Peruvian Causa Rellena con

Naturally Gluten-Free Meals

Peruvian Causa Rellena con Pollo

Yellow Potatoes w/Chicken Salad

Serves 8 people

INGREDIENTS

½ Cup Red Onion, diced

4 Limes

Salt & Pepper, to taste

3-4 lbs Yellow Potatoes

1 Aji Amarillo Chili Pepper or Ancho Pepper

1 Clove Garlic, minced

¼ Cup Olive Oil, divided

2 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless

½ Cup Mayonnaise

1-2 Avocado

Optional Garnish: Chopped Parsley, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Sliced Black Olives

DIRECTIONS

Place the chopped onion in a small bowl with the juice of 1 lime and season lightly with salt. Set aside to marinate while the potatoes cook.

Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until soft. Peel the potatoes once they are cool enough to handle, and then mash until smooth and set aside.

Prepare the chili pepper by removing the seeds and coarsely chopping the pepper. Place in a food processor or blender, along with the juice of the remaining 3 limes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and process until smooth.

Stir the lime/chili mixture into the potatoes, adding it in parts and tasting after each addition, until potatoes are seasoned to your liking. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and season potatoes with more salt and pepper if needed.

To poach the chicken, place the chicken into a large pot and add cold water to cover, season with salt and pepper. Cook at a low simmer until just cooked through about 15 minutes.  Remove the chicken and allow cooling. Shred the cooked chicken, place in a bowl, mix-in the mayonnaise, marinated onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Generously oil a spring-form pan with oil. Press half of the mashed potato mixture into the bottom of the pan and spread into an even layer. Cover with the chicken salad in a smooth layer. Top the chicken salad with slices of avocado. Layer the other half of the potato mixture on top and smooth the potatoes. Decorate the top with parsley leaves, slices of hard-boiled eggs and sliced olives if desired. Serve chilled.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Buckeyes

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

BUCKEYES

Makes 4 dozen

 
INGREDIENTS

3 ¼ Cups Confectioners' Sugar

2 Tbls Brown Sugar

2 Cup Peanut Butter, smooth

½ Cup Butter, melted

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

2 Bags Semisweet Chocolate Chips

 
DIRECTIONS

Line a baking sheet with parchment

Beat the sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until well combined. Scoop 2-teaspoonful mounds, and roll into balls; arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

In a deep, microwave-safe, bowl microwave the the first bag of chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Repeat when needed for the 2nd bag.

Stick a toothpick or skewer into the top center of a peanut butter ball. Dip the ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a circle of peanut butter visible on top. Let the excess chocolate drip off, and then return the buckeye to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining peanut butter balls and chocolate.

Chill the buckeyes until firm, about 30 minutes. Can be served at room temperature or well chilled.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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White Bean Soup

Naturally Gluten-Free Meals

WHITE BEAN SOUP (DF)

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Carrots, chopped

1 Cup Celery, chopped

1 Medium Onion, chopped

4 Cloves of Garlic, minced

6 Cups Vegetable Broth

2 Cups Dry Navy Beans

½ Tsp Basil

½ Tsp Rosemary

½ Tsp Sage

1 Tsp Thyme

1 Tsp Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot on high heat add beans and broth and bring to a rapid boil. Turn heat down to maintain a slow boil and cook the beans for about 10 minutes.

Set slow cooker to low or medium heat and transfer the beans and broth to the cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Mash beans with potato masher or pulse a time or two with a stick blender before serving.

NOTE: Make sure to use navy beans and not cannellini beans.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Guacasalsa, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Appetizers
GUACASALSA

Ingredients

1 can Corn, drained

1 can Black Beans, drained & rinsed

1 medium Onion, diced

2 large Tomatoes, diced

2 Avocados, diced

1 fresh Lemon, juiced

2 cloves Garlic, smashed & diced

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions 

Toss everything into a bowl, mix well and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled or room temperature with chips or crackers.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Zucchini Brownies

 Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

ZUCCHINI BROWNIES

Ingredients

1 Cup Almond Butter

1 1/2 Cup Zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

1/3 Cup Honey

1 Egg

1 Tsp Vanilla

1 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Tsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan, line with parchment paper if desired.

