Carol Fenster’s Pizza Crust and Pizza Sauce

Pizza is one of the top foods people miss when they go gluten-free. I’ve been refining this pizza crust process for years, and now the result is so good that it has received national acclaim. You can hold it in your hand and it won’t crumble! Gluten-free pizza dough is very soft and sticky—without the […]

Pie Crust 101 Video

Carol Fenster demonstrates how to make a gluten-free cherry pie.

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cake

Think chocolate cake and spa don’t belong in the same sentence? This is my gluten-free version from a cake served at the famed Rancho La Puerta Spa & Resort in Tecate, Mexico, where the food is superb, the climate is perfect, and you wonder why it took you so long to discover this gem. The […]

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes are very popular, so here is your gluten-free version to enjoy. With a mild chocolate flavor―but brazenly red―they are especially gorgeous when dressed up with a fluffy white frosting and a cute garnish, such as the raspberries and mint leaves in this photo. Serve them at parties and your guests will be […]

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Torte

Decadent gluten‐free chocolate cake with no dairy or eggs? You bet! Rich, dense, and fudgy… this dessert satisfies your need for chocolate. I always say…“there’s no such thing as too much chocolate,” and this rich, fudgy, decadent delight proves it. Perfect for gluten-free vegan guests, but everyone will enjoy it. It freezes well, too.

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Measuring & Flour Blend

photo courtesy of Earl Roemer, Nu Life Market

Carol’s Sorghum Flour Blend

1 ½ cups sorghum flour (or brown rice flour) 1 ½ cups potato starch (not potato flour) or cornstarch 1 cup tapioca flour/starch

Whisk together thoroughly and store, tightly covered, in a dark, dry, cool place.

 

Wondering how to measure […]

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Cornbread

Cornbread is one of the easiest gluten-free breads to make and a sure-fire hit for everyday or easy entertaining. I was raised in the Midwest where we make our cornbread more like cake and a little sweeter than our friends make it in the South. […]

Pie Crust 101

By Carol Fenster

You don’t have to fear making pie crust anymore! My easy techniques guide you along so you can have luscious pies, just like everyone else. Find my pie crust recipe in any of my cookbooks. With the right ingredients and my easy-to-follow instructions, your pies will amaze your family […]

Carol Fenster’s Wild Rice Salad

Wild rice isn’t really rice at all, but the seed of a grass. Hearty and chewy, its nutty flavor and dark color complement the green snow peas, dried apricots, and citrusy flavors. It is perfect as a buffet dish, warm or cold. This dish is vegan when made with vegetable broth.

3 cups gluten-free […]

Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Cream

Butternut squash is a very healthy vegetable and apple juice provides just the right touch of sweetness to balance the spices in this vibrant soup. I love its rich orange color. A drizzle of Chipotle Cream and sprinkle of chives or parsley make it look so elegant but it is also delicious served just plain. […]