Easy Gluten-free Chicken Noodle Soup

My favorite Gluten-free Chicken Noodle Soup is now yours to pin and enjoy! Easy to make and delicious to eat with only 8 easy-to-find ingredients. The soup is gluten and egg-free. Here's a quick visual of what you will need:

Here's a recipe card for you. Save and print or pin to your best recipes board complete with step-by-step instructions.

Savings tip: Use a broth base powder to create your 6 cups of broth for less than half the cost of ready-to-use.

Make it for dinner tonight and have it for lunch later in the week. The flavor increases the longer it is stored in the fridge. Leave me a comment and let me know if you think you'll be making it soon.

Cooking it up,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap

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Super Easy Reese's Frosting Drizzle

Do you ever have this problem?

You plan to take that certain dish to a get-together

mentally inventory your pantry for the ingredients

ah! yes! they're all there.

CRISIS AVERTED!

Later in the day when you actually begin to prepare the dish...

your pantry isn't as stocked as you imagined.

now you can't make the recipe you wanted

This very incident happened to me last weekend.

so like any good cook.....i improvised!

12 vanilla cupcakes were already baked 

they needed some prettiness on top

you really MUST have the prettiest dish at an outing

I had some leftover pink buttercream frosting in the fridge

 but it made me feel like Goldilocks 

'cause it was too cold to pipe and decorate with

setting it out of the fridge earlier 

would have made it JUST RIGHT!

then I saw these

 and had an idea...

 I imagined

Super Easy Reese's Frosting Drizzle

I used

6-8 minature Reese's peanut butter cups

1 tbsp. of Crisco

Heat both ingredients in microwave on medium setting

until thin enough to drizzle (about 1-2 minutes)

The drizzle cools and harden beautifully!

Then I cut a miniature Reese's in half

to adorn the top of each cupcake

Be sure to place these before your drizzle

cools to keep them in place

just like glue!

I got my chocolate in my peanut butter

and my peanut butter in my chocolate!

Who remembers that ole commercial?

I also imagine you could do this super fast, super easy

meltdown with several of your favorite candies

Tis the season to meltdown a

York Peppermint Patty

or

Three Musketeer

any candy where the filling will melt!

Try it out and leave me a comment with what you imagined.

I know your creations will be 

SUPER IMAGINATIVE
SUPER EASY &

SUPER DELICIOUS!

Practicing chocolate wizardry,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

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Quick Dinner Fix: 2 New Recipes

Craving a nice pasta dinner complete with caprese salad?

Boy, do I have the fix for you!

Incidentally, the amazing mummy at Yummy Mummy Kitchen 

inspired me to create these

check out her site, her recipes are phenomenal!

Your starter...

 So simple to make

simply skewer any field green, bite-size tomato and

bite-size chunk of fresh mozzarella on a toothpick

drizzle with your favorite Italian dressing

and enjoy!

Now, if you're impatient like me

it's okay to turn the Caprese Bites

into Caprese Bowl Salad

like this

 just as tasty and colorful, not as fancy!

 

Your Main Course...

I found this recipe

on the back of this box

best gluten free pasta ever!

This pasta recipe is SO DELICIOUS 

and SO SIMPLE!

I used fresh rosemary but dried everything else

It is simply unbelievable how vibrant

the flavor is in this dish when

it looks rather bland from the photo!

I hope you take my word for it

and make it for dinner tonight...

I made the entire recipe and my

family of 5 ate the whole thing.

Best part ... no left overs!

My mouth is wide open

from surprise and wanting more of this,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

I love comments. Make this and let me know what you think!

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Baby Shower Cupcakes for the Daddy!

My first granddaughter is due in 13 days!

Tonight is the "man-shower" for the Daddy

My contribution to the party are these cupcakes

I found these darling free printables at Embellish

I printed them on a sheet of Avery 8165 label paper

then stuck them to a piece of card stock for stability

Cut a regular straw into 3 pieces, slit the end and inserted the topper!

So simple....

Extra simple cupcakes using Pillsbury cake mix!

Easy Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Savory Sweet Life

The only ingredient not pictured above is the butter.

WHY?

because it's imperative NOT TO USE SALTED BUTTER.

Don't do it!

I think me and salt have a love/hate relationship

and...this time I hate salt.

Did I say not to use salted butter in this recipe?

I used Wilton "PINK" to color the frosting

What do you think?

I think they are girlie enough for a shower

and an expectant grand-girl

but still a touch manly 

with the brown's and yellow.

