Classic Coleslaw

Classic Coleslaw
(from Lisa)

Serves 4

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 head green cabbage
2 large carrots, peeled
4 scallions, white and light green part only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, roughly chopped

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and caraway seeds.
Slice the cabbage in half, through the stem end. Remove and discard the core. Thinly slice the cabbage into long, thin strips.
Grate the carrots on the large hole of a box grater.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, scallions and parsley. Add the dressing and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

You can improvise with other vegetables on hand, such as brocolli and peas.

Herby Cucumber Salad

Recipe says not to make the recipe in advance as the cucumbers will release too much water.

Herby Cucumber Salad
from Lisa

1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsley chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 garlic clove
5 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onions

Combine the first 11 ingredients in a processor or blender and process until well blended.  Combine the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with the yogurt mixture and toss well.

Serves 6.
65 calories per serving

Gluten free Sausage Gravy

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/232272/gluten-free-sausage-gravy/

Ingredients:

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup unsalted butter
10 tablespoons gluten-free all purpose baking flour
1 teaspoon salt
60 grinds black pepper, divided
6 cups milk, divided
salt to taste (optional)

Prep 10 m

Cook 25 m

Ready In 35 m

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Reduce heat to low.
Stir butter into cooked sausage until melted; whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is the color of peanut butter, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 30 grinds of black pepper.
Increase heat to medium and pour in 3 cups milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 3 cups milk, 1/4 cup at time, allowing mixture to return to a simmer after each addition, 10 to 15 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring until desired thickness is reached, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with 30 grinds of black pepper and salt to taste.

Gluten free biscuits, Laura

https://www.whattheforkfoodblog.com/2015/05/04/gluten-free-biscuits/#.WV0ivL-lw2x

gluten free biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour
1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
6 tablespoons Butter, Cubed and cold
3/4 cup Milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum, salt and baking powder. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Stir in the milk until incorporated. You may need an additional 1-2 tablespoons of milk to insure all the flour is moistened. Form the dough into a ball and knead about 10 times in the bowl.
Roll the dough out on a floured board to desired thickness. I made mine about 2 inches thick by 1 1/2 inches is the ideal thickness. Use a 2 inch biscuit cutter to cut the biscuits. Re-roll dough as needed.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 10-14 minutes or until done (cooking time will depend on thickness of the biscuit). Serve warm.

Another biscuit recipe to consider:
https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/easy-20-minute-gluten-free-drop-biscuits/

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46101/copycat-olive-garden-salad-dressing-recipe/?visibilityoverride

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
1 packet Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
kosher salt

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients and season with salt.

Hamburger Steak with onion gravy

http://78recipes.com/hamburger-steaks-with-onion-gravy/

1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt

How to make it :

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into thick patties.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties and onion in the oil until patties are nicely browned. Remove the beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of the bottom as you stir. Gradually mix in the beef broth. Season with seasoned salt.
Simmer and stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Turn heat to low, return patties to the gravy, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Serve with a big bowl of mashed potatoes.