RC's Pizza

As is true for almost every gluten free eater I know, I am trying so hard to find the best gluten free pizza.  Up to this point, I have settled for pizza that just "cut the craving", instead of finding one that I enjoy eating.

THINGS HAVE CHANGED.

While still a thin crust, RC's NYC Pizza and Pasta pepperoni pizza was delightful! I had to stop myself from eating the whole pizza on the spot.

It was full of flavor! The sauce, the toppings, even the crust!  I've tried other delivery gluten free pizzas, but this one by far surpassed them.  I honestly think the big difference was the crust.  It had a wheat type flavor and it was seasoned nicely.  

Spens even agreed it tasted good! (He had a calzone, but we won't talk about that)

The pizza was 12", which I believe is larger than the gluten free delivery pizzas.  The base price is $13.50, with toppings costing extra; I think my pizza was $15.

Besides the price, my only other con was that it isn't a hand tossed/thick crust.  I'm still looking for that doughy, fluffy gluten free pizza bread.  We won't even discuss my breadstick dreams. 

I know I'm a terrible photographer, but you can literally see the seasoning in the crust!

I reheated my leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees for about 4 minutes.  It was even better than in the restaurant! If I'm going to eat a thin crust pizza, I want it to be crispy.  Reheating it in the oven did that perfectly. Highly recommend you doing this! I may just do take-out next time just so that I can crisp it at home...I'd rank the oven leftovers an 8.9. it was that good. 

Also, the cashier told me they are working on gluten free brownies! Can't wait for those babies!

Houston people, there are locations in Kingwood and in The Woodlands.  Check 'em out! 

Have you been to RC's pizza before? What did you think?

Eating Right for Gluten Free

That's their brand name, by the way. I found them at Randalls by complete accident! We happened to be passing the freezer section and boom! I grabbed all but one...I think it was the polenta one. 

I had the Mac and cheese for lunch today. It was a little salty, but overall I enjoyed it! It helped with the noodle cravings and cooked in much less time. I'd say about 6 minutes total (I like my cheese less saucy). 

For dinner I had the Chicken Teriyaki bowl. It had lima beans (I think) in it, but they're not in my allowable diet currently. This was delicious! Well flavored, especially for a TV dinner. 

Stay tuned for further updates :)

March of Dimes, March for Babies

Today I met with March of Dimes for Houston, as well as various UT Health employees/students/volunteers.  Many of us have signed up to be Team Captains for our respective organizations, specialties, and campuses.  

I will be the Team Captain for the UT Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing UT Student Nurse Association.  I have never been involved with March of Dimes on this level and I am VERY EXCITED!

March of Dimes isn't just about polio anymore.  It's for premature babies, for mothers, for baby's with birth defects (which I happen to have been), for newborn health screens, ... the list goes on.

Below is a new video from March of Dimes, voiced over by Chris Pratt.  

I. LOVE. THIS. VIDEO.

Watch it and I guarantee you'll love it, too.

Please help me in fundraising for a WONDERFUL cause.  To the right you will see my March of Dimes banner.  You can sign up to join me as a walker, as a donator, or as both!

The Houston walk is April 26th! Mark your calendar!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake ❤️

We had a very relaxed Valentine's Day (saving for a wedding is expensive!), so I decided last weekend to make a little treat for us. 

Cheesecake sounded perfect! I have been on a hunt for awhile to find the perfect gluten free crust. I've tried using rice chex, and while that got great reviews, it just didn't get my motor running. So while contemplating ways to get creative, this idea hit me like a lightning bolt. I immediately felt like a genius. 

COOKIE DOUGH. 

If I'm going to indulge in a treat, I might as well get us the best of both worlds! Cookie dough as the crust!! 

Work time is about 20 minutes. Wait time is about 2 1/2 hours. A true test of patience. 

...as you can see, I even let the tension build on my snapchat. 

So...Preheat oven as directed...

Simply spray your springform pan with cooking spray, then press the entire tub of Pillsbury Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough into the bottom and about one inch up the sides of the pan.

Because this made a thin layer, I only let this bake for about 8 minutes. Using a knife, I inserted the point into the middle of the dough. No residue came up, so I pulled my crust out to cool. 

While your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Crust is cooling, I recommend you start working on the cheesecake.  Did I mention it's a no bake cheesecake?!

In your KitchenAid mixer, whip on medium high two 8 oz. blocks of cream cheese. When that is light and fluffy, add a 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk and continue to whip well. Then add 1/8 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a good teaspoon of vanilla. Whip all ingredients. 

Once that was nice and fluffy, I added it to my Chocolate Chip Crust in my springform pan. Covered with plastic wrap, and let sit in the fridge for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Serve when firm :)

I think Spens's exact words were, "If I hadn't proposed to you already, now would be the time!"