Hawaiian style Coconut Milk Pudding

Hawaiian style Coconut Milk Pudding


This is really delicious!  I think it would be good with about 1/2 cup shredded coconut added at the last step.


1 1/2 cups coconut milk
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup goat milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
9 packets Truvia


In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk and cornstarch.  Bring it to a boil.  Reduce the heat and add the remaining ingredients.  Mix them well over low heat until they are thickened, about 2 minutes.  Pour the pudding into a 9"x2" square baking pan and chill it until it is set, about 30 minutes.  Cut it into squares and enjoy!


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Like at the Fair?!

Corn Dogs and Tater Tot are always family favorites.  We can't have them on wheat-free, sugar-free, egg-free and milk-free diets though!  Not to mention not being able to have potatoes!?  These are definitely not low-carb, but here are a couple of recipes that you can adapt to meet your own allergen issues, I hope.  Enjoy!

Corn Dogs for folks with allergies

Batter Ingredients:

• 7/8 cup flour mix 
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour (or cornstarch)
• 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 6 packets Truvia
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour (or cornstarch)
• 1 1/4 cups goats milk (or whatever "milk" you can tolerate, like rice or almond)
• 3/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Other ingredients:

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• 1 pound hot dogs
• Cornstarch
• Oil for deep frying

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. 

Add the vinegar to the goats milk and let it rest a couple of minutes.

In another small bowl, combine the sour milk, olive oil and 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the wet ingredients.  Mix it all together until the batter is smooth.  Allow it to rest a few minutes before using it to bread the hot dogs.

Heat about 2" of cooking oil in a large frying pan, wok or other such pan until it is very hot.

Cut the hot dogs into thirds and dust them very lightly with cornstarch. Dip the hot dogs in the batter.  Fry a few at a time in the hot oil until they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towels, and serve them hot.

Sweet Potato Tater Puffs

This is a spin-off from a recipe I used to fix for my kids with leftover mashed potatoes.  If you can have regular potatoes, feel free to use them instead!

2 cups 1 1/2" dice sweet potato pieces

Water

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

2 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca flour)

1/2 teaspoon Lemon pepper

3/4 teaspoon Salt  

Cooking oil

In a medium pot, over medium heat, cook the sweet potatoes in enough water to cover them for about 20 minutes or until they pierce easily with a fork.

Drain the sweet potatoes, then mash them with a potato masher.  Add the seasonings and mix them well.

Heat about 2" of cooking oil in a large frying pan, wok or other such pan until it is very hot.

Using two spoons, scoop the potato mixture with one spoon, and use the other to push it into the hot oil.  Fry the Sweet Potato Puffs until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes.  Drain them on paper towels, and serve them hot.

Blessings!

Sharron

Author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine, available where books are sold.

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No Egg, Non Dairy, Wheat Free, Sugar Free Coconut Pie

No Egg, Non Dairy, Wheat Free, Sugar Free Coconut Pie

An easy, yummy treat!  Delicious frozen, too, "Ice Cream Coconut Pie!".

Crust:

1 1/2 cups flour mix

8 packets Truvia

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

6 tablespoons coconut oil (or other suitable cooking fat -- it tasted really good with the coconut filling!)

Pre-heat the oven to 450F. Combine the crust ingredients in a bowl until they resemble a coarse meal. Press the dough into a 9" pie pan. Bake it for about 5 minutes. Set it aside.

Filling:

1 packet Knox gelatin

1 teaspoon vanilla

12 packets Truvia

1 cup boiling water

1 - 16 ounce can coconut milk

Put the gelatin, seasonings and sweeteners in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and mix thoroughly. Add the coconut milk and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and chill thoroughly, about two hours. Allow to rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Makes 8 servings.

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Wheat-Free Breaded Zucchini

Wheat-Free Breaded Zucchini
Yum!  This is, also, eggless, gluten and dairy free.  This same method works well with mushrooms.

1 pound fresh zucchini
Sea salt
Corn starch
Corn meal
Oil for cooking

Slice the zucchini into 1/4" rounds.  Place them into a bowl and thouroughly salt them.  Stir, and salt them again.  Put them into a collander over the bowl and allow them to rest about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every so often.  Rinse the zuccini and allow it to drain.

Place the slices into a clean bowl and sprinkle cornstarch over them, stirring to coat.  Sprinkle cornmeal over them and stir again.  Add a bit more cornstarch, being sure each section is thoroughly coated.

Heat some cooking oil in a pan and deep fry the slices.  Place them into the hot oil one at a time, so it doesn't splatter.  Cook them until they are crisp, about 4 to 6 minutes per batch.  Drain them on paper towels and serve hot.

Enjoy!

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Wheat Free, Non Dairy, Egg Free, Sugar Free Brownies

Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Non Dairy, Egg Free Brownies -- the improved version

Believe it or not, it's true! We put non-dairy topping on them with some sugar-free syrup and took them to a banquet. We didn't feel deprived at all!

1/4 cup cornstarch*

1 cup water

1 cup cornflour (*or whatever flour you can use)

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 

2 teaspoons vanilla

2/3 cup honey, agave nectar or corn syrup

24 packets Truvia (1 cup sugar sweetness equivalent)

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup applesauce

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Combine the cornstarch and the 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, cook the mixture until it forms a paste. Set this aside to let it cool.

In mixing bowl combine the oil, vanilla and sweeteners. In another bowl, combine the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and nuts. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, mixing well. Add the paste and the 1/4 cup water and the applesauce, stirring well.

Grease a 9"x9"x2" baking pan. Spread the batter in the pan and bake the brownies for about 30-45 minutes. Do not over bake them!

Blessings,

Sharron

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No Egg, Non Dairy, Wheat (Gluten) Free, Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

No Egg, Non Dairy, Wheat (Gluten) Free, Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

An easy, yummy treat!

