I thought I would talk about something different today. One of my many passions, cooking. I have always loved to cook and bake. Then one day I lost some of my desire to do any of it.
About three years ago I found out that I have celiacs disease. What the hay bails is that you ask? Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. I know TMI but I think I need to be honest.
Just think someone that loved to bake breads roles and other wonderful treats can no longer eat them. So you feel like why should I want to bake them at all. So for a long while I didn't even want to cook anything. Not even gluten free foods.
Well I am getting over that finally. I am getting my passion back.
Today I am making a Tex-Mex style dinner. Here is what it has in it and it is all gluten free.
2 lbs. pork loin cut into pieces
1 cup chicken stock( home made or store bought make sure it is gf)
1 onion cubed
1 bell pepper cubed
2 or more cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 jalapeno pepper if desired
place in a slow cooker on high for 6 hours
Then stir to break up the pork
Serve with gf corn tortillas
top with cheese, sour cream and salsa
