Onion Rosemary Muffins

A unique savory & wholesome muffin. 
The almond meal adds protein and fiber and helps to replace some of the starch that is inherent with GF breads. Perfect with Thanksgiving dinner!

1 large onion, thinly sliced*
2 t. olive oil
1 1/2 cups GF flour blend
1/2 cup almond meal
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 egg
1 cup milk (I used plain almond milk)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 heaping T. of rosemary, minced

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion in 2 t. olive oil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow onions to caramelize for 
approximately 45 minutes, or until that are tan to dark brown and giving off no moisture. 

Heat oven to 350˚F. Oil an eight or twelve muffin pan. 

Mix the flour and almond meal, baking powder and salt. Beat the egg, milk, and oil together. Combine both the wet and dry ingredients, now add the
rosemary, and onion. Stir just to combine; do not over mix. 

Spoon into the muffin pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean. 

Makes: Twelve small muffins or eight medium-sized muffins.

Notes: *Make the caramelized onions ahead of time.

From "The Farmer's Daughter Cooks Gluten Free" cookbook.
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Simple Cranberry-Orange Scones

So simple, moist and  full of flavor! A wonderful holiday meal accompaniment.

2 cups GF flour blend
1/3 cup  coconut (or regular) sugar
1 T. grated orange (or lemon) peel (zest)
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried or fresh cranberries
1/2 cup almond slivers, optional

Preheat oven to 425˚F.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Cut in the butter with a pastry blender, until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.

Stir in the buttermilk just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Fold in the cranberries and almonds, if using.

Drop dough by 1/3 cups onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove scones from the cookie sheet.

Serve warm.

Makes: Ten scones. 

This recipe is from my cookbook: "The Farmer's Daughter Cooks Gluten Free".

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Autumn Pumpkin Dip

Dip apples and crunchy GF ginger snaps in this creamy dip for a memorable Fall treat! Great served with my ginger cookie recipe in this blog.

8 ounce package LF cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup GF powdered sugar (or substitute stevia to taste)

15 ounce can pumpkin (or less)

1 T. ground cinnamon

1 T. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 t. ground ginger

1 T. Grand Marnier, optional
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Ground cinnamon for dusting

In food processor, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Blend in the pumpkin, spices, and liquor. Fold in the yogurt.

Chill until ready to serve. Dust top of dip with cinnamon. 

Serve on a platter with apples and gluten free ginger snaps*; Enjoy!

Makes: About four cups of dip. 

Notes: *Mi-del Ginger Snaps are also great if you don't have time to bake a cookie. 

This recipe is from my cookbook: "The Farmer's Daughter Cooks Gluten Free."

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