Lunch and dinner are two meals where you can get pretty creative but are often filled with gluten and dairy. With a bit of time to substitute the gluten and dairy for some healthy ingredients, you can make some of the most delicious meals. And, be careful with the veggies. My recipes are all light on the fibre but if you substitute make sure to try something new and then give it a week in case it sits badly.
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… Continue reading Easy No-Bean Chili
Easy Baked Cornbread
This slightly sweet cornbread is amazing after dinner, or as a side with some chili. As long as you have cornmeal you are good to go. What you will need: 3/4 cup gluten free flour 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (if your flour doesn’t already include it) 1 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2… Continue reading Easy Baked Cornbread
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… Continue reading Dijon Balsamic Roast Chicken with Potatoes
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. What you will need: 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (if your flour doesn’t already include it) 1… Continue reading Gluten Free Pizza Crust
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… Continue reading Unforgettable Vegan Mac n ‘cheese’
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… Continue reading Best ever Potato Salad
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… Continue reading Filipino Chicken Adobo with Spinach and Potatoes
Chickpea Flour Zucchini Fritters
I recommend cooking these slowly and on medium heat so that the insides cook through and the outsides get crispy. Also good the next day, extra pan fried. What you will need: 4-5 zucchini, grated few dashes of sea salt 3/4 cup chickpea flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup nondairy milk 2 teaspoons sriracha… Continue reading Chickpea Flour Zucchini Fritters
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… Continue reading Caramelized Onion, Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
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… Continue reading Gluten Free Dairy Free Southern Fried Chicken
Vegan Buttermilk
Do you ever need to make a delicious recipe that calls for buttermilk, but dont dare touch butter or milk? Here is an easy recipe for vegan buttermilk that tastes and works amazing. What you will need: 1 cup dairy free milk, unsweetened. I prefer oat but almost would work fine too. 1 tablespoon lemon… Continue reading Vegan Buttermilk
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).… Continue reading The best meat lasagna!
Vegetarian Pasta Sauce
The recipe is intended to be used for a batch of spaghetti, or lasagna for instance. You may end up having more than you need, but this sauce freezes well. The process is the same regardless of whether you prefer to have a more chunky sauce or in the end if you prefer to blend… Continue reading Vegetarian Pasta Sauce
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… Continue reading Gluten and Dairy Free Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Crust
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Endo)
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… Continue reading Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Endo)
Meatloaf with Gluten-free breadcrumbs (endo/UC)
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… Continue reading Meatloaf with Gluten-free breadcrumbs (endo/UC)
Eggplant Mini Pizzas (with vegan cheese) (Endo/UC)
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… Continue reading Eggplant Mini Pizzas (with vegan cheese) (Endo/UC)
Rolled Eggplant with gluten-free Capellini (Endo/UC)
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… Continue reading Rolled Eggplant with gluten-free Capellini (Endo/UC)
Cabbage Soup (Endo/UC)
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… Continue reading Cabbage Soup (Endo/UC)
Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine with Pesto Sauce (Endo)
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… Continue reading Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine with Pesto Sauce (Endo)
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… Continue reading Slightly curried meatless french lentils (Endo)
Zucchini Lasagna with cheese (Endo/UC)
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. Ingredients: 1 can tomato sauce or homemade sauce of your choice 5-6 zucchini 1… Continue reading Zucchini Lasagna with cheese (Endo/UC)
