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Review: Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn

November 29, 2016 By Joi Sigers

Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn
Before I get to my raving-licious review of Nicole Hunn’s newest MUST HAVE gluten-free cookbook, Gluten-Free Small Bites, I just want to publicly thank her for the time and effort she puts into her gluten-free blog (Gluten-Free on a Shoestring), her gluten-free cookbooks, and even her social media accounts.

Before I had to give up gluten/wheat nearly four years ago, I had always been known in my family as an avid baker and cook – and (*tosses modesty aside for just a second) and a darn good one.  As compliments poured in, I was always thinking of the next bread or cake from scratch I’d make. I was known for my sourdough breads, buttermilk biscuits, cakes, pies, cookies, cornbreads, pastries, etc.

If we’re being honest, my sourdough bread was legendary.

Baking was a major part of my identity.

Then… it wasn’t. My body decided gluten/wheat were poison and they had to be permanently removed from my kitchen. I’m not exaggerating when I say that (as a food blogger, restaurant reviewer, and avid cook/baker), my world was rocked and I was in a daze for about a week. If it had not been for blogs like Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, and cookbooks such as the ones Nicole Hunn writes, I might still be in that daze with a ridiculously stupid look on my face.

Thank God for these lifelines because I don’t wear stupid well. It wasn’t long before I was, once again, baking bread, making pancakes, cakes, cookies, and even pies. I could make fried chicken again and, trust me, for a Kentuckian, that is huge. The work is sometimes more difficult and, let’s not fool ourselves, it’s usually more expensive to make gluten free recipes than traditional recipes – BUT you can’t really put a price on getting a major part of your identity back.

While I don’t have all of them yet, I am in the process of collecting Nicole Hunn’s gluten-free cookbooks. My husband gave me an early Christmas present about a week ago – Nicole Hunn’s newest cookbook, Gluten-Free Small Bites. He handed it to me in the middle of the day and that was that. Not a single thing got done the rest of the day. I escaped to my favorite den chair with iced tea in one hand and my new cookbook in the other.

{Cookbook Review Continued Below the Corn Muffins…}

Corn Muffins - A Gluten-Free Recipe from Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn
As I gawked at the recipes that were once again a possibility for me, I felt like Disney’s Pocahontas must have felt when she sang,  “A Whole New World… Shining, Shimmering, Splendid.”

Side note: when you raise three daughters, songs from Disney Princesses become firmly planted inside your brain and they play at pretty random times – at least this time, the song choice was appropriate.

From the Back Cover:

100 irresistible one-bite recipes—for everything from parties to portable meals

You know those days where dinner is grab-and-go, but you’re not sure what to grab? The older kids have a soccer game, a ballet lesson, the little one has a kazoo party, and they all need to be fed? Or maybe you’ve been volunteered to bring the mini quiches to the office potluck. Well you’re in luck: with Nicole Hunn at the helm, you can choose from 100 recipes for small bites—from party-pleasers like jalapeño poppers and pigs-in-blankets to easy meals like hand pies and chalupas. Have one of those special occasions when you can sit down for a meal? Nearly every recipe has instructions for how to make a bigger bite.

Recipes Include:

  • Pretzel Dough
  • Phyllo Dough
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Naan Bread
  • Pizza Dough
  • Miniature Mac and Cheese Cups
  • Garlic Pizza Breadsticks
  • Pizza Bites
  • Cheesy Potato Pierogi
  • Miniature Chicken and Waffles
  • Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Empanada Dough
  • Shrimp Pot Stickers
  • Sopapillas
  • Glazed Donut Holes (!!!)
  • Pretzel Dogs
  • Pigs in Blankets
  • Fish Sticks
  • Samosas
  • Egg Rolls (YES, egg rolls!)
  • Fried Wontons
  • Cheddar Hush Puppies
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Onion Rings
  • Truffles
  • Chalupas
  • Wraps
  • And many, many more…

Basically, all the things you thought you had to do without eating and live without making are right here in one beautiful book, ready to bring new life back into your cooking and baking.

