Pepperoni, Green Pepper & Onion Snack Muffins, Gluten Free

Now that March Madness is upon us it's time to once again bring out recipes for game day parties. I love these little muffins because of all the flavors you get in one bite. It's like having an Italian antipasto in a handheld treat. These are a great snack to serve with drinks and match well with beer and most cocktails. Also convenient is that they are fantastic both warm and at room temperature so you can make a batch right before  the beginning of the game and they will be still be tasty when the game is finishing up. A super easy recipe you will be glad you tried, since it will soon become a favorite.

Golden and Delicious Right out of the Oven

Recipe:

1 cup All-Purpose Gluten Free Baking Mix

1 cup milk

1 extra large egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pepperoni, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Place in greased small muffin pans. Bake 350 for 15 minutes until puffed and golden. Makes 15.

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Irish Currant Bread;Gluten Free

It's coming up on St. Patricks Day and I have the easiest Irish Bread to make for your family and friends. It is a quick bread recipe that makes a nice dense hearty loaf without all the trouble of a yeast bread. It is made from simple ingredients that are always in my house and I can change it up by substituting raisins or dates for the currants. I would even say that most dried fruits would work here so if you have a particular favorite, experiment and have fun. When I make this for St. Patrick's Day I always make two loaves because it is fantastic toasted with butter the next morning for breakfast! 

Golden Brown Right out of the Oven

Sliced and Ready to Eat or Toast

Recipe:

1 1/2 cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Baking Mix

2/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

dash cinnamon & nutmeg

3/4 cup currants

2 extra-large eggs

1/3 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients together and add to the dry ingredients. Add the currants and stir with a wooden spoon. The mixture will be dry. Add an additional tablespoon of milk if needed to moisten all the dry ingredients.  Spoon into a loaf pan that has been greased and dusted with some gluten free baking mix.  Bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown.  Cool and slice.

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