In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix everything together by hand. Mix only until well combined. Tip mixture into the baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy warm or room temp.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Flourless Carrot Cake

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

Flourless Carrot Cake & Mascarpone Whipped Cream

8 servings

INGREDIENTS

16 Oz Almond Butter

7 Eggs, separated

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

2 large Carrots, shredded

3 Tsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Cardamom

1/2 Tsp Ginger, ground

1 Tbsp Vanilla

Mascarpone Cream

1 Pint Heavy Cream, whipped

8 Oz Mascarpone, softened

2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350ºF

Grease three round cake pans and line with parchment paper.

In a stand mixer, whip egg whites into soft peaks.  In a separate bowl mix egg yolks & sugar until light and fluffy, add almond butter, shredded carrots, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and vanilla. Once well mixed, fold carefully into egg whites and pour into prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or just until the center of the cakes spring back when touched lightly. Remove and cool completely.

While the cakes bake, prepare the mascarpone whipped cream by whipping heavy cream to soft peaks. Add mascarpone and  just enough powdered sugar to bring cream to desired sweetness. Whip until stiff peaks form. Store in the fridge, in a glass bowl, covered with plastic wrap, until right before ready to assemble and serve the cake.

To assemble the cake: Stack cooled cakes with generous mounds of whipped cream between and on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Gluten-Free Beers & Alcohol

Gluten-Free Beers & Alcohol

Updated August 18, 2020 (original 02/20/2015)

Gluten-Free Beer

In the United States, products labeled Gluten-Free must not contain or be made from wheat, rye or barley. That means many beers cannot be labeled Gluten-Free. Beers made with Gluten-Free ingredients and are Gluten-Free and can be labeled Gluten-Free.

 

Gluten-Removed Beer

A number of beers are treated with enzymes to break down gluten. These beers are typically filtered to remove any stray proteins. Such beers can be labeled Gluten-Free in EU, but not in Canada or the US.

 

