tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34091897470257821612024-03-13T22:50:41.197-07:00Gluten Free Simply Good Making simple gluten-free, nut-free meals for our food allergy family...Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-87278691484697127632016-09-06T12:08:00.005-07:002016-09-08T05:22:33.057-07:00Gluten Free Cheddar Garlic BiscuitsMy mom has made Cheddar Garlic Biscuits for years, and I've always LOVED them! With just a few changes, they can easily be made gluten free! Here's the simple recipe...<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 cups Gluten Free Bisquick<br />
1 cup milk<br />
1 c shredded cheddar cheese<br />
about 2 spoonfuls of mayo<br />
2 tablespoons melted butter<br />
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
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Combine the first 4 ingredients and mix with spoon till a soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 18-20 minutes. (Watch carefully so they don't burn) Mix together melted butter and garlic powder. Spoon over warm biscuits. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-34014589475192986022016-08-13T18:22:00.002-07:002016-08-13T19:40:13.191-07:00Back to School Again... Tips for Parents of Nut Allergy Kids<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As a mom to three kids with nut allergies, the start of school is always a little stressful for me. At Meet the Teacher, I always make the teachers aware of their allergies and talk about how to help them at school. I like to also send a "Safe Snack Bag" to keep at school, just in case someone brings in a class snack for a birthday party, etc. so that my kids will have a treat they can eat :) </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Even though we have lived with nut allergies for 6 years now, as the start of school approaches, I still remind my kids about how to avoid nuts at school. We even practice what to say if someone offers them food at school. so they'll know how to respond. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Here is a letter I also send to my kids' teachers with a list of safe nut free foods. It's helpful to have on hand to refer to through the year... You can find nut free lists online. I made mine from a list I found and mainly included snacks my kids like. So these are definitely not the only nut free snacks available :) You just have to double check labels :)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since ___________ is allergic to all nuts, I thought it might be helpful if you had a list </span></i><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>of some snacks </i><i>that are safe for him if you need snacks for class, etc. Since ingredients </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>can change, we always double </i><i>check labels too. He cannot have anything that contains </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>nuts and we also stay away from products </i><i>that have any mention of nuts </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>("manufactured in a plant with nuts", "may contain nuts", etc.) We also </i><i>do not let him </i></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">eat baked items brought in from students or from bakeries. If you ever have any </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">questions please let me know :) </span></i></span></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-91663106170278199592016-05-08T04:22:00.000-07:002016-08-16T19:29:21.004-07:00Creamy Chicken CasseroleI've been trying to find new recipes that my picky food allergy family will eat. This has not been an easy task! But lately I've decided to just keep it simple. I found a super easy chicken casserole recipe at allrecipes.com and changed it up just a bit. It turned out wonderfully! And even better the kids and Hubby LOVED it!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
3-4 boneless chicken breast cooked and diced.<br />
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1 carton Pacific Foods Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup<br />
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1 8 oz sour cream<br />
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I small onion diced<br />
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frozen green peas<br />
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shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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salt and pepper to taste<br />
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instant gluten free rice<br />
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Directions:<br />
Combine chicken, soup, sour cream and onion. Stir till well mixed.<br />
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Fold in a small amount of frozen green peas, as many as you like.<br />
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Pour mixture into greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar.<br />
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Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.<br />
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Serve over cooked gluten free rice.<br />
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**I usually double this recipe so I'll have plenty for leftovers :)<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-87528680640065739122016-04-29T06:06:00.000-07:002016-05-08T04:25:05.907-07:00Dr. Pepper Pie<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "clean" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">My kids LOVE this simple pie! The original recipe was for Root Beer Pie, but my son begged me to make one using Dr Pepper, and it turned out yummy! </span><br />
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<b>Eat something before you go...</b><br />
Don't go to the party hungry....Eat a yummy gluten free meal before you go. While you may still crave the glutenous treats at the party, it's easier on a full tummy!<br />
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<b>Make your own gluten free dish to take to the party...</b><br />
Make one or two of your favorite treats to take to the party. That way you know there will be something you can eat safely. :) I even make sure to go ahead and get my serving first, so there's no chance of cross contamination. :)<br />
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<b>Make a bee line for the fresh fruits and veggies...</b><br />
Anytime I go to party, I head straight for the fresh fruits and veggies! You may have to avoid the dips that accompany them, but the simple fresh produce is your best gluten free option :)<br />
