Simply organic pumpkin cake

I happened to pick this up at a grocery store in Cape May last year and finally deiced to make it.  Was very yummy.  Would love to find and purchase again :-)

Gluten free gnocchi Mac and cheese

Gnocchi mac & cheese

Ingredients:

1 pound purchased or homemade gluten free gnocchi  (I used Conte's)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon all-purpose gluten free flour  (I used Better Batter)
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
Salt and white pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Gluten free breadcrumbs (I used Ian's Italian Panko flakes)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and place gnocchi in a single-layer in a 1-1/2 quart shallow baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour until it thickens and bubbles, then whisk in milk and Dijon. Continue to whisk mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Pour cheese mixture over gnocchi and then top with breadcrumbs and additional Parmesean cheese to amount you would like.  I wanted  a thick and crusty top so I went gung ho.

Bake for about 20 mins or until top is golden brown and cheese sauce is bubbling underneath (it will come up the sides).

*note- I rarely have had all three of the cheeses this calls for, so I wing it.*

One pot pasta

I decided to finally try the one pot pasta dish floating around Pinterest.  Now granted, not a big Martha Stewart fan, although Jen Lancaster made her tolerable for me, but she had a good idea with this.   I did try it and have some thoughts and modifications.  I will say that Ken did not see this as anything he's craving as being all cooked together, there is really one overall flavor.  I think it was neat.  But I am easily amused at times.
of note, I can make garlic bread out of just about any bread product.   In the pictures this round of garlic bread was brought to you by Against the Grain dinner rolls.  I find with those nuking them a bit with a wet paper towel, then toasting, works best.  They also have an AMAZING gluten free pizza.  Check it out.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces gluten free pasta
• 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I used Roma tomatos)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (this was too much for me.   I had to half this, still had a bit of heat even doing that much)
• 2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 1/2 cups water
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. STEP 1

   Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9 minutes.

2. STEP 2

   Season to taste with salt and pepper, divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.

The second time I made it, I decided to use San Marzano tomato's and replace some of the water amounts with the liquid from the can of tomatoes.  I also used pecorino romano cheese to try and add another layer of flavor.  Both versions work well.

See Marha's website here: http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta

Flinchy's hot rock sampler

I wanted to break out of my routine of regular items and decided to give the hot rock a try.  Now originally, my thought is, why am I paying you so I can sit here and cook my own food??? It.was.totally.worth.it.  I promise you it was delicious.   a little weird getting used to at first, but soooo good.  I opted for the sampler so I could really form an opinion on the dish by trying all the meats.  I am absolutely going to get this again.  I may go for the seafood more next time.  I am a sucker for scallops.  Most surprisingly, the pork was some of the best pork i have ever had.  I did have to cut it in half to get it to cook faster, as I cannot do raw pork.  It's normally frowned upon for making people sick and all.     Now they did accidentally give me the teriyaki which is not gluten free so that went away, but the melted butter was great :-)  I would highly recommend giving this a shot.  Another upside?  You don't feel bloated and weighed down from a heavy meal.

Wild tree and Arooga's

I am very far behind and it's been a crazy few months, so from a backlog of posts:

Wonderful things to know:

Arooga's just sent me this reply when I inquired about the new menus and gluten free menus that are to be coming:

Hello Alicia. Thanks for your inquiry. All are Aroogas will offer a Gluten menus as the new menu rolls out. We are releasing it 1 store at a time. Our Rt 22 will get the new menu this coming Monday and then our Rt 15 Camp Hill location will roll it out on Monday the 16th. We will be announcing the new menu roll out dates on our Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/aroogas

Which is awesome to know.

 WildTree Gluten Free current listing:

Wheat – Free Suggestions…

Absolutely Onion Blend

Adobo Seasoning Blend

Alfredo Extraordinaire, Wildtree’s

Agave Margarita Mixer

Apple Balsamic Vinegar

Apple Cranberry Jam (fall)

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil

Bayou Blend

Black Currant Cosmo Mixer

Bloody Mary Mixer

Blueberry Pancake Syrup

Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce

Cajun Seasoning

California Style Garlic Pepper Blend

Carol’s Cranberry Horseradish Blend

Cheddar & Herb Skillet Meal Seasoning

Chipotle Lime Rub

Classic Cacciatore Sauce

Classic Caesar Dressing Mix

Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly

Cranberry Spice Blend (fall)

Creamy Corn Chowdah

Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix

Curried Garlic Blend

Dill Dip Blend

Euro Dipping Oil – Chili

Euro Dipping Oil – Garlic

Euro Dipping Oil – Mediterranean Balsamic

European Dipping Oil – Tuscan

Everything Spice Blend

Fajita Seasoning Blend

Fast & Flavorful Dry Brine

Fiesta Salsa Mix

Garam Masala Blend

Garden Vegetable Blend

Garlic & Herb Blend

Garlic Galore Seasoning Blend

Guacamole Seasoning

Healthy & Hearty Lentil Soup Mix

Hearty Oatmeal Mix-In: Coconut

Hearty Oatmeal Mix-In: Sugar & Spice

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend

Hearty Turkey & Barley Stew

Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Mix

Herb Grilling Marinade

Hickory Smoked Grilling Grapeseed Oil

Hot Chili Pepper & Garlic Blend

Italian Salad Dressing Mix

Jalapeño Grapeseed Oil

Jalapeno Pepper Blend

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Java Rub

Jumpin’ Jambalaya

Just Like Mom’s Meatloaf

Kids Cheez

Lemon Lime Cheesecake Blend

Lemon Pepper Blend

Lemon Rosemary Blend

Leslie’s Chili Mix

Leslie’s Smoky Burger & Rib Sauce

Lip Smacking’ Lemon Filling

Mediterranean Dry Rub

Moroccan Grilling Sauce

Mulling Spices (seasonal)

Natural Butter Flavor Grapeseed Oil

Natural Grapeseed Oil

Onion & Chive Blend

Opa! Greek Seasoning Blend

Orange Balsamic Vinegar

Perfect Piccata Sauce

Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning

Pineapple Jalapeno Jam

Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Blend (fall)

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Blend (fall)

Rancher Steak Rub

Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar

Red Bell Pepper & Garlic Blend

Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil

Robust Tortilla Soup

Rockin’ Moroccan Rub

Rodeo Rub

Scampi Blend

Shawarma Seasoning

Sloppy Joe Blend

Smoked Mozzarella & Tomato Blend

Smoky Bacon Flavor Grapeseed Oil

Spiced Cranberry Jam

Spicy Carne Asada Seasoning

Spicy Chipotle Ranch

Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

Strawberry Cheesecake Blend

Stroganoff Skillet Meal Seasoning

Sweet & Savory Pineapple Sauce

Sweet Cranberry Mustard Spread

Sweet Onion Spread

Taco Seasoning Blend

Tia Rosa’s Red Enchilada Sauce

Tuscany Bread Dipper Herb Blend

Tzatziki Seasoning Blend

Very Berry Cheesecake Blend

Watermelon Lime Frozen Drink Mix

Wicked Good Slow Cooker Sauce

Wildberry Dressing

Wildly Blueberry Jam

Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil

**The above products are naturally Gluten Free.  They are not made with Wheat, Barley or Rye but are made in the plant where cross contamination through the air could arise.  Always check labels for your peace of mind.**

**The products listed below are made in a sealed facility and are certified Gluten Free.**