Dot's Easy Bean Salad

In April I visited my father in Arizona, and one of his friends let me go through her recipe box.  I took pictures of the recipes that I wanted to try out.  Last weekend I made some hamburgers, and for the sideI made her 4 bean salad.


In my mother-in-law's recipe for bean salad, I noticed she uses just  2/3 cup of sugar, so I adjusted it to that amount.  I  also added 2 t of salt and 1/2 t of black pepper.  You can taste it and adjust it to your own liking after shaking he bottle.

Dot's Easy Bean Salad

1.  Prepare vegetables:
(1)  Chop up 1/2 of a red onion.
(2)  Chop 1 green pepper. 

2.  Prepare dressing -   In a glass jar put the following: 
(1)  1/3 cup of olive oil and 2/3 cup of white vinegar
(2)  2/3 cup of sugar, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper.

3.  In a large salad bowl add the following: 
(1)  Drain the following beans:  kidney, green beans, garbanzo, and wax beans (if you want to).
(2)  Add the chopped vegetables
(3)  Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and mix gently together.  
(4)  Chill a few hours.


List of Other Salads on this Blog:

Greens/cabbage:
Make it Yourself Thai Peanut Dressing for Mandarin Salad  (My friend Judi's recipe)
KFC Copycat Cole Slaw   (A friend shared this with me)
Belizean Coleslaw    (From Internet search)
Antioxidant Rich Kale Super Salad  (A copycat from a deli, dressing from Syre School Cookbook)

Main Dish Salads
Gluten Free Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Baja Salad with Black Beans & Quinoa  (A remake from something I ate at a restaurant)

Mexican Grilled Salmon & Mango Salad   (From a Betty Crocker summer cookbook)
Jackson Square Shrimp Salad   (From my Syre School cookbook)
A Great Way to Make a Main Dish Salad Out of Your Garden Veggies - Nicoise Salmon Salad  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Pasta & Quinoa:
Tasty Gluten Free Pasta Salad  (Something I picked up over 20 years ago!)
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad Bowls   (From an Internet search)
Michelle's Greek Quinoa Salad   (My foodie daughter's own delicious creation!)
Another Great Salad with Quinoa - Janah's  Original Quinoa, Cranberry & Feta Salad  (a recipe my daughter came up with)
Red Quinoa, Black Bean, & Corn Salad  (A yummy recipe on the Trader Joe's bag of red quinoa)

Vegetable:
Jeremy D's Sensational Greek Salad   (My son-in-law's recipe)

Grandma's Perfect Potato Salad   (My mother-in-law's recipe)
Rose's Refreshing Cucumber Salad   (From a Chinese friend)
A Great BBQ side Salad - Curried Pea Salad  (From my church cookbook, Come & Dine)

Dot's Easy Bean Salad  (Recipe from an  83 yr old friend of my father's)

Fruit:
Grandma Marilyn's Frozen Fruit Salad  (My mother-in-law's recipe)

What Does Revelation 4:11 Tell Us About the Purpose of Creation?

   Who hasn't looked up at the night sky studded with stars and wondered to themselves why am I here?  In this vast universe with its myriads of stars and galaxies is the earth with all of us spinning according to NASA about 1,037 mph.  We're just a speck on the map.  For decades scientists have pondered life on earth, and there are books on every scientific subject imaginable.


  Several years ago I heard an interesting DVD called Privileged Planet, and scientists point out that everything in relation to the earth is so precise that it implies a designer.  These scientists don't mention God, but every detail they bring up about the earth proves there has to be a Creator!  

   Along with scientists, philosophers have also pondered the earth and man's existence.  Few would probably turn to the Bible for their answers. But I learned from my reading of the Life-Study of Revelation that the answer to creation is actually hidden there in Revelation 4:11!

You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, for You have created all things, and because of Your will they were, and were created.




I like Witness Lee's exposition of this verse on page 220 of chapter 17 of the Life-Study of Revelation:   

God is a God of purpose, having a will of His own pleasure.  He created all things for His will that He might accomplish and fulfill His purpose.  This book, unveiling God's universal administration, shows us the purpose of God.  Hence, in the praise of the twenty-four elders concerning His creation, His creation is related to His will….People can easily realize the creation of God, but they scarcely know the will, the purpose, of God's creation. The praise of the angelic elders is an introduction to the contents of this book, which unveil the will, the purpose, of God's creation--to have an eternal habitation for God's satisfaction and expression. This is the holy city, New Jerusalem.  In the New Jerusalem, God's will in creation will be completely revealed and fulfilled.  God will be fully satisfied and wholly expressed in and through the New Jerusalem.  This is God's will in His creation and it is the goal of the book of Revelation (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Revelation.  Anaheim: California, 1876, Print.)