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<b>Never be afraid to sneak a peek at labels...</b><br />
If an item like chips or dip is store bought and you think there's a chance it might be gluten free...don't be afraid to take a look at the label to see if it is! Or ask the host if you can look at the container :)<br />
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<b>"When in doubt, go without"...</b><br />
Now I have heard this quote ever since going gluten free...and it's a great one! Though it may be tempting, don't take a chance on a food you're not sure of....It may be tasty now, but you'll be paying the price later...and it's sooo not worth it!<br />
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<b>Host your own party...</b><br />
One way to make sure you'll have lots to enjoy at your holiday party is to host one yourself! This one's a lot of work, but you'll be sure to have goodies you know are safe, even if other folks bring some dishes of their own :)<br />
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Hopefully these tips will help you navigate through this holiday season, taking your focus a little off the food, so you can focus more on sharing this special season with family and friends :)<br />
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God bless you this Christmas!<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-80248756547272677062015-12-08T13:01:00.000-08:002015-12-08T16:45:08.344-08:00Peppermint BarkThis is the easiest dessert recipe ever, but it's soooo amazing!! Here's how you make Peppermint Bark....<br />
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Ingredients (There are only 2!!)<br />
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1 box Bakers White Chocolate<br />
Candy Canes<br />
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Directions<br />
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Unwrap the candy canes (about 3) and place in a zip bag. Close it up and with the back of a heavy spoon ( I use my ice cream scoop) smash the candy canes to bits! This is kind of fun :) Set aside.<br />
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In a microwaveable bowl, break apart white chocolate and microwave according to package directions till melted.<br />
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Stir the candy cane bits into the chocolate while its hot.<br />
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Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the wax paper and spread out in an even layer with a spatula.<br />
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Place in refrigerator for a few hours to harden.<br />
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Once hard, take bark off of wax paper and break into medium size pieces.<br />
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You can make a small batch or large batch...I usually have to make more than one recipe, it doesn't last very long at our house!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-71776450800370121572015-12-07T13:05:00.001-08:002016-03-10T08:27:51.458-08:00Crock Pot Lasagna<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is an incredibly simple recipe I found on Facebook for Crockpot Lasagna! With just a few changes it can be done gluten free...and it doesn't take long at all to cook, so it's great for a quick weeknight meal!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Spoon 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce in bottom of 4 quart crock pot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mix remaining sauce with beef.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Add just a little salt and pepper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Place 2 uncooked lasagna noodles on sauce in crock pot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Spread 1/3 meat mixture on top of noodles. Spread 3/4 cup cottage cheese over meat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over cottage cheese. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Add another layer of uncooked noodles (I break the noodles apart and place evenly over cheese layer) 1/3 meat mixture, the remaining cottage cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Place another layer of uncooked noodles, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cook on low for 3 hours and check for doneness (I stick a fork in lasagna to see if noodles are soft) If needed cook an additional 30 minutes.</span></div>
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I found this wonderful recipe for Mexican Chicken Casserole on Facebook. Here's the original recipe <a href="http://www.southernplate.com/2011/09/mexican-chicken-casserole.html">http://www.southernplate.com/2011/09/mexican-chicken-casserole.html</a> With just a few changes, it was easy to make this dish gluten free! It turned out yummy!</div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-81054920639881092842015-09-04T14:02:00.001-07:002015-09-16T12:34:54.907-07:00Granny Smith Cinnamon Muffins<div style="padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">David Venable from QVC shared a great muffin recipe, and it was so easy to make it gluten free just by substituting in gluten free flour! And the muffins turned out so yummy!! </span></span></span></div>
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<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 cups all-purpose gluten free flour (I use Betty Crocker GF Rice Flour Blend)</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups white sugar</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp salt</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tsp ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2/3 cups vegetable oil</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 eggs</span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated</span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir with spoon till combined.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> This recipe makes a LOT of muffins :) I made 12 and had batter left over!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is David's original recipe : <a href="http://www.qvc.com/AppleCinnamonMuffinsWithCaramelCenters.content.html">http://www.qvc.com/AppleCinnamonMuffinsWithCaramelCenters.content.html</a></span><br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-55079950208054116572015-08-31T10:21:00.001-07:002015-08-31T13:43:59.537-07:00Chili Nacho DipHere's a simple nacho dip with only 3 ingredients!...Perfect with tortilla chips! So simple and always a hit!<br />
