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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Products List

Here is a link to a list Trader Joe's has put together for Gluten Free foods they carry. http://www.traderjoes.com/lists/no-gluten.asp

They also have lists for Vegan, Vegetarian, Fat Free, Quick Meal, Kosher and Low Sodium products.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets P. 132 & 133





From The kid-friendly food allergy cookbook: more than 150 recipes that are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, low in sugar (Google eBook)
Pages 132-133

I love these chicken nuggets and the method to make them. Less mess and better results. I have tweaked it for taste, texture and according to what I had in the pantry. Here are my edits:


  • 2 tsp. Sesame Seed Oil in place of the Tamari.
  • Replace rice flour with Bob's Red Mill GF AP Flour.
  • Replace 1/4 c. corn or rice starch with 1/4 c. GF cereal, bread or cracker crumbs. 2 tsp. Xanthan Gum to thicken mixture. 
Enjoy!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Chicken with Artichokes & Sun Dried Tomatoes

This is a favorite in our house that is requested over and over again! It is simple, healthy and relatively inexpensive. I hope you enjoy it!
  • 4 Whole Chicken Breasts, Skinless & Boneless
  • 1 Can Artichoke Hearts, drained
  • 1 Bottle Sun Dried Tomatoes, Julienne cut & packed in oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 Small Onion, Chopped
  • Sea Salt or Kosher Salt to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put all ingredients in a baking dish, including oil from the sun dried tomatoes. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of chicken; set the thermometer to 160 degrees F. Cook until the thermometer goes off or reaches 160 degrees F. The carryover heat will bring it to 165 degrees F. Let rest 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!


Some serving suggestions:
  • Serve over wild rice or brown rice.
  • Serve with warm polenta.
  • Cut chicken up and serve over brown rice pasta.
  • Serve with a fruit salad.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Bob's Red Mill No Hassle Banana Bread

This is one of my favorites, it is simple, easy and even better than bread made with wheat! Some great additions to it are coconut, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and/or any dried fruit. Visit Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free @: http://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free/
No Hassle Banana Bread 
contributed by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
Adapted from Special Diet Solutions by Carol Fenster, PhD.
Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil 
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar, packed 
  • 2 large Eggs 
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla 
  • 1-3/4 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour 
  • 2 tsp. Baking Powder 
  • 1-1/4 tsp. Cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp. Xanthan Gum 
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt 
  • 1-1/2 cups Banana, mashed 
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped 
  • 1/2 cup Raisins (Unsulfured) 
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Cream together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with eletric mixer. Add flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder and cinnamon to egg mixture, alternating with bananas. Beat until smooth. Stir in nuts and raisins. Batter will be somewhat soft. Transfer to pan. Bake for 1 hour.

Serves 10.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
(per serving)

Calories 310, Calories from Fat 120, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 230mg, Total Carbohydrate 46g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 19g, Protein 5g.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Bacon Tomato Sauce

This is something I put together last night, and it is delicious. I hope you enjoy it!


Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, not first cold pressed
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers, diced
  • 1/2 large, or 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, flavored with garlic and onion
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked & chopped
  • Spinach, chiffonade 
  • Boursin Cheese, 1/2 package
  • Parmesan Cheese, shaved
  • Almonds or Pistachios, slivered & toasted
  • Brown Rice Pasta, Cooked
In large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add peppers, onion, garlic & tomatoes. Cook until peppers are slightly softened and heated through. Turn heat to medium low and add Boursin cheese & bacon. Stir until cheese is melted. Turn heat off and add spinach. Serve over pasta, on pizza crust or on toast. Top with Parmesan and nuts. Enjoy!

Yummy Chicken Salad

This is a great, easy little dish that hits the spot on a warm day.

Ingredients:

  • canned chicken, drained
  • grapes - red or white
  • mayonnaise
  • dried basil flakes
  • toasted slivered almonds
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, to taste. Serve on toasted bread, with pasta, with crackers or all by itself. Enjoy!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Rice with Onion and Garlic

This is an all time favorite of mine, and so easy and quick to make. It's also very healthy and versatile Enjoy!

Ingredients:
olive oil, not first cold pressed
onion, sliced
garlic, minced
rice, cooked
seaweed, toasted & crumbled
spinach, chiffonade
pistachios or other nuts, toasted
cheese, shredded 
Any other toppings you want. This is great with chicken or other meat and any veggies. 

Cook the rice according to directions. Slice the onion and mince the garlic while the rice is cooking; set aside. Toast the nuts and seaweed in oven or pan; set aside. Chiffonade spinach leaves and shred cheese; set aside.

