Gluten-Free Easy Weeknight Sheetpan Dinner and Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cook-A-Long Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken can be cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen options are cost-effective.

broccoli

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: green beans

Asparagus is nutrient-dense, while green beans are often less expensive.

Introduce the cook-along event and participants.

Start with the strawberry shortcake preparation.

Measure 1.5 cups of GFJ Jewels flour and place it in a mixing bowl.

Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the flour and mix with a fork.

Measure and add granulated sugar to the dry ingredients and mix.

Combine wet ingredients: whole milk and coconut oil, and mix together.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until combined, noting that gluten-free flour may take longer to absorb moisture.

Let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes to allow the gluten-free flour to absorb the liquids.

Demonstrate a tip for peeling peaches using boiling water and a fork.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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