{Cookbook Review Continued Below}

Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn
The first recipe from the book that I made were the ridiculously adorable Corn Muffin Bites (page 73).   I did not have any corn in my kitchen and since it was pouring down outside, running to the store wasn’t in my game plan. So, I decided to just add a little jalapeno and chopped green onion in place of the corn. These corn muffins weren’t just beautiful to look at, they were out of this world delicious. I can’t wait to try them with corn next time (although, I’m not lying, the jalapeno and onions were knock outs).

I also made them in a traditional muffin pan instead of a mini-muffin pan. Why? Total accident. In my defense, I was under the influence of my allergy meds (Benadryl) and by the time I realized I was greasing the wrong muffin tin, I’d already committed to it. In my state, the thought of re-greasing another pan was out of the question.

The second recipe I made from Gluten-Free Small Bites were the Asparagus Fries (page 67). I made a ridiculously simple dip for them (Ranch Dressing with Prepared Horseradish and Kosher Salt) and they were unspeakably delicious. Crunchy, fun to eat (and make), and full of flavor.

I can’t wait to make both of these recipes again – and to use the Asparagus Fries as inspiration for Green Bean Fries. That’s a classic example of what separates good cookbook authors from great ones – good cookbook authors provide you with recipes, period. Great ones provide you with recipes, as well as techniques, that inspire confidence and creativity. They encourage you to branch out and try new things and they remind you that cooking isn’t just fun, it’s an adventure!

{Cookbook Review Concludes Below the Asparagus Fries!}

Asparagus Fries - A Gluten-Free Recipe from Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn
I 110 percent recommend you skip right over to Amazon and grab a copy of Gluten-Free Small Bites for yourself and anyone on your life who is gluten-free. If you need a little more inspiration, go back to the section above that lists some of the recipes included in this cookbook. Then remind yourself that these are just SOME of the recipes in this cookbook. Recipes and experiences that I, for one, thought were gone forever.

Reunions are a beautiful, beautiful thing.

Find Gluten-Free Small Bites on Amazon.
Find Nicole Hunn at Gluten-Free on a Shoestring!

Corn Muffins - A Gluten-Free Recipe from Gluten-Free Small Bites by Nicole Hunn

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The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook (Review)

January 13, 2016 By Joi Sigers

The Cooking Light Gluten Free Cookbook
The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook
Somewhere around November 12, 2105,  I saw a cookbook I simply HAD to have (as in couldn’t possibly find a way to live without another day), The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook.

For one thing, I’ve always been a huge fan of the Cooking Light magazine. A lot of recipes I use on “repeat” actually had their origins in recipes pulled directly from this great magazine.

Add to this the fact that I collect cookbooks AND have to eat gluten free…. how could I not want this cookbook in the worst possible way???

I told my husband that I’d seen something I wanted for Christmas and when I gave him the details, he simply sat down and ordered me a copy.  Win, win. I got the cookbook and didn’t even have to count it among my Christmas presents.

As soon as the cookbook arrived, I flung myself onto the couch in the den and devoured it – cover to cover. I was thrilled to see that it was even better than I’d expected.

The Cooking Light Gluten Free Cookbook Lasagna Recipe
Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe 
 

Recipes from The Cooking Light Gluten Free Cookbook Include:

  •  Diner-Style Onion Rings
  • Tempura Green Beans with Mild Cayenne Sour Cream
  • Eggs Blindfolded over Garlic-Cheddar Grits
  • Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Salsa
  • Breakfast Tortilla
  • Chickpea Bajane
  • Indian-Spiced Salmon
  • Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub
  • Three-Cheese Baked PenneTeriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles
  • Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches with Lime Butter
  • Ham, Cheese, and Apple Panini
  • Chipotle Salmon Burgers
  • Chewy Gooey Marshmallow Cookies with Minichips
  • Mocha Cream Brownie Wedges with Fresh Raspberries
  • Pina Colada Cheesecake Bars
  • Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup with Asian Greens
  • Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce
  • Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
  • Baked Vegetable Lasagna
  • Pizza Margherita
  • “The Works” Pizza
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Chicken Enchiladas
  • And many, many more beautiful and delicious gluten free recipes!

