Gluten Free & More October/November 2017 Issue

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PERFECT PASTA!

40+ Brands Reviewed Cooking Secrets Plus! Must-Have Recipes

Make-Ahead Breakfast

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HALLOWEEN TREATS All pasta is not created equal. page 44

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Make-ahead meals for busy mornings.

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44 Best GF Pasta

Everything you need to know about gluten-free noodles.

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PERFECT PASTA! Make-Ahead Breakfast What To Do If Your Doctor Won't Listen

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY OKSANA CHARLA; SOUP PHOTO BY CARL KRAVATS

40+ Brands Reviewed GF Pasta Cooking Secrets Plus! 5 Must-Have Recipes

HALLOWEEN TREATS All pasta is not created equal. page xx.

Adult-Onset Allergies Really?

in every issue 6 We Hear You 8 Editor’s Note 11 Contributors 30 Ask the Chef 78 Gluten-Free Diet Quick Guide 79 Substitution Solutions 80 Recipe Index & Allergen Guide 81 GF Flour Replacements

52 Desserts for Two

Delicious recipes for small households.

57 Spooktacular Halloween

These tricks and treats guarantee a fangtastic kids’ party.

64 Pasta Pleasure

Amazing recipes to make your pasta perfect.

68 Celiac in Paris

Finding gluten-free heaven in French patisseries.

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10 You Said It

We asked, “What’s your most awkward gluten-free moment?” Here’s what you told us.

12 Stair Master

Use your staircase to strengthen your body and bones.

16 We’ve Got “Issues” Irreverent solutions to your real life food dramas.

must haves

Special products we know you’ll love.

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20 GF Beauty

Look your best with our favorite cosmetics and personal care items.

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24 No More Moo! Udderly delicious gluten-free living without dairy.

28 What to Do When Your Doctor Won’t Listen

6 steps to getting the help you need.

30 Ask the Chef

Dairy-free and egg-free instructions are included in most recipes.

Food editor Beth Hillson answers your baking questions.

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72 Adult-Onset Allergies Food allergies aren’t just for kids.

75 Research Roundup The latest medical updates for people with allergies and food sensitivities.

Practical info to make your life easier, pages 78–81.

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ere is a simple overview of the gluten-free diet. Not all areas of the diet are as clear-cut as portrayed by this guide. This is intended to be used as a temporary survival tool until additional information can be obtained. Understanding these dietary requirements will enable the newly diagnosed to read labels of food products and determine if a product is gluten free.

Celiac disease is a life-long genetic disorder affecting children and adults. When people with celiac disease eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine. This does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods may affect those with celiac disease and cause health problems.

Damage can occur to the small bowel even in the absence of symptoms.

Gluten is the generic name for certain types of proteins contained in wheat, barley, rye and their derivatives.

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October/November 2017

All About Noodles In this issue, we deep-dive into gluten-free pasta—how it tastes, how it holds up as leftovers, how much it costs, what it’s made of, where it’s available. You’ll find our comprehensive report in “Best GF Pasta,” starting on page 44.

But before you turn the page to go there, let me give you a bit of background. We started our pasta project fairly confident that we had an overall handle on the market. In addition, we had some notions about pasta types, which ingredients we’d prefer and which would perform best. As we gathered up all the different brands and products from around the country and overseas and sampled them carefully, some of our preconceived ideas began to fall away. The bottom line for our team of testers? Gluten-free pasta is much more varied, better tasting, less expensive and more available than any of us initially thought.

It was a huge delight to uncover this delicious surprise—and to share it with you.

This issue contains other surprises that you will enjoy. We found some exceptional gluten-free patisseries in Paris (page 68) and we share a Parisian bakeshop’s recipe for

When buying gluten-free pasta, taste and texture matter most.

authentic French Madeleines (page 70). We discovered Carol Fenster’s wonderful dessert recipes for small households (page 52). We re-created traditional spaghetti dishes into better-than-ever gluten-free meals (page 64). We cover the research confirming that, yes, adults can develop food allergies (page 72). We asked readers to share their most embarrassing moments with us—and they did! (See page 10. But watch out—some contain graphic details.)

Back in the day when wheat pasta was all there was, the concept of noodles made with veggies and pasta made with lentils or chickpeas was, frankly, inconceivable.

