Let's Make A Trip To Babycakes NYC!

To those of you who are unfamiliar with the bakery, Babycakes, it is located in downtown Manhattan and offers a wide selection of gluten free baked goods.

This holiday season they have created a special "Holiday Menu" that offers many gluten free treats for us all to enjoy. So, if you do not have the time or energy to bake or if you just want to try something new, why not order some of these gluten free items for your holiday parties?

The 2009 Holiday Menu includes:

*A Few of Our Favorite Things 9'' Cake (serves 20-25) = $85

-two layer brownie cake with vanilla frosting and cookie crumbles

*Candy Cane Cake (serves 10-12) = $50

-chocolate cake log with white mint icing and candy cane stripes

*Apple Crumb Cake (serves 8) = $35

-apple cake with spiced crumb topping and vanilla glaze

*Double Chocolate Crumb Cake (serves 8) = $35

-rich chocolate cake with chocolate crumb and chocolate glaze

*Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes = $3.95/each, $44.15/dozen

*Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes = $3.95/each, $44.15/dozen

*Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes = $47.45/dozen

*Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes = $47.45/dozen

*Gluten Free Brownie Cupcakes = $47.45/dozen

*Banana Loaf (serves 8-10) = $30/loaf

*Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf (serves 8-10) = $30/loaf

*Cornbread Loaf (serves 8-10) = $30/loaf

*Pumpkin Loaf (serves 8-10) = $30/loaf

*Frosted Pumpkin Loaf (serves 8-10) = $45/loaf

*Frosted Gingerbread Loaf (serves 8-10) = $45/loaf

*Apple Cranberry Toastie Loaf (serves 8-10) = $30/loaf

-cinnamon swirl bread with roasted apples and cranberries

*Regular Brownies = $11/dozen

*Agave Sweetened Brownies = $16/dozen

*Ginger Cookies = $18/dozen

*Chocolate Chip Cookies = $18/dozen

*12 oz. Vanilla or Chocolate Frosting = $16

If you live in NYC, you can have them delivered for $21 if you are below 59th street, $25 if you are between 59th and 70th and $30 if you are between 71st and 96th street.

For those of you in the contiguous 48 states, you may have their items delivered via FedEx.

Also, Babycakes: The Cookbook is available to order at Ms. Celiac's Market. It would make a great gift for a gluten free friend or family member this holiday season!

For more information, please visit www.babycakesnyc.com or visit them at:

248 Broome Street (btw. Orchard and Ludlow)

212-677-5047

[take the F/J/M/Z to Delancey Street or the B/D to Grand Street]

Bring Out The Cake!

One of my favorite gluten free companies, Pamela's Products, has come out with a line of cheesecakes and cakes. These gluten free cakes are perfect to serve at your holiday dinner!

Currently, there are 5 cheesecakes to choose from (available in both a 3-inch or 6-inch cake):

*Pamela's New York Cheesecake [with ginger cookie crust]

*Pamela's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake [with dark chocolate cookie crust]

*Pamela's Zesty Lemon Cheesecake [with ginger cookie crust]

*Pamela's Hazelnut Cheesecake [with a chocolate crust]

*Pamela's Agave Sweetened New York Cheesecake

If you aren't a fan of cheesecake, then you should try one of the other 2 cakes [available in 6-inch cake only]:

*Pamela's Chocolate Fudge Cake with Chocolate Frosting

*Pamela's Coffee Cake with Nut Topping

As of now, Pamela's Products Gluten Free Cheesecakes and Cakes are only available in a few select stores in Michigan, New Mexico, and California.

However, you can order them at Ms. Celiac's Market!

For more information, please visit their website at www.pamelasproducts.com.

Don't Forget To Watch Dr. Oz Tomorrow!

For those of you that haven't yet heard, the Oprah-endorsed Dr. Oz will be having a special tomorrow, Thursday, December 10th, 2009 on Celiac Disease.

In NYC, this episode will air tomorrow at 3 PM on Fox. However, make sure to check your local listings for when and where it will air in your market.

The show is being described as "Bloating? Fatigue? Joint Pain? Learn what serious disease presents with these common symptoms."

Also, both The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Dr. Peter Green (Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University) will be guests on the show.

