The No-Gluten Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water…all gluten-free!
By Kimberly A Tessmer and Nancy T Maar
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If you have a gluten allergy, or know someone with one, then you know that it is extremely difficult to live with a gluten intolerance. Not only is it a trial to find foods that are safe to eat, it is ten times harder to find foods that are healthy, gluten-free, and appeal to the whole family! The No-Gluten Cookbook is here to help you solve these problems and more, with such breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack offerings as: Shrimp and Lobster Salad; Fresh Tuscan Tomato Soup; Spicy Cornbread Stuffed with Chilies; Chocolate Mint Swirl Cheesecake with Chocolate Nut Crust; and more. Having a gluten allergy does not mean you have to sacrifice fine dining! With more than 200 delicious, gluten-free recipes to choose from, you'll start to see your diet restrictions as benefits, rather than deprivations!
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The No-Gluten Cookbook - Kimberly A Tessmer
THE
NO-
GLUTEN
Cookbook
Delicious recipes to make your mouth water . . . all gluten-free!
Series Editor: Kimberly A. Tessmer, R.D., L.D.
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The no-gluten cookbook.
p. cm.
ISBN-13: 978-1-59869-089-7
ISBN-10: 1-59869-089-2
1. Gluten-free diet—Recipes. 2. Wheat-free diet—Recipes. I. Adams Media
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Contains portions of material adapted or abridged from The Everything® Gluten-Free Cookbook by Nancy T. Maar and Rick Marx, ©2005, F+W Publications, Inc.
The No-Gluten Cookbook is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual. In light of the complex, individual, and specific nature of heath problems, this book is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions in this book are intended to supplement, not replace, the advice of a trained medical professional. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this book. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.
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Introduction
One Understanding Gluten-Free Diets and Cooking
Two Breakfast and Brunch
Three Appetizers
Four Soups
Five Meat Dishes
Six Seafood
Seven Poultry
Eight Vegetarian Entrées
Nine Casseroles and Entrées
Ten Asian Dishes
Eleven Pasta
Twelve Dressings
Thirteen Snacks
Fourteen Cakes and Goodies
Fifteen Puddings, Mousses, and Soufflés
Sixteen Recipes for a Dinner Party
Seventeen A Gluten-Free Party for Kids
Appendix A Keys to a Gluten-Free Diet
Appendix B Web Resources
Introduction
The world of gluten-free foods can be perplexing to say the least! For people with celiac disease and other conditions that require a gluten-free diet, following this daily eating regime is crucial to preventing complications and serious symptoms associated with the condition. In today’s world of glutenladen foods there can be potential threats at every turn, including your own kitchen. Each ingredient and product consumed needs to be closely scrutinized and analyzed for any trace of gluten (barley, rye, oats, and wheat), which means learning to properly interpret food labels. To complicate matters even more, there is a long list of hidden and unfamiliar ingredients used in foods that can contain gluten even though their name may not make it obvious.
The good news is that there are plenty of tasty and healthy alternative foods and ingredients that are perfectly safe to use on a gluten-free diet. The key to getting started is acquiring essential education from a health professional such as a dietitian and stocking your kitchen with safe
foods and helpful cookbooks. New food options are becoming more readily available and more easily accessible every day as manufacturers realize the increased need for gluten-free products. The Internet has become an outlet to purchase specialized foods as well as a way to obtain information and support. It is extremely important to note that manufacturers often change ingredients or suppliers for their food products, so carefully reading labels on a regular basis and contacting companies if you’re in doubt is essential to ensuring that the foods you eat remain gluten-free. You can never let your guard down when following a gluten-free diet. However, the process becomes easier as you learn how to interpret information and to take control of your life. The No-Gluten Cookbook is an easy-to-use guide to include in your arsenal of information to help make your life a little easier and a lot tastier!
Important Note: Many foods within this cookbook are marked GF (gluten-free). The ingredients of these foods must be analyzed by brand to ensure they are gluten-free. All companies create different versions of different foods, so you need to check labels carefully and never assume that a food is gluten-free. It is a smart idea to get in the habit of checking all foods, whether you know they are gluten-free or not, including those within each recipe of this book.
Happy Cooking!
Understanding Gluten-Free Diets and Cooking
chapter one
Is a gluten-free (GF) diet important for your lifestyle? If you have a food allergy or the autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease, it may be important for you to take charge of your life and begin a new food regimen. Most people don’t know about gluten-free diets until they are told they need to be on them!
What Is a Gluten Disorder?