Isn't it amazing that the universe, the earth, and man all exist so that God can have an expression on this earth!!

You can listen to excerpts from the Life-Study of Revelation and some excellent commentary on Life-Study of the Bible with Witness Lee. 

Other Posts on the Book of  Revelation:
What is the Focus of the Book of Revelation?
What Does the Book of Revelation Show Us About Loving the Lord?
What Does Revelation 4:11 Tell Us About the Purpose of God's Creation?
What are the Golden Bowls of Incense in Revelation 5:8?
What is the Controlling Vision of he Bible Seen in the Book of Revelation?
From the Life-Study of Revelation - What are the Two Sides of Rapture Seen in Revelation 14:1
How Does Transformation Produce the New Jerusalem Mentioned in Revelation 3:12?

Debbie's Delicious Hot Water GF Chocolate Cake

   Last week I needed a cake for my daughter's birthday.  So I thumbed through a few of my recipe books hunting for just the right one.  It was late in the evening,  and this cake  from my church Come & Dine Cookbook caught my eye because it didn't call for creaming any butter and sugar.  On top of that it was a recipe from a believer I've known for about 33 years.  She's also a very talented baker,  so I knew I could trust this recipe.  

I've never made a chocolate cake with hot water  before.  So I was a bit careful in following all the directions.  I was wondering what it was going to come out tasting like with 1  cup of water!!

 When I made it, I tweaked a few things--I always like to cut down on sugar, so I brought it down 1/2 of a cup, and nobody could tell!  Everybody loved this cake!  It was light and delicious!  

Gluten Free Hot Water Chocolate Cake 

1.  Prepare dry ingredients - In a medium-sized mixing bowl put:
(1)  2 cups of gluten free flour:  I used 2/3 cup sorghum flour, 2/3 cup white rice flour, and 2/3 cup tapioca flour.
(2)  Then stir in 1 tsp. baking soda,  1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 cup Hershey's Cocoa.

2.  Prepare wet ingredients - In a large mixing bowl put:
(1)  1 1/2 cup sugar (the recipe calls for 2 cups)  and 1/2 cup of oil (I used extra virgin olive oil)
(2)  Then add 2 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 cup of cold water.
(3)  Mix all the ingredients together well (I used a wooden spoon).

3.  Boil up in your electric tea kettle 1 cup of water.

4.  Combine ingredients:
(1)  Slowly add the dry ingredients to the large bowl of the sugar/oil mixture.
(2) Stir everything together until it's smooth.
(3)  Then gradually add the cup of boiling water stirring carefully.
Note:  This  batter will be rather runny, but it will bake up into a very moist cake!!

5.  Pour batter into a greased  8 1/2 x 11 pan (I used a 9 x 13 pan) and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

6.  Frost with your favorite frosting or try Debbie's:
(1)  In a saucepan put 1 cup of milk and whisk in 1/4 cup of flour; cook until thickened.
(2)  Put a piece of plastic wrap directly onto this surface and let it cool.
(3)  Meanwhile in a large bowl beat 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until fluffy.
(4)  While still beating, add the cooled flour/milk mixture by the teaspoon.
(5)  Add 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/2 tsp. salt and beat 1 more minute.
(6)  Spread over cooled cake.

Simple coconut & nut topping:  I didn't want to add any more sugar, so I went with this simple frosting from a no sugar cookbook I have:  Put 1 cup of sweetened coconut and 1/2 cup of pecans/walnuts into a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in 1 T olive oil + 1 t and 1 T water and 1 t.  Let it sit a few minutes and then gently scatter it across the cake and spread it so it covers the entire cake!  

Other Gluten Free Baking & Desserts on This Blog:

Breads & Coffee Cakes: 
Gluten free & Low-fat Banana Bread    (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Celebrate Fall With Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread  (A friend's recipe)
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Favorite Gluten Free Cranberry Nut Bread  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Claudia's Blueberry Coffee Cake (Made Gluten Free!)   (From a former neighbor)
Here's a Zucchini Bread with a Hawaiian Twist! Gluten Free Pineapple Zucchini Bread (From my Syre School Cookbook)

