Finding a decent lunch to take to work can be a pain. I find myself envying my co-workers who can just pop a frozen entree into the microwave and enjoy a meal in minutes.
So I decided to try making my own gluten-free entrees. The trick was finding a container that could go in the freezer and the microwave, and then the trash. I decided to try paper bowls, and was happy to find...
Lately I’ve been running into more and more situations where other people are involved in feeding my gluten free kids. Just the other day I sent two of my sons to different Boy Scout camps. Trying to communicate the complexities of this diet left me concerned.
To solve this problem I decided to make a card that explained what my kids can and can’t eat, and made it...
Do you ever get dinner all ready and then realize it’s missing something? Gotta hate it when that happens and you’ve got company coming for dinner! That’s when I whip out this last-minute fruit salad. (And I mean last minute. I’ve made it in under a minute, whew!)
My favorite yogurt flavor with this salad is Lemon, yum! And of course it is to-die-for-good...
UPDATE: September 25, 2012 New packages of Sun-Bird seasoning packets now state “May contain: wheat …” Although the ingredient list still seems to be gluten-free, there must be a contamination possibility.
I have a few fast and easy dinner ideas that I whip out on those nights when all the powers of the universe combine to thwart my plans...
With the popularity of my last meal plan post, I thought I’d do it again, but this time make it casein (dairy) free as well. I know it can be challenging to keep foods satisfying with such limitations, so here are 7 breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas with a grocery list that you can download and print.
Be sure to follow the suggestions on these recipes to make them dairy...
Packing lunches for your school-aged kids is one of the biggest challenges with the gluten free diet. I thought I would post some of our favorite solutions. I wish I had more, so please go to Irresistibly Gluten Free on Facebook and share some of your favorite ideas!
My life-saver has been the microwave. At the beginning of each school year I have met with my child’s teacher...
Who doesn’t love Banana Bread? I know it is a favorite at my house. And not just for a snack. We like to make what we call the “Ultimate Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich” by putting peanut butter and bananas between two slices of banana bread. Divine! Or just peanut butter on the banana bread is a terrific sandwich when packing for a picnic. The banana bread stays so soft and moist, it...
A great way to make breakfast on the go is to make pancake-breakfast-sandwiches. I often make a triple batch of pancakes from Irresistibly Gluten Free (page 30) and assemble the sandwiches and put them in individual baggies and freeze them. Then the kids can grab one on those mornings they are in a hurry and just warm them in the microwave.
People often ask how I cook for 4 celiacs, and 4 non-celiacs! When I explain my meal plan system they want in on the action. So here is an example menu for a week for 4 celiacs.
I have chosen more simple meals, especially designed for those who may be new to the diet or who don’t cook a lot, but now find it necessary in order to eat gluten free. And...