What changed that? It was our community’s serious and steady demand for better and more gluten-free food. That drum beat encouraged pasta manufacturers to broaden their thinking enough to create noodles made with ingredients other than wheat flour. Now there’s a vast array of amazing gluten-free pasta choices. What abundance! It’s feels good to noodle on that.

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Rise & Dine!

Make-ahead meals for busy mornings

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This is where meal-prepping comes in handy. Stay ahead of the game by preparing healthy eats in advance. These exciting forward-thinking recipes remove the woulda-coulda-shoulda from eating breakfast, even when you hit the snooze button once too often. Now when the morning rush engulfs you, all you have to do is grab a fork.

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icking off your morning with a nutritious meal goes a long way to energizing you for the rest of the day. And research shows that a hearty morning meal helps quell cravings for unhealthy foods later on. Yet for many people, the idea of eating a well-balanced breakfast is nothing more than good intentions. Harried mornings make it tempting to guzzle down just anything with your coffee or to skip breakfast altogether.

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Sweet Potato Pancake Muffins with Applesauce MAKES 6 SERVI NGS

One good thing about make-ahead pancakes in muffin form is you don’t have to stand at the stove and flip the flapjacks. Plus, muffins are more portable and they’re ready at the same time.

Sweet potato muffins and homemade applesauce are natural flavor buddies.

Both can be made ahead and re-warmed in the microwave.

1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or 2 beaten large eggs 1 cup milk of choice 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend of choice 3/4 cup almond flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour blend of choice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt

4. Place milk and cooked sweet potato in a blender container and process until smooth. Blend in flour blend, almond flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in flax gel. (If using eggs, blend them in the blender with other ingredients.)

5. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

Place in preheated oven and bake 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a middle muffin comes out nearly clean.

6. To make applesauce, place apples, dried currants (if using), maple syrup, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered until apples have softened, about 10 minutes.

Serve applesauce with pancake muffins.

Each pancake muffin contains 274 calories, 10g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 4mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 15g sugars, 6g protein, 21Est GL. Each serving of applesauce contains 53 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 11g sugars, 0g protein, 5Est GL.

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Golden Milk Overnight Millet Porridge MAKES 4 SERVI NGS

Overnight oats are a healthy way to enjoy a lightning-fast morning meal and so is this millet version. Step up your soaked cereal game—and avoid any problems you might have with oats—by dousing whole-grain millet in heavenly spiced milk and topping it with sweet mango. Healthy ingredients give you a jar filled to the brim with great nutrition.

1 cup uncooked millet 1 tablespoon honey, more to taste ❧ Zest of 1 medium orange 11/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 2 cups milk of choice 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, pumpkin seeds, almonds or walnuts 1/4 cup coconut flakes

1. Place millet and 3 cups water in a

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Applesauce 2 large apples, cored and peeled, chopped 1/4 cup dried currants, optional 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Place sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket set over 1 inch of water. Bring water to a boil and steam sweet potato until very tender. Alternatively, place sweet potato cubes and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until sweet potato is fork-tender.

2. Whisk together ground flaxseed and 5 tablespoons warm water. Let stand 5 minutes until mixture forms a gel. (If using eggs, skip this step.)

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with paper liners.

medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess water, let millet rest in pan covered 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork. Divide millet among 4 wide-mouth jars.

2. To make golden milk, combine honey, orange zest, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom in a medium bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons boiling water to dissolve honey. Stir in milk.

3. Pour golden milk into jars with millet and top with mango, pistachios and coconut.

Seal shut and chill up to 4 days.

Each serving contains 379 calories, 12g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 12mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 18g sugars, 12g protein, 32Est GL.

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oup is one of the most satisfying meals you can put together with relative ease. It

offers lots of room for creativity, can be infused with enormous flavor and usually promises at least another day’s worth of leftovers.

Free of gluten and the top eight food allergens, these delicious plantbased soups make the perfect meal for those cold and rainy days when

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nothing else will do.

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Creamy Minestrone MAKES 4 SERVI NGS

My small garden is my lifeline. I use my homegrown vegetables to make this hearty, life-affirming minestrone.

