dark, dark, dark gluten free chocolate cake …. Did I say it was dark?

Posted on July 9, 2014 by gfandme

The next time you feel like chocolate cake – and let’s face it, there WILL be a next time – try this one. Made with 3/4 of a cup of cocoa, it is chocolatey to the point of decadence, and because it’s made with boiling water, it’s also really, really moist. One of those rare gluten free baked items that actually improves with age, this cake will be even better tomorrow, which is a good thing because the recipe makes one big ol’ sheet cake. For those of you who are better at cake decorating than I am (which will be most of you!) this would make a great decorated layer cake.

I have served this to unsuspecting guests who have had no idea that it was gluten free!

Looking for gluten free cake recipes? Try these:

gf & df orange chiffon

upside down gf & df lemon cake

spiced gf & df carrot cake

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gluten free fireside turnovers – great for outdoor entertaining

Posted on June 25, 2014 by gfandme

In our neck of the woods, July and August are high summer and high summer means BBQ’s and camp outs. If you’re looking for a gluten free dessert to go with your next outdoor dinner, try these gluten free turnovers made in foil packets and baked on the fire or on your BBQ. Of course, they can also be baked in an oven but where’s the fun in that! This versatile gluten free pastry is made in a food processor and can be stored in a refrigerator or a cooler for up to a week before using.

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Like this? Check out some of our other recipes:

gluten free campfire pastry pockets Campfire Pastry Pockets – same dough but a different way to use it (see what we mean about versatile!)

Mary's Magnificent Pastry. gf and me. Mary’s Magnificent Pastry – if it’s pie you’re after, you have to try this gf pastry gluten free hamburger buns gf burger buns – for that gf BBQ you’re whipping up

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coconut crust for cream pie

Posted on June 18, 2014 by gfandme

The coconut flour in this recipe gives this crust a wonderful tropical flavour and the texture of a medium-hard cookie more than a classic pie crust. Its hint of coconut pairs wonderfully with coconut, vanilla, or banana custard to make an out-of-this-world cream pie that everyone will love.

Looking for gluten free pastry recipes? Take a look at these recipes:

gf and me’s danish pastry

Mary’s magnificent pastry

rustic apple tarts or try our recipe for pumpkin tarts

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gf and me’s gluten free white bread

Posted on June 4, 2014 by gfandme

Once you round up the ingredients, this recipe is ridiculously easy and results in a lean, white bread with a soft crumb & a salty light-yet-crispy crust. However, the best part is that it tastes closer to white, wheat-flour bread than anything we’ve tried so far. In fact, it barely has any taste at all. Instead, it doesn’t mind taking a back seat and letting the flavours of whatever you pair it with shine through – just like we believe white bread should do!

I wish you could smell our kitchen right now. It smells like bread! Glorious warm, homemade bread! Oh, and butter, and cheese and tomato…

Like this? You might also like these other recipes from gf and me:

gluten free rustic bread

gluten free brioche

gluten free fruit bread

gluten free scones

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fire roasted almond flour fruit pudding – camping out will never be the same

Posted on May 28, 2014 by gfandme

When you’re cooking on an open fire, desserts other than s’mores or roasted marshmallows can be hard to come by. If you’re in the mood for something different, follow this recipe and create a sweet, orange-infused pudding with a hint of almonds and cinnamon. The almond flour makes it creamy and the dried fruit adds taste and more texture. Top with a spoon full of gluten free caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat. This pudding recipe is an adaptation of Nourishment for Living Well’s almond flour raspberry muffin recipe. Click here to find a link to the recipe and to read our review of these awesome muffins!

Like this? You might also enjoy these posts from gf and me:

pina colada almond flour muffins

fireside pastry pockets

gf and me’s summer entertaining ideas

Warning: Gratuitous photos of our dogs enjoying a day outdoors to be found at the end of this post

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gfandme’s gluten free beef dip sandwich

Posted on May 24, 2014 by gfandme

I love beef dips and this is one of the best I’ve ever had – glutenous or non-glutenous. Based on our slow cooker roast beef recipe, the meat and the jus are slow roasted in a crock pot. The meat is fantastic on its own, nicely browned with lots of flavour, and the dip is salty and savory with just a hint of peppery hotness. The sandwich takes some effort, but it’s certainly worth it!

For the bread, we use:

gluten free rustic bread. gfandme.com lean gf rustic bread

gluten free dinner rolls. gfandme.com pull apart dinner rolls or

or an Udi’s baguette

The crust on the baguette is a bit hard for dipping and eating, so we pour the jus over top of the sandwich and eat it with a knife and fork. Continue reading →

lemon upside down cake – gf and df but certainly not flavor free

Posted on May 20, 2014 by gfandme

If you like lemon, you’ll love The Wholesome Pursuit‘s flourless lemon upside down cake! It’s moist and not too sweet with a zesty lemon flavour that’s out of this world. And believe it or not, it’s gluten free, dairy free and healthful!

See below for the rest of our review, what we did differently, and the link to the recipe.

Looking for flourless baking ideas? You might also like these recipes from gf and me:

sinful chocolate mousse cake

white chocolate lemon truffles

chocolate orange lace cookies

caramel bars

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gf and me’s fireside pastry pockets – gluten free

Posted on May 16, 2014 by gfandme

This weekend is the Victoria Day long weekend, and in our neck of the woods that means it’s the unofficial start of summer. In honor of the season, we decided to post one of our best gluten free camping recipes. If you’re out camping, having a Bar-B-Que or just spending an evening by the fire or even beside the fireplace (it is Canada after all!) give these pastry pockets a try – you won’t be disappointed!

Cooked on a wooden dowel (purchased at any hardware store), they can be stuffed with an endless assortment of goodies. Try peanut butter and jam (Geoff’s favorite), Nutella (my favorite), our not-too-sweet cream cheese icing and a sprinkling of cinnamon (tastes like a cinnamon bun – fantastic!), and fruit flavoured yogurt (more healthful and still very tasty).

The recipe for these was inspired by don’t forget delicious‘s dough for “fastest cinnamon rolls.“

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Like this? You might also like some of gf and me’s other campfire. Try our:

gluten free fireside turnovers BBQ or Campfire Turnovers

fire roasted almond flour gluten free pudding Campfire Fruit Pudding

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gluten free rustic bread

Posted on May 9, 2014 by gfandme

This easy-to-do recipe makes a round flat loaf of amazing, lean, rustic bread. The crust is crisp and buttery and the crumb is tender and moist but not gummy. Great on its own, it’s fantastic with a bit of butter or margarine. Add jam or a slice of cheese and it’s out of this world. Because of the whey powder, this loaf is not dairy free. If you are looking for gluten and dairy free, try our recipe for crusty bread.