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Sweet Potato Casserole

This side dish is a great accompaniment–no matter what your main dish is for the Christmas Holiday.  This is another Gluten-Free recipe contributed by John Piscatello.  Again, thank you John for your contribution. Sweet Potato Casserole 6 to 8 Cups of mashed sweet potatoes (5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced thick and boiled until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher. Canned Sweet Potatoes can be substituted.) 3/4 Cup of Butter (1 1/2 sticks) melted or very…

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Desserts that are Gluten Free

Christmas is just around the corner. Don’t panic–enjoy the season. When we get stressed out, we really miss out on so much. With that said, I have 2 great Gluten-Free recipes to share with you. These were developed by John Piscitello. Thank you for your contribution this week. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake In a mixing bowl add the following: 4 Large eggs, well beaten (eggs should be at room temperature) 2 cups of sugar 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil 3…

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Biscotti for the Butcher’s Wife

Last week the Butcher’s wife was a little under the weather. I did yard work on Monday, and paid for it dearly the rest of the week. I had itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, and then no voice. It was not a fun week last week. There was one really bright spot. My neighbors, Dr. Mike Jack (orthodontist extraordinaire in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) and his lovely wife Cindy, made home-made biscotti for me. It was really Cindy that did the baking; However, I…

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