Cakes:
Gluten Free German Apple Cake   (From my grandmother)
You Won't Believe It's Gluten Free Carrot Cake (From my daughter's husband's grandma--whew)
Judi's Super Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Cake    (From a church friend)
Judi's Gluten Free Orange Chiffon Cake    (From a church friend)
Marilyn's Spectacular Gluten Free Oatmeal Cake   (My mother-in-law's--she's a great cook!)
The Best Gluten Free Black Bottom Cupcakes   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Delicious Gluten Free Rhubarb Cake   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Grandma's Gluten Free Applesauce Cake   (From an Internet search--tastes like my grandma's!)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Banana Cake   (From my grandma)
Rosie's Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Overwhelmed By Your Bumper Crop of Zucchini? Try Claudia's Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake!   (From my former neighbor Claudia of 12 years)
Decadent & Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake  (From my Come & Dine church cookbook)

Cookies:
The Ultimate Gluten Free Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Mom's Go To For Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
The Best Gluten Free Recipe for Snickerdoodles    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Rocky Road Brownies    (From a church friend)
Mark's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies - Made Gluten Free!   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Judi's Gluten Free Oatmeal Craisin & Coconut Cookies (From a church friend)
Marie's Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies (Also Great Gluten Free!)   (My friend Marie's recipe)

Cornbread & Rolls:
Beth's Amazing Gluten Free Cornbread   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Judi's Favorite Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits   (My friend Judi's sister's recipe)

Crisps & Pies:
Lena's Rhubarb Crunch (A crisp with a gluten free top and bottom crust!) (My daughter-in-law's mother. She's an amazing cook, which I think most of us moms become after a few years!)
Delicious Gluten Free Apple Crisp    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Ginger's Outrageous Apple Pie    (From a church friend)
The BEST Lemon Meringue Pie with Mrs. Lauralicious Gluten Free Pie Crust  (Internet)
My Grandmother's Favorite Banana Cream Pie  (A recipe from my grandmother)
Granny's Lemon Cheesecake Squares   (From my friend Judi's granny)

Desserts with Fruit:
Sensational Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake   (From the back of Costco's organic sugar)

Terrific Gluten Free Strawberry & Peach Trifle  (Modified from an Internet search)
My Favorite Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Just Like Grandma's (But Only Gluten Free) Blueberry Cobbler (My husband's grandma)
Gluten Free Lemony Rhubarb Bars (From my Syre School Cookbook)
Old Fashioned Strawberry Buckle (Made Gluten Free)   (A recipe I picked up from a berry farm)

Holiday Cookies & Baking:

Old Fashioned Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies  (Modified from back of the Libby's pumpkin can)
My Family's Favorite Gingerbread Cookies (Now Made Gluten Free!)  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Grandkids Favorite Gluten Free Peppermint Sugar Cookies  (From Syre School Cookbook)
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie   (Modified from back of Libby's pumpkin can)
Perfect Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake   (From back of cream cheese box)
Gluten Free Polish Fruitcake  ( Modified from Internet search)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Nordy Bars  ( From my Syre School Cookbook)
Grandma Pitcher's Old Fashioned Sandies (Made Gluten Free)  (My husband's grandma)
Make a Family Tradition & Make Your Own Fruitcake    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Muffins:

My Favorite Banana Nut Muffins   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Gluten Free Tremendous Pumpkin Muffins   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Bursting with Blueberries Gluten Free Muffins   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Toni's Outrageous Gluten Free Corn Muffins    (From back of a Bob's Red Mill package)
Sassy Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Puddings & Ice Cream: 

Dairy Free Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (And other ice cream favorites!) (From searches)

Baked Coconut Pudding   (Something I worked out from my Aunt Sue's rice pudding recipe)

Tangy Lemon Pudding   (From my daughter-in-laws family reunion cookbook)

What Does the Book of Revelation Show Us About Loving the Lord?

    The book of Revelation opens with seven letters.  These seven letters were written to churches in Asia, which is today’s country of Turkey.  The letter to Ephesus spoke to me the most.  In the beginning the Lord praises them for their works, labor, endurance, checking out the apostles, etc. but He gives them a warning.  And this warning may not sound that critical to you at first. 

But I have one thing against you, that you have left your first love.  Revelation 2:4

 This may leave you wondering why does it say first love here?  He shares  that the first love can be translated the best love.  And it touched me when he said that all degradation in all the churches in these letters begins with the losing of the first love.

   He states that it’s better to lose some of your work for the Lord than to fail in your love for Him. Those words really spoke to my heart.  Then he shares in chapter 10 of the Life-Study of Revelation an account of John Nelson Darby on pages 119-120 that is very touching:

I can never forget a short paragraph concerning John Nelson Darby.  This paragraph reveals that when Darby was very old he was traveling and staying in a hotel for the night.  As he was going to bed, he prayed in a simple way saying, “Lord Jesus, I still love You.”  It is precious for an old saint to say this. John Nelson Darby began to love the Lord during his youth. After more than sixty years, he still loved Him.  We all must daily tell the Lord, 'Lord Jesus, I still love You. I may change in everything else, Lord, but I would never change in loving You.  Rather, I want my love for You to increase all the time.'  I read this paragraph about Darby more than twenty years ago, and I cannot tell you the help it has rendered to me throughout the years”  (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Revelation. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1976, Print).

