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Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Con Carne Meat Sauce Recipe

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I love Tex-mex! When ever we eat out at a restaurant I always order cheese enchiladas with meat sauce; they are my favorite.  So, I came up with my own homemade version. My mom always made a  cheese enchilada casserole but the meat sauce was not like the one from the restaurants. So I experimented and came up with a meat sauce recipe that is very similar to the Tex-mex restaurants.  This is basically my moms cheese enchilada casserole but with my meat sauce.  My husband and Tex-mex loving family all agree this recipe is a winner!

One thing I really love about my recipe is no need to warm and soften the tortillas in oil before placing them in the baking pan.  By lining the bottom of the pan with the meat sauce liquid it softens the tortillas while they bake in the oven.

I use gluten free all purpose flour when I cook because that’s how we roll around here. But, the recipe is the same with GF or regular flour.  The flour just thickens the sauce.

Cheese Enchilladas with Chili Con Carne Meat Sauce

Amber @ rays of bliss
cheese filled corn tortillas covered with a meat sauce.
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 Tbs minced onions
  • 2 Tbs chili powder
  • 2 Tbs paprika
  • 1 Tbs ground cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Brown ground beef and drain grease.
  • Season beef with minced onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Add the tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil. Add flour and mix until completely dissolved. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon the meat sauce (try to get mostly sauce) and line the bottom of your 9x 13 pan. Fill your tortillas with a handful of cheese wrap and place in pan.
  • Pour the meat sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
This is a very easy dish to make and is so good. I serve mine with Spanish rice and refried beans like a true Tex-mex restaurant plate. Enjoy!

 

This post was shared on the following: Gluten-Free Wednesday, Gluten Free Recipe Round-Up, Gluten Free Fridays

Classic Gluten-free Brownies ~ Simple from Scratch

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Looking for a simple brownie recipe from scratch? Well, this gluten-free brownies recipe is pretty easy and the result is gooey and oh so yummy!  I have made this recipe several time without fail and it’s one of my favorite recipes to make with kids because it is so simple. 

Gluten-free Brownies from scratch

This batch pictured is from when my 3 year old niece spent the night. She loved them so much she took a few home for her mommy and sister.

This recipe uses Gluten Free flour but can be adapted to regular flour and no xanthan gum needed.

Classic Gluten Free Brownies

Amber @ rays of bliss
A delicious and gooey gluten free brownie. Simple to make from scratch. This recipe is for an 8x8 pan.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees
  • Lightly grease baking pan, and line with parchment.
  • Melt butter and cocoa in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Add sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla to mixture.
  • In another bowl mix your dry ingredients together and then add/ sift into mix.
  • Bake for 20-25, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
These pictures were taking pretty much right after they cooled a little, hey I had 3 little kids waiting for them.  You’re lucky I was even able to take a picture of this batch! If you are wanting perfectly cut and clean cut brownie bars then chill brownies in the fridge overnight and use a bench knife to cut them.

Gluten-free Brownies from scratch

Hope you enjoy this recipe! Check out my other gluten-free recipes HERE.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cupcakes

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This is super a moist cake and the perfect amount of chocolate flavor for me.  I prefer a subtle chocolate flavor rather then a dark chocolate.  This is perfect with a milk chocolate icing.

Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups Gluten Free Flour All Purpose or Pastry Flour I use Sun Mills Pastry Flour (GF).
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp xantham gum
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350°
  • Mix all dry ingredients. GF Flour, baking soda, baking powder, xantham gum, cocoa and sugar.
  • Add softened butter, oil and vanilla.
  • Add milk, water and eggs to mixture. Mix well.
  • Pour batter in cupcake cups until cup is 3/4 full. I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely then frost and sprinkles.

Notes

This recipe can be used for cakes or cupcakes. This recipe will make approximately 2 dozen cupcakes.

 

This post was shared on the following: Gluten-Free Wednesday, Gluten Free Recipe Round-Up, Allergy-Free Wednesdays , Gluten Free Fridays

Gluten-Free Cookie Cake

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If you have been following my blog then you know I am a huge Cookie Cake fan, that might be an understatement! For almost every celebration I make a cookie cake and sometimes I make it for no reason at all! You will love this Gluten-free Cookie Cake recipe I am sharing with you.  

Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe
My son has inherited my love for cookie cakes and requested one for his birthday. Since my husband has to eat gluten free I made a gluten-free version so everyone including my husband could enjoy all the Cookie Cake Greatness!After trying several recipes to find the perfect cookie cake I perfected this recipe. My goal was to make my homemade version similar  to the one bought from the mall! Every party I throw I receive so many compliments and they couldn’t believe it was Gluten-free and I made it. Expect to receive many request if you make this cookie cake recipe for your party.Easy to make your own brown sugar and I find it makes my desserts better! It takes a good 2 minutes or more to mix well with a fork.

