Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Zucchini Rounds: Baked or Fried

Gluten Free Breaded Zucchini Rounds

Learn how to make these gluten free breaded zucchini rounds crispy in the oven or on the stovetop. Either way, they turn out delicious and crispy. For a lower-fat version choose the oven method and use egg whites instead of oil. These are also a wonderful way to get kids to eat zucchini, at least it was with mine, when they were young. Continue reading “Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Zucchini Rounds: Baked or Fried”

Gluten Free Pasta Salad From Leftovers

Gluten Free Pasta Salad From Leftovers

I don’t know about the area in which you live, but we’ve been having extremely hot temperatures in Central California. Yesterday and today were over 107ºF. Having cooler meals are ideal. This gluten free pasta salad recipe is so easy to make using leftovers you have in your refrigerator. I used the leftovers that were available to me. You can use your favorites. Just be sure to include plenty of protein as well as vegetables. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pasta Salad From Leftovers”

Adult-Style Gluten Free Fish Sticks

Adult Version of Gluten Free Fish Sticks

Gluten free fish sticks for children are contain ground fish mixed with plenty of flour and other goodies. This gluten free adult version calls for fresh fish of your choice and then it is breaded, in low-fat egg whites versus whole eggs, rolled in your favorite bread gluten free crumbs and either fried or baked. Adding grated cheese provides additional fat, but plenty of flavor.

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Traditional Gluten Free Potato Salad

Gluten Free Potato Salad

If you are attending a family reunion or having a backyard barbecue, this gluten free potato salad recipe can please everyone. You can divide the main ingredients into sections and add chopped pickles, sweet pickle relish or celery to each portion. Otherwise, just use your favorite. I was raised with my mother’s recipe, using celery and yellow onion and always enjoy it that way. However, my in-laws were raised with chopped pickles and others with sweet relish. So, I developed this recipe to please them all. My mother never added mustard to hers, but I use just a tad in this recipe. I hope you, your family, and friends enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. Continue reading “Traditional Gluten Free Potato Salad”

Gluten Free Panzanella Salad

Gluten Free Panzanella Salad

This is one classic Italian dish that I did not grow up with, but absolutely love. You may mistake this gluten free panzanella salad for a traditional salad, but it is heartier than that. Rather than topping each salad with a few croutons, a panzanella consists of many croutons tossed within the salad. In addition, they typically do not contain lettuce. Besides the recipe below, one of my favorite panzanella salad recipes include finely diced tomatoes, hearts of celery, diced seeded cucumber, red and yellow bell peppers, and some fresh, minced garlic and basil. However, when I’m in a hurry, I throw this one together for guests. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Panzanella Salad”

Gluten Free Mug Cake: Strawberry Shortcake (Microwaved)

Gluten Free Mug Cake: Strawberry Shortcake (Microwaved)

There are a few advantages to making individually portioned desserts. You can save money, consume less sugar, fat, and calories by avoiding subsequent servings, and they cook up quickly. I enjoy them because you can adjust the toppings and flavors to fit individual needs. Microwave mug cakes are perfect for college students. You may be able to think of additional advantages. If you do, please share them in a comment below. Meanwhile, enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Mug Cake: Strawberry Shortcake (Microwaved)”

Celiac Drug May Prevent Reaction to Gluten Cross Contamination

CeliAction Research Study on Gluten Cross Contamination

As many of you know, I do not have a celiac disease diagnosis. My doctor suspects that I may be celiac. If I were diagnosed, I would participate in the celiac study that is outlined in this article. If you still get a reaction to gluten cross contamination and for other reasons, check it out and see if you qualify. – Carla Continue reading “Celiac Drug May Prevent Reaction to Gluten Cross Contamination”