Crust:

1 1/2 cups flour mix

8 packets Truvia

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoons lard

3 tablespoons coconut oil

Pre-heat the oven to 450F. Combine the crust ingredients in a bowl until they resemble a coarse meal. Press the dough into a 9" pie pan. Bake it for about 5 minutes. Set it aside.

Filling:

1 packet Knox gelatin

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ginger

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/16 teaspoon cloves

12 packets Truvia

1 cup boiling water

1 - 16 ounce can pumpkin puree

Put the gelatin, seasonings and sweeteners in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and mix thoroughly. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared crust and chill thoroughly, about two hours. Allow to rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Makes 8 servings.

I originally had much more seasonings in the pie filling, but it was a bit strong. I've decreased them for this writing.

I hope these help someone!

Blessings,

Sharron

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Allergies!!

Hi,

It has been a very long time since I posted. We have been so busy. We are loving our positions as house parents at a Christian school.

As part of the benefits of living here we get to eat in the dining hall. It has made me aware that we've definitely got some food allergies going on -- much beyond what I could muscle test for, or at least it seemed that way.

I contacted a dear friend from George Fox days, Dr. Christina Cooke, ND. She sent us kits and had my son and I tested for 95 different foods. The big surprise that came up on both of us was eggs!! We are both quite allergic to them. For me, it was huge -- a six on a scale of one to six. Aaron is also allergic to wheat and sugar. We are keeping him off dairy and nightshades at Dr. Cooke's recommendation for a month, then we'll experiment.

Other big "hits" for me were: Almonds, asparagus, almost all grains, peas, broccoli, most dairy.

Soy is an issue for both of us. Here is the full list:

Cottage cheese

Yogurt

Milk

Eggs

Chicken

Coffee

Sugar

Yeast

Banana

Cranberry

Papaya

Pineapple

Crab

Lobster

Oyster

Tuna

Almonds

Peanuts

Sunflower

(Basically all nuts except Walnuts, pumpkin seeds and occasionally pecans)

Wheat

Soy

Rye

White rice

(Basically all grains except corn and occasionally barley or brown rice)

Peas

Asparagus

Broccoli

The doctor also wants me to avoid nightshades: Tomato, potato, peppers, eggplant.

Cooking oils are an issue. I'm allergic to soy and sunflower -- the two main cooking oils and the primary ingredients in margarine. Plus, I'm allergic to milk, so no butter, either. Olive oil and canola or safflower oil are okay.

My son's results:

Eggs

Sugar

Oyster

Lima beans

Soy (including our margarine & cooking oils)

Wheat

Rye

Spelt

The doctor wants him to avoid: Dairy and nightshades (tomato, potato, eggplant, peppers) for one month. After that, she will let us know what foods to add in as a test to see how they affect him.

Since discovering these allergies his grades have gone up dramatically. Other parents are commenting on the positive change in his behavior. I'm really proud of him -- this hasn't been easy, but he's been a trooper. He's got all As and Bs in his classes except for one class that he'd been previously failing. He's now passing that course! Yay :)

I've been having to come up with "super allergy" recipes, so I'll be posting those as I have time.

Blessings,

Sharron

Reposting my Poem on Veterans' Day

I wrote this poem for Memorial Day. It is also appropriate for Veterans' Day. May God grant His Blessings to our Service members and their families!

My son, the donut and Braums

Hi,

Yesterday my son succumbed to peer pressure and had a donut in Sunday School. We've not had problems with him being a major grouch and complaining about wanting to move home, etc., since I started him on the anti-inflammation protocol. Well, after the donut, he sure was fussy!!

Since we know that it is inflammation, I have been giving him EFAs (fish oil, 1000mg) and some other anti-inflammatory supplements: Vitamin D, garlic & parsley, and the vitamin B-12 sublingual. It sure seems to help him be "right" the next day when I give them before bed.

I'm doing well. I had a slip-up on Saturday. I took the girls out to Braums for lunch. I had planned a certain meal, but when I got there, they were packed. All my plans went flying out the window! I had a burger with ketchup and tomatoes, fries and a shake. Within a couple of hours, I was absolutely miserable! My brain was sludge and my muscles and joints all ached -- classic fibromyalgia symptoms... I took some ACV and within 15 to 20 minutes I was much better. Thank God for ACV! I, also, took the anti-inflammatory supplements, as I do each day.

I just muscle tested to see if I could ascertain which foods were making me snore. Wheat tested positive as did potatoes. I've just got to get off them -- I'm just so addicted! It is very difficult when they are on the menu daily. I've got to get this snoring under control, and I'm sure I'll lose weight faster without them, too.

Pray for me, please!

Blessings,

Sharron

Difference between, colds, flu and H1N1 virus

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM	COLD	SEASONAL FLU	H1N1
FEVER	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is common with the seasonal flu.	Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 101°
COUGHING	A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough).*
ACHES	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu.	Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1.*
STUFFY NOSE	Stuffy nose is commonly presentwith a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1.
CHILLS	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu.	60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills.
TIREDNESS	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1.*
SNEEZING	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold	Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu.	Sneezing is not common with H1N1.
SUDDEN SYMPTOMS	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	Symptons tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common.	H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common.
HEADACHE	A headache is fairly uncommonwith a cold.	A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu.	A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases.*
SORE THROAT	Sore throat is commonly presentwith a cold.	Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu.	Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1.
CHEST DISCOMFORT	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu. If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!	Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1.
PREVENTION TIPS:
ücough & sneeze into your elbow
üwash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you
üuse hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available
üavoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first ***** I got this from a friend. I don't know the original source. Remember, you can put hydrogen peroxide in your ears to kill most viruses. Just a few drops and allow it to bubble till it is done in each ear.