Since going dairy-free earlier this year there have been few things I actually miss (I’m not vegan but we don’t eat dairy and my son is allergic to eggs). Which is really quite surprising to me seeing that it wasn’t too long ago that I could put back nearly a gallon of milk a day. If […]
Gluten-Free Vegan French Onion Dip, Football Party Food (and a few giveaway winners)
posted on November 18, 2011 by
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Honey Spice Cookies
posted on November 14, 2011 by
Today’s post and recipe for gluten-free pumpkin honey spice cookies is courtesy of the National Honey Board. I did add some recommendations to make these cookies dairy-free and egg-free, as well as a couple flavor variations because my husband is not a big fan of nuts and dried fruit in his cookies. The version with […]
Gluten-Free Sage Dressing (Updated)
posted on November 5, 2011 by
This recipe was originally published in 2009, but I’ve updated it with new photos and substitution recommendations for accommodating additional allergens. This recipe for Sage dressing hails from my Grandma in Austin, Minnesota (hi Gram!). It is without a doubt one of my favorite Schmidt family recipes and I have such fond memories of making […]
Gluten and Grain-Free Crab Cakes
posted on October 29, 2011 by
I can vividly recall the first time I was introduced to a crab cake. I was 25 years old and we met in a dimly lit restaurant over a glass of Cabernet. I was shy at first, but my tall and handsome companion gently urged me to put aside my ambivalence and surrender to […]
Kickin’ Chicken Soup
posted on October 27, 2011 by
My in-laws are the king and queen of soup recipes and this is one of my absolute favorites, perfect for a crisp autumn day like today…it will warm you right up! Another bonus, it’s naturally gluten-free so there are no hard-to-find specialty products you need to buy or make ahead of time.
Dill Dip: Dairy-Free, Corn-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free and Soy-Free
posted on October 26, 2011 by
Kid-Friendly Dill Dip for Raw Veggies: Gluten-Free, Dairy/Casein-Free, Egg-Free, Corn-Free and Vegan
How to Make Dairy/Casein-Free, Soy-Free and Corn-Free Butter
posted on October 13, 2011 by
A couple weeks ago I struck gold when I found a recipe for homemade vegan butter on veganbaking.net. The recipe’s creator, Mattie, is brilliance personified. So brilliant in fact, I think he deserves a Nobel prize (make that a moobel prize). 😀 In typical fashion, I had my unsuspecting taste testers try the butter (without […]
The Possible Role of Dairy in Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes (and some Dairy-Free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup)
posted on October 4, 2011 by
I love autumn, it’s my favorite time of the year. The crisp, cool air just begs for a mug of warm soup or hot apple cider to accompany the beauty of the surrounding fall foliage. Well, in theory anyway. My leaves are still green here in the desert southwest! You can find my recipe for […]
Heidi’s Favorite Trail Mix
posted on September 13, 2011 by
I’ve never been a huge fan of trail mixes, especially those of the store-bought variety because there’s usually too many things going on in them that don’t appeal to my taste buds. Nor do I care for protein bars. I know a lot of folks like them (my boys love LÄRABARS) and they are very […]
Menu Plan – Week of September 5 (and Some Gluten Free Pita Bread…and a Gyro)
posted on September 4, 2011 by
Monday: Labor Day BBQ Tuesday: Shrimp Scampi and Green Goddess Green Bean and Tomato Salad (recipe to come) Wednesday: Crockpot Smothered Round Steak my mom made this recipe often while I was growing up and it’s delicious! I’ve obviously had to make a few tweaks since then but it still tastes exactly as I remember: […]
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Whether you're here looking for advice on how to go gluten free (with delicious kid-approved recipes of course!), or to read some of the latest medical research on celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity...or even to read about one woman's rise from the depths of gluten-free despair to a place of downright enthusiasm, it makes no matter. The point is, you are here now so let's have some fun!