Can't wait for our new arrival,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

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Make your Own Grilled Chicken Salad

 

 

I've always loved salads

I especially love LongHorn's Grilled Strawberry Salad

I also love Panera Bread's Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

Since I don't live near either of these

I make my own and you can make your own Grilled Chicken Salad too!

Here's how...

The Pampered Chef Grill Pan is the "coup de grace"

when grilling chicken for a salad or any main dish!

I start by cutting my chicken in thin, long pieces

 and then grill on the stovetop.

Takes about 10 minutes and done!

 

Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning is a MUST!

Sprinkle on your chicken while cooking

The taste is restaurant-style or simple perfection.

 

While the chicken is cooking,

prepare the rest of your salad.

I use this organic Spring Mix from Earthbound Farm

 You can use any fruit you like

Today, I used watermelon, pineapple and grapes together

I love strawberry and pineapple together too,

fresh apples, mandarin oranges, fresh oranges

any fruit you like that is not mushy will work

I never use blueberries, don't know why?

 

 

I also add something crunchy too

pumpkin seeds, pretzels (gluten-free)

pecans, croutons (gluten-free)

basically anything I consider healthy

that can add some crunchy texture

 

Once your chicken is done

spoon on the top of your greens

sprinkle with the dressing of your choice

I choose to make my own.

Today I used pomegranate red wine vinegar (1 tbsp.)

combined with olive oil (1 tbsp.), lemon juice (1/2 tsp.) and

just the slightest dash of sugar

I don't measure these I just keep mixing until

I get the taste I want.

 

I also love lime dressing prepared with

100% virgin olive oil and lime juice.

Lime dressing makes the fruit taste so sweet

Any vinaigrette enhances the sweetness of fruit.

Balsamic vinegar and olive oil is tasty too.

Remember, to reduce the acidity just add a pinch of sugar.

 

I hope this helps you make delicious Grilled Chicken Salad

I believe the key is the taste of the chicken

always use Mrs. Dash

and the salad dressing

always make your own!

 

Enjoying some salad,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

 



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Can Cabbage help Control Anger?

I served boiled cabbage for lunch yesterday and had the leftovers for dinner. Did you know cabbage is one of the "world's healthiest foods"? Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that boasts many health benefits including: cancer prevention, anti-inflammatory properties and a powerful stomach tonic. Cabbage is also a natural cholesterol lowering food.

The best way to cook cabbage to maintain nutrients is to healthy saute. Heat 5 tbsp. water in a stainless steel skillet on high heat. When bubbles begin to form, reduce heat to medium, add shredded cabbage, cover and cook for five minutes. Cut off heat and let stand covered for two more minutes before you serve. You can see from the picture, I thinly shred my cabbage. It is yummier that way! My Aunt Nell taught me that!

Whilst (I love that word! I learned it in London) I was preparing the cabbage, I posted a face book question asking "How long do you boil your cabbage down?" God used that cabbage to show me something. Can cabbage help control anger? Ephesians 4:26-27 says "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil." I began to wonder how long it takes us to boil down or simmer down when we get angry.

Just like the cabbage, if simmered for 5 minutes and cooled for 2, it is tasty and beneficial for our bodies. If we get angry and cool down quickly, we can avoid sin which is healthy for our bodies. Alternately, if cabbage simmers too long, all the nutrients are removed, tastes bad and the color is poor. If we simmer too long with anger, we give place to the devil which is not healthy, causes us to act out and is sinful.

Unresolved anger has many detrimental effects on our health. Anger is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, stomach problems and even the flu! The next time you get angry think of a head of cabbage and remember "Simmer 5, Cool 2!" This visual mantra should distract you from being angry, force the devil to find another place and improve your health!

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice.

Just thinking of a head of cabbage not helping with anger management? Look at this cutie! Print out this little guy and hang him up in your office or home. Every time you look at him, surely you'll crack a smile and your anger will be gone!

Happy not Angry,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

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Squash Spaghetti or Spaghetti Squash?

Either way you say it

SO tasty and healthy!

Here's what you do...

Bake a medium-size spaghetti squash

at 350 degrees for one hour until tender

See my knife mark 

inserted to make sure it's done?

"Done" if your knife goes in easily!

Cool the squash

Then split lengthwise into halves

Clean out the pulp and seeds

by scraping the sides of the squash

with a knife or spoon

Save the "goo" in a bowl

why?

the seeds can be cleaned, baked and eaten!

your cleaned squash will

look something like this...

now to turn a squash into spaghetti noodles...

Hold one squash half upright

scrap the inside with a fork

MAGICALLY

strands of squash appear similar to noodles

Both halves will make about 2-3 cups of noodles

your hulls will look like this when completely

cleaned out

I removed the dark spots in my noodles

caused by cooking

not really necessary but 

it makes your dish prettier.

