Happy Monday, everyone! I had my first gluten-free oops this week. Here's what I learned: If you are planning to bake bread--and double the recipe--check to make sure that you have all the ingredients first! Crazy substitutions do not always yield good results. The only thing worse than a failed loaf of bread is two failed loaves of bread! I ran out of tapioca starch and substituted corn starch in half the recipe. Either that was the fail, or I didn't add enough salt. Either way, the result was . . . let's just say, less than yummy. I'll be better prepared next time.
Here's a recipe that did not fail. The original recipe for this Sweet & Tangy Slow Cooker Pork comes from Six Sister's Stuff.
Since Six Sisters created the recipe, and I didn't make enough changes to call it my own, I'll let you get it straight from them. I will share my notes, though.
If you buy the correct brands, this recipe is easily gluten free--no substitutions, and no worries. Nice. This recipe calls for ketchup, brown sugar, and honey. Although I'm sure including the full amounts would make the recipe really yummy, I decided to cut the sugar by ⅓. The recipe still tasted very, very sweet. In my opinion, you could cut out even more sugar and not miss it. I also noticed that the recipe, which calls for 6-8 thinly-sliced pork chops, makes a ton of sauce. If you are feeding a large family (or just want leftovers), you could easily add more and have plenty of sauce.
I will definitely make this again!
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
What a delicious looking round up! I just may need to start planning my Thanksgiving dinner right here!
I'm linking up a raw recipe (surprise), but they're cookies! My husband loves them, which means they're kid approved. Ha!
Have a great week!
Jennifer @ 20 something allergies and counting...down
Thanks for hosting!
This week, I wanted to share a fun infographic on some of the things that make us real foodies. You might be a real foodie if…the milk you drink is illegal in 20 states. Come check out the 12 things that may tell you if you’re a real foodie. I hope you get a giggle out of it too!
You Might Be A Real Foodie If…
http://www.20somethingallergies.com/you-might-be-a-real-foodie-if/
Julie Moore
I linked up 2 recipes today:
1. Garlic Mahed Potatoes (Fish, Egg, Nut, Wheat and Soy-Free)
2. Peanut Butter Cookies (Soy, Fish, Wheat and Milk-Free, Can Be Diabetic Friendly)
Both are family favorites as well as crowd pleasers. :) Enjoy!
Thanks for hosting, Heidi!
Peggy
Thank you for featuring my chocolate cake! Today I'm linking up a simple and delicious homemade GF granola. Thanks for hosting!
Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free
Thanks so much for hosting :) This week I've shared my adventures in trying to make GF, EF Beet Bread, which turned out the most gorgeous colour!
Anne-Marie Cain
Thanks for hosting! This week I shared my recipe for my The Best (& Easiest) Grain-Free Bread Ever, a delicious quick bread made with cashews.
http://www.annemariecain.com/the-best-easiest-grain-free-bread-ever/
Vicky
Hi! Thank you for hosting! I brought the recipe for my grain free gingerbread men today. Hope you have a lovely week!
Tessa@TessaTheDomesticDiva
Thanks for the feature~!
amber
Hello and thank you for inviting me to your awesome link party! :-)
I've shared two recipes today. An easy cane-sugar free cranberry apple jelly and a simple dinner idea from one of my favorite restaurants (kale, black beans and rice with a cashew cream sauce).
Have a great week.
Be Well,
--Amber
Devin @ Nom Yum & Free
Hi Heidi- Thank you again for your super sweet comments that you left on my webpage!!
And thanks for hosting, as always, such an excellent allergy friendly linky party!! I look forward to seeing your recipes and all the other great recipes featured and linked each week -- most of which are things that my family can actually enjoy!
Have an awesome week!! - Devin
Laura West Kong
Hi Heidi,
This recipe started out as an oops, too. Luckily it was a good oops. Sometimes that happens, you know.
Coconut Rum Raisin Free-Form Muffins (grain-free, GF, refined sugar-free, dairy-free)
Find out the whole story and get the recipe: http://www.laurawestkong.com/gff/2012/fig-love-coconut-rum-raisin-free-form-muffins/
Jessi @ Practically Functional
Mmm, sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!