Super Bowl: Potato Skins

Super Bowl is all about the food, funny commercials, and eerr football too! To me nothing says Super Bowl like tasty finger foods. Here are some delicious Super Bowl recipes. These will leave your guests satisfied and will cater to your gluten free needs!

Potato Skins

What you'll need:

Makes 12 Skins

6 Russet Baking Potatoes-(Scrubbed Clean)
Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Butter (Earth Balance for Dairy Free)
1/2 Cup Sour Cream (Omit for Dairy Free)
3 Slices Applegate Farm Applewood Smoked Bacon-(Fried and coarsely chopped, Omit for vegetarian)
1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onion
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Or Daiya Cheddar Style Cheese Shreds)

Pre Heat Oven to 400 F. Poke holes in potatoes with a fork. Rub skin with olive oil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 min. In the center of the rack. Prepare Bacon, shred cheese and chop the green onion.

Reduce Oven Temp to 300 F

Cut potatoes lengthwise. Scoop center of the potatoes out. Mix with butter, sour cream, chives and salt and pepper to taste. Scoop mixture back in to skins. Top with cheese and chopped bacon.

Place potatoes on baking sheet and bake at 300 F for 15-20 Min. Or until Cheese is melted.

Peanut Butter Jelly Pankcakes!

Peanut Butter and Jelly a match made in heaven! I truly believe this combination is great at any time of day, so why not breakfast?

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes

What you'll need:
1 1/3 cups of all purpose flour (I used Bob's Red Mill GF* All Purpose Flour)
If using a GF* flour add 1/4 tsp. of xanthan gum
3 tbs. sugar
Whisk together.

In second bowl:

1/2 cup Organic peanut butter (or any you have on hand)
-Heat peanut butter until soft
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups of milk of your choosing (i used original almond milk)
whisk together

Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until smooth. If batter is too thick, add milk a little at a time. Let Batter set for 5 min. while grittle heats.

Pour pancakes on to pan, do not over cook. These cakes will not bubble as much as normal pancakes because of the peanut butter so watch for burning.

Serve with jelly of your choosing!

Mac n "Cheese"

Who doesn't love comfort food? This dish is a great way to enjoy comfort food without having to loosen your belt.

2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 butternut squash peeled and cubbed
1 onion chopped
3 cloves of garlic pressed and minced
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup of unsweetened non dairy milk of your choice
1 package of quinoa macaroni
1 cup of gluten free bread crumbs
2 tbs. vegan parmesean (optional)

Pre-Heat oven 350 degrees

Cook Pasta until al dente, do not over cook.

-Heat olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat.
-Add onions saute until opaque.
-Add garlic and saute for 2 mins.
-Add butternut squash and vegetable stock.
-Salt and pepper to taste
-Cook down until butternut squash is soft and easily mashed.
-Puree contents of pan in two batches in a blender or food processor (if sauce looks to thick add more stock 1tbs. at a time until smooth)

The sauce should have a thick consistency similar to Velveeta
-Mix pasta with sauce.
-Pour pasta into a baking pan (3qt pan)
-Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan and sprinkle evenly over top
-Bake in oven for 7-10 min or until top is golden brown

ENJOY!

Gooey Gluten Free Brownies

When I think brownie I think gooey and fudgy, but don't forget that amazing caramelized top. My dad makes great brownies but they weren't what you would call healthy. This is my version that has been born from experimenting with other recipes, finally the gooey center and flaky top I was looking for! These brownies mischievously healthy. They also have a dirty little secret... ALMONDS!

1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Coconut oil or vegan margarine such as Smart Balance
2 eggs
1 cup packed organic light brown sugar
1/2 rounded cup almonds, processed into a fine meal in a food processor or blender
1/4 cup Authentic Foods Brown Rice Flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Pre Heat 350, foil line 8x10 and grease

-Melt butter and chocolate in microwave, mix well
-Whip eggs at medium-high speed until frothy, add -brown sugar
-Slowly add chocolate/butter mixture
-Mix dry ingredients then add slowly to chocolate mixture.
-Mix in vanilla

Pour in to pan, bake for about 30-45 min

allow to cool completely before cutting. (I made that mistake and dove right in!!!)

Champagne Taste-Beer Budget

I haven't always been a foodie, there was a time when i didn't care what went down the hatch as long as it was salty and filling. Things started to change when these processed foods really started to effect how I felt on a day to day basis. Let's not get in to the nitty gritty but let's just say the effects weren't pretty.

I am Gluten and dairy Free. All of the recipes you find on the blog will be gluten and dairy free. I understand that eating healthy seems expensive, but think of it as less money you will have to spend going to the doctor later. It is an investment in wellness; preventative care! My budget is tight, but that doesn't mean my jeans have to be.

Happy Health!