It’s so thick and creamy, you won’t even realize it’s devoid of pasta or rice. Use this recipe as a template and add your own favorite homegrown or store-bought vegetables.

1 medium yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup coconut aminos [or gluten-free soy sauce] 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 tablespoon coconut nectar [or agave nectar or sugar] 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1 cup peeled and diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 1 cup chopped green beans 1 cup cooked kidney beans (from a can is fine) 4 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (page 43) [or gluten-free vegetable broth of choice] 2 cups coconut milk (not coconut milk beverage) 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast [or Parmesan cheese of choice] 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced ❧ Freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat onion in a large pot over medium heat and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Add coconut aminos, garlic, oregano, thyme and coconut

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nectar and cook, stirring occasionally until spices become fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and kidney beans and stir to incorporate.

4. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, sweet potato and basil leaves and bring to a boil.

5. Lower heat, cover the pot and let simmer until sweet potato is tender, about 20 minutes.

6. Serve immediately with a grind of black pepper., topped with pumpkin seeds.

Each 2-cup serving contains 522 calories, 22g total fat, 14g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate, 18g fiber, 27g sugars, 17g protein, 20Est GL.

Editor’s note: Alternative ingredients shown in brackets are suggested by GF&M’s test kitchen as replacement options.

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Best GF Pasta Everything you need to know about gluten-free noodles

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hink about the last time you shopped for groceries. Chances are there was a package of gluten-free pasta in your cart. A recent Gluten Free & More survey found that most people in the gluten-free community eat pasta regularly.

Exactly how good is gluten-free pasta? Which brands are the best?

How expensive are they?

We conducted a comprehensive market overview and product testing to find out. What we discovered is that gluten-free pasta is far better, much more varied, more available and less expensive than we expected.

Gluten-free pasta is made from different flours and grains than conventional wheat pasta. This variety enhances our noodles and expands the wonderful array of pasta choices we have. If you’re in the rut of eating the same pasta over and over again, it’s time to explore all the delicious options. And there are plenty.

Gluten Free Pasta Market Overview

Digging deep into the pasta market, we were amazed by the number of brands, varieties and shapes of gluten-free pastas now on the market. We found over 50 different brands. You can now buy gluten-free spaghetti, angel hair, linguini, fettuccine, rotini, penne, macaroni, fusilli, shells, gnocchi, farfalle, lasagna, manicotti, orzo and even wagon wheels.

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Spaghetti Review We selected spaghetti for our in-depth review because it is the most commonly used noodle. We tasted and tested every brand of gluten-free spaghetti noodle we could find (over 40). See our chart on pages 46 to 49.

For our testing, we kept large pots of boiling salted water on the stove. To cook the pasta, we strictly followed the package instructions. We carefully watched the boiling time to ensure that each brand reached desired doneness without overcooking. Some products, like lentil-based noodles and high-starch noodles, required more water than others. After draining (and rinsing some, according to package instructions), we sampled each brand for taste, texture and consistency. We tasted the noodles plain without the distraction of sauce, which would have hidden flavor nuances. A portion of each brand was refrigerated as “leftovers” and then reheated and sampled the next day.

Taste & Texture In our survey, Gluten Free & More readers ranked taste and texture as top pasta attributes. Toss aside any notions of gummy glutenfree noodles that fall apart when they hit the sauce. Pasta has improved significantly since the early days of gluten-free food.

Ingredients We are struck by the wonderful variety of ingredients and blends now used in gluten-free pasta—rice, corn, quinoa, chickpea, black bean and more. Consumers can select pasta based on the ingredient content that best fits their dietary needs and taste preferences.

Rice pasta remains the favorite of many gluten-free cooks. It has a neutral taste that doesn’t overwhelm a dish but it tends to be delicate and not very durable. It may become mushy when refrigerated or reheated. It’s not recommended for pasta salads as it also soaks up the dressing, leaving the pasta mushy. Flavor and texture vary across brands, as does performance, sturdiness and taste.

Reader Favorites

We asked our readers about their favorite brands of pasta. With over 2,000 responses, these are our readers’ top 10 picks.

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Barilla ~32% Tinkyada ~19% Ronzoni ~10% Jovial ~6% Ancient Harvest ~4% Bionaturae ~3% Trader Joe’s store brand pasta ~2% Le Veneziane (Italy) ~2% Schar ~1% Live GFree (Aldi store brand) ~1% Editor’s note: Availability plays a factor. The top brands are widely distributed.

