Oct 26
It`s Hip to be Square
This grain free Pumpkin PIe is made with Chebe Bread Cinnamon Roll Mix. The addition of cinnamon to the pie crust really amplifies this favorite Thanksgiving dessert.
Instead of a round pie pan, I made mine in a 9x13 quarter sheet pan. This allows for a quicker baking time, and more evenly cut pieces.
Two Other Pro Tips I learned from making this pie
1) Chill the pie filling prior to baking. This helps the spices "blossom", as well as allowing the custard to have a better texture when baked.
2) Put your pie pan on the oven rack and THEN add the filling. This prevents any spillage when you try to move any already filled pie to the oven.
Can`t have eggs or dairy? Read my blog post for suggestions for vegan pumpkin pie options. You`ll also find an explanation between quarter sheet pans and jelly roll pans.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/grain-free-pumpkin-slab-pie/
(Can`t find Chebe Crust? A regular gluten free pie crust works well, too.)
@chebe_bread #NationalPumpkinDay #GlutenFree #PumpkinPie #GlutenFreeThanksgiving
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Oct 24
The Michigan Store that has Gluten Free Stuffing all year round.
Meijer is a grocery store chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have locations in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
As we`re preparing for Thanksgiving, this store has many gluten free specialty items that you may want to prepare your meal.
-Aleia`s Gluten Free Foods Stuffing, Croutons, and breadcrumbs
-Many brands of gluten free cream of mushroom soup, including their own store brand, plus Pacific and Campbell`s.
- Gluten Free Ciabatta rolls from Schär
- Gluten free pie crusts from The Maine Pie Co.
- Refrigerated Pie Crust and Puff Pastry from Sweet Loren`s
- Imagine Foods Turkey Gravy & McCormick GF Gravy Packets
- Gluten free Mixes and flours from Krusteaz, King Arthur and more.
New to Meijer? Or not using their app for coupons and deals? Read my blog post to learn more about Meijer and the many ways you can save.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/shopping-gluten-free-at-meijer/
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Oct 23
My Favorite Pre Made Pie Crust
Yesterday I shared about the many different brands that sell a pre-made gluten free pie crust. Out of all of them, Maine Pie Co. is definitely my favorite.
They are sold in a 2 pk and are available at Meijer stores for $7.99 here in Michigan. (Sometimes they`re on sale.) This is the crust I used to make my Gluten Free Fruits of the Forest Pie.
What`s in a Fruits of the Forest Pie? Rhubarb, apple, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. It was one of my FIL favorite kinds of pie.
Find the full recipe, and learn more about The Maine Pie Co. , comment FOREST and I"ll DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-fruits-of-the-forest-pie/#recipe
(*Note - Maine Pie Co crusts contain egg and dairy.) @mainepieco
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Oct 22
Only 36 Days Until Thanksgiving
Stores are starting to advertise Thanksgiving meal deals.
Now is the time to search out your gluten free ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast.
A few new(ish) things for this year.
- The Aldi gluten free stuffing packaging looks different. It is now in a blue box that says "Chef`s Cupboard," NOT LiveGfree.
- Aldi organic french fried onions are NOT gluten free.
- Trader Joe`s now offers Fried Shallots that contain no gluten or grain ingredients.
- Hungry Jack no longer makes mashed potato flakes
- Kinnikinnick gluten free dinner rolls are no longer available.
If you READ my blog post, you`ll find links to each product so you can see the ingredients as well as use the brand`s store locator to find the product near you.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-thanksgiving-products/
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Oct 20
Crispy Chicken and Waffles With NO Deep Frying
For years, I never understood the draw of chicken and waffles, until I tried a Fried Chicken sandwich on a sweet waffle. It was mind blowing.
And to be honest, it`s pretty easy to make at home. My trick? Batter thin chicken slices and cook them in the waffle maker! It`s similar to a panini press, and it cooks the chicken quickly and easily.
The secret to this perfect sandwich is the dressing, which is a blend of Greek Yogurt and maple syrup.
To learn more about this recipe, and at least 8 other creative uses for your waffle maker, comment WAFFLE and I`ll Dm you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/waffled-chicken-and-waffle-sandwich/
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Oct 19
This Egg Free Quick Bread Will Become Your New Favorite
If you love peanut butter, this quick bread needs to be added to "must make" list. It uses no eggs, no additional butter or oil, and tastes great with or without chocolate chips.
The recipe does call for milk. However you could easily use almond milk instead, to make this a dairy free recipe.
