Turkey (makes 12-14 servings)

One 12-14 lbs (5 – 6 kg) turkey (When the weather allows, I like to cook the turkey outdoors on the gas grill). For the rub 2 T granulated orange peel* 1 T dried sage 1 T salt 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1 T olive oil *Wash and dry the orange. Peel it and put the thin strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and dry in 200 F/100 C for about 30 minutes or until the peel starts to curl and harden. Remove from the oven and let the orange strips cool completely. Can be kept in an … Continue reading Turkey (makes 12-14 servings)

Gingerbread Cake

100 g butter, melted 2 eggs 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) sugar 1/2 cup + 1 T (1 1/2 dl) sour cream 1 1/2 cup (3 dl) all purpose flour 2 t baking powder 2 t ground cinnamon 1 1/2 t ground ginger 1 1/2 t ground cloves Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream, the flour mixed with the baking powder and spices and last the melted butter. Mix well. Pour the batter into a greased tube pan and bake on the lower rack for 40 … Continue reading Gingerbread Cake

Microwave Chocolate Caramels: GF/DF

1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) dark dairy free chocolate morsels 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) sugar 100 g vegan butter 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) honey Put all the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and heat on full effect for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture. Heat on full effect for 3 more minutes (stop every minute and stir). Pour the mixture into an aluminum foil covered dish, 8″x8″ (20×20 cm). Refrigerate until cool and hardened (a couple of hours or over night). Remove the aluminum foil with the caramels and cut into small pieces. The caramels can be wrapped … Continue reading Microwave Chocolate Caramels: GF/DF

Cinnamon Raisin Fork Cookies: GF/DF (serves 50-60)

200 g vegan butter 1/2 cup + 1 T (1 1/2 dl) sugar 1 egg 50 g raisins, cut into small pieces 1 t baking soda 2 t ground cinnamon 2 cups (5 dl) glutenfree flour 1/2 t psyllium husk Preheat the oven to 350 F/175 C Beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, raisins, cinnamon, psyllium husk, and the flour mixed with the baking soda. Roll the soft dough into tiny balls and put them on a parchment paper covered baking tray. Flatten the cookies with a fork. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Continue reading Cinnamon Raisin Fork Cookies: GF/DF (serves 50-60)

Fruitcake: GF/DF

175 g vegan butter 1/2 cup + 1T (1 1/2 dl) sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup (3 3/4) gluten free flour 3 T almond flour 1 1/2 t baking powder 1 t psyllium husk 1/4 cup + 1T (1 dl) dried raisins 6 dried apricots, cut into small pieces 6 prunes, pitted and cut into small pieces 3 Medjool dates, pitted and cut into small pieces 3 T cognac Put the cut fruit in a bowl and add the cognac. Let the fruit soak at least one hour or over night. Preheat the oven to 300 F/150 C Mix … Continue reading Fruitcake: GF/DF