by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — Pancakes made without wheat? Quinoa croquettes? A hamburger bun made from rice flour? Adzuki bean brownies? Question: Who would choose such unusual foods? Answer: Someone who is trying to eat a gluten-free diet. In case you have not been in a health food store recently, “wheat-free/gluten-free” is a new way to […]
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What do you mean I have to eat gluten-free?
December 12, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Switching to a gluten-free diet means making changes in your pantry, in the foods you buy and in the recipes you use. It is also a lot of trial and error, but remember, if the foods you choose are fresh vegetables or protein eaten plain, raw or cooked simply, they […]
Classic peppers stuffed with quinoa
February 24, 2012
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Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1-1/2 cups water 6 large green peppers 1/2 can (14-ounces)Vegetable Broth 2 tablespoons oil or butter 1 medium sweet onion, diced Green pepper tops, finely chopped 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jar (12 ounces) salsa 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese, […]
September 17, 2013
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