Salads for a Memorial Day Gluten-Free Diet
Holidays can be especially stressful for those of us with conditions causing gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity because of the difficulties associated with the needs of maintaining a gluten-free diet and environment amid the avalanche of gluten-filled barbecues, parties and cookouts.
And, I’m going to talk about one thing that you and I can do about that but first, I’d like to share what I believe is the true meaning of Memorial Day and what it means….
Gluten-Free Chicken Stir-Fry with Celery and Onion Is a Quick Meal to Make
If you like tender, hot bites of chicken with crisp-tender vegetables, this gluten-free chicken stir-fry will make a quick and easy meal for you. You can modify it easily to satisfy your family’s tastes, even if you’re cooking for a gluten-free diet and a regular diet at the same time, simply by adding or changing the vegetables.
Gluten-Free Cabbage Rolls
My family and I love these bundles of seasoned beef and rice wrapped in translucent cabbage, simmered with tomato until the flavors blend into a favorite gluten-free main dish for any time of year. Some earlier versions….
Quick Salsa for Easy Gluten-Free Heat
Vibrant, zesty salsa adds excitement to a gluten-free main dish, side or snack. Having an easy basic recipe for it is a must in my family. Here is one of…
Pan-Grilled Pork Chops for a Quick Gluten-Free Meal
Pan-Grilled Pork Chops, lightly seasoned and golden-browned, always entice me with their aroma, and since they’re boneless, they cook fast to make a gluten-free dinner that everyone enjoys.
The pan juices are flavorful and work well to spoon over the chops when served. If you like, you can thicken the juices to make a delicious gluten-free pork chop gravy.
Gluten-Free Hummus from Cannellini Beans
Basic, gluten-free hummus bears out the old saying that the simplest things are best…a fresh vegetable, a hot bread, a crisp chip…or a basic gluten-free hummus to dip them in. Here is a quick-and-easy-to make hummus made with cannellini beans. Their mild nut-like flavor doesn’t overpower but blends smoothly with the garlic and other seasonings.
Crockpot Split Pea Soup with Carrots, Celery, Onion and Ham
I really love split pea soup in my gluten-free diet … It’s high-fiber, has no refined sugar and is highly nutritious. And, my husband likes it even more than I do. He thinks that it tastes great and frequently comes back for seconds.
Actually, this is one of my all-time favorite gluten-free soup recipes. It takes only a minute or two to remove the foreign matter from the bag of split peas. It cooks almost on auto pilot.
It makes 6 to 8 servings with a very small time investment.
Applesauce Nut Muffins with Honey – Gluten-Free
For an easy-to-make, easy-to-eat bread, muffins are among the best, and this recipe for gluten-free muffins is also dairy-free and low in refined sugars.
I made these muffins for my gluten-free diet and was surprised by how much my gluten-loving husband liked them. He enjoyed the sweet flavor of the honey and applesauce and the texture of the muffin with its dried fruit, nuts and whole grain rice flour.
