Hearty Slow-Cooker Vegetable Venison Chili

Hearty Slow-Cooker Vegetable Venison Chili

(Begin the night before if using dried beans)

Ingredients:

1 package dried chili beans (or 2-3 cans chili beans, drained and rinsed)

2 large carrots, cubed

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1-2 can diced tomatoes with liquid

1 large can tomato sauce

1 lb. venison, cubed

2 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. Oregano

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 cup water
shredded Monterey-Jack, Colby or Cheddar cheese (optional)
gluten-free corn chips (optional)

Directions: If using dried beans, soak beans overnight, cook in slow cooker on low heat until tender. Remove, drain and rinse. Set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low until meat and vegetables are tender.  Add beans to chili and a little more water if necessary, and leave in for 10 more minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips, or serve with gluten-free corn bread (see recipe on this site).

Sweet and Sour Venison/Beef

Sweet and Sour Venison/Beef

 

Ingredients:

10 Tbsp. sugar

9 oz. La Choy Soy Sauce

½ cup white distilled vinegar

1 20 oz. Can Chunk Pineapple

Vegetable oil

2 large bell peppers, sliced into thin strips

3 lbs. venison or beef tenderloin, cut into strips

½ cup cornstarch

1 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. garlic powder

Hot cooked rice

Directions:  Cut up venison/beef into thin slices and place in bowl. Set aside. Mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and pineapple juice drained from can in a small bowl; pour over venison/beef mixture and let marinade in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Heat up 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in large skillet and sauté bell pepper strips till browned. Remove venison from marinade and add to skillet. Stir fry until all meat has no pink left in it. Add the pineapple chunks. Add cornstarch to marinade and mix well; pour over beef mixture. Stir constantly on medium heat until liquid thickens. Add garlic powder and ginger.

Remove from heat. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Brodetto Soup

Brodetto Soup

This soup, naturally gluten-free, and served at some popular restaurants, is a combination of different varieties of fish, Italian flavor and healthy vegetables. It has become one of my family's favorites.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz. tomato sauce
1/6 cup vinegar
4 cups water
2 Herb-Ox Gluten-Free MSG-free chicken bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. parsley
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 large carrots, chopped
2 cups diced fresh mushrooms
2 filets white fish, such as tilapia, cubed
1 lb. medium shrimp, remove tails
2 filets salmon, cubed
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
salt & pepper to taste

Directions: In large stockpot add all ingredients except for the fresh spinach. Bring to boil, then simmer until carrots are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Add chopped spinach. Simmer 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Serve warm.

Quick Home-Made Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza

Ok, I must admit, recently I have become addicted to  a certain pizza chain's Veggie Pizza on a gluten-free crust. It is one of the best pizzas I think I have ever had.  However, I am not a fan of the price. I have been experimenting with different ingredients and flavors and I think I have come pretty close to the taste, just not the crust. However, by using Rudi's Multigrain Sandwich Bread, I came up with a quick, easy and CHEWY!!!! crust that is also gluten-free. The nice thing about using these slices of bread is that you can make as little or as much as you want, and don't have to waste a whole crust.

I make in the microwave to save on energy; it is quick and you don't have to wait for the oven to heat up and waste it for just one person. All of this goes in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds and it is done! 

 I used Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning, which has the exact same list of ingredients as pizza chain's garlic and herb sprinkle.
This seasoning is the KEY ingredient in matching the amazing taste! And though I am usually fond of fresh tomatoes on my pizza, I have opted to try Hunt's Roasted Garlic Diced Tomatoes, because of their rich flavor.


So, here's the list of ingredients:

Rudi's Multigrain Sandwich Bread
Fresh baby spinach
Red bell peppers
Fresh onions, diced
Fresh mushrooms
Hunt's roasted garlic diced tomatoes
Black olives,
Mozzarella cheese, grated
Feta cheese, crumbled
Provolone cheese, grated
Parmesian cheese, grated
Asiago cheese, grated
Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning
salt

Directions: Arrange the desired number of slices on a microwave-safe plate. Place spinach across bread. Top with five cheeses. Top with any or all of the above fresh toppings. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning and salt. Place in microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.