Gluten-free Recipes

Whether you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or you are giving up gluten because of a personal decision, you will need to find gluten-free recipes. At first, cooking without gluten can seem like a daunting task. Not only will you have to spend twice as long at the grocery store, you will have to take extra care when you are cooking every meal. Before you do anything, you need to set-up your kitchen so you have a place where you can cook your gluten-free meals. Even if you are using gluten-free products, your bowls or cooking utensils can get contaminated, meaning you will be ingesting gluten regardless. Once you have your area set-up, you want to look all over the internet for gluten-free recipes, or go to your local bookstore and find a cookbook. In the mean time, check out this recipes to get you started!

Breakfast Ideas

You can still enjoy a great breakfast without gluten! Shape.com provides 10 terrific gluten-free breakfast options. If you love banana bread, have no fear, as there is a delicious gluten-free banana bread recipe. It takes about an hour to make, but only 5 minutes to prepare. You will need coconut flour, millet flour, baking powder, cinnamon, bananas, butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. This bread is a rich source of potassium, and serves up to 8 people, meaning you can share it with your entire family. You may think that your new gluten-free diet may prevent you from eating pancakes – luckily, this is not the case. This recipe uses coconut oil, almond and buckwheat flour, honey, and soy milk to replicate the classic recipe of buttermilk pancakes. Add in berries for extra flavour and nutrients.

Lunch Ideas

Lunch time is one of the most versatile meals of the entire day, and it remains that way even with a gluten-free diet. EatingWell.com  has a list of 30 excellent lunch recipes that could also be used for dinner. To get some extra protein, try a chicken and white bean salad. Add in celery and zucchini to give this salad a nice crunch. For a quick lunch, try the roasted pumpkin-apple soup recipe. It can be used as the first course of a larger meal, or be placed in a container and eaten quickly at work or in the car.

Dinner Ideas

Lastly, we come to the big meal of the day – dinner. BettyCrocker.com  has a fabulous line up of delicious gluten-free recipes. If you have a child who is gluten-free, try the gluten-free ultimate chicken fingers. This takes only about half hour to make, and can serve an entire family. It uses Bisquick Gluten Free mix. If you are craving a hamburger, try the gluten-free Italian hamburger deep dish. It takes about 45 minutes to make and tastes just as good as a regular burger. Add a nice salad to the side to compliment the dish, just make sure you use a gluten-free dressing. As always, if you are stuck, there are hundreds of websites that offer excellent gluten-free recipes. Try a bunch and find the ones you like the best!