Naturally Gluten-Free Beers

Anheuser-Busch Redbridge

Bard's Gold

Bard's Tale Beer

Brasserie Dupont Forêt Libre

Brasseurs sans Gluten Glutenberg Blanche

Brunehaut Bio Ambrée

Brunehaut Blonde Bio

Brunehaut Blanche

Burning Brothers Brewing

Coors Peak

Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales - Tweason’ale

Departed Soles Brewing Company

Drummond Gluten Free

Epic Brewing Company - Glutenator

Ghostfish Brewery

Glutenberg American Pale Ale

Glutenberg Blonde

Glutenberg Belgian Double

Glutenberg India Pale Ale

Glutenberg Rousse

Green's Discovery Amber Ale

Green's Endeavour

Green's Enterprise Dry-Hopped Lager

Green's India Pale Ale

Green's Quest Tripel Blonde Ale

Ground Breaker Corsa Rose Gold Ale

Ground Breaker IPA No. 5

Ground Breaker Dark Ale

Holidaily Brewing Company

Ipswich Ale Brewery - Celia Saison

Joseph James Brewing Fox Tail

Lakefront New Grist Ginger Style Ale

Lakefront New Grist Pilsner Style

Minhas Lazy Mutt Gluten Free

Mongozo Premium Pilsener

New Planet Belgian Style Ale

New Planet Blonde Ale

New Planet Pale Ale

New Planet Raspberry Ale

New Planet Seclusion IPA

New Planet Tread Lightly Session Ale

Nickel Brook Gluten Free

Nouvelle France La Messagère

Nouvelle-France Messagère Aux Fruits

Nouvelle-France Messagère Red Ale

Schnitzer Bräu Hirse Lemon

Schnitzer Bräu Hirse Premium

Sprecher Brewing Company's Shakparo Ale

Steadfast Beer Gluten-Free Blonde and Pale Ales

Steadfast Beer Company's Oatmeal Cream Stout

To Øl Reparationsbajer Gluten Free

Whistler Forager

Gluten-Removed Beers

Alley Kat Scona Gold Kölsch

Brunehaut Bio Tripel

Estrella Damm Daura

Estrella Damm Daura Marzen

Lammsbräu Glutenfrei Lager Beer

Mikkeller American Dream Gluten Free

Mikkeller Green Gold Gluten Free

Mikkeller I Wish Gluten Free IPA

Mikkeller Peter, Pale And Mary Gluten Free

New Belgium Glutiny brand Golden and Pale Ales

Short's Brewing Space Rock

Stone Delicious IPA

Sufferfest Brewing Company Pale Ale and Lager

Widmer Omission Lager

Widmer Omission IPA

Widmer Omission Pale Ale

Wold Top Against The Grain

Wold Top Marmalade Porter

Wold Top Scarborough Fair IPA

 

Gluten-Free Hard Cider

Most ciders are fermented from apples or other fruits. Most are safe; however, some add barley for enzymes and flavor. Read labels!

 

Gluten-Free Hard Cider

Ace Ciders

Angry Orchard

Blue Mountain Cider Company

Blackthorn Cider

Bulmer's Hard Cider

Crispin Cider (including Fox Barrel products)

Gaymer Cider Company

Harpoon Craft Cider

J.K. Scrumpy's Organic Hard Cider

Lazy Jack's Cider

Magner's Cider

Newton's Folly Hard Cider

Original Sin Hard Cider

Spire Mountain Draft Cider

Strongbow Cider

Stella Artois Apple and Pear Hard Cidre

Woodchuck

Woodpecker Cider

 

Wine

All wines, including brandy, champagne, cognac, port wine, sherry, and vermouth are safe for people with Celiac.

 

Gluten-Free Distilled Alcohols

Distillation removes gluten proteins from the final product, and starting 9/14/2020 distilled alcohols can be labeled "Gluten-Free" no matter their source. That means all distilled spirits are technically Gluten-Free. However, some people with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity have adverse reactions to spirits distilled from wheat, barley or rye. Many people with Celiac Disease have no problems at all with such spirits. The best advice is to trust your gut. Avoid eating or drinking things that upset your stomach. However, unless they have added gluten ingredients, such spirits do not contain gluten, and are safe to drink. If you tolerate them well, you can be comforted by the fact that they are likely just as safe as spirits made from Gluten-Free ingredients and labeled 'Gluten-Free."

 

Gin

Most gins are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final distilled product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as Gluten-Free. Many people with Celiac Disease choose to avoid these beverages, while many others drink them with no adverse effects.

 

Gluten-Free Gin

Cold River Gin - distilled from potatoes

 

Brands of Standard Gin

Aviation American Gin

Beefeater

Bombay

Bombay Sapphire

Boodles British Gin

Booth's Gin

Gordon's

Leopolds Gin

New Amsterdam Gin

Seagram's

Tanqueray

 

Rum

Distilled from sugar cane, most rum is Gluten-Free and safe for people with Celiac. Beware of pre-made drink mixes, such as those intended for piña coladas — many of these contain gluten ingredients as flavoring.

 

Brands of Gluten-Free Rum

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum

Bacardi - only Gold, Superior, 151, and flavored

Bayou Rum

Bundaberg Rum

Captain Morgan Rum

Cruzan Rum

Malibu Rum

Montanya Distillers

Mount Gay Rum

Meyer's Rum

 

Gluten-Free Sake

Fermented with rice and Koji enzymes - The Koji enzymes are grown on Miso, which is usually made with barley. The two-product separation from barley, and the manufacturing process should make it safe for people with Celiac.