Heat olive oil over medium high heat, add onion and garlic. Once onion is translucent, add rice. Stir occasionally until garlic is golden brown. Remove from heat. 

Serve rice in bowl and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

GF Meal Plan for the Week of 2010.01.10

Here is my meal plan for this week. It's more focused on "me time" and less on cooking so much. Happy Eating!


Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Exercise


Swim


Yoga
Swim
Yoga
Swim
Swim
Yoga
Breakfast


Eggs w/ spinach, tomatoes & cheese
Fruit
1/2 a bagel
butter



cold cereal
milk
eggs with veggies

bagel
cream cheese
tea
toast with peanut butter & honey
milk
oatmeal with cinnamon
tea
eggs with chorizo
1/2 bagel
cream cheese
coffee
bagel
cream cheese
smoked salmon
Snack


Orange
Almonds


peanut butter
apple
hummus
carrots
bell peppers
celery
peanut butter
raisins
coconut
walnuts
chocolate chips
orange
pecans
apple
peanut butter
Lunch


Peanut Butter & Jelly
Chips


sandwich with leftover chicken
leftovers from eating out
spinach
tuna salad
walnuts
soup
sliced meat
mustard
cheese
sandwich
chips
bacon, egg & cheese sandwich
Snack


Bean Salad in flat bread or with corn chips


bean salad
pecans
dried cranberries
dark chocolate
almonds
grapes
cheese
toast
tomato
Basil
boursin cheese
chips
salsa
Dinner


Roasted Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli


Stir fry with noodles & leftover chickenRoasted scallops
rice
pizza
with meat, veggies
fruit
romaine
ranch dressing
toasted walnuts
beans

salmon
pasta
pesto
pasta
basil
tomatoes
olive oil
bacon bits
chicken
cheese

Snack/ Treat for me today

Strawberry Chocolate Tea

Read before bed


hot chocolate

Bubble bath
tea
chocolate

play a game with family
ice cream

take dog for walk
decaf espresso

read
tea

bath
decaf espresso

pedicure


Sunday, January 3, 2010

GF Meal Plan for the Week of 2010.01.03

Here is my meal plan for this week. I will try to post one each week, at least for January so you can get ideas and motivation (it will help me make this a habit, too!).


Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Exercise


yoga


walk bubbie
swim
walk bubbie
swim
yoga
walk bubbie
Breakfast





cold cereal
milk
Farm-style Veggie Frittata
1/2 bagel
cream cheese
fruit juice
oatmeal w/ cinnamon
juice
scrambled eggs w/ veggies
1/2 bagel
cream cheese
juice
scrambled eggs w/ veggies
cold cereal
fruit
milk
scrambled eggs w/ veggies
oatmeal w/ cinnamon
smoothie
Snack





apple & peanut butter
hummus & carrots
chips & salsa
peanuts & raisins
cheese & crackers almonds & dried cherries
Lunch





Fresh whole leaf Spinach salad with:

  • walnuts
  • Italian dressing
  • sliced chicken
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • bell pepper sliced
tea
Peanut butter & jelly
tea

Tangy Bean Salad with Carrots and Green Onions

on bread
Fresh whole leaf spinach with leftover bean salad on top Tuna fish salad made with ranch dressing, Dijon mustard & celery on bread
Leftovers
Snack





clementines & almonds
canned fruit
almonds
smoothie
walnuts, coconut & raisins
popcorn almonds & orange canned fruit
almonds
Dinner





Roasted Shrimp in Tomatoes
over rice
Chicken fajitas
Brown Rice Pasta
Tomato Sauce

Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato and Chickpeas

tilapia
veggies
roasted potatoes & onions
wine

rice paper rolls

Snack/ Treat for me today





hot chocolate

Read
1 scoop ice cream/ sherbet

Hot bubble bath
spiced cider

catch up on TV & Read
chocolate square

Go to bed early
hot tea & cookie

Cook & Bake meals to freeze
1 scoop ice cream/ sherbet

Plan next weeks menu!


*Note- Bubbie is my dog.

Happy planning & eating!

Easy Additions to Jar Spaghetti Sauce

I love spaghetti and red sauce, but don't love the jar tomato sauce. Here is what I add to it when I do not make my own.

Onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Tomatoes, raw diced or canned
Buffalo or Beef, ground
Chorizo, ground
Baisil leaves, chiffonade
Spinach leaves, chiffonade
Carrots, shredded
Black or Red Beans

You can add any veggies you want. It's a nice way to hide them from picky eaters, including yourself!

This is great over brown rice pasta with a little cheese on top.