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1 8 oz block of cream cheese softened<br />
1 can Hormel Chili with Beans (The Hormel chili without beans isn't gluten free)<br />
1-2 cups of shredded Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese<br />
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Here is a great recipe from Southern Living that I've made for years. Just substitute gluten free pasta and you've got an awesome meal! It's so creamy and delicious...and so simple, it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal!<br />
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1 cup whipping cream (I used Organic Valley Heavy Whipping Cream)<br />
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2 cans diced tomatoes Hunt's Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano<br />
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Meanwhile, cook GF pasta according to package directions.<br />
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.<br />
Increase heat to med-low and add tomatoes, stir well to blend.<br />
Add GF pasta and stir to combine.<br />
Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly reduced and heated through.<br />
Add salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-29177175955625379882015-08-29T15:00:00.000-07:002015-08-29T14:52:51.895-07:00Crustless Sausage Spinach Cheddar Quiche<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F19tKXslEa8/T42KcxDkXWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/T4K_9BHg0EU/s1600/DSC02207.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732390127521783138" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F19tKXslEa8/T42KcxDkXWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/T4K_9BHg0EU/s320/DSC02207.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 184px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-75942264328256190562015-08-28T06:45:00.001-07:002016-04-29T14:53:49.399-07:00Lunch Ideas for Kids with Nut AllergiesAll three of my kiddos have nut allergies. They are allergic to both peanuts and tree nuts, so we avoid anything with any mention of nuts ("contains nuts", "may contain nuts", "manufactured in a plant with nuts", etc.)<br />
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This can make packing lunch a challenge. Unlike me though, they CAN eat gluten. </div>
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Ham or turkey sandwich (we love Boars Head!) </div>
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Jelly biscuit</div>
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Original Cheerios</div>
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A while back I went to a friend's house for dinner. She made lasagna soup. Now I had never heard of this dish, but by the end of the meal....make that the end of our first bite, everyone at the table was asking for the recipe! It's one she actually found on Pinterest, so she was more than happy to share :)<br />
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You actually assemble the soup as you serve it, and she was SO sweet to make GF pasta for me so that I could eat it! I know from the picture it looks like just your average bowl of pasta with meat sauce...but it is soooo much more! SO fabulous!<br />
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You'll see in the recipe there is this unbelievable cheese goodness that goes in, but I didn't add this last night, as Im trying to cut back on dairy. Even without it though...so great! Hubby, who hardly ever asks for seconds ate three bowls. :)<br />
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Here's the link to this oh so yummy recipe! Just make sure all brands are GF and to use GF Italian sausage (I use Ingles Market GF bulk sausage) and GF pasta :) <br />
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I do as she suggests, and cook the pasta separately from the sauce then assemble before serving. I also cheated a bit and use onion powder instead of chopped onion and dried minced garlic instead of fresh...still delicious!<br />
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Here's the link to this yummy soup....<br />
<a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/">http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/</a><br />
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Linked to Full Plate Thursday at <a href="http://www.mizhelenscountrycottage.com/2015/01/full-plate-thursday-1-29-15.html">http://www.mizhelenscountrycottage.com/2015/01/full-plate-thursday-1-29-15.html</a><br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-91486572659653155802015-08-25T05:20:00.001-07:002015-08-28T13:14:05.714-07:00Back to School with Nut AllergiesBack to School this year was even tougher than usual for me. My baby girl started Kindergarten! I knew she was ready...she's been begging to go with her brothers for years! :) My biggest concern was and is her nut allergy. Now, since all my kiddos have nut allergies, we've been through this before with both boys. So we explain to all teachers about their allergies and how to keep them safe. But she has the most severe allergy. And, as I've shared before, we've already had to use the EpiPen due to a reaction....so this was my main concern for her. I prayed that God would give her a teacher who would take care of her and be mindful of her allergy. And those prayers have definitely been answered! We explained to the teacher about the allergy, and together have taken steps to keep my daughter safe :) The teacher has been great about accommodating the requests I've made. Baby Girl is in her second week of school and is doing great!<br />
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Here is a letter I sent to all my kids' teachers about nut free foods. It's helpful for them to have on hand to refer to through the year... You can find nut free lists online. I made mine from a list I found and mainly included snacks my kids like. So these are definitely not the only nut free snacks available :) You just have to check labels :)<br />
