Finding yummy gluten free snacks for kids is not easy especially ones that aren’t too unhealthy so most moms take matters into their own hands and make their own.  This month’s gluten free recipe adds to the snack recipe artillery with chewy granola bars, a treat kids love.  The recipe is also dairy free, and allows for lots of variations for family food preference or other food allergies or intolerances.  It is of course, also suitable for celiacs. (more…)

With the chilly weather still around, this month’s gluten free recipe features a warming comfort food that happens to be naturally gluten free- mashed potatoes.   Not only will it warm up little ones on a chilly day, but this recipe is also super fun for kids to make.  Who says you can’t play with your food?

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In the chilly months of winter, we tend to reach for warm hearty foods. Finding a balance between hearty and healthy can be tricky, but can certainly be achieved with a little diligence. This month’s gluten free recipe features both holiday season ‘H’s by being both hearty and healthy. Of course it is also acceptable for celiacs and is free of most other common food allergens. (more…)

Although summertime isn’t necessarily synonymous with baking, having a great recipe to utilize all those fresh berries you picked up at the farmer’s market might give you reason to bake.  This month’s gluten free recipe features a summer berry crumble, a delicious dessert or snack that is suitable for celiacs.

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One of the best parts of summer, for produce lovers everywhere, is the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits.  It is also the time for lots of picnics and barbecues; requiring a whole new set of recipes.  This month’s gluten free recipe features a quinoa tabouli, a versatile nutrient dense side dish great for any summertime venue.

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It was recently discovered that foods marketed for infants and toddlers contained extremely high amounts of sugar and fat. One way to avoid commercially processed foods is to do more cooking and eating at home. If you are maintaining a gluten free diet for celiac disease or gluten intolerance, reading labels for gluten might have seemed like enough of a task.

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Preparing meals that are food allergy friendly can require quite a bit of time depending on the recipe. When you have small children, time saved in the kitchen is priceless and means more time spent with family. This month, the gluten free recipe is as simple as can be as it utilizes a slow cooker or crock pot.

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