’s drop scone recipe had been released to the public. These drop scones are a wonderful combination of a donut and a pancake all in one. The drop scones are also known as “Scotch pancakes.” Since I have a restricted diet my goal was to switch to a gluten-free version and join in on the fun. So far, the results are delicious! So, I will proudly take this opportunity and crown myself the gluten-free queen of drop scones. 👑 😂

But fear not my friends, I have added the original recipe too.

Queen Elizabeth II Drop Scones (Original Recipe)

Jump to Gluten-Free Queen Elizabeth II Drop Scones

Jump to Recipe
Queen Elizabeth II, Image in the public domain.

The first step is to make some caster sugar.  Caster sugar is a type of fine granulated sugar that’s widely available in the United Kingdom. It’s not quite common in the United States and may be hard to locate.

Caster Sugar is very easy to make.

  1. Pour the granulated sugar in a blender.
  2. Pulse sugar until it becomes super fine.
  3. Done!

Gather all the dry and wet ingredients. Note: I whisked the eggs beforehand to make a better mixture.

(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022

The gluten-free flour I used is King Arthur Baking Mix. Here is King Arthur website.

Feel free to use any of your favorite gluten-free brand.

Mix all the dry and wet ingredients together. Make sure the batter is smooth. Note: You may notice some bubbles from the batter after you add the butter. That is a chemical reaction with the baking soda and cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is a dry acid and when mixed with butter or water, it reacts with the baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas.

Set the batter aside for 3 minutes. This helps the ingredients settle and the batter will become thicker.

Heat a large non-stick pan on medium heat. Use a large plastic spoon, scoop batter into the pan. Try to leave space for a second scoop of batter.

Cook for 2 minutes or until the drop scones form bubbles. Then gently flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Enjoy!


Debra Roinestad

Queen Elizabeth II Drop Scones (Gluten-Free)

Gluten-Free Version of the Original Recipe
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of gluten free flour
  • 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1½ cups almond milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons caster sugar Use granulated sugar in the blender.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or dairy free butter

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine gluten free flour, caster sugar, eggs, and almond milk.
  • Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined, leaving no large chunks.
  • Add baking soda and cream of tartar to the mixture.
  • Keep whisking until the batter is smooth.
  • Add the butter and fold gently. You might even notice some bubbles activating in the batter. (Side Note: This is a cool chemical reaction with the baking soda and cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is a dry acid and when mixed with butter or water, it reacts with the baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas.)
  • Set the batter aside for 3 minutes. This helps the ingredients settle and the batter will become thicker.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan on medium heat.
  • Use a large plastic spoon, scoop batter into the pan. Try to leave space for a second scoop of batter.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until the drop scones form bubbles. Then gently flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Place them on a large platter. Serve with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, jams, chocolate chips, sliced bananas, maple syrup.
Keyword pancakes, scones

From Our Partners

Product Launch September 2022 Product Launch September 2022 Take a food journey around the world
Snackbox 5 Snacks Subscription (Billed Mon…

A delicious selection of mouth-watering snacks from around the world—delivered to your … [More]

Price: $19.00
Buy Now
Posted on

Vegan Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Vegan Sausage with Peppers and Onions, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Here is a great recipe to throw together without much prep and easy clean-up. Grilled vegan sausage with peppers and onions is a delicious, quick, and easy recipe for the hot summer days.

I purchased my vegan sausage from Beyond Meat. Click here for their website.

Kind Regards,
Debra Roinestad 🌿

Vegan Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs tomato sauce
  • 1 package sausages
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onions
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the peppers, onions, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Heat indoor grill or outdoor grill. Cook sausages for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving plate with onions and peppers.
  • Serve with white rice, hot dog rolls, pasta, or salad.
Keyword sausage, vegan

Posted on

Baked Herb Tortilla Chips

Have you been craving something crispy to eat lately? Then try homemade herb tortilla chips. A very quick and easy way to make crispy tortilla chips is by baking them in the oven.

