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Gluten-Free Millet Pie Crust

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Here are two gluten-free vegan pie crust recipes using millet flour—one for a savory veggie pie and one for a banana cream pie. Each recipe includes the full instructions for the pie. Why Use Millet Flour? Millet flour is a nutritious, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, offering a mild, slightly nutty flavor.  It’s rich in fiber, protein, and essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, which support digestion, heart health, and energy metabolism. Millet also contains vitamins, and is particularly abundant in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and B2 (Niacin), and is also a very good source of other B vitamins, including B9, folic acid.  Unlike over-refined flours, millet has a low glycemic index, making it a great choice for balanced blood sugar levels. Its light texture works well in both sweet and savory dishes, making it an excellent base for gluten-free baking. Savory Roasted Vegetables with Millet-Olive Oil Crust Savory Millet Crust for a delectable Roast Vegetable P...

Holiday Brunch Menu Ideas

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Hosting a holiday brunch? These vegetarian-friendly ideas—savory, sweet, and festive—will impress everyone at the table! On a very active Adventist recipe swap social media group there was a last-minute request for ideas for a Christmas brunch, an innovation for busy families that have to get back to jobs, or are splitting their holiday time between relatives' homes. They are basically geared to be vegetarian, but might include eggs and dairy (ovo-laco vegetarian, possibly the most active dietary choice of Adventists worldwide.)  Who doesn't enjoy an informal but delicious brunch? (Firefly image)   1. The first person sharing on the online group about Christmas breakfast stated that their family had a tradition of Blueberry coffee cake and Christmas fruit punch Here is a recipe for Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake (in lieu of the above blueberry coffee cake): Serves 17. 2 cups Sugar ⅔ cups Vegetable Shortening 3 Eggs 1 ¼ cup of Milk (dairy or nondairy) 4 ¼ cups of All Purpose Flou...