Quinoa and legume pastas provide a healthy nutritional profile, which many prefer. High in protein and fiber, they don’t overload with empty carbs. They’re also durable. But many bean-based pastas interject their flavor and color into a dish.

Chickpea pastas are terrific for veggie-filled pasta salad, but they may not work as well with delicate cream sauces. Ditto for black bean pastas—their darker hue may not have the eye appeal you want when serving your guests.

Corn pasta may impart a slight corny taste but it’s generally a sturdy noodle that’s stable when re-heated. Corn-based pastas vary in performance and taste across brands. We found that corn is a polarizing ingredient. Some readers choose corn pasta because of its hardiness. Others strictly avoid corn pasta due to a corn intolerance or risk of GMOs. Most pasta made with blends like rice/corn, rice/corn/ quinoa or lentil/rice reheat well and work in both cold and hot dishes. Fortunately, there are many different ingredient blends available.

Our Favorites In our testing, it was easy to weed out the brands we wouldn’t purchase again. Some of these clumped together when cooked.

Some turned mushy as we drained them. Some fell apart. Some just didn’t taste good.

What was challenging was determining our top ten— because there were so many standouts. It was so challenging, in fact, that we couldn’t agree on just ten brands—so we picked 12.

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By Carol Fenster

Desserts for Two Delicious gluten-free recipes for small households D

Bing Cherry Clafoutis

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o you live and cook in a small-batch world? I’m always saddened to hear people say, “Oh, I don’t cook much; after all, it’s just me or the two of us.” Get rid of the notion that your small household doesn’t merit homemade food. You, your health and your happiness are important!

Don’t let “smallness” dampen your gluten-free culinary spirit.

Created to serve two people, these delicious recipes show that small can be mighty—and mighty good!

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Bing Cherry Clafoutis MAKES 2 SERVI NGS

Use fresh, pitted Bing cherries (sometimes called dark or sweet cherries) when in season. Other times of year, use canned or frozen cherries (thawed and drained). This recipe is quite versatile; vary the fruit to your liking. It can be made egg-free; see instructions. ½ cup fresh or frozen Bing cherries (thawed and drained, if frozen) 1 large egg, room temperature 2 tablespoons milk of choice (the richer, the better), room temperature 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or pure almond extract 2½ tablespoons granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons for sprinkling 2 tablespoons Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend of choice ❧ Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons sliced almonds, optional 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

1. Place a rack in the middle of oven. Preheat oven to

Egg-Free

For Egg-Free Bing Cherry Clafoutis, omit 1 egg. Reduce oil to 1½ teaspoons. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot powder to the 2 tablespoons of milk in the recipe and blend well. Add this mixture to other wet ingredients in step 3. After baking, refrigerate cooled clafoutis for 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature. TIP: If using non-stick ramekins, line the bottoms with parchment paper before filling.

Variations For Chocolate-Cherry Clafoutis, replace vanilla with 1 teaspoon cherry brandy (kirschwasser). Add 1 tablespoon cocoa to the flour blend. Bake as directed.

For Festive Liqueur-Laced Clafoutis, vary the fruit and add 1 teaspoon of a complementary liqueur to the batter. Some ideas to try: Cherries and cherry brandy (kirschwasser) Pears and pear liqueur

 Apricots and apricot brandy or hazelnut liqueur (Frangelico)  Blueberries and lemon liqueur (limoncello) or orange liqueur (Grand Marnier or triple sec)

375°F. Generously grease two 3½x1¾-inch (4-ounce) ramekins.

2. Arrange drained cherries in a single layer in each ramekin.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil and vanilla until very smooth. Gradually whisk in 2½ tablespoons sugar, flour blend and salt until very smooth.

4. Divide batter between ramekins, sprinkle with almonds (if using) and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.

5. Place in preheated oven and bake until tops are puffy and almonds are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve immediately.

Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend

Each clafoutis contains 258 calories, 10g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 107mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 29g sugars, 4g protein, 24Est GL.

Each cup contains 555 calories, 2g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 131g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 1g sugars, 4g protein, 89Est GL.