   This chapter reminded me of something I recently read from a book on the Song of Songs: "Give yourself to love the Lord. No other way is so prevailing, and no other way is so safe, so rich, and so full of enjoyment. Just love Him. Do not care for anything else. Teachings, doctrines, gifts, and power do not mean much. We must continually tell the Lord, 'Lord, keep me in Your love!  Attract me with Yourself!  Keep me all the time in your loving presence!"  (Lee, Witness. Life and Building  as Portrayed in the Song of Songs. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1979, Print)

Blog Update 11-9-17:  Here's a recent song from a New York Young People's CD entitled How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place--it's called Jesus My Best Love Thou Art

You can listen to excerpts from the Life-Study of Revelation and some excellent commentary on Life-Study of the Bible with Witness Lee. 

Other Posts on the Book of  Revelation:
What is the Focus of the Book of Revelation?
What Does the Book of Revelation Show Us About Loving the Lord?
What Does Revelation 4:11 Tell Us About the Purpose of God's Creation?
What are the Golden Bowls of Incense in Revelation 5:8?
What is the Controlling Vision of he Bible Seen in the Book of Revelation?
From the Life-Study of Revelation - What are the Two Sides of Rapture Seen in Revelation 14:1
How Does Transformation Produce the New Jerusalem Mentioned in Revelation 3:12?
Taking a Look at Revelation 12:11 - How Do you Overcome Satan's Accusation?
From the Life-Study of Revelation - The Connection Between Revelation & Ephesians 
Why is There is A Rainbow Around God's Throne in Revelation 4:3?
How Do you Get Ready for the Marriage of the Lamb in Revelation 19:7-8?


Other Posts on Men/Women From Church History:

G. H. Pember - Why are There Two Trees in Genesis 2 Anyway?
On George Mueller  - From the Life-Study of Philippians - What's the Theme of the Bible?   
On Watchman Nee & Witness Lee - What is the Mystery of Christ in Ephesians 5:32
On M.E. Barber  - What Does God's Salvation in 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Accomplish in New Believers?
On John Newton - God's Love in 1 John 4 Seen in the Life of John Newton
On the Apostle John  - Touching Account From Church History on the Apostle John

Old Fashioned Strawberry Buckle (Made Gluten Free)

For me spring means lots of fresh strawberries to make shortcakes and other yummy desserts.  In June we had a student's parents  stay with us for two because because their daughter was graduating from college.  We always like to take our guests berry picking in the summer.  They love going to a farm and spending time with our grandchildren. 

 At the berry farm where I often go to pick berries, I got up this recipe for strawberry buckle.  I didn't know what a buckle was so I looked it up, and  it's a  tender cake baked with fresh berries that  either line the bottom of the pan or are folded into the batter.

  Two of my grandchildren are spending the weekend, and my grandson Ezra was all over it as soon as he saw me pulling out mixing bowls, flour, and sugar.  He loves baking, but I think licking out all the bowls has something to do with it! 

   While the buckle was baking, he kept coming upstairs and asking  me, "Is the strawberry cake done yet?   I really feel helping to cook really gives children a lot of good experiences! 

Old Fashioned Strawberry Buckle (Made Gluten Free)

1.  Cream butter & sugar - In a mixing bowl put: 
(1)  1/4 cup of softened butter and cream for 2-3 minutes
(2)  Slowly add while beating 1/2 cup of sugar--it should take about 2-3 more minutes.
(3)  Add 2 eggs ONE at a time and beat well after each.
(4)  Add 1 t vanilla extract and beat together.

2.  Prepare dry ingredients - In a medium sized mixing bowl put:
(1)  1 1/2 cups of gluten free flour -  I used 1/3 cup of white rice flour, 1/3 cup of sorghum flour, 1/3 cup of tapioca flour, and 1/4 cup of white rice flour and 1/4 cup tapioca flour.
(2)  Stir in 2 t of baking powder.

3. Put 1/2 cup of buttermilk into a measuring cup.
 Substitution:   Make it from 1/2 cup of milk and 1 T of white vinegar. (I didn't have buttermilk today so I made this.)

4.  Prepare strawberries: 
(1) Rinse and prepare strawberries. 
(2)  Chop into small pieces enough for  2 1/2  cups.
(3)  Toss with 1 T of rice flour.

