Pineapple and Cream Cheese

1 large can of crushed pineapple, drained
1 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp. of mayonnaise

Mix together well. Spread on gluten free crackers or bread.

Onion Rings, GF

1 cup Masa flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 onions, sliced thick and separated into rings
Oil for frying

Mix all ingredients in bowl. Heat oil to 365 degrees F. Dip onion rings into batter one at a time. Deep fry rings a few at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like Ray's Secrete Sauce by Baby Rays.

Strawberry Pie

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 Tbsp strawberry jello mix
1 1/2 pt fresh strawberries, cut in half
5 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pie crust (for Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pie Crust recipe click here)

Combine dry ingredients and stir.

Add water and cook over medium low heat stirring constantly until thick and clear. Set aside to cool.

Place strawberries in pie crust. When cool, pour filling over strawberries and refrigerate until set.

Enjoy!

GF/DF Pie Crust

Crust 

2 1/2 cups of Gluten Free Flour Mix
1/2 cup of Crisco 
1/2 cup of sugar
4-6 tbsp of cold water


Cut Crisco into flour and sugar. Add water and mix until it forms a dough. Press dough down into a pie plate.

Prick bottom of pie dough with fork. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until lightly brown.

Smoked Chicken Wings and Ribs

Brine for wings
3 quarts of water
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of salt
1 tsp of pepper
1 tsp of onion powder
24 chicken wings

In a pot, bring water to a simmer, then cut heat off. Add rest of ingredient except wings and stir. Once completely cooled, add chicken wings and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.


Rub for Wings and Ribs
1/4 cup of chili powder
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of coco powder
1/2 tsp paprika

Mix all ingredients.

Smoked Wings

Remove chicken from brine. Pat dry. Sprinkle dry rub on wings and rub well. Place on grill and smoke for about 3 hours until done.

Ribs

Sprinkle dry rub on ribs and rub well. Place on grill and smoke for 3-4 hours until tender.
Serve with Alabama White BBQ Sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

It is good for dipping chicken, turkey, or pork after it is cooked. I even used it as salad dressing. Give it a try!

1 cup of mayonnaise
2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/4 tsp GF Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp of black pepper
1/2 tsp of lemon juice
dash or two of hot sauce

Mix ingredients well. Refrigerate for at least an hour before using.

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 March 21, 2015

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza

5700 West Park Plaza

Charlotte, NC 28217

Admission 

$10 Adults

$8 Military/Senior with ID at the door

Children under 13 are Free

Free Parking

Admission Includes

Free shopping bag to the first 1000

Free samples of Allergy Free Foods

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