Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 What age group and how many are you cooking for? For our fastest dinner for 2 celiacs, I fix: Scrambled eggs w/ cheese Candied yam cassarole carrot sticks or apple slices The cassarole: 1 can S & W candies yams 1 or 2 tsp butter cut in small bits 1 to 2 TBSP mini marshmellows (optional) 1 to 2 TBSP sliced/sliver almonds (optional) 1 tsp brown sugar Prehet oven to 350º. Since the yams are precooked, this cassarole only needs to bake long enough to make warm enough to eat. In a small ovenproof dish, place candied yams (without the liquid). Sprinkle butter bits and brown sugar on top. Add marshmellows and almonds if desired. Bake about 20 minutes, or until marshmellows start to brown. Serves 2 to 3. Maureen p.s. if you're really in a hurry, you can microwave the cassarole. > > Does anyone have any menu plans or ideas they can post? We are trying to get things organized, it has been hard to find those 30 minute type plans. Next month I will be trying new casserole ideas and we will have less of the all too easy dinners that contain gluten. Until June 5th we are pretty tight on funds though so I am at a loss as to what to run in and pick up with tip money. > > Thanks for the list, it has been a huge help! > > Peace, Katey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 My favorite cookbook - Fix It and Forget It, Lightly - is completely packed with crockpot dinners that are naturally GF, or can easily be converted (like all you have to do is replace a can of cream soup). I bet you could find it at the library, then copy your favorites. I LOVE crockpot dinners. Throw everything in the crockpot at night before bed, stick it in the fridge, take it out the next morning and set it on low. Dinner is done at 5. I would crumble without my crockpot. > > Does anyone have any menu plans or ideas they can post? We are trying to get things organized, it has been hard to find those 30 minute type plans. Next month I will be trying new casserole ideas and we will have less of the all too easy dinners that contain gluten. Until June 5th we are pretty tight on funds though so I am at a loss as to what to run in and pick up with tip money. > > Thanks for the list, it has been a huge help! > > Peace, Katey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Ray also has a series of 30 minute meal cookbooks, although most of them use a lot of meat, so they aren't useful to me. One tool that may help is a rice cooker. We have a $20 one from an asian market that we use all the time. It helps get a filling rice dish on the table with not much fuss. You can then base your meal on rice- Make a nice stir fry (with wheat free tamari) and you're good to go. Also, mexican food can be an easy meal- I like to have a " fix your own fajita night " every so often. I saute onions and red peppers, etc. (you could add meat), microwave some refried beans, shred cheese (skip this if lactose intolerant), shred some lettuce, put out some purchased guacamole and/ or sour cream, and then everybody assembles their own. If not lactose intolerant, quesadillas are pretty easy and tasty. Italian food can also be good- you can use gluten free pasta as your base (I like Trader Joe's $2 brown rice pasta, it's the cheapest unless you have a good source), and saute some veggies/ meat, whatever, and toss it in pasta sauce. I think most Classico is gluten free (but check labels). Potatoes are a great and cheap food source- you can do all kinds of things with them, from potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream (or not), to baked " fries " (I also love sweet potatoes for this), for breakfast (or a breakfast dinner) you can microwave them and then grate them for hash browns, eggs, maybe some fresh tomatoes or/ and orange slices. You may find that getting a potatoes only cookbook will give you all kinds of new ideas! Food Network is another great resource. (www.foodtv.com) I like them because you can search by ingredient. ALso, if you look for Ray's recipes, they shouldn't be too complicated. (or take too much time). Lately I've been roasting a lot of veggies in the oven. I find it is quick, easy, doesn't take much of my attention, and they often taste even better than if I'd slaved over a frypan. Just add a little olive oil, spices, maybe chopped garlic (depending on cooking time) and toss them in. Yum! I've also gotten into making beans- the other day I made a wonderful Indian chickpea stew, and last night I made lentil " burgers " that were delicious. They do take some prep the night before, but once they've soaked, they are actually not too high maintenance. Hope this helps! Happy menu planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Ray also has a series of 30 minute meal cookbooks, although most of them use a lot of meat, so they aren't useful to me. One tool that may help is a rice cooker. We have a $20 one from an asian market that we use all the time. It helps get a filling rice dish on the table with not much fuss. You can then base your meal on rice- Make a nice stir fry (with wheat free tamari) and you're good to go. Also, mexican food can be an easy meal- I like to have a " fix your own fajita night " every so often. I saute onions and red peppers, etc. (you could add meat), microwave some refried beans, shred cheese (skip this if lactose intolerant), shred some lettuce, put out some purchased guacamole and/ or sour cream, and then everybody assembles their own. If not lactose intolerant, quesadillas are pretty easy and tasty. Italian food can also be good- you can use gluten free pasta as your base (I like Trader Joe's $2 brown rice pasta, it's the cheapest unless you have a good source), and saute some veggies/ meat, whatever, and toss it in pasta sauce. I think most Classico is gluten free (but