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In a complicated turn of events, later this week I'm baking something wheat-free, egg-free and involving chocolate for two people at work. I know several current or former celiac folks but I've never really delved into their world, opting to make the easier vegetable side dishes over more challenging dishes that normally contain gluten and/or wheat...
And holy crap, now I see why. Not only are the ingredients insane (arrowhead? what the hell is that? amaranth? I don't even know how to say that! vanilla has gluten in it? can someone tell me why?), the recipes themselves look absolutely TERRIBLE. Witness:
- Carob devil's food cake
- Fudgy no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
- Victoria Sponge Recipe ("This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, wheat free, corn free, egg free and yeast free." And taste free and eater free, I am guessing.)
And all you celiacs out there - I AM SO SORRY.
UPDATE: I would definitely eat these, and these. Oooooh, and these. Definitely those. OK, I think I'm set on the recipe.
Fudge, boston-style ice cream (no eggs), chocolate sorbet, umm....
ReplyDeleteHey - fudge is a great idea! Super easy, can make a few days ahead of time and I don't like it so I won't be tempted... ;) Thanks Connie!
ReplyDeleteOkay...not totally homemade but does the trick. Trader Joe's has a good gluten-free brownie mix: http://bakingbites.com/2008/02/trader-joes-gluten-free-brownie-mix-reviewed/
ReplyDeleteWith brownie, quick bread, and cookie recipes, I've also used a ripe banana to replace eggs since I don't bother to stock egg replacer.
On another note...these look really interesting to me (but perhaps not for your co-workers) - http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/nikkis-healthy-cookies-recipe.html
This one at first sounds scary, but I just might have to test out some time - http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/amazing-black-bean-brownies-recipe.html
I want to try those black bean brownies. Let me know if you do...
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