 

Tequila

Distilled from the agave cactus, all 100% agave tequilas are Gluten-Free and safe for people with Celiac.

 

Gluten-Free Tequila

1519 Tequila

1800 Tequila

Cabo Wabo

Casamigos

Cazadores

Chimayo

Don Julio

El Jimador

Herradura

Hornitos

Jose Cuervo

Patrón

Sauza

 

Vodka

Vodkas distilled from potatoes, Gluten-Free grains or other Gluten-Free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients and can be labeled as Gluten-Free.

 

Many types of vodka are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as Gluten-Free. Many people with Celiac Disease choose to avoid these beverages, while many others drink them with no adverse effects.

 

Naturally Gluten-Free Vodka

Broken Shed Vodka

Corn Vodka - Deep Eddy, Nikolai, Rain, Tito's, UV

Grape Vodka - Bombora, Cooranbong

Potato Vodka - Boyd & Blair, Cirrus, Chase, Chopin, Cold River Vodka, Cracovia, Grand Teton, Karlsson's, Luksusowa, Monopolowa, Schramm Organic, Zodiac

Rice Vodka - Kissui

Sugar Cane - Downunder, DOT AU

 

Vodkas distilled from cereal grains

Barley Vodka - Finlandia

Grain Vodka - Absolwent, Blavod, Bowman's, Fleischmann's, Orloff, Polonaise, SKYY, Smirnoff, Stolichnaya,

Wheat Vodka - Absolut, Bong Spirit, Danzka, Grey Goose, Hangar One, Ketel One, P.i.n.k Vodka

Rye Vodka - Belvedere, BiaÅ‚a Dama, Platinka, Sobieski, Starka, Wisent, Wyborowa, Xellent Swiss, Å»ubrówka

 

Gluten-Free Whiskey

Nearly all whiskeys are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as Gluten-Free. Many people with Celiac Disease choose to avoid whiskey, while many others drink it with no adverse effects.

 

Gluten-Free Whiskey Brands

Queen Jennie Whiskey, by Old Sugar Distillery is made entirely from sorghum

Gold Spur Corn Whiskey by Cowboy Country Distilling is made with corn, millet and oats

 

Whiskeys Distilled from Cereal Grains

Bourbon - Benjamin Prichard's, Booker's, Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam, Early Times, Ezra Brooks, Jefferson's Bourbon, Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Old Crow, Old Forester, Old Grand-Dad

Canadian Whiskey - Alberta Premium, Black Velvet, Canadian Club, Crown Royal,

Tenesse Whiskey - Jack Daniels, George Dickel.

Irish Whiskey - Bushmills, Jameson, Kilbeggan, Redbreast, Tullamore Dew

Japanese Blended Whiskey - Hibiki, Kakubin, Nikka,

Japanese Single Malt Whiskey - Hakushu, Yamazaki, Yoichi

Rye Whiskey - Alberta Premium, Bulleitt

Scotch Whiskey Blends - Ballentine's, Bell's, Black Grouse, Chivas Regal, Cutty Sark, Dewar's, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker, Teacher's, Whitehorse

Scotch Whiskey Single Malts - Bowmore, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, The Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Knockando, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Macallan, Monkey Shoulder, Singleton, Talisker

Taiwanese Whiskey - Kavalan Classic

 

Wine Coolers

Most wine coolers are usually made from barley products, and so contain gluten. There are a few exceptions.