check labels). Potatoes are a great and cheap food source- you can do all kinds of things with them, from potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream (or not), to baked " fries " (I also love sweet potatoes for this), for breakfast (or a breakfast dinner) you can microwave them and then grate them for hash browns, eggs, maybe some fresh tomatoes or/ and orange slices. You may find that getting a potatoes only cookbook will give you all kinds of new ideas! Food Network is another great resource. (www.foodtv.com) I like them because you can search by ingredient. ALso, if you look for Ray's recipes, they shouldn't be too complicated. (or take too much time). Lately I've been roasting a lot of veggies in the oven. I find it is quick, easy, doesn't take much of my attention, and they often taste even better than if I'd slaved over a frypan. Just add a little olive oil, spices, maybe chopped garlic (depending on cooking time) and toss them in. Yum! I've also gotten into making beans- the other day I made a wonderful Indian chickpea stew, and last night I made lentil " burgers " that were delicious. They do take some prep the night before, but once they've soaked, they are actually not too high maintenance. Hope this helps! Happy menu planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Ray also has a series of 30 minute meal cookbooks, although most of them use a lot of meat, so they aren't useful to me. One tool that may help is a rice cooker. We have a $20 one from an asian market that we use all the time. It helps get a filling rice dish on the table with not much fuss. You can then base your meal on rice- Make a nice stir fry (with wheat free tamari) and you're good to go. Also, mexican food can be an easy meal- I like to have a " fix your own fajita night " every so often. I saute onions and red peppers, etc. (you could add meat), microwave some refried beans, shred cheese (skip this if lactose intolerant), shred some lettuce, put out some purchased guacamole and/ or sour cream, and then everybody assembles their own. If not lactose intolerant, quesadillas are pretty easy and tasty. Italian food can also be good- you can use gluten free pasta as your base (I like Trader Joe's $2 brown rice pasta, it's the cheapest unless you have a good source), and saute some veggies/ meat, whatever, and toss it in pasta sauce. I think most Classico is gluten free (but check labels). Potatoes are a great and cheap food source- you can do all kinds of things with them, from potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream (or not), to baked " fries " (I also love sweet potatoes for this), for breakfast (or a breakfast dinner) you can microwave them and then grate them for hash browns, eggs, maybe some fresh tomatoes or/ and orange slices. You may find that getting a potatoes only cookbook will give you all kinds of new ideas! Food Network is another great resource. (www.foodtv.com) I like them because you can search by ingredient. ALso, if you look for Ray's recipes, they shouldn't be too complicated. (or take too much time). Lately I've been roasting a lot of veggies in the oven. I find it is quick, easy, doesn't take much of my attention, and they often taste even better than if I'd slaved over a frypan. Just add a little olive oil, spices, maybe chopped garlic (depending on cooking time) and toss them in. Yum! I've also gotten into making beans- the other day I made a wonderful Indian chickpea stew, and last night I made lentil " burgers " that were delicious. They do take some prep the night before, but once they've soaked, they are actually not too high maintenance. Hope this helps! Happy menu planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 It’s always worth it to run through these quick and cheap meal options! Thanks for the question. Another book from the library I recommend is the “Complete Tightwad Gazette” by Amy Dascycyn. It isn’t gluten-free specific, but it’s a great manual in how to reduce those expenses in every possible way. Fun to read, too. Laurie lbilyeu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 It’s always worth it to run through these quick and cheap meal options! Thanks for the question. Another book from the library I recommend is the “Complete Tightwad Gazette” by Amy Dascycyn. It isn’t gluten-free specific, but it’s a great manual in how to reduce those expenses in every possible way. Fun to read, too. Laurie lbilyeu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 It’s always worth it to run through these quick and cheap meal options! Thanks for the question. Another book from the library I recommend is the “Complete Tightwad Gazette” by Amy Dascycyn. It isn’t gluten-free specific, but it’s a great manual in how to reduce those expenses in every possible way. Fun to read, too. Laurie lbilyeu@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 My DH (dear husband) just tested positive (by biopsy) and one of my children is getting the blood test tomorrow. The other three will be getting it later on, but my son is the only one that has shown any possible symptoms. So I am trying to plan meals that DH can eat with us, meals he can take to work, and things he can eat when he gets home late. Thanks for the suggestions! Peace, Katey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Just thought I'd mention our " quick and easy " dinner meal tonight. It was more typical American fare than I usually make, but tasty. Twice baked potatoes (I baked extra last night when making another recipe) Pizza (with Carol Fenster's recipe) with pizza sauce (food network recipe, simple), artichoke hearts, olives, garlic, and cheese Salad (from a mix) with Good Seasons? italian dressing. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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