Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Gluten Free Pizza -- high protein, grain free, gluten free, and delicious




When I made those herbed, poppy seed biscuits with almond flour and coconut flour a while back, I had an inkling the dough would make a nice pizza crust. So, last night we decided to give it a try. 

While the dough doesn't have the same yeasty taste as a traditional pizza dough, it is redolent with oregano, and tasty in its own right. 

Additionally, it's amazingly good for you, has tremendous blood sugar stabilizing abilities, and will fill you up nicely. My two boys gave it two thumbs up.


ingredients:

2 tbsp coconut oil
2 eggs
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp oregano (or other herbs you like would be fine)
black pepper 

1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 cup ground chia seeds


1 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp coconut flour



directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. melt the coconut oil in warmed water
2. add the vinegar, and making sure it's not hot anymore, add the egg and combine well
3. add the sea salt, pepper, and herb of your choice
4. add the flax and chia
5. add the almond flour and baking soda
6. add the coconut flour, and mix well
7. mix until the ingredients have formed a smooth dough
8. roll the dough into whatever size pizzas you want, and top with your favourite ingredients
9. bake at 345. The time will vary depending on the size and thickness you choose

We put tomato sauce and cheese on ours, and they baked in about 20 minutes. 25 might have been better ;).

Yummy.



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