Place a serving of squash noodles in a plate

Top with your favorite gluten-free marinara or meat sauce

and you have

Squash Spaghetti or is it Spaghetti Squash?

I was apprehensive about serving this to my hubby

he loved it so much

I'm making it for the guys at his office!

I love him 

because...

 he's so unpredictable

Oh the squash-abilities,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

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A Flavorful & Easy Main Dish Recipe

My Mom created this dish years ago

My Dad hated it!

but over the years he has grown to

eat a spoonful or two

He calls it "Goo-lock"

so that's what we call it too!

 

Goo-lock is a flavorful & easy main dish

you won't need a recipe card

make this once and

you've got it!

Here we go...

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Brown a pound of ground chuck

drain the beef

and transfer to a mixing bowl

I used my PC large batter bowl

add 1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped red onion

 

add 1 heaping cup macaroni uncooked

 

 add 1 heaping cup sharp cheddar cheese

 Add 16 oz. crushed tomatoes

I used a can of my Mom's homemade canned tomatoes

YUMMY!

Juicer tomatoes cook the macaroni better

Add salt & pepper to taste

Stir ingredients and pour into 8" casserole dish

Cover with foil and put into preheated oven

Cook covered for 30 minutes

Uncover and BROIL for 10 minutes

Sprinkle some more cheese on top if desired.

 Today I served this with

rutabagas, broccoli and fried zucchini

So simple but sooooo good!

 

Loving easy recipes,

Tammy

The Happy Handicap

 

Leave me a comment and let me know how your "goo-lock" turned out!



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The Secret to Flavorful Chicken Salad

Begin with two chicken breasts (about 1 pound)

Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes

or until done throughout.

This is where I start to do things a bit different

Process the baked chicken breasts in your food processor

to look like this

Add your fruit & veggies

1 cup of quartered red seedless grapes

1 large stalk celery diced

1 medium carrot julienned

1/4 cup diced red pepper

 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans

I use my Pampered Chef manual food processor

to chop the pecans
so fast and simple

put everything on top
 of your chopped chicken

get ready to combine ingredients
it should look something like this
before mixing

if i don't have red seedless grapes

or if they are not in season and sour,

i use my favorite apple chopped or

chopped strawberries tastes wonderful also!

now for my secret ingredient

drum roll please...

to bind all the dry ingredients together

use about 3 tbsp. Hellman's mayonaisse

( Hellmann's is gluten free!)

1 to 1 1/2 tbsp of red wine vinegar

(Pomegranate infused provides healthy antioxidants)

1 heaping tbsp of sugar to balance the acid

AND

my "go-to" seasoning always, always

(but don't tell anyone)
The Secret to Flavorful Chicken Salad...

MRS. DASH ORIGINAL!!!

salt & pepper to taste

 Oh, and...

everything is better and healthier 

with a fresh squeeze of lemon.
and...that's right
no onions in this chicken salad!

this is what you get.

perfect chicken salad

every time.

add some crackers or toast 

(gluten free of course),
on a bed of spring greens

and 

ENJOY!

So fresh, So flavorful

stored in an air-tight container
for at least 7 days!
Double the recipe because
you're gonna love it!
my family never gets tired
of eating this flavorful chicken salad.
They even ASK me to make it!!!


wtf meaning "with tasty flavor",
Tammy
The Happy Handicap

Now you share with me your secret to great chicken salad
  I love comments!

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Bite-size Strawberry Tart

We indulged in a strawberry pastry in Paris

Two of them actually

looked something like this...

photo credit pbs.org

without the basil, of course!

why no original pic?

famished Americans photograph food?

neh, nah, didn't happen

I used the tart as inspiration though

to create a small dessert for my daughter

who's carrying my first granddaughter (YES!!!)

It had to be tasty, less filling and WEIGHTLESS!

Having to use what I had on-hand, I thought...

scoured my panty and fridge

decided on these staple ingredients.

 Slice strawberries as desired

small is my style

cinnamon raisin bread is beautiful toasted

and it creates a firm base for the tart

cut the bread into four bite-size pieces
spread on a bit of strawberry cream cheese
cheese is good, low fat high protein

 and finish off with key lime oikos greek yogurt
again...low fat high protein
sprinkle with strawberry pieces & a pinch of sugar

Yummy!

 the combination of tastes in one bite is just the right mix of
EVERYTHING!

Sydnee said "It's like a party in my mouth!"
a delicious memory of Paris.

bon appetit,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap

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