Gluten Free Hashbrown Casserole

This is my favorite Easter Recipe. I thought I would share with you all.  What are some of your favorites that are gluten free?

Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed(Ore-Ida is gluten free, they also make some with peppers and onions in the bag)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1  can Creamy Mushroom by Progresso
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, onions, soup and cheese. Gently mix and pour into prepared pan or dish. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Enjoy!

Coconut M&M's are Gluten Free!

Anyone love these as much as I do, just wanted to let you all know, they are my one indulgence, especially this time of year:)

KISS MY FACE OLIVE AND ALOE SOAP

I love Kiss My Face products as they are natural products.  I was recently sent a few soaps to try out and they smelled so good I couldn't resist trying them right away.

The product I tried is the Kiss My Face Olive and Aloe Soap.

olive & aloe bar soap

The richness of olive oil has been used for centuries to nourish and moisturize the skin, while aloe vera has long been acclaimed the “healing plant.” Combined, they create a unique cleansing and softening bar that's as simple and pure as a soap can be. Long lasting and made from the purest natural ingredients, it is a superbly moisturizing soap suitable for all skin types.

GOOD FOR YOU BECAUSE...Olive Oil: superb moisturizer for all skin types
Aloe Vera: healing and soothing

INGREDIENTS:Saponified Olive Oil, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Gel (Aloe Vera), Sodium Chloride, Fragrance

This product contains no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary chemicals and was not tested on animals.

It has a nice scent that is not overpowering and is great for my dry skin.  It did not irritate my skin at all, and I have been using for a few days. I received the 8 oz size, it is fairly large.

The bar leaves my skin soft and moist.  You can even use this product on your hair, and it is great for sensitive skin. This also makes a great face cleanser and does not dry out your skin.  Make sure to put in a soap dish as it can get a bit wet with use.  Very refreshing.  I like the fact that it is organic, and they do not use animals for testing.

To go to the FAQ page on what product may be gluten free check out
http://www.kissmyface.com/faqpage.html

To order your own products go to http://www.kissmyface.com/index.html, or Amazon.com sells in bulk. You can also find this product at many places that sell health foods and products. 

The three pack of this soap is 7.99, and the soap is very large, so this is a good price.  For those of you with smaller hands you can also purchase the 4 oz at 2.99.

Be sure to check out their large variety of products including toothpaste and deodorant.

Interesting Article on Zing Bars Website

http://blog.zingbars.com/non-celiac-gluten-intolerance/

Shabtai Gourmet Swiss Cake Roll

Devils Food Chocolate Sponge cake rolled up with white creme, and covered in dark Chocolate. A gluten free treat that tastes like your moms favorite dessert! Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Casein Free, Lactose Free, Corn Free, Certified Kosher and No Preservatives!

This reminds me of the little debbie treats I ate as a child, I was very excited to try it.  I had it frozen as I wasnt going to eat it right upon receiving it, so I thawed it out for 3 hours.  By the afternoon it was a great treat for my brother and myself.  He opted to have it with ice cream, I ate it on its own.

My favorite part is the creme, the cake is self was like a Devil's Food cake, great for chocolate lovers.

For more information please visit
http://www.shabtai-gourmet.com/?

Kinnikkinnick Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These are a great special treat, they are also dairy and nut free!  So if you are craving a donut these are excellent with some coffee or tea in the morning, or perhaps a late night snack. Just leave out for an hour or so, or warm up in the microwave for a nice treat.

Qty/Pkg: 6

Ingredients Sugar, white rice flour, tapioca starch, cinnamon coating (sugar, cinnamon), water, whole eggs, sweet rice flour, palm fruit oil (non hydrogenated), fructooligosaccharide, yeast, pea protein, egg whites, xanthan gum, fruit concentrate from grapes (dextrose, dextrin, fiber), salt, rice bran extract, cellulose, KinnActive (tm) Baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, pea starch, mono calcium phosphate) glucono delta lactone, sodium bicarbonate, nutmeg

Preparation Instructions This product contains no preservatives. KEEP FROZEN Microwave or warm for best texture and taste.

This product is 10 percent off right now on their website!

http://consumer.kinnikinnick.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.home/productcategoryid/17

Gluten Free Easter Candy Checklist

Great resource for you

http://www.myglutenfacts.com/events/gluten-free-easter-candy-list/

Three Bean Chili by Kettle Cuisine

I love their soups, and this one is great because it is gluten free, dairy free, and a vegetarian soup. 

I decided to try some over some rice today. Very good, it has a bit of a spice to it, which I like to, good flavor.  Only took a short time to warm it up in a pan, I prefer that over the microwave.

 

- Serve over nachos
- Serve over rice topped with shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Try some today!

http://www.kettlecuisine.com/

We slow simmer pinto beans, black beans and chili beans with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green chilies, and our own blend of Southwestern spices for a hearty, flavorful chili worthy of any champion cook-off.

• High Fiber
• High in Vitamin A
• 11g Protein
• One Full Serving of Vegetables
• Please note: product packaging contains the most accurate nutritional information

Contes Cheese Pizza

Decided to pop this in the oven tonight, thanks to the good people at Conte's.  I could tell this one was going to be Cheesy!  A quick bake of 11 minutes and it came out perfect as you can see.  Flavorful, extra cheese, and the crust came out nice and crisp also, which is very hard to find in a gluten free pizza.  This is also a decent size. I couldn't finish the whole thing.

Conte's makes many gluten free pastas also, go to the website at http://www.contespasta.com/specialty.htm for more information which local stores near you carry them.

Kettle Cuisine Soups-Delicious

If you haven't tried one of these wonderful soups get one today, I decided to try the Tomato Garden Vegetable soup, which is also dairy free. I added some tortilla chips and it was VERY good! The soap had beans, carrots, zucchini, onions, celery, and a great tomato flavor, every bite had big chunks of vegetables! Thanks for making great tasting gluten free soups.

Here are some of the other soups they carry that are gluten free.

Angus Beef

Chicken Chili with White Beans

Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles

New England Clam Chowder

Organic Mushroom and Potato

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Three Bean Chili

The Story:

I can't wait to try more.  To get more information go to the website:  http://www.kettlecuisine.com/About-Us/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx#9

Now you can enjoy your soup again!

Kettle Cuisine is an independent, artisan soup maker that has cooked uncompromised soup since 1986 by treating food the way it's supposed to be treated at every step of the way - sourcing the best natural ingredients, preparing each ingredient properly and with painstaking attention to detail, and never adding anything unnecessary or artificial.


Our Core Values 

• Feed people the best soup possible - every time.
• Source the best tasting, highest-quality ingredients we can find.
• Stay true to our core culinary ideals - no shortcuts.
• Promote and support the well being of all of the great people on our team.
• Remain honest and transparent in everything that we do.
• Minimize our environmental impact as much as we can.
• Make a lasting positive impact on our local community and the fight against hunger.