MAKES 4 CUPS

Store in a tightly lidded container in a dark, dry place up to 2 weeks. If you refrigerate or freeze the blend for longer storage (up to 3 months), bring it to room temperature before using.

This recipe may be doubled or tripled.

11/2 cups brown rice flour or sorghum flour 11/2 cups potato starch (not potato flour), cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 cup tapioca starch/flour

1. Whisk ingredients together until well blended.

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Spooktacular Halloween

These tricks & treats guarantee a fangtastic kids’ party

PHOTO OF CHOCOLATE MACARONS BY CHRYSTSAL CARVER

By Chrystal Carver

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hrowing a Halloween party for your little goblins doesn’t have to be frightful! No need for elaborate decorations or a monstrous menu. Keep it simple with a bit of up-front planning, some great recipes and a few party ideas and snack hacks.

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Chocolate Macarons M A K E S 1 2 TO 1 5 M A C A R O N S

Macarons, not to be confused with macaroons which are coconut based, are light, airy, naturally gluten-free cookies that are sandwiched together with frosting or cream filling. The macaron cookies are simple to make (only six ingredients!) and perfect for holiday celebrations, especially Halloween parties. Fill these fudge-like chocolate macarons with orange frosting for a scary-good treat. For best results, do not replace the eggs in this recipe.

Macarons 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup finely ground blanched almond flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour blend 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ❧ Egg whites from 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 5 tablespoons granulated sugar

Frosting ¼ cup butter or dairy-free alternative of choice, room temperature ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1-2 tablespoons dairy-free milk of choice ❧ Orange or purple food coloring

1. Sift confectioners’ sugar, almond flour and cocoa powder into a medium bowl.

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and cream of tartar until they begin to foam. Slowly add sugar, beating on medium-high speed until whites form stiff peaks, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Gently fold dry ingredients into egg white mixture with a rubber spatula.

4. Fill a pastry bag (or sturdy zip-top bag) with batter. Cut the tip off the bag.

5. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Pipe batter into 1-inch circles, spaced at least 1 inch apart. Tap baking sheets on the counter a few times to bring air bubbles to the surface. Then let macarons rest at room temperature 1 hour or until tops are no longer glossy.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Once oven is preheated, reduce temperature to 325°F. 7. Place macarons in oven and bake 12 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets at

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2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together egg whites

BY BETH HILLSON

Pasta Pleasure

Delicious recipes to make your pasta perfect

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erk up your pasta! There’s so much more you can do with spaghetti than just add tomato sauce. The taste and texture of gluten-free spaghetti will surprise and delight you. We reworked four classic spaghetti recipes to take best advantage of the delicate nuances of different glutenfree pastas. Noodlicious!

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Mediterranean Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach & Kalamata Olives SERVES 4

Pretty and tasty, this recipe also works with pasta shells, fusilli or any cut of chickpea pasta. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the microwave.

1. Stir salt into a large pot of water. Place on high heat and bring to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan. Add shallot and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add lemon juice and wine and simmer briefly. Add basil and red pepper flakes, if using. Then add spinach. When

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Mediterranean Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach & Kalamata Olives

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1 tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, chopped (about 2 teaspoons) ❧ Juice of 1 large lemon 2 tablespoons white wine 1½ teaspoons fresh or dried basil ❧ Pinch red pepper flakes, optional 6 ounces fresh baby spinach 4 ounces crumbled feta, more for topping, optional 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives 8 ounces uncooked gluten-free spaghetti

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Vary the spiciness by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes. You can also use hot chicken sausage to bump up the spicy notes.

Cacciatore-Style Spaghetti with Chicken Sausage & Peppers spinach begins to soften but leaves are not wilted, remove mixture and transfer to a large (2- to 3-quart) bowl. Toss with feta, if using.

3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan and sauté tomatoes just until slightly softened. Add tomatoes and olives to vegetables in bowl.

4. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than directed on the package. Stir often, using a long cooking fork to separate the strands of spaghetti so they don’t clump. When spaghetti is done, drain it (do not rinse) and toss with vegetables in the bowl.

5. Transfer spaghetti mixture to 4 plates and top each with additional feta, if using.

Alternatively, transfer to a pretty serving bowl and sprinkle with feta, if desired.

