( A rather lengthy explanation )

To sum it all up, I’m looking for suggestions on different carbohydrates she can eat that do not include wheat, peanuts, soy, rice, or corn, and some kind of bread recipe would be absolutely fantastic as well. She can have yeast and potatoes, which helps a lot. Additionally, any good granola recipes or pasta recommendations would be much appreciated.
Thanks so much!

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I set myself to the task of recreating my Grandmother's coconut cake this holiday. It was something my entire family looked forward to, but with her death the recipe was lost (we thought). After Thanksgiving I tried one recipe, but it wasn't quite right. I was getting set to try another when my Mom told me she had found a recipe card with my Grandmother's recipe. She sent it to me and I made it last Friday. It was like bringing a Christmas memory to life.



It's not exactly a traditional Southern recipe, since the frosting isn't a true seven minute frosting, but it's still damn yummeh. And it has absolutely no regard for health. It takes 17 eggs to make this cake.

( recipe with my notes at bottom )

hey all! i've been lurking/commenting here for what seems like forever, but have never actually posted. i either forget to photograph anything i find interesting enough to post, or my camera's totally dead - as now. so, friends, forgive the crummy camera phone snapshot; i had to share this recipe with you!



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I was hoping somebody out there had some delicious recipes that call for a ton of honey. My in-laws gave us a wonderful basket full of goodies, but the only item I wasn't sure what to do with was the gallon jug of honey!

Savory or sweet, does anyone have anything that uses honey as a main ingredient? I drink tea, but not that often. It's going to take me years to use it all up! :) Thanks in advance!

Last night I make cinnamon bun dough in the bread maker so we could have fresh baked buns this morning. They are chalk full of love and sooooo good!



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I was in L.A. last week and hit the road to report on some great street food places, including my new favorite Kogi BBQ. A truck that sells korean food in non traditional forms like these short rib tacos and sliders. So good! Lots more pics and info here!

Unfortunately I didn't get pix of the ones I made for Christmas Eve Hors D’Oeuvres, but these look close enough.

Tasty and easy recipe

Ingredients

* 12 Medjool dates
* 12 1 1/2x1/4x1/4-inch pieces Asiago, Manchego, or pecorino cheese
* 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
* Smoked paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Brush bacon slices generously on 1 side with smoked paprika. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, with paprika side against date. Secure bacon with toothpick. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer to plate; cool slightly. Remove toothpicks.

miniature gingerbread house mug decoration from Not Martha. aren't they adorable? I have to make these at some point, not sure when I'll have an excuse.

Boredom with turkey sandwiches+new dslr for Christmas=my first foodporn post!

I know chicken is fairly common with Fettuccine Alfredo, but using some leftover turkey, I made a new post-Thanksgiving/Christmas favorite. I can offer some semblance of a recipe, but the essence of it is cream, turkey, pasta, and tons of garlic. Oh, and a good wine accompaniment (seen in top right) is a must.

Enjoy!

Fettuccine Alfurkey? Fetturkey Alfredo? Fettuccine Turkedo? Really, the possibilities are endless.

i've been spending a lot of time packing up my house, getting ready to move. which means i've been spending a lot of time thinking about my soon-to-be-new-home, and about the tasty treats waiting for me there.


(deja vu? some of these photos appeared in picturing_food earlier this year, but i wanted to share some of the highlights with this fab community also)

( let's trade in our portillo's dog for a lakeside thuringer )

It's been pouring buckets this Christmas, but NORMALLY it's crazy hot in the summer in Australia and I just wanted to share a typical summer dinner / lunch / snack with you - steak with cherry tomato and bean salad.

It's my boyfriends 21st birthday tomorrow and I really wanted to do something special for him. He's OBSESSED with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. He has USC shirts, hats, belts,  shoes (crocs, actually), even a golf bag. If it has the USC logo on it, he owns it.  So I really wanted to involve USC in with his cake. I searched online a bit and found the cute little cartoon Cocky and knew that I had to make a buttercream transfer. I was most proud of this. Especially that I changed his hands around so he was holding up a 2 & a 1 :D 
It was a fairly easy process, aside from covering the 2 in fondant. I had a really hard time getting the fondant in that area up near the top--but I think was able to make it look semi-decent.
The 2 is vanilla cake (Magnolia)
The 1 and the sign are chocolate cake (pioneer woman)
both were filled with vanilla bean swiss meringue buttercream (HTEAC)

Possibly the lightest, most delicious cupcake I have ever made, or eaten. It's moist, and soft, and ohsodelicious.

Did I mention that it's also perfect and summer-y? It is perfect, and I assume it could also be done for wintery months, for those of us in America.  And so, without further ado, I give you the fruit tart cupcake!

To say I had... issues... with the recipe I chose to use (Y's Scandinavian one) would be a huge understatement.



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This was another new cookie for my Christmas cookie gift boxes this year, and again, I was so pleased with the way this turned out. The great thing is that one recipe makes about 5 dozen cookies! I'll post the recipe later, but wanted to get this picture up:



And a closeup. . .

To say I had... issues... with the recipe I chose to use (Y's Scandinavian one) would be a huge understatement.



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i have 13 mini twix candy bars, and i have no desire to eat them.
does anyone know of any recipes involving twix bars? (preferably anything not fried)

thanks in advance! :)

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