For more information, please visit www.doctoroz.com.

What type of holiday is it without Spinach Balls?!

One of my all time favorite hor d'oeuvres are Spinach Balls! I have been enjoying them since I was very young and have recently altered the ingredients a bit so that they are gluten free. And the best part is that the gluten free version tastes just like the gluten-containing variety!

To make this recipe, you will need:

* 2 10 oz. packages of drained, cooked, chopped spinach
* 1 1/2 cups gluten free stuffing (crushed)
* 3 beaten eggs
* 3/4 cup butter (soft)

Now, for the directions:

1. Cook and drain the spinach.
2. Combine all ingredients and roll into small bite-size balls.
3. Place on cookie sheet and freeze for about 20 minutes.
4. Put in plastic freezer bag and keep in freezer until needed.

Before serving:

1. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.


Now, enjoy this tasty treat!

Super Sufganiyot!

Today I have another great recipe for Hanukkah baking to share with all of you. It's for a gluten free version of Sufganiyot or Jelly Donuts. To my surprise, these were very easy to make and they are extremely delectable!

INGREDIENTS -

*2 beaten eggs
*2 cups buttermilk
*1/4 cup melted butter
*2 cups white rice flour
*2 cups brown rice flour
*1 1/2 cups potato starch
*3/4 cup tapioca starch
*1 cup sugar
*2 tsp baking soda
*1 tsp baking powder
*2 tsp salt
*2 tsp xanthan gum
*1 tsp nutmeg
*1/2 tsp cinnamon

INGREDIENTS TO SET ASIDE - EACH IN SEPARATE BOWL-

*1 beaten egg
*1/2 cup sugar
*Seedless raspberry jelly

DIRECTIONS -

1. Beat the 2 eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a large bowl.

2. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Then fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Knead with your hands to make sure the ingredients are fully incorporated.

3. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

4. Sprinkle additional flour mix on wax paper or cutting board. Roll out dough until it is 1/4 inch thick.

5. Use a glass with a 3-inch diameter to cut disks out of the dough.

6. Place 1/2 tsp of jelly in the center of disk and brush the beaten egg you've set aside around the outer edge of the disk. Place a second disk of dough on top and using your hands, seal the edges.

7. Repeat until you use up all of the dough. The extra scraps can be rolled into balls and fried to make donut holes.

8. Heat 2 inches of canola oil in deep pot on high heat.

9. Carefully place sufganiyot in hot oil with a slotted spatula. Cook on each side until browned.

10. Remove from oil and place on paper lined plate. While warm, roll sufganiyot in the bowl of sugar.

11. Repeat process for each Sufganiyot.

Enjoy!

Lovely Latkes!

Hanukkah will be here very soon, therefore, I wanted to feature some gluten free versions of traditional holiday recipes.

Yesterday, I decided to make Sweet Potato Latkes! As it was my first time making a gluten free version of this recipe, I was rather surprised at how well they turned out and how tasty they were.

Below are the ingredients that you will need along with step-by-step directions on how to prepare this dish. Many of the ingredients are available at Ms. Celiac's Market. The following recipe will make you approximately 10 latkes.

INGREDIENTS:

*3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
*1/2 cup brown rice flour
*1/4 tsp baking powder
*1/2 tsp sea salt
*1 tsp cumin
*1/2 tsp black pepper
*1/4 cup sweet potato puree
*1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
*2 tsp honey
*olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1) Peel and grate the sweet potatoes and set aside.

2) Combine the brown rice flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, sea salt, cumin, and pepper. Mix.

3) Add the sweet potato puree, soy milk, and honey. Stir.

4) Using a frying pan, heat about a 1/4 inch of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop the latke batter by spoonfuls onto the pan, cooking one at a time.

5) Flatten batter on pan with a spatula. Flip over and make sure that both sides are crispy.

6) Drain on paper towels.

7) Ready to serve.

Let's Get Ready For The Holidays!

Hey Everyone!

I wanted to let you all know that very soon we will be starting to feature great gluten free recipes for the holidays! Although, these posts will be cookie-centric, I will also include some other delicious recipes!

Stay tuned...

~Paige