ZPizza

Looks like gluten-free pizza is becoming more and more popular! Zpizza which has 16 locations in Virginia and many many more all over the US has now started serving gluten-free pizza. I think I'll try out their Arlington or Dulles location. I'll let you know how it goes! :-)

Oh and it looks like they deliver...now that's even more exciting.

For more of their locations click [HERE]

For their website click [HERE]

Uno's Gluten Free Pizza!

I just read this post over at Gluten Free Fun. Uno's Chicago Grill is now offering gluten free pizza! That is awesome! Of course my main concern is, can it really be gluten free? No cross contamination in a kitchen full of gluten?? I guess I'll have to go to my local Uno's and find out...either way, this is very exciting news! The awareness for Celiac and gluten intolerance is growing...and that makes me happy!

UPDATE:

I tried Uno's pizza tonight and it was AWESOME! It's so cool to know I can get pizza whenever I want and I don't have to make it myself!! I think I might make this a weekly thing :-)

Uno's also has a lot of other gluten free options and even icecream for dessert. I think they should think about having a gluten free brownie dessert next! ;-)

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This is ridiculously easy, and really tasty. I love the way the rice turns out. I'm a really picky eater so I left out the veggies but I'm sure they make it better :-)

Ingredients:

1 can GF Cream of Chicken Soup (I use Health Valley)
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups fresh or frozen vegetables
1/2 tsp. onion powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Stir soup, water, rice, vegetables and onion powder in 12"x18" shallow baking dish.

2. Top with chicken. Season chicken as desired. Cover.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 min. or until done. Top with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Baby Shower Cake + Cupcakes

I had a chance to bake and decorate some cupcakes and a cake for a baby shower. (gluten-free of course!) The colors were pink, brown, beige and gold. I think I managed to cover them all! This was my first experience using fondant for the icing on the cake, it was fun!

Cookies!

I've been baking a lot for a school project, check out the pics..thanks to my photographer friend John!

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

I tried this macaroni and cheese for the first time tonight and it was to die for! (and super easy)

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked GF pasta (1 bag)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons GF all-purpose flour (I use Pamela's Ultimate Baking and Pancake Mix)
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
3/4 pound processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
3. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
4. Stir in cheese until melted.
5. Drain macaroni; add cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add pepper to taste.