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Jac's Gluten Free Bakery in Hicksville NY

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If you are near the Long Island, New York area, you need to check out Jac's Bakeshop & Bistro in Hicksville. I went there for the first time 2 weeks ago when they opened and have been back many times since. We have sampled and enjoyed many items such as their bagels, sandwich bread, bistro rolls, crumb cake, pretzels, rainbow cookies and cupcakes. It is great that they are gluten free but what I love even more is that their products are natural, 100% whole grain, use organic unrefined sugars, all natural food coloring and are 80% organic. Many of their items are also dairy free, egg free and vegan. I have not had a decent bagel since going gluten free. I've tried some gluten free bagels but none of them were that good so I'd rather just not have them. Jac's bagels are amazing and taste just like a traditional NY bagel. The bistro buns were great fresh, but also great after being frozen and defrosted for later use. I now keep some in my freezer so anytime we nee

Sesame Chicken

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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into cubes 2 egg whites 3 tablespoons arrowroot starch salt and pepper sesame seeds or scallions for garnish (or both!) For the Sauce 1/2 cup water combined with 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Directions Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. In a medium size bowl, whisk together the egg whites, 3 tablespoons arrowroot, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and stir until all chicken is coated with egg mixture. Add chicken to the skillet and cook on one side for a few minutes then flip pieces over and cook until no longer pink.  For the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients above and stir to combine. When the chicken is done, transfer to a plate. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until it