I use PB2 powdered peanut butter to "amp up" the peanut flavor. However if you don`t have that available, you can just use more gluten free flour.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-peanut-butter-bread/
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Oct 18
The Only Kings in My House
Were you aware that King Arthur Baking make 5 different gluten free flour blends, intended for different purposes?
For instance, King Arthur Measure for Measure already contains xanthan gum, and is intended to use as a 1 to 1 replacement for wheat flour. It is generally not intended for recipes that call for yeast.
Their All Purpose Flour blend contains NO xanthan gum, and is intended for recipes that call for yeast. Why not xanthan gum? Different types of recipes do best with varying amounts of xanthan gum, allowing you to finally control your recipe.
The All Purpose Baking MIX is similar to Bisquick. It contains xanthan gum AND BAKING POWDER. It`s intended for waffles and pancakes.
Last but not least are their new GF Bread Flour and GF Pizza Flour, which both contain GF wheat starch. The Pizza Flour contains inactive yeast, while the bread flour does not.
Knowing the difference between these varying flours is incredibly important as we enter the holiday baking season. Make sure you read recipes carefully and double check which flours the recipe creator has called for.
Confused on how something that contains wheat can be called gluten free? Read this post from GF Watchdog who explains how GF wheat starch is made.
https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/does-wheat-starch-belong-in-a-gluten-free-diet/
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Oct 17
Pumpkin + Cream Cheese = Fall Perfection
This small batch pumpkin roll, made with a sponge cake baked in a quarter sheet pan, is the perfect dessert for a small gathering.
It serves 4-6 people, depending on how big you cut your slices.
Don`t have a quarter sheet pan? I bought my 2 pack at Gordon Food Service. But you can also buy them at Meijer and Target. They`re perfect for cooking small portions in the oven, especially for households of two.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/small-batch-gluten-free-pumpkin-roll/
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Oct 15
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread, Elevated
When you have Celiac Disease, gluten free baking can be a series of trial and error. Many, many years ago I made a pumpkin bread recipe that didn`t work out at all.
But instead of dumping it all in the trash, I reworked it into a bread pudding that tasted amazing.
Now, I`m starting with a gluten free pumpkin bread recipe that is STELLAR on its own. But then I take the baked loaf, cook it in a luxurious custard, and it becomes a whole new rich dessert. Ice cream optional. 🙂
For the recipe, as well as other pumpkin bread recipes to meet your additional dietary needs, comment PUMPKIN BREAD and I`ll DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-bread-pudding/
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Oct 14
"What`s Your Favorite Kind Of Dessert?
I am a total cookie monster. Chocolate Chip. Molasses. Gingerbread. I will gladly eat any of them. But not oatmeal raison - because my body doesn`t like oats, and I don`t really care for raisins in cookies.
But during the fall season, I LOVE the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg.
This Apple Crisp for Two is quick to make and small enough that you don`t really have to share if you don`t want to.
Added bonus? NO OATS!
So how do I get that signature crunch top? You`ll have to read my blog post to find out! (Crackers, it`s crushed crackers.)
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-apple-crisp-for-two-oat-free/
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Oct 13
Beans or No Beans?
October is National Chili Month, which is perfect here in the Midwest, as it`s finally sweater weather.
My favorite chili recipe contains a mixture of black beans and kidney beans. (Kroger sells a tri-bean blend that I LOVE to use in this recipe.)
As written, the recipe contains ground beef. However you could replace that with lentils, if you`re not a meat eater.
Want some gluten free cornbread on the side? I have a link to my BEST EVER cornbread recipe, which can easily be scaled down for a house of two, or scaled up if you have a hoard of teenage boys to feed.
Comment CHILI and I`ll DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/cozy-comfort-chili/
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Oct 12
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ~ Mary Oliver
Yesterday someone used the comment section on my FB page to try to scold me about the way I spell Celiac Disease.
Here`s the fact- In the United States and Canada, we spell it Celiac, without an O.
Many European countries spell is as Coeliac, with an O. Just like how European countries use the world "colour," "catalogue", "neighbour," and so many other varied spellings.
In the end, what matters most is that we are part of a cohort that none of us asked to be in. Where we share a similar medical diagnosis, that should bring about in us a shared humanity.
Because we all know the literal pain that gluten causes us, the feeling of isolation with gluten free options aren`t available, and the frustration when food labeling causes more questions than answers.
So whether we spell it with or without an O, can we agree to work together for better gluten free options and better funding for research towards a cure?
That`s the kind of gluten free world I`d like to live in.
