GLUTEN FREE RECIPES

TUESDAY NIGHT IS TACO NIGHT EVEN ON A GF/CF DIET
By Michele Weppner

CHICKEN TACOS

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS
Marinate chicken with chopped garlic, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Let it sit for about 30 minutes or overnight.
Sauté in a hot pan with olive oil, cooking the chicken thoroughly. Let it cool so you can handle the mixture. Shred with knife adding your favorite topping such as lettuce, tomatoes, or salsa.

BEEF TACOS OR TURKEY TACOS
For beef or Turkey tacos, I like to add some chopped onion to the sauté, following the above recipe.

SPANISH RICE
Cook rice per package directions adding some cilantro to the water.

BLACK BEANS
You can use either black beans from a can or dried beans from a package. MAKE SURE YOU USE ORGANIC BEANS. Heat thoroughly till done.

There you have it ... a Mexican dinner Gluten Free/Caesin Free. You still can have your favorite foods, you just need to substitute a few things. Go more Natural, Tacos seasoning mixes have lost of artificial flavorings such as monosodium glutamate, not good for our kids. Cook with fresh foods and spices.

Michele Weppner is the mother and care giver of an autistic child. She is also the President of Fund for H.O.P.E, Inc., a not for profit 501c foundation dedicated to raising funds in order to assist low income families with autistic children to receive alternative therapies.www.fundforhope.commicheleweppner@belllsouth.net


Kay's Cookie Parfait

At Kay’s Naturals we have surveyed the vast landscape of so-called nutritious foods and determined that the missing link is a Better Balance™ of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and fats. Kay’s all-natural, gluten-free line seeks to fill this gap with food that has a healthy balance of great taste, low calories, lean soy protein, zero cholesterol, lower carbohydrates and fiber. Our foods also provide a complete amino acid profile.

Kay's Naturals has chosen to focus on a healthier balance of ingredients:
100% GLUTEN-FREE
30-35% natural soy protein
10-18% healthy fats
10-12% fiber
20-40% carbohydrates
Every 1-ounce (28g) serving has:
8-10gnatural soy protein
100 -110 calories
9g -13g carbohydrates
1g – 3g fiber
Low saturated fats/no trans fats

A RECENT STUDY FROM HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL FOUND THAT MOST GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET PLACE ARE HIGH IN STARCH AND THAT MANY GLUTEN-FREE FORMULATIONS LACK ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS. WITH KAY'S NATURALS PRODUCT LINE, THIS IS NOT THE CASE. WE HAVE PROVIDED THE GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNITY WITH CHIPS, PRETZELS, CEREALS, AND COOKIES THAT ARE ALL GLUTEN FREE AND PACKED FULL OF NUTRITION AND FLAVOR.

A gluten free diet can be beneficial for many different reasons. Gluten-free diets are necessary for those who are gluten or wheat intolerant and those who have Celiac disease. Diets free of gluten can also benefit those with autism, autoimmune diseases, people who suffer with migraines, Lyme disease, and several other medical conditions. We, at Kay's Naturals, understand the importance of a gluten-free diet and because of this we test every batch of product for gluten-free before shipping.

Kay's Cookie Parfait

1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt
1/4 cup of Kay's Naturals GFree Cinnamon or Honey Cookie Bites, crushed
1 handful of berries: strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
A sprinkle of fresh ground cinnamon

Mix ingredients together and enjoy a delicious, gluten-free, high protein treat!


Austria’s Finest, Naturally FALL HARVEST SALAD

Ingredients: (makes 2-3 servings)

2 Tablespoons Austria’s Finest, Naturally PUMPKIN SEED OIL
1-2 Tablespoons Austria’s Finest, Naturally BLACKBERRY or SCHILCHER VINEGAR** (depending on taste)
1 Pear
1 Apple (sweet varieties are best)
1 bunch of Grapes (red or white) If large grapes, best to halve or quarter them
2 cups Mixed Garden Salad Greens, or favorite lettuce
1-2 ounces Austria’s Finest, Naturally NATURAL or LIGHTLY SALTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Preparation:

Dice apples and pear; toss with grapes, seeds, and lettuce. Place individual servings on plates. Mix Oil and Vinegar (some add a dash of salt & pepper) and pour over salads.

*During the Spring and Summer, this makes a great dressing over conventional salads
**Try the other flavors of Austria’s Finest, Naturally® vinegar to add variety to your salads!

www.austrianpumpkinoil.com


Austria's Finest, Naturally Pumpkin Oil Bread Dip
(makes 2-3 servings)

Ingredients: (per serving)

2 teaspoons of Austria's finest, naturally Pumpkin Seed Oil
French, Italian, Gray, or your favorite Bread

Preparation:

Pour into a small bowl with a large opening, slice bread into small pieces, ENJOY!


Austria's Finest, Naturally Roasted Poultry

Ingredients:

Turkey or Chicken
Fresh Herbs (Sage, Rosemary, Thyme)
1 small Onion
1 small Apple
1 small Pear
1 Cup Wild Rice
1 Cup Diced Celery
1 Tablespoon chopped Austria's finest, naturally Pumpkinseeds
3-4 Tablespoons Austria's Finest, Naturally Pumpkin Seed Oil

Preparation:

Cook the Wild Rice according to directions. Divide the fresh Herbs. Dice the Apple, Pear, Onion and Celery, and mix together with the Wild Rice and Pumpkinseeds and Half of the Fresh Herbs. Stuff the cavity of the Poultry with the mixture. Create a pocket between the meat and skin on top of the Poultry. Place remaining Fresh Herbs into pocket and pour the Austria's finest, naturally Pumpkin Seed Oil into pocket. Return skin. Bake poultry according to directions for weight. Austria's finest, naturally


Austria’s Finest, Naturally™ Corn Salad
(serves 2-3)

Ingredients:

1 Can Whole Kernel Corn Drained Fresh Garlic to taste (2 cloves recommended)
¼ Medium Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Small (Roma size) Tomato Diced
2 Tablespoons (or to taste) Pumpkin Seed Oil
2 Tablespoons (or to taste) Honey Vinegar (Oak Aged Apple is also very good)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients, mix well and let stand at room temperature at least an hour (refrigerating overnight is best) mixing occasionally and then serve.