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Grain Free Cauliflower Patties

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Grain Free Easy Cauliflower Patty Side Dish

If you are tired of eating the same old side dishes for dinner or looking to curb that carbohydrate craving these are amazingly simple and super versatile. They taste great dipped in most anything from pizza sauce to ketchup like a tater-tot. Since we are pretty much all gluten free here all the time and my little guy has a nightshade intolerance and can’t have potato cauliflower has become my new kitchen best friend.

Grain Free Cauliflower Patties

Yields: 12-15 small/medium
Ingredients –
1 Head of Cauliflower
2  Eggs
 ½ C. Almond Meal
¼  C. Raw Cheddar or Parmesan Cheese (for dairy free recipe –this maybe omitted)
Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to Taste
Instructions –
1. Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes)
2. Drain and mash cauliflower.
3. Stir in eggs, cheese, almond meal and seasonings.
4. Lightly coat bottom of griddle or skillet with grape seed or coconut oil.
5. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3” in diameter.
6. Pan fry over low / medium heat until golden brown and set (about 3 minutes per side).
*I sometimes add shredded carrot to my patties too for added color and extra vitamins

Basic Homestead Applesauce Recipe

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Basic Homestead Applesauce Recipe


Applesauce is just one of those foods you can eat whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can use it in recipes, freeze it for a special treat, or use it as a dip. 

Here are 5 other uses for applesauce–

  1. For a lighter, low calorie muffin or bread replace some of the oil with applesauce. I do not recommend replacing all the fat though as you will end up with a chewy moist mess. 

  2. Add it on top of your favorite pancakes or waffles

  3. It is the perfect low calorie ice cream topping

  4. Applesauce added to oatmeal is the perfect start to any morning

  5. Freeze it in an ice-cube tray–pop out the squares–place in a gallon zip-lock for future use. Think along the lines of an extra “spice” to coffee cake and a little kicked up granola flavoring.

Basic Homestead Applesauce Recipe

Yields: Approximately 6 cups of sauce

Ingredients –

  •  8 C prepared apples (see below)
  •  2 C Water
  •  Juice of 1 Lemon
  •  Cinnamon (optional)
  • Nutmeg (optional)
  • Ginger (optional)
Instructions –

1. Add all ingredients in a large sauce pot or Dutch oven.

2. Simmer on medium low heat for 15 -20 minutes *

3. Puree’ with immersion blender

4. Serve and enjoy!

To prepare apples – Peel, core and slice apples; season with cinnamon and sugar and bake in 350 degree oven for 6 minutes. Cool and store in gallon size zip-lock bags in freezer or use in recipe above.

* If using previously frozen apples thaw slightly and add 10 minutes to simmering time.

Grain Free Tortilla (doubles as a) Crepe Recipe

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Grain Free, Real Food, Gluten Free, No Gluten, Paleo

We have used mainly two gluten-free tortilla brands since changing our family’s diet a few years back–our favorite being Udi’s. However, these do contain potato starch–therefore, they are not nightshade free. I needed an alternative for our little guy and this recipe has been the perfect answer to my Mexican dish dilemma. 

Grain Free Tortilla Recipe (doubles as a) Crepe Recipe

Yields: 6-8 small/medium tortillas


Ingredients –
 ½ C Coconut Flour
5 Eggs (or 8 large egg whites)
½ tsp. Baking Soda
¾ C Water *
Pinch Salt (optional)
Coconut oil (for pan frying)

Instructions –
1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl making sure there are no lumps.
2. Preheat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat
3. Place about 1 tsp. coconut oil in the pan. Swirl around to coat.
4. Pour about 3 tablespoons of the batter into the pan; tipping the pan from side to side to evenly distribute the batter (this will produce an even, thin tortilla). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLIP TORTILLA UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THE FIRST SIDE IS GOLDEN BROWN – OTHERWISE IT WILL TEAR.
5. Once first side is golden brown, flip tortilla over and brown on opposite side.
6. Remove to plate and repeat process with remaining batter.

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* If a thinner shell is preferred, add a bit more water to thin the batter.

NOTE: These can be made ahead, separated by parchment paper, and stored in a gallon sized zip-lock bag until ready to use (just reheat when you need them!)

** Crepe Alternative – Add 2 Tbls. Honey to the batter and a 1/4 C. more water; Fill crepe with mixed berry puree and top with powdered sugar.

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