About 1 in 133 people suffer from celiac disease, and health organizations say 2 percent to 2.5 percent of the general population suffer from a food allergy—or between 6 million and 7 million Americans. The difference between a food allergy and celiac disease is that the latter, also known as celiac sprue, is an autoimmune disorder, like diabetes.
Unlike other autoimmune diseases, however, physicians know the trigger for celiac disease: gluten, which provokes an immune response that causes the body to attack itself. Two key components come into play in celiac disease: genes and environmental factors.
Celiac disease is an intestinal disorder caused by the intolerance of some individuals to gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains. Gluten irritates the intestinal lining, interfering with the absorption of nutrients and water. Unlike certain food allergies, celiac disease is not grown out of,
and those with the disease must maintain constant vigilance to keep their diet gluten-free. Untreated, the disease can lead to severe complications and potential long-term illness. The disease is permanent, and damage to the small intestine will occur every time gluten is consumed, regardless of whether symptoms are present. Reactions among people who suffer from this disease vary, but they are inevitable. The only treatment is strict adherence to a 100 percent gluten-free diet.
Maintaining a healthy gluten-free lifestyle involves eating a well-balanced, gluten-free diet that is high in protein and normal in fats. Common nutrient shortages among people with celiac disease include deficiencies in calcium; the vitamin B complex; and vitamins A, C, D, K, and E. It is important for the celiac to eat a carefully balanced diet to ensure that he or she is getting all the vitamins the body needs.
So, What Can I Eat?
The gluten-free diet involves totally eliminating the ingestion of all items containing the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and the many related grains. Before you turn to a gluten-free diet, make sure you see your physician and determine if eliminating gluten is right for you. Starting the diet without complete testing is not recommended and makes diagnosis later more difficult. Always be safe rather than sorry.
Once you’ve made the decision to be gluten-free, you can purchase ingredients at natural food stores, online, and at some grocery stores. Fresh fruits, meats, and veggies are a great place to start—always remember, if they are fresh, they are gluten-free. If the food is manufactured or prepared, chances are it is not. In building a gluten-free diet plan, remove wheat grain products, including the obvious—breads, cakes, and cookies—and the not so obvious, such as products with wheat starch or other gluten-containing grain derivatives.
Every person with celiac disease must become a bit of a chemist. Preparing delicious gluten-free foods takes practice, diligence, and experimentation. Audrey Birnbaum, M.D., a physician affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, who specializes in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders and food allergies, recommends purchasing products on the Internet or from health food stores, and enlisting the assistance of a dietitian. She says that it’s usually easy to make the whole house comfortable with a gluten-free diet.
Try to stay as pure as possible,
Dr. Birnbaum says. Is it OK to cheat? I tell patients: Bring your own gluten-free cupcakes. You don’t have to be obsessive, but you should be an intelligent consumer.
That includes reading labels, checking Web sites, and staying informed on medical developments. Some supplements may be required to replace the nutrients lost by eliminating wheat and gluten from the diet. For example, the body’s iron requirements might go up.
How Should I Shop for Food?
Supermarkets, especially the natural food specialty stores, carry a variety of gluten-free foods. Visit your local natural foods store or go to the Web. Talk to friends or support groups who have had experience with celiac disease or food allergies. Find out all the different flours you can use, and maximize the resources at your fingertips.
To put together a gluten-free pantry, make sure you have four kinds of flour. We recommend rice, corn, chestnut (for desserts), and quinoa (for protein). You’ll need an electric blender, a mixer, and a food processor, items that any cook would find useful but that are essential for the preparation of gluten-free food. Stock up on plenty of fresh vegetables, lots of good meats, and high-quality seafood. Avoid preseasoned foods, as flour may have been added to the seasoning mix.
Scott Adams, founder of celiac.com and the Gluten Free Mall, offers an online site that sells a wide variety of gluten-free products. Scott, who has celiac disease, started the business in 1996 to give consumers greater options in buying gluten-free products. Scott recommends that consumers prepare their lists by consulting support groups and doing research at home and online. His site and others like it often provide links to manufacturers, products, and product information.
Always keep alert when buying food with these three tips in mind:
• When in a grocery store, make sure to read the labels.
• Open your mouth and ask questions everywhere you go.
• Once you’ve gone gluten-free, to share your new food lifestyle.
Can I Live a Gluten-Free Life Happily?
Don’t feel deprived—gluten-free food is as delicious as any other. For example, food fried in deep fat the southern way has no wheat flour—it’s made with corn flour and/or cornmeal. Dip meat, chicken, veggies, and shrimp in corn flour and egg, then in cornmeal, and you’ve got a crunchy, delicious, deep-fried meal.