 

Gluten-Free Wine Coolers

Bartle & Jaymes - all EXCEPT malt beverages

Boones - all EXCEPT malt beverages

 

Other Gluten-Free Alcoholic Brews, Wines and Spirits

Brandy

Campari

Champagne

Cognac - made from grapes

Cointreau

Grappa

Jaegermeister

Midori

Prosecco

Khalua Coffee Liquer

Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur)

Old Deadly Cider

Sambuca

Vermouth

 

Gluten-Free Drink Mixes

Club Extra Dry Martini - corn & grape

Club Vodka Martini - corn & grape

Coco Casa and Coco Lopez Brands - Cream of Coconut

Jose Cuervo Brand - Margarita Mix and All Jose Cuervo Blenders

Master of Mixes Brand - Tom Collins, Whiskey Sour, Strawberry Daiquiri, Sweet & Sour Mixer, and Margarita Mix

Mr. & Mrs. T - Except Bloody Mary Mix

TGI Friday's Brand - On the Rocks, Long Island Ice Tea, Margarita, Mudslide, Pina Colada, and Strawberry Daiquiri

TGI Friday's Club Cocktails including - Gin Martini, Manhattan, Screwdriver, Vodka Martini, and Whiskey Sour mix

 

Other Gluten-Free Beverages Mixes & Cooking Alcohol

Club Tom Collins - made with corn

Diamond Jims Bloody Mary Mystery

Holland House - all EXCEPT Teriyaki Marinade and Smooth & Spicy Bloody Mary Mixes

Mead - made from honey

Mistico - Jose Cuervo Mistico - agave and cane

Ouzo - made from grapes and anise

Spice Islands - Cooking Wines - Burgundy, Sherry and White

 

Also Godiva products contain gluten as do Smirnoff FMB's, Twisted V, and Smirnoff Ice

 

Additives Are Sometimes Used in Alcohols/Spirits

Certain spirits use chemical additives and preservatives such as glycerin to create a specific "mouth feel" and texture in an alcoholic beverage. Propylene glycol is used in foods and spirits, and although these ingredients are Gluten-Free, some people do have allergic reactions to them. Sulfites are often added to red wines, and many people are allergic to them.

Cranberry BBQ Sauce

Naturally Gluten-Free Sauces

CRANBERRY BBQ SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbls Lemon or Lime Juice

1 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Cup Maple Syrup or Honey

1 Tbls Coconut or Olive Oil

1 Tsp Ginger, ground

1 Cup Raw Carrot, diced

1 Cup Onion, diced

1 Cup Cranberries, fresh, chopped

½ Tsp Salt

DIRECTIONS

In saucepan heat oil and add onion. Cook until slightly caramelized, add carrots and continue cooking for another few minutes.  Add all remaining ingredients to saucepan and bring to boil, then stir and lower to a simmer. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until the onions and carrots are tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then blend with an immersion blender, or Cuisinart. Return to heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken. The sauce can be stored in a glass contain in the refrigerator until needed.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Chocolate Nut Butter Cookies

 Naturally Gluten-Free Cookies

CHOCOLATE NUT BUTTER COOKIE SANDWICHES

Makes 12 cookie sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

Cookies

1 1/4 Cups Nut Butter

1/4 Cup Honey

1/4 Cup Sugar

2 Large Eggs

2 Tsp Vanilla

1/3 Cup Dark Cocoa Powder

1 Tsp Baking Soda

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted

Nut Butter Filling

3 Tbls Butter

1 Cup Nut Butter

1/2 Cup Confectioners' Sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°

Line a baking tray with parchment paper

Give the nut butter a good stirring with a spoon or a knife. This is to help redistribute the oil. In a large bowl, mix all the cookie ingredients together except for the melted chocolate. Once it's thoroughly combined, mix in the chocolate. At this point, the dough will be very wet and seem a little oily. That's totally normal but refrigeration will take care of that. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour or until it's no longer sticky and it's easy to handle.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix together all the filling ingredients until well combined. Allow to chill in the refrigerator.

Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon and place the balls about 1 1/2" apart on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 6-8 minutes or just until the top of the cookies appear baked. If they appear puffy don’t worry, they should deflate while cooling.  Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking tray. Once the cookies have completely cooled, assemble the cookie sandwiches by placing some of the filling between two cookies. There should be enough filling to make 12 finished sandwiches.  Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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