5.  Combine ingredients: 
(1)  Add flour gradually to the creamed sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
(2)  Fold in the strawberries.

6.  Grease an 8 x 8" square baking pan and spread the batter into it.

7.  Topping:  Mix together 1/4 cup of white rice flour with 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 t of cinnamon and cut in 1/4 cup of firm  butter and cut it it until it resembles coarse crumbs. (Today I didn't put this topping on it.)

8.  Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.  Check it with a toothpick.

Other Gluten Free Baking & Desserts on This Blog:

Breads & Coffee Cakes:
Gluten free & Low-fat Banana Bread    (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Celebrate Fall With Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread  (A friend's recipe)
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Favorite Gluten Free Cranberry Nut Bread  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Claudia's Blueberry Coffee Cake (Made Gluten Free!)   (From a former neighbor)
Here's a Zucchini Bread with a Hawaiian Twist! Gluten Free Pineapple Zucchini Bread (From my Syre School Cookbook)

Cakes:
Gluten Free German Apple Cake   (From my grandmother)
You Won't Believe It's Gluten Free Carrot Cake (From my daughter's husband's grandma--whew)
Judi's Super Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Cake    (From a church friend)
Judi's Gluten Free Orange Chiffon Cake    (From a church friend)
Marilyn's Spectacular Gluten Free Oatmeal Cake   (My mother-in-law's--she's a great cook!)
The Best Gluten Free Black Bottom Cupcakes   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Delicious Gluten Free Rhubarb Cake   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Grandma's Gluten Free Applesauce Cake   (From an Internet search--tastes like my grandma's!)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Banana Cake   (From my grandma)
Rosie's Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Overwhelmed By Your Bumper Crop of Zucchini? Try Claudia's Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake!   (From my former neighbor Claudia of 12 years)
Decadent & Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake  (From my Come & Dine church cookbook)

Cookies:
The Ultimate Gluten Free Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Mom's Go To For Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
The Best Gluten Free Recipe for Snickerdoodles    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Rocky Road Brownies    (From a church friend)
Mark's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies - Made Gluten Free!   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Judi's Gluten Free Oatmeal Craisin & Coconut Cookies (From a church friend)
Marie's Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies (Also Great Gluten Free!)   (My friend Marie's recipe)

Cornbread & Rolls:
Beth's Amazing Gluten Free Cornbread   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Judi's Favorite Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits   (Judi's sister's recipe)

Crisps & Pies:
Lena's Rhubarb Crunch (A crisp with a gluten free top and bottom crust!) (My daughter-in-law's mother. She's an amazing cook, which I think most of us moms become after a few years!)
Delicious Gluten Free Apple Crisp    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Ginger's Outrageous Apple Pie    (From a church friend)
The BEST Lemon Meringue Pie with Mrs. Lauralicious Gluten Free Pie Crust  (Internet)
My Grandmother's Favorite Banana Cream Pie

Desserts with Fruit:
Sensational Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake   (From the back of Costco's organic sugar)

Terrific Gluten Free Strawberry & Peach Trifle  (Modified from an Internet search)
My Favorite Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Just Like Grandma's (But Only Gluten Free) Blueberry Cobbler (My husband's grandma)
Gluten Free Lemony Rhubarb Bars (From my Syre School Cookbook)

Holiday Cookies & Baking:

Old Fashioned Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies  (Modified from back of the Libby's pumpkin can)
My Family's Favorite Gingerbread Cookies (Now Made Gluten Free!)  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Grandkids Favorite Gluten Free Peppermint Sugar Cookies  (From Syre School Cookbook)
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie   (Modified from back of Libby's pumpkin can)
Perfect Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake   (From back of cream cheese box)
Gluten Free Polish Fruitcake  ( Modified from Internet search)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Nordy Bars  ( From my Syre School Cookbook)
Grandma Pitcher's Old Fashioned Sandies (Made Gluten Free)  (My husband's grandma)
Make a Family Tradition & Make Your Own Fruitcake    (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Muffins:

My Favorite Banana Nut Muffins   (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Gluten Free Tremendous Pumpkin Muffins   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Bursting with Blueberries Gluten Free Muffins   (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Toni's Outrageous Gluten Free Corn Muffins    (From back of a Bob's Red Mill package)
Sassy Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Puddings & Ice Cream: 

Dairy Free Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (And other ice cream favorites!) (From searches)

Baked Coconut Pudding   (Something I worked out from my Aunt Sue's rice pudding recipe)

Tangy Lemon Pudding   (From my daughter-in-laws family reunion cookbook