Gluten Free Recipes - Elana's Pantry

Almond Joy Chocolate Bark

Posted in the desserts category on April 20, 2010

I’m slightly obsessed with Mounds and Almond Joy this week.  I’ve been making tons of coconut, chocolate and almond recipes the last few days. So far, this one for gluten free Almond Joy Chocolate Bark is my family’s favorite.  I like the way the toasted coconut adds a tiny crunch to the bigger crunch of


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Peppermint Patties

Posted in the desserts category on March 12, 2010

Ok, when the idea of Peppermint Patties first crossed my mind I was not enticed.  “Chocolate and mint?” I said, “That sounds like toothpaste, not food.” Well, a few weeks later, the idea lingered, gnawingly and I decided I just had to make those Peppermint Patties.  So I did.  And they are good.  Even to


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Purim Roundup

Posted in the recipes category on February 26, 2010

Purim is here!  One of my favorite festivals (it’s not a holy day) Purim is a wonderful time to gather together with family and friends. For those that aren’t familiar, Purim, (like so many other Jewish holidays and festivals) involves the story of the attempted destruction of the Jewish people, the subsequent redemption to “freedom”


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Mounds Candy Bars

Posted in the desserts category on February 23, 2010

We will be making these yummy gluten free candy bars for Purim which is coming up this week.  Of course, we also plan on making Hamantaschen as well, which is one of the boys’ fave treats. These mounds bars are easy to make and rich with dark chocolate and a coconut filling consisting of shredded


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Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons

Posted in the desserts category on February 5, 2010

Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means lots of bad candy and useless merchandise will be sold in the next week or so.  Over here, we’re having fun making our own (healthier) candy –especially these Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons. My boys made an entire batch of these sweet confections last night and had a great time.  They


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Candied Pecans

Posted in the snacks category on November 18, 2009

I love making candied nuts during the holiday season.  There’s something very festive about them and they are satisfyingly sweet and filling at the same time.  Lately I’ve been on a candied pecans kick.  They’re super easy to make and my husband loves them. You could jazz up this recipe with some spices like cinnamon


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Gluten Free Candy Lists for Halloween

Posted in the community category on October 31, 2009

My son and some of the other boys from the neighborhood in their “Go Green” cheerleading uniforms. I’m posting links to some gluten free candy lists for parents who might be digging through piles of Halloween candy right about now. My children are still out trick-or-treating and I’m sure they will eat quite a lot


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DIY Valentine’s Day Recipes

Posted in the desserts category on February 12, 2009

Here’s a quick Valentine’s Day recipe round up for all you procrastinating sweethearts out there (myself included). Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes ♥ Chocolate Chili Truffles ♥ Spice up your love life with these little vegan treats. ♥ Chocolate Covered Cherries ♥ Every bit as sweet and delicious as the store bought fare, sans the


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Chocolate Covered Cherries for Valentine’s Day

Posted in the desserts category on February 6, 2009

Ok, I confess, it took a few batches to get this recipe “just right,” which for me means a couple of things. First, I had to get these babies to to look decent, edible, desirable even.  Let’s just say my first attempts were rather inept.  I tried to make a rich and gooey sauce with


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Chocolate Chili Truffles

Posted in the desserts category on January 27, 2009

You heard it right.  Chili powder in your chocolate. For those of you that don’t like to spice things up, read no further.  For the rest of you, I have this delicious vegan chocolate truffle, that you just might find yourself addicted to, especially in the cold weather. These chocolate chili truffles are perfect for


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