I used Za’atar seasoning for a delicious Middle Eastern flavor.
Za’atar is a blend of savory dried herbs. The ingredients are sumac, sesame seeds, hyssop, and sea salt. To purchase Za’atar click here.

Za’atar (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Alternatively, you can use salt and leave out the spices. What I love about this recipe is that the possibilities are endless.

Yum!

Kind Regards,
Debra & Anna

Baked Herb Tortilla Chips

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package flour tortilla wrap (use four tortillas) Corn tortillas are another option.
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar
  • salt
  • vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° and cut tortillas into wedges using a knife or pizza cutter.
  • Using one or two baking sheets, add the wedges. Brush with oil. Note: You can overlap the tortillas just a little.
  • Sprinkle Za'atar spice and salt.
  • Bake until lightly browned and crispy, about 10 mins.

Notes

Note: I used almond flour tortilla. You may use your any type of tortilla for this recipe.  
Serve with hummus, guacamole, salsa, or plain yogurt.
Keyword Za’atar

Posted on

Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Pie

Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

A lovely combination of tangy and sweet! This mouthwatering open face pie is easy to make. A flavorful mixture of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries that will leave you and your guests satisfied. Enjoy!

Debra Roinestad 🌿

Jump to Recipe
Wholly Gluten Free Pie Shell

I found this frozen gluten free pie shell at my local supermarket in the gluten-free isle. You can also find Wholly Gluten Free products at a health food store. Here is their website where you can purchase from them directly.
Wholly Gluten Free products click here.

Frozen Mixed Berries
Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 2 cups mixed berries, frozen
  • 1 gluten free pie shell, frozen

Instructions
 

  • Defrost frozen pie shell and mixed berries.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In a large saucepan, on medium heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, water, and butter until smooth.
  • Add 2 cups of mixed berries and stir gently for about 2 mins. on low heat. As soon as the berry filling becomes thick, turn off the heat, and let it cool.
  • Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop the berry filling into the pie shell. Leave any syrup sauce behind. The goal is not to make your pie filling watery.
    TIP: If you wish, you can store the berry syrup in a mason jar for up to 1 week. The syrup can used on pancakes or on top of ice-cream.
  • Place the pie onto a baking sheet pan. Bake for 25 mins. or until crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15 mins.

Posted on

Baked Parmesan Pretzel Chicken

Baked Parmesan Pretzel Chicken, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Okay, I have to admit that I love baked parmesan pretzel chicken because it is healthy and the possibilities are endless! Add the chicken strips to a salad with croutons, and you have a healthy salad. You can serve it with pasta and tomato sauce, and you have a lovely Italian dish.

Also, you can serve the chicken strips along with your favorite dipping sauce and fries on the side.

For this dish, I used dairy-free parmesan cheese and gluten-free pretzels.
But of course, you can use regular cheese and pretzels.

Warm Regards,
Debra Roinestad

Jump to Recipe

Here are the alternative options

My favorite dairy-free cheese from Follow Your Heart
Pretzel Crisps by the Snack Factory
Breading Pretzel Mixture, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022

Baked Parmesan Pretzel Chicken

The Comfy Cabin
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 cups pretzels optional: Gulten Free Pretzels
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese optional: Dairy Free Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° degrees F
  • Grease a baking pan with a little bit of oil.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into slices about 1 -1½ inches wide.
  • Chicken breasts need to be thinned out. Use mallet and wax paper. Cover the chicken slices with wax paper and pound down to 1 " thick.
  • In a blender, combine the pretzels, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Pulse until you get a fine consistency. Place in a mixing bowl.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat the egg with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken strips (one at a time) into the egg mixture and then into the pretzel mixture. Then place each chicken strip onto the baking pan.
  • Bake in the lower oven rack for 20-25 mins, or until coating is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and top with extra cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Example: Honey-Mustard, BBQ Sauce.
  • Extra Bonus: Add tomato sauce and mozzarella, bake for another 5 mins and you have chicken parmesan.

Notes

You can serve this dish with as a salad and add the chicken strips on top.  Also, you can use pasta and add sauce and you have a quick Italian dinner.