“Shopping” Allergen Free with Me!

We still have a few spaces available for the FREE shopping trip at my home that is combined with the Gluten Free Faces Pot Luck on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. I have lots of great treats for you to take home and try, from companies like:

Risotto Chips
Bob’s Red Mill
Cherrybrook Kitchen
Pamela’s Products
NoOodle
Whole Foods Market
Smart Treat

Please RSVP to info@lisacooksallergenfree.com and I will send you the details on where to go (I live in the city, but parking is available).

If you want to stay for the GF Faces Potluck dinner, I am making dishes FREE of the Big Bad 8 and Gluten, so there will be something for everyone…

Hope to see you there!
Lisa

Check out Jules’ Baker’s Dozen E-Book for Free

Jules gets tons of requests for recipes that people have either heard about or have sampled at a show or one of her cooking classes. Her e-book Jules Baker’s Dozen shares 13 of her most cherished recipes. Make your favorite baked goods GF (Jules also includes a guide for allergenistas with additional restrictions).

Jules’ was kind enough to share her book with us in honor of the Safe & Sound Dinner, so be sure to download it so you can start baking your favorite GF baked goods again. Just put coupon/promo code LCAF810 when checking out and the e-book is free! Thanks Jules!
Please share with us your experiences with the recipes.
Offer only good until September 23rd.

Enjoy!

Naan Recipe from Chef Patrick Justice - ZED 451

One of the highlights of the Safe & Sound dinner was the amazing allergen free Naan Chef Patrick made for our group. He used Jules Gluten-Free Flour and it was so good, soft and flavorful with a touch of grilled taste.

Naan is best known in India and Afganistan with a long history dating back to 1300 AD. History indicates that Naan has been served at the imperial court in Delhi for many centuries. This yeast raised flat bread is similar to pita bread. Chef Patrick was kind enough to share the recipe with us, enjoy!

Gluten Free Naan Bread

This recipe makes about 30 pieces of flatbread. They can easily be made, portioned, and kept in the freezer. Just let them thaw for a few hours before rolling into circles.

5¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
4¼ cups warm water (140° F)
2 Tbsp sugar
5 pounds Jules Gluten-Free Flour
¾ cup sugar
1½ tablespoons granulated garlic
2¾ tablespoons salt
4 ounces extra virgin olive oil

Combine yeast, warm water, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a 2 quart pitcher.
Set mixture aside while preparing remaining ingredients. (approximately 10 minutes) or until yeast is foamy.
Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, garlic, salt) in stand mixer fitted with dough hook, and mix until well blended.
Add yeast/water mixture & olive oil to mixer and mix until dough comes together and pulls away from sides of the bowl. (About 8 minutes on MEDIUM speed).
Place dough in an oiled mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 1 hour.
Divide dough into 4 oz. balls.
Roll dough into circles on parchment paper.

At this point there are a lot of things you can do with the flatbread. The two best ways to cook it are by grilling over a VERY hot fire for about 2-3 minutes per side, or placing it in a HOT skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.

Either way, brush both sides with olive oil before cooking. Sprinkle with a little salt as they come off the grill. They are also great brushed with your favorite infused olive oil.

SWIRLZ Takes the Cake (Cupcake that is!) and A Goody Bag Shopping Trip!

At the Safe & Sound Dinner, 25 allergenistas gathered to enjoy a dinner from Zed 451’s Harvest Tables and Tableside Chefs. Everyone left full…
Well extra full if you count the amazing cupcakes Pam and Jeremy brought from SWIRLZ Cupcakes . The cupcake was a moist vanilla cake, filled with a fresh mango compote, layered with guava slices and topped with a delicate mango vegan buttercream. Jeremy calls it Tropicalia! I have a new favorite flavor. The guests without allergens couldn’t even tell the difference between the gluten filled cupcakes they normally enjoy. I am amazed at the flavors that pastry chef Jeremy puts together (they have done over 450 flavors to date!)




If you haven’t tried SWIRLZ, you can find them at Whole Foods Market and if you are in the Chicagoland area, stop by their store on 705 W. Belden. Until Tuesday, if you sign up to be a fan of SWIRLZ on their Facebook page, you will get an exclusive discount.

how to:
1) Click the Facebook link here
2) Click the "like" tab on our page.
3) Post "happy" on our wall (Most Important Part!).
4) We will message you with your promotion code. (Message will come from Jamie Finnan-Swirlz Ast. Mngr.)
5) Then simply mention your code when you place your order whether it is in store, phone or fax!

Discount may be redeemed for 1 week: Aug. 24th-31st, 2010.
Orders can be placed for future dates, as long as the order is placed between 8/24 & 8/31.
Any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at the store!
phone: 773.404.2253

And if dinner and dessert wasn’t enough, there were so many treats to take home in your recyclable Whole Foods Grocery Bag….

Pamela’s shared their most amazing cookies:
- Ginger Mini Snaps (gluten and dairy free)
- Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies (gluten and dairy free)
- And a variety of Chocolate Chunk Pecan Shortbread, Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Espresso Chocolate Chunk Cookies (gluten free only)

I have lots of great product left to share with my favorite allergenistas that couldn’t make it to the event. I will be having an open house pot luck at my home on September 11th for the GF Faces Chicago group. I plan to open my goodie closet for people to “shop” for products to try. Please RSVP to info@lisacooksallergenfree.com, I have limited space and can only open my home to about 20 people.

Some products include:
- San-J Sauces and marinades
- Pamela’s cookies
- NoOodles
- Bob’s Red Mill Pizza Crust
- Cherrybrook Farms Cookies
- Risotto Chips
- Recipes from some of my favorite bloggers
and more!

The Treats Just Keep Coming and a Pie You Must Try!

The Safe & Sound at ZED 451 is right around the corner and tickets are still available (click here to register).

Check out the great swag we have been getting for the gift bags, I might need a bigger bag…

Ener-G has just come out with a new line of biscotti. They have chocolate chip, raisin and cranberry, what a lovely gluten/dairy free way to start your day with a hot cup of coffee. Ener-G recommends heating them in the oven to get the best texture!


Cherrybrook Kitchen’s Gluten Free Dreams Vanilla Graham Mini Cookies are a perfect afternoon snack and I think they would be a lovely base to a pie if you grind them in a food processor, just the right amount of sweet.

A new allergenista favorite, risotto chips are taking Chicago by storm! I love these with hummus and even use them for some crunch in your next taco salad.

Last Sunday, I was sampling product for Mixes from the Heartland at the Caputo’s in Elmwood Park. Although, I couldn't taste this product (it has dairy), the reviews from the crowds were so positive, I just had to share them with you. Mixes from the Heartland Impossible Coconut Pie, how everyone was describing it to me, it is like a custard pie, the mix separates itself giving you a crust with a custard filling topped with toasted coconut sprinkles, people were just raving about it. I had a hard time keeping enough product to sell, it was going that fast. This product requires egg and dairy, I can’t wait to try a dairy free option with coconut milk (I will keep you posted).