A trip to an ethnic grocery store may open up many new sources of delicious meals. Corn flour, found in Latin American groceries, works well. Risotto, a staple in Italian cooking, is a delicious alternative to pasta. Try flour substitutes in traditional recipes.
Despite a good pasta-making machine, commercial gluten-free pasta is much more sensible than homemade. Try one of the gluten-free pastas available from your health or Asian food store and online retailers.
Remember, experimentation is part of the process, so don’t get discouraged. When you start cooking, you may not get it right the first time. Keep trying until you do get it right.
Be creative. Vary ingredients and quantities and follow the recipes in this book for success. Bon appetit!
Breakfast and Brunch
chapter two
Chestnut Flour Crepes
Chestnut Crepes with Prosciutto and Peach Sauce
Buckwheat Pancakes with Sour Cream and Caviar
Mushroom and Cheese Crepes
Sweet and Spicy Apple-Cinnamon Crepes
Corn Crepes
Corn Crepes with Eggs, Cheese, and Salsa
Corn Crepes with Salmon and Cream Cheese
Corn Crepes with Ricotta and Herb Filling
Basic Pancakes
Blueberry or Strawberry Pancakes
Banana Nut Pancakes
Luscious Ricotta Griddlecakes
Southern Fried Green or Yellow Tomatoes
Italian Ricotta/Chestnut Fritters
Shirred Eggs with Crumbled Cheddar Topping
Ricotta Torte with Serrano Ham and Parmesan
Spicy Egg-and-Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes
Ham and Asparagus Rolls with Cheese
Pesto with Basil and Mint
Chestnut Flour Crepes
Makes 12 crepes
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chestnut flour
½ cup rice flour
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus more for pan)
Chestnut flour is sweet and nutty, making the most delicious crepes you can imagine. You can stuff them with fruit and whipped cream, or with savory fillings.
1. Whirl the eggs, milk, and salt in your food processor. With the motor on low, slowly add the flours, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the jar.
2. Add the sugar if you are making sweet crepes with sweet filling; omit if you are going to fill them with savory delights.
3. Pour in melted butter and whirl until well blended. Pour mixture by half-cupfuls into a nonstick sauté pan to which you’ve added a dot of butter. Tilt the pan to spread the batter thinly.
4. Fry the crepes on medium heat, turning until browned on both sides; place on waxed paper and sprinkle with a bit of rice flour to prevent them from sticking.
5. When the crepes are done, you can fill them right away or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Using Nonstick Sauté Pans
Nonstick pans take all of the grief out of making crepes. However, even if your pan is quite new, it’s important to use a bit of butter for insurance and extra flavor. Keep the pan well buttered and you have an almost foolproof method for making perfect crepes.
Chestnut Crepes with Prosciutto and Peach Sauce
Serves 4
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
2 peaches, blanched, peeled, and sliced
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon GF hot red pepper sauce, or to taste
½ cup sugar
8 small Chestnut Flour Crepes
Plenty of freshly ground black pepper
8 teaspoons mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
8 paper-thin slices of GF prosciutto ham
If you can’t find mascarpone cheese, use cream cheese. You can make the crepes and sauce and fill the crepes in advance. Just heat everything up at the last moment.
1. Mix the cornstarch in cold water until very smooth. Place in a saucepan with the peaches, lemon juice, hot sauce, and sugar. You may need to add some more water if the peaches are not very juicy. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until very thick and syrupy. Taste for seasonings and add black pepper to taste.
2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
3. Lay the crepes on a baking sheet and spread with the cheese. Place a slice of ham over each and roll up. Use GF nonstick spray on a pie pan or baking dish.
4. Arrange the rolls, seam-side down, in the pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crepe rolls are hot. Serve with the peach syrup.
Buckwheat Pancakes with Sour Cream and Caviar
Serves 4 to 6
2 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup rice flour
½ cup pure buckwheat flour (wheat-free)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon GF baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons for frying pancakes
1 cup GF sour cream
2 ounces GF salmon caviar
You can serve this Russian breakfast
at any time of day! These should be made small, about 1½ to 2 inches in diameter.
1. Whisk eggs and buttermilk together. Slowly beat in rice flour, buckwheat flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and melted butter. You may have to add more milk to get a thick, creamy consistency.
2. Set stove at medium-high and butter your griddle or frying pan. Drop ¼ to 1/3 cup batter onto the griddle. Turn when you see bubbles coming up through the batter, about 3 minutes, and then fry for another 2 minutes. It’s OK to peek. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and caviar.
Cooking with Buckwheat
Buckwheat has a flavor all its own. It’s both nutty and slightly tart. Even though it contains the word wheat
in its name, it is gluten-free and actually is related not to wheat but to the rhubarb