Each serving contains 332 calories, 15g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 4g sugars, 6g protein, 27Est GL.

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P R E P: 3 0 M I N U T E S | C O O K : 3 0 M I N U T E S

Cacciatore-Style Spaghetti with Chicken Sausage & Peppers MAKES 4 SERVI NGS

Cacciatore is literally “hunter-style” pasta, a hearty, one-dish stew that fills the belly and the soul. In this quick-prep rendition, chicken sausage replaces traditional chicken pieces.

The sausage lends a boost of flavor to the

tomato and pepper sauce. The sauce can be made a couple of days ahead. Reheat before serving with hot spaghetti.

1 pound (about 3 links) mild or hot chicken sausage 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, halved and sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cubed 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cubed 8 ounces (about 6 to 8 large) crimini mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more for spicier sauce ¾ cup dry white wine 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon small salted capers, drained 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided 1 tablespoon salt 8 ounces gluten-free spaghetti ❧ Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or dairy-free Parmesan cheese, for serving

1. Freeze chicken sausage 15 to 20 minutes or until sausage is easy to slice. Thinly slice the sausage.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or a deep skillet. Add sausage slices and saute until no pink is visible. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is soft. Add peppers and sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté 1 minute. Add thyme, lemon peel, turmeric and red pepper flakes. Stir and add wine. Simmer briefly.

3. Place tomatoes in a large bowl and break them up with a knife. Add tomatoes with their juice to the mixture in the Dutch oven.

Add tomato paste and capers. Simmer 30 minutes, partially covered. Add ¼ cup chopped parsley.

4. While cacciatore is cooking, stir salt into a large pot of water and heat to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than directed on the package. Stir often, using a long cooking fork to separate the strands of spaghetti so they don’t clump.

5. When spaghetti is done, drain it (do not rinse) and transfer to a large serving platter. Spoon some cacciatore mixture over spaghetti. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Pass remaining sauce and grated cheese.

Each serving contains 491 calories, 16g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 56mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate, 9g fiber, 12g sugars, 22g protein, 32Est GL.

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GLUTEN-FREE DIET | Quick-Start Guide

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ere is a simple overview of the gluten-free diet. Not all areas of the diet are as clear-cut as portrayed by this guide. This is intended to be used as a temporary survival tool until additional information

can be obtained. Understanding these dietary requirements will enable the newly diagnosed to read labels of food products and determine if a product is gluten free.

Celiac disease is a life-long genetic disorder affecting children and adults. When people with celiac disease eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage

to the small intestine. This does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods may affect those with celiac disease and cause health problems. Damage can occur to the small bowel even in the absence of symptoms.

Gluten is the generic name for certain types of proteins contained in wheat, barley, rye and their derivatives.

Call First You can verify ingredients by calling or e-mailing a food manufacturer and specifying the ingredient and the lot number of the food in question. State your needs clearly—be patient, persistent and polite.

Research indicates that pure, uncontaminated oats consumed in moderation (up to 1/2 cup dry oats

daily) are tolerated by most celiacs. Gluten-free oats are currently available in the United States. Consult your physician or dietitian before including oats in your diet and for regular monitoring.

➥ Grains allowed Rice, Corn (Maize), Soy, Potato, Tapioca, Beans, Garfava, Sorghum, Quinoa, Millet, Buckwheat, Arrowroot, Amaranth, Teff, Montina, Flax and Nut Flours.

➥ Grains not allowed in any form Wheat (Einkorn, Durum, Faro, Graham, Kamut, Semolina, Spelt), Rye, Barley and Triticale.

➥ Foods/products that may contain gluten Marinades Beers, Ales, Lager Nutritional Supplements Breading & Coating Mixes

Pastas Brown Rice Syrup Processed Luncheon Meats Communion Wafers

Croutons Sauces, Gravies Dressings Drugs & Over-the-Counter Medications Energy Bars Flour & Cereal Products Herbal Supplements Imitation Bacon Imitation Seafood

Self-basting Poultry Soup Bases Soy Sauce and Soy Sauce Solids Stuffings, Dressings Thickeners (Roux) Vitamins & Mineral Supplements

If In Doubt, Go Without Don’t eat a food if you are unable to verify the ingredients or if the ingredient list is unavailable. Regardless of the amount eaten, if you have celiac disease, damage to the small intestine occurs every time gluten is consumed, whether symptoms are present or not.

