I think everyone who goes gluten free begins a quest. The quest for the perfect bread. The perfect bread is our Holy Grail. We buy pre-packaged gluten free frozen bread, only to have it break apart in the toaster. We make gluten free biscuits from mixes and they’re dry, salty and sandy. Our tortillas crumble. Our sandwiches disintegrate. Without the gluten in wheat, bread needs weird things like xanthan gum. And even if it does contain xanthan gum, it still doesn’t really taste or feel like bread. Okay, so the perfect gluten free bread might not be out there. But there has to be some way to satiate that bread…
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Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Muffins
I have a feeling that if we were to go back in time to the early 80’s and eat a muffin, we’d be disappointed. Are you old enough to remember disco era muffins? Let me set the stage. Picture Mom, slim, young and pretty, in her brown plaid, ruffle front shirt, and her swoopy hairdo, apron tied on, (unneeded) weight watchers book in one hand, bottle of liquid sweetener in the other, making muffins. Small, hard, low fat muffins. Raisins added in to compensate for the fact that you had to eat them with a mouthful of milk just to make them go all the way down your throat. Enough…
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A List of Gluten Free Foods You Can Eat
You’re just getting started with a gluten free diet and you need a list of gluten free foods you can eat. You might be feeling a little overwhelmed. Or maybe someone has just told you that there is “gluten in everything.” Don’t worry. There’s still lots to eat! What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. It is used to make flour, bread, pasta, and baked goods. It’s also sometimes used as a filler or thickener in processed foods or seasonings or in some flavorings. It is in a lot of things, but thankfully, it isn’t in everything. If you’re not sure what to…
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Gluten Free Tilapia Lettuce Wraps with Green Apple Dressing
There are really only two meals that I specifically crave. Really crave. The lay awake in bed and think about lunch and then eat lunch for breakfast kind of crave. This is one of them.
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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Smoothie
A smoothie is a great quick gluten free meal. This gluten free, dairy free pumpkin smoothie tastes like pumpkin pie!