Notes:  You really need a 12 inch pan or larger. The cake will spread while baking and will spill over if not at least 12 inches. My cookie dough spread out on baking pan measured just over 9 inches. This leaves plenty of room and it never spills over.

SONY DSCYou can see here how much it spreads while baking.

baked vs unbakedTo decorate I used a star tip and alternated chocolate and vanilla around the edge. I also layered the vanilla on top of chocolate for the message. 
Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe

Gluten-free Cookie Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Gluten Free flour I used Pamela’s Artisan
  • 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick of softend butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups frosting of your choice I used milk chocolate and vanilla to be like the one bought from mall.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Grease 12 inch pizza pan with butter.
  • Sift flour, xantham gum, baking soda, and salt together.*Optional Make your own brown sugar: mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 tsp molasses together using a fork. (See pic above) I highly recommend but if you do not have molasses then use 3/4 cup of store bought brown sugar.
  • Using a mixer (handheld or stand) mix flour mixture with softened butter. Once mixed well add the following in this order: sugar mixture, egg, and then vanilla extract. Beat until dough forms.
  • Add chocolate chips and mix well.
  • Try to make a large ball with cookie dough. Place ball in the middle of the pan. Spread out evenly, but leave 1 1/2-2 inches from the edge.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool then add icing/decorations of your choice.
Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe

Hope you enjoy this Gluten-free Cookie Cake recipe! Check out my other gluten-free recipes HERE.

Gluten-Free No Bake Brownie Bites with Candy

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I know, I had you at NO BAKE! Gluten-Free No Bake Brownie Bites with Candy are tasty little bites and alwasys a huge hit around my house and at parties!  

You will love making these because they are so easy and you can clean your hands by licking off the yummy goodness! OK, maybe that’s me, but I know you will take at least one lick! I made mine gluten-free because that’s how we roll in my house but this recipe can be used with regular brownie mix too!

Gluten-free No Bake Brownie Bites with Candy

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg Gluten Free Brownie Mix I used 21oz Bob's Red Mill Brownie Mix
  • 1 cup milk I used Silk Almond Milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats I used Bob's Red Mill
  • *optional highly recommended! 1 cup Snickers (2 regular size snickers) or 1 cup M&M's (or your favorite Gluten Free Candy)

Instructions
 

  • Melt your butter.
  • In large bowl, combine well brownie mix, milk and melted butter.
  • Next, add peanut butter and vanilla; blend well.
  • Stir in oats and mix well by hand.
  • Mix in candy pieces.
  • On a waxed paper-lined cookie sheets drop your tablespoon size balls.
  • Place in the fridge or freezer to set. (approx. 30 minutes freezer, 2 hours fridge)
  • I store in a container in the fridge.

Notes

*Makes approx. 6 1/2 dozen Brownie Bites.
**United States Snickers and M&M's are gluten-free. The company still advises people to check labels at more busy times of year, there may be some possible cross-contamination in the other processing facilities used to keep up with demand. Please always read the ingredient and nutrition label carefully.**

Hope you enjoy this recipe! Check out my other gluten-free recipes HERE.

Gluten-free Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

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I don’t know why but when I was younger I was not a fan of carrot cake. Now it is one of my very favorites! After some experimenting I found the perfect combination and I’m sharing my Gluten-Free Carrot Cake recipe with you.  My oldest son and husband absolutely love carrot cake and my husband said this was one of the best he had ever tasted.  My boys are brutality honest so when they tell me it is really good I know it is true. 

Gluten-free Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

In this recipe I substituted butter or oil with applesauce and it turned out great and is better for you! This recipe used Gluten-Free all purpose flour but it will work with regular flour too. Also, I made mine into cupcakes but this recipe will work for a cake too.

Gluten-free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Moist and delicious!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour I used Bob’s Red Mill
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 large carrots or 8 medium
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
  • Icing I used store bought GF cream cheese icing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350°
  • Peel and Grate Carrots (I used my food processor to grate)
  • Mix all dry ingredients. GF Flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and sugars.
  • Finely Chop 1 cup of pecans.
  • Add applesauce, eggs, vanilla, grated carrots, and chopped pecans. (Save about 1/4 cup of grated carrots for toppings)
  • Pour batter in cupcake cups until cup is 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely then frost.
  • Crush 1/2 cup of pecans.
  • Sprinkle grated carrots and crushed pecans on top of each cupcake.
Gluten-free Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

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