Wheat Free Is Not Gluten Free Products labeled wheat free are not necessarily gluten free. They may still contain spelt, rye or barleybased ingredients that are not gluten free. Spelt is a form of wheat.

Keep in mind

➥ What about alcohol?

Distilled alcoholic beverages and vinegars (except malt vinegar) are usually gluten free. Distilled products do not contain any harmful gluten peptides unless a gluten-containing flavoring was added after distillation.

Wine is gluten free. Unless labeled otherwise, beers, ales and lagers are NOT gluten free.

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Don’t eat foods with labels that list questionable ingredients unless you can verify they do not contain or are not derived from prohibited grains. Labels must be read every time foods are purchased. Manufacturers can change ingredients at any time.

Wheat used in products is identified on the label. Products bearing “gluten free” on the package must contain less than 20ppm gluten.

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Substitution Solutions

Gluten Free & More Pantry F or step-by-step flour blend instuctions, go to GlutenFreeandMore.com/flourblend

Milk

Buttermilk

Yogurt

Butter

Depending on the recipe, replace 1 cup cow's milk with 1 of the following:

Depending on the recipe, replace 1 cup buttermilk with 1 of the following:

Depending on the recipe, replace 1 cup yogurt with 1 of the following:

(1 stick = 8 tablespoons = ½ cup = 4 ounces)

1 cup soy milk + 1 tablespoon

1 cup soy, rice or coconut yogurt

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1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup fruit puree

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cup rice milk cup fruit juice cup coconut milk cup goat's milk, if tolerated cup hemp milk

lemon juice or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (Let stand until slightly thickened.) cup coconut milk cup rice milk cup fruit juice cup water

Gluten-Free Flour Substitutions

To make a flour blend, thoroughly combine all ingredients. You can double or triple these recipes to make as much blend as you need. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until used.

All-Purpose Flour Blend MAKES 3 CUPS

Depending on the recipe, use this blend for most gluten-free baking.

1½ cups white or brown rice flour (or combination) 3/4 cup tapioca starch/flour 3/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch (not potato flour) Each cup contains 510 calories, 2g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 117g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 0g sugars, 5g protein, 83Est GL.

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Self-Rising Flour Blend MAKES 3 CUPS

Use this blend for muffins, scones, cakes, cupcakes or any recipe that uses baking powder for leavening.

1 ¼ cups sorghum flour 1 cup white or brown rice flour (or combination) 3/4 cup tapioca starch/flour 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Each cup contains 495 calories, 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 0g sugars, 10g protein, 71Est GL.

High-Fiber Flour Blend

High-Protein Flour Blend

MAKES 3 CUPS

MAKES 3 CUPS

This high-fiber blend works for breads, pancakes, snack bars and cookies that contain chocolate, warm spices, raisins or other fruits. It is not suited to delicately flavored recipes, such as sugar cookies, crepes, cream puffs, birthday cakes or cupcakes.

This nutritious blend works best in baked goods that require elasticity, such as wraps and pie crusts.

1 cup brown rice flour or sorghum flour ½ cup teff flour (preferably light) ½ cup millet flour or amaranth flour 2/3 cup tapioca starch/flour 1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch Each cup contains 481 calories, 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 105g carbohydrate, 8g fiber, 0g sugars, 9g protein, 68Est GL.

1 cup white or brown rice flour (or combination) 3/4 cup bean flour or chickpea flour 3/4 cup arrowroot starch, cornstarch or potato starch ½ cup tapioca starch/flour Each cup contains 462 calories, 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 100g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 3g sugars, 9g protein, 66Est GL.

General Guidelines for Using Xanthan or Guar Gum Gum (xanthan or guar) is the key to successful gluten-free baking. It provides the binding needed to give the baked product proper elasticity, keeping it from crumbling.

■ Add ½ teaspoon xanthan or guar gum per cup of flour blend to make cakes, cookies, bars, muffins and other quick breads.

■ Add 1 teaspoon per cup of flour blend to make yeast bread or other baked items that call for yeast.

