Shoney's Strawberry Pie

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups 7-up or Sprite
2 pts. fresh strawberries
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 small pack strawberry Jello
2 browned gluten free pie shells or homemade GF pie crust (recipe here)
Whipped cream

Mix sugar, cornstarch and 7-up together and cook until slightly thick. Remove and add Jello. Stir well. Let cool in refrigerator. Add strawberries and pour into 2 pie shells.
Top with whipped cream.

Holiday Dinner

The menu for our holiday meal: 

(Click on any item for the recipe)

Oven Turkey and Gluten Free Giblet Gravy

Gluten Free Southern Dressing

Easy White Rice

Baked Ham

Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

Green Bean Casserole

Deviled Eggs

Applebrosia

Blueberry Salad

Gluten Free Drop Biscuits

Sausage Cheese Balls

Nanny's Sweet Potato Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

2 cans French style green beans
1 can of gf cream of mushroom soup or homemade cream of mushroom soup (recipe here)
1/2 tsp salt
1 can gf French fried onions or homemade French fried onions (recipe here)

Mix green beans, soup, and salt together. Pour into a baking dish and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Add French onions and cook for 5 more minutes.

Quick Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 small can of mushrooms
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash

Chop mushrooms into small pieces and reserve the liquid. Place mushrooms, liquid, 1 1/4 cup of milk, and Mrs. Dash seasoning in a pot. Bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, place cornstarch then 1/4 cup of milk. Mix well to make a smooth paste. Slowly pour this slurry into the pot stirring with a whisk. Continue to stir until thickened. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

This can be used in place of canned cream of mushroom soup in recipes.

French Fried Onions

2 medium onions, sliced thinly

1 cup milk

1 cup gluten free flour

oil for frying

1/2 tsp salt

Place sliced onions in milk while heating oil for frying. Add salt to gluten free flour. Dip onions in gluten free flour until well coated. In small batches, place in oil and cook until lightly browned. Place on paper towels to drain. Salt lightly to your taste. 

Nanny's Sweet Potato Casserole

3 cups sweet potatoes (2 8 oz. cans)
1/3 stick butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup milk

Mix all ingredients. Pour into a baking dish.

Topping

2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup gluten free flour
1/2 cup of pecans (optional)

Mix together and pour over sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes

Easy White Rice

1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tsp salt

Bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice and cover. Do not uncover while cooking.  Turn heat down to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.