I love this collection of gluten free recipes – they’re unique and creative, without costing a fortune to make. The ingredient lists aren’t complicated, which is something else I love. I’ve come to absolutely hate recipes that read something like this: 1/4 cup coconut flour, 1/2 cup almond meal, 1 tsp sorghum flour, 1/3 cup oat flour, pinch of xantham gum, 2 tbs fava bean flour, and 4 pinches potato starch…

Uh, no.

These recipes are break from the “gluten free insanity” that makes my skin crawl. These are recipes I use and recipes that you’ll use as well. It’s a perfect addition to your gluten free cookbook collection and I whole-heartedly recommend it.

See The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook on Amazon for more information.

The Cooking Light Gluten Free Cookbook
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Review: Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook

December 20, 2015 By Joi Sigers

Bob's Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook

Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook

Most of us who have to eat gluten free are more than a little familiar with Bob’s Red Mill. In fact, when I first learned I had to start eating gluten free, it was Bob’s Red Mill foods that made me think, “This isn’t going to be so bad.” In fact, one of the first things I ever made, White Chocolate Muffins with Bob’s Red Mill Rice Flour, made me realize that not only was this not the end of the world but was, rather, the beginning of a whole new, exciting world.

And a delicious one, at that.

I always feel 110 percent safe using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free products because they went so far as to build a separate gluten-free packaging division complete with specialized machinery to make sure that their products maintain their gluten-free purity.

When asked if I’d be willing to review Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook: 281 Delicious Whole-Grain Recipes, I was, understandably excited. A whole cookbook dedicated to a brand of food I loved? Sign me up.

Bob's Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook
In addition to 281 gluten free recipes,  Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook a very useful Gluten-Free Grains Primer with everything you need to know (cooking methods, origin..) about grains such as Amaranth, Buckwheat, Millet, and more. A lot of other favorite ingredients and foods are covered as well.  A lot of knowledge is covered in a relatively few amount of pages.

Recipes Included in Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook:

  • Salted Caramel Banana Waffles
  • Roasted Pepper Breakfast Bake
  • Banana Breakfast Cookies
  • Emerald Smoothie
  • Chorizo, Kale, and Teff Soup
  • Spanish Tomato Soup
  • Roasted Cauliflower and Buckwheat Salad
  • Snap Pea, Sorghum, and Taragon Salad
  • Greek Quinoa Skillet
  • Asian-Style Amaranth Burgers
  • Ancient Grain Huevos Rancheros
  • French Chickpeas and Quinoa with Poached Eggs
  • Grille Portobellos with Pesto Quinoa
  • Salmon Amaranth Cakes
  • Millet, Beef and Basil Lettuce Wraps
  • Corn Free Millet Cornbread
  • And many, many more unique gluten free recipes….

Bob's Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook
As you can tell in a few of the recipes I listed above, this cookbook has a lot of unique, creative, and highly original recipes. What’s more, you’ll be introduced to many foods you probably haven’t met before. As a foodie, I always find that to be a highlight of the week – getting to experience cooking with and eating new foods and ingredients.  It keeps things interesting and keeps you on your culinary toes.

If you’ve never cooked with quinoa, trust me, you’re going to fall in love. The flavor, the appearance – there’s nothing I don’t love about it.

About the Author: Camilla V. Saulsbury is a food writer, cooking instructor and creator of the healthy cooking blog powerhungry.com. She has been featured on The Food Network, Today, Good Morning America, and Katie, and in the New York Times. She is also a fitness trainer and endurance athlete.

Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook is paperback, includes 32 pictures, 281 recipes, is 326 pages in length, and is available on Amazon. I think it’s a must have in any gluten free kitchen.

See  Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook for more information!

Bob's Red Mill Everyday Gluten Free Cookbook

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