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Oct 11
Unfortunately I Do Love
- Candy Corn
- Candy
- Sugar
- Human Kindness
- Knowing when to keep my opinion to myself.
The anti-sugar squad is out in full effect this time of year. Someone commented on my post about candies that contain malt that no one should eat candy or sugar.
It`s Halloween folks. Not everyone needs to hear your hot take about food ingredients. Let people live and experience joy where they can.
Know what brings me joy? CANDY CORN. There, I said it. If you don`t care for, then this recipe is not for you. 🙂 No vomit emojis needed.
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https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-white-chocolate-candy-corn-cookies/
**My tip for successfully baking these Gluten Free White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies - do NOT mix the candy corn into the batter. It will make a HUGE melty mess all over your cookie sheet.
Wait to push the candy corn into the tops of the warm cookies when they come fresh out of the oven. (Like you do with PB kiss cookies)
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Oct 11
Gluten Does Not Make My Mouth Happy
Many of you commented on my post from yesterday about how you didn`t realize Twizzlers contain wheat until it was too late.
Twizzlers contain wheat flour.
Gluten free licorice alternatives to Twizzlers
Yum Earth
See`s Candies
Jelly Belly Scottie Dogs
Mom`s Place Gluten Free Scottie Dogs
***Wiley Wallaby 1G Sugar Licorice
PLEASE NOTE Wiley Wallaby full sugar licorice is NOT gluten free. ONLY the low sugar.
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Oct 10
It Is NOT All In Your Head
There have been too many stories from people whose doctors dismissed their Celiac Disease symptoms and just said they had "anxiety." Doctors need to do better about Celiac Disease testing.
In addition, people with Celiac Disease have higher rates of depression and anxiety, even while following a gluten free diet.
Plus, serotonin - the "feel good" neurotransmitter - is created in the intestinal tract. A healthy gut truly does impact your moon.
To learn more about emotional care after a Celiac Disease diagnosis, please click the link below.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/physical-and-emotional-care-for-celiacs/
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Oct 10
Two VERY Important Reminders This Halloween
One - Barley malt ,which contains gluten, is found in many candy bars that contain crisped rice. That includes:
Nestle Crunch
100 Grand
Krackel
Whatchamacallit
Crispy M&M`s
and Kellogg`s Rice Krispie Treats
Other Candies that contain malt include
Mars Bar
Milky Way, and
Whoppers
TWO - A reminder that snack size candy bars don`t have full ingredient lists. Candies are only required to disclosed the top 9 allergens. This does NOT include malt.
So If you`re unsure about the ingredients of a candy bar, visit the brand`s website to research ingredients.
To learn more about barley, malt and the malting process, and why malt is SO DIFFICULT to test for, read my blog post linked below.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/malt-process-product-and-gluten-free-status/
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Happy National Pierogi Day!
Luckily for those of us in MIchigan, Old World Gluten Free makes wonderful gluten free pierogi.
You can find them at Michigan Whole Foods locations, Rumi`s Passion, No More Belly Aching Bakery and many more places.
To learn more about this woman owned business, comment PIEROGI and I`ll DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/old-world-gluten-free-pierogi/
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RECALL ALERT - Foster Farms corn dogs are being recalled due to foreign matter (wood) in the batter.
This includes their gluten free corn dogs. See image for which lots are impacted, based on Best Buy dates and plant number
Visit FSIS.USDA.GOV to learn more.
Https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/foster-poultry-farms-llc-recalls-chicken-corn-dog-and-ground-turkey-a-stick-products
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Happy National Taco Day!
While most people will be thinking of chips, cheese and guacamole today, I`m still thinking of these gluten free Choco Tacos.
They`re actually pretty easy to make with this Dash Pizzelle Maker. I like to fill mine with Michigan made Hudsonville Ice Cream. But if you need to avoid dairy, you could use your favorite dairy free ice cream as well.
To learn how to make this delicious treat, comment TACO and I will DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-choco-tacos/
@bydash
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Don`t Let Gluten Spook You This Halloween
There are 25 days until Halloween. While we`re preparing for costumes and decorations, we also need to be thinking about gluten in our Halloween candy and treats
I`m sharing ALL. The. Things you need to think of for a gluten free Halloween. What you`ll find in this blog post.
* Teal Pumpkin Project
* Non Food Halloween Suggestions
* Top Nine Allergen Free Treats
* Gluten Free Candy Options
* Candies to AVOID
and more
Comment HALLOWEEN and I`ll DM you the link.
https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-halloween-tips
P.S. What`s your favorite gluten free Halloween candy?
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