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(<b>This list is NOT gluten free, only nut free </b>:) )<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since ___________ is allergic to all nuts, I thought it might be helpful if you had a list </span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>of some snacks </i><i>that are safe for him if you need snacks for class, etc. Since ingredients </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>can change, we always double </i><i>check labels too. He cannot have anything that contains </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>nuts and we also stay away from products </i><i>that have any mention of nuts </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>("manufactured in a plant with nuts", "may contain nuts", etc.) We also </i><i>do not let him </i></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">eat baked items brought in from students or from bakeries. If you ever have any </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">questions please let me know :) </span></i></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-69348705621880061082015-08-12T16:36:00.000-07:002015-08-27T14:00:09.690-07:00Easy Gluten Free Bistro Chicken<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Req8Rkpelb4/TzUkWWi-97I/AAAAAAAAAQM/YnDJ7Vh664Y/s1600/DSC02083.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707508069190006706" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Req8Rkpelb4/TzUkWWi-97I/AAAAAAAAAQM/YnDJ7Vh664Y/s320/DSC02083.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 198px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a>Before going gluten free, I made Easy Bistro Chicken from kraftfoods.com a lot. Chicken, tomatoes and Italian dressing all together in one big skillet...very tasty! It's very simple to make this dish gluten free! You can find the original recipe here <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-bistro-chicken-91432.aspx">http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-bistro-chicken-91432.aspx</a><br />
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1 large onion, diced<br />
2 (16 oz) cans <i><b>Bush's</b></i> <b><i>Best</i></b> Original Baked Beans<br />
3 tablespoons yellow mustard<br />
1/4 cup maple syrup<br />
1/4 cup light brown sugar<br />
4 tbsp ketchup<br />
1 tbsp lemon juice<br />
1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-61400568258079453952015-06-16T10:59:00.000-07:002015-08-28T14:12:42.366-07:00Zucchini & Rice<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o8OfVbhQ2yc/TyGmi4TRgTI/AAAAAAAAANM/cFv5hgFL1HE/s1600/DSC02018.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702021721386746162" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o8OfVbhQ2yc/TyGmi4TRgTI/AAAAAAAAANM/cFv5hgFL1HE/s320/DSC02018.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 275px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>For lunch today I made zucchini and rice. YUM! Easy to make, it was a perfect lunch for this hungry girl!<br />
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So here it is...the oh so simple, oh so fabulous Best Sauce....<br />
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1 pound ground beef<br />
1 14oz can diced tomatoes, undrained<br />
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes w/ green chiles, undrained<br />
2 teaspoons sugar<br />
2 teaspoons salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper<br />
1 6oz can tomato paste<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
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A while back I thought I'd give it a try. So I took to the internet to find the perfect cabbage recipe....and I found it! This comes from <b><i>Divas Can Cook</i></b> and it's just awesome! And they even provide video instructions! I couldn't mess this up!<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-29951190888421549592015-03-07T06:30:00.000-08:002015-03-07T06:44:32.733-08:00Sausage Cheese DipI have to admit...I'm a QVC junkie! LOVE it! I watch it sometimes just for fun, even if I'm not buying anything! :) Anyway, one of my favorite lines they carry is the Temptations bakeware! Such beautiful patterns and great to bake in! One set I ordered a while back came with a pack of recipes too. This has been my favorite one in the bunch! A super simple sausage dip!<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-23501789280814160042015-03-04T05:29:00.000-08:002016-05-16T14:17:27.987-07:00Balsamic Chicken Over RiceA while back I tried a Balsamic Glazed Pork recipe from Pam at <a href="http://imaceliac.com/">imaceliac.com</a>. The Balsamic sauce for this recipe was so out of this world good, I decided to try it with chicken! It made for a wonderful meal! Here's what I did...<br />
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1 teaspoon ground sage<br />
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1 tablespoon cornstarch<br />
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
2 tablespoons GF soy sauce (I use <b><i>San J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce</i></b>)<br />
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Preheat oven to 375<br />
In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the chicken pieces.<br />
Place chicken breasts in large baking dish. Pour just a little water or gluten free chicken broth in the bottom of baking dish, to help chicken stay moist while baking. Cover with foil.<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-50905758835478697542015-02-18T07:21:00.002-08:002015-02-18T14:53:43.115-08:00Tips for Eating Out Gluten Free...Eating out with Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance can be tricky business! Here are a few tips I've learned that will help to make your dining experience a happier one....<br />
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1.<b> Call ahead to the restaurant to make sure they can accommodate a gluten free customer</b>. If the staff seems unsure or can't tell you for certain...choose another restaurant.<br />
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4. <b>If ordering something that will be cooked on a shared grill, request that it be cooked on foil so it won't touch the grill</b>. Even if they clean the grill for special orders, for me this is an added protection against cross contamination!<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00323798180052493130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409189747025782161.post-88653389059934416982015-02-17T17:26:00.000-08:002015-03-19T19:26:07.930-07:00Gluten Free Blueberry MuffinsPam from <a href="http://imaceliac.com/">imaceliac.com</a> shared a delicious recipe for Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins. The recipe is simple and sounded great. We are trying to cut down on sugar, so I wondered what would happen if substituted honey for the sugar called for in the recipe. So I studied up on how to do this, gave it a try...and the muffins turned out so great!! Here's the recipe...<br />
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