Lunch and dinner are two meals where you can get pretty creative but are often filled with gluten and dairy. There is a combination of some meals that will require a bit of prep in order to fully get the effect of gluten (without the gluten itself) and others are perfect for a weekday meal before you’re off to the races. Be careful with your veggies though: mine are always low fibre but feel free to make it your own with some high fibre goodness.
Swedish Meatballs with Peas
This recipe has a great sauce that allows you to simmer any vegetable while it all thickens. We chose peas but you can select any vegetable of your choice. What you will need: 1/4 cup GF crackers, crushed in a bag or mortar and pestle. 2 tablespoons water 1 lb of ground meat (we do…
Curried Cabbage and Trout
This is a bit of a cheater meal as it requires a pre-bagged batch of slaw. Feel free to make your own slaw if you need a bit more of a home made touch. What you will need: a small onion, diced two tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2…
Unbelievably good vegan scalloped potatoes
You will not believe how good this recipe is. It makes a lot, so you’ll have tons of leftovers! What you will need: 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced with a mandoline 3 cups non-dairy milk 1/4 cup GF flour 1/3 cup nutritional yeast (don’t skip this – its key!) 1 vegetable bouillon cube or…
Veal Acorn Squash
The contrast of the veal – which has a naturally gamier taste – is perfect with the sweetness of the acorn squash. In fact we enhance the contrast through the cooking process, making these flavors really pop. My advice is to cook the onion and set aside. Prepare the squash and put it in the…
Easy No-Bean Chili
If you are craving chili – with oodles of beef – but cant tolerate the beans, this recipe is for you! This is a lovely crock pot (slow cooker) recipe that simmers for 4-6 hours. What you will need: 2 lbs ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 large bell peppers (any color), seeded and…
Dijon Balsamic Roast Chicken with Potatoes
At one point we were making this every Sunday. It is a one pot wonder that is super easy to make and very cozy. What you will need: One roast chicken (bits removed) Three medium potatoes Carrots, onions or any other veggies optional 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried Italian…
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
We shopped high and low for a perfect gluten free pizza crust. Now, this recipe has replaced them all. Its so easy to make and will be your go-to for all things pizza. UPDATE!! After acquiring the American Test Kitchen Gluten Free cookbook I started to play around with this recipe to see if I…
Unforgettable Vegan Mac n ‘cheese’
This mac and cheese is so mouthwatering you’ll be shocked there is no real cheese in this recipe. What you will need: 1 package gluten free noodles of your choice 1 1/2 cups raw cashew (soaked in warm water for an hour) 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 clove…
Best ever Potato Salad
This is hands down the best potato salad ever. Its chunky, and creamy and addictive. What you will need: 8 medium potatoes 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 hard boiled eggs 1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation: In a medium sauce pan, add…
Filipino Chicken Adobo with Spinach and Potatoes
This recipe is one of our favorites. It’s a variation of the recipe published in the American Test Kitchen, but with onions and fewer steps. What you will need: 8 chicken thighs (recipe works for bone in/less and skin/less) 1/3 cup Tamari sauce 1 medium onion, sliced 3 medium potatoes, diced 3 cups spinach 2…
Caramelized Onion, Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Making extra mixture is a great idea as its even better the next day! What you will need: 2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeded 1 lb pork sausage, casing removed 1 large onion diced thinly coconut oil or fake butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium apple (sweet) cored and diced 1 tablespoon…
Gluten Free Dairy Free Southern Fried Chicken
OK confession time. The original recipe that I found took way longer than I had time for, so I condensed it down to half the time. Not sure the full amount of time would have changed how awesome this recipe is. I have adapted this recipe to be completely gluten and dairy free so make…
The best meat lasagna!
So first off, this is a gluten free recipe that can be used with normal pasta if you want to. And, for dairy I can call it cow-milk free as it uses a combination of vegan mozzarella cheese and goat cheese. What you will need: one box of gluten-free lasagna noodles (Catelli is my preferred).…
Gluten and Dairy Free Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Crust
This is one of our favourite recipes and has so much flavor! One ingredient you will need to keep at home as a staple is nutritional yeast which we add to the crust for some added buttery/cheesy flavor. If you don’t have this on hand, and can’t obtain it, you can omit it from the…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe is very easy and really is up to you how many brussels sprouts you would like to use for your meal. Most people who are turned off by brussels sprouts have typically only tried whole sprouts, boiled or roasted to smell like feet. But, these veggies can be made into a pretty darn…
Meatloaf with Gluten-free breadcrumbs
What you will need: 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped finely 3 garlic cloves, minced (or less, if you’re not a garlic fan) 3 tbsp bbq sauce (for the mix) and 1/4 cup bbq sauce for later 3 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 egg 1/2 cup gluten free bread…
Eggplant Mini Pizzas (with vegan cheese)
What you will need: 1 eggplant table salt (dont use the good stuff) olive oil 1/2 cup tomato sauce (canned or made fresh) vegan cheese fresh basil pepper to taste crushed garlic (optional) I was interested in sprucing up this recipe, pinned by kaylin’s kitchen (Kaylinskitchen.com) based on Julia Childs’ cookbook, by removing the dairy…
Avocado Basil Pesto
I absolutely cannot take credit for this recipe but I am absolutely in love. I am still eating this… as I type… but I could not bare keeping this from you since I just posted these divine pictures on instagram. ambitiouskitchen.com has shared this recipe on pinterest. Click for the recipe here.
Rolled Eggplant with gluten-free Capellini
Ever feel like adding a little spin on a pasta dish? I did. And I found this recipe and loved it. I claim it as my own now simply because – as always – I made some modifications. Note that this recipe can be made with substitute cheeses if you find good ones. What you…
Cabbage Soup
I got on a cabbage kick when I first cut wheat out of my diet. I wanted to make sure that I wasnt replacing wheat with crap, so I looked for very healthy, very pure recipes. Like most soups you make at home, it will last for a long time (the amount, not the shelf…
Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine with Pesto Sauce
So I post this with caution. For those of you who are looking for wheat-free alternative pastas, this is certainly an endo-friendly pasta option and luckily does not contain corn. As I described before corn hurts my stomach terribly so I have to been mindful when I try gluten-free pastas. BUT I caution you that…
Easy Meaty tomato sauce
There are tons of substitutes for pasta dishes using eggplant, zucchini or gluten-free pasta. But what makes a meaty pasta dish divine is the sauce. Sorry to my endo sisters who dont eat meat, but if you do, this sauce is going to stick around in my family for life. So simple and intuitive and…
Slightly curried meatless french lentils (Endo)
I took a spin on french lentils and added some curry powder for taste. Sometimes I add sausage to this dish but not always. This is a great endo-friendly meal. Not sure this will jive well for UC as I know lentils would kill me right now. To make this dish all you need are…
Zucchini Lasagna with non-cow cheeses
I have tried eggplant lasagna but wanted to try something new. Instead I worked my way up to zucchini lasagna. If you have ever made traditional lasagna before this is quite similar with the exception of zucchini slices to substitute pasta. This recipe does call for some cheese but we erred on the side of…
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