■ Add 1½ teaspoons per cup of flour blend to make pizza dough or pie crust.

Note: If you purchase a commercial flour blend, read the ingredient list carefully. Some blends contain salt and xanthan or guar gum. If so, there is no need to add more.

Nutritional analyses of recipes are based on data supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and certain food companies. Nutrient amounts are approximate due to variances in product brands, manufacturing and actual preparation.

Depending on the recipe, replace 8 tablespoons butter with 1 of the following: 8 tablespoons Earth Balance (Non- Dairy) Buttery Spread or Sticks 8 tablespoons Spectrum Organic Shortening 8 tablespoons coconut oil 8 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil For reduced fat: 6 tablespoons unsweetened apple- sauce + 2 tablespoons fat of choice

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Depending on the recipe, replace 1 large egg with 1 of the following: ➥ Flax or Chia Gel: 1 tablespoon flax meal, ground chia seed or salba seed + 3 tablespoons hot water. (Let stand, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until thickened. Use without straining.) ➥ Egg Replacer: Ener-G Foods egg replacer, according to package directions ➥ Tofu: 4 tablespoons pureed silken tofu + 1 teaspoon baking powder ➥ Applesauce: 4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (or other fruit puree) + 1 teaspoon baking powder IMPORTANT! Replacing more than two eggs can change the integrity of a recipe. For recipes that call for a lot of eggs, like a quiche, use pureed silken tofu, if soy is tolerated. Because egg substitutions add moisture, you may have to increase baking times slightly.

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Depending on the recipe, replace tree nuts or peanuts with an equal amount of 1 of the following: Toasted coconut flakes, Sunflower seeds, Toasted sesame seeds (use only 2 to 3 tablespoons), Crushed cornflakes, Crushed crispy rice cereal, Crushed potato chips OR Pumpkin seeds

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■ Dairy-Free ✱ Dairy-free substitutions provided.

■ Egg-Free ✱ Egg-free substitution instructions provided.

■ Soy-Free ✱ Soy-free substitutions provided.

■ Low Sugar Recipe contains 5g of sugar or less per serving.

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Gluten-Free Flour Blends Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend, page 53 GF&M All-Purpose Flour Blend, page 79 GF&M High-Fiber Flour Blend, page 79 GF&M High-Protein Flour Blend, page 79 GF&M Self-Rising Flour Blend, page 79

■ Gluten-Free All recipes in this magazine are gluten-free.

■ No Peanuts, No Nuts ✱ Nuts can be omitted or substitutions provided.

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■ Low Sodium Recipe contains 140mg of sodium or less per serving.

IMPORTANT: Read the labels of all processed foods that go into your recipe, such as broths, condiments, sausages, chocolate chips, etc., to make sure they do not contain any allergen you need to avoid.

Manufacturers can change their ingredients without warning. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer directly.

For a list of companies that offer gluten-free, allergyfriendly ingredients used in these recipes, refer to the Shopping List included in the article.

SOUP PHOTO BY CARL KRAVATS; RUSTIC PIE PHOTO BY TOM HIRSCHFELD

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GF Flour Replacements GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR PHOTO © SIRYNA MELNYK/ISTOCK/THINKSTOCK

Use this chart as a guide to help select replacement gluten-free flours for all your baking. While not identical, the flours in each column have comparable baking characteristics and serve a similar function in building structure in recipes. If you can’t tolerate a certain flour or you’ve run out, find another flour in the same column (not row) and use it as a substitute.

(light) Flours

Neutral

High-Protein Flours

High-Fiber Flours

Stabilizers

Starches

Gums

Brown Rice Flour

Amaranth Flour

Amaranth Flour

Flax Seed Meal

Arrowroot Powder

Agar Powder

Corn Flour

Buckwheat Flour

Buckwheat Flour

Ground Chia Seed

Cornstarch

Carrageenan

Sorghum Flour

Chickpea Flour

Chickpea Flour

Potato Flour (not Potato Starch)

Kudzu Root Starch or Kuzu

Gelatin Powder

Sweet Rice Flour

Millet Flour

Corn Flour

Potato Starch (not Potato Flour)

Guar Gum

White Rice Flour

Oat Flour

Mesquite Flour

Sweet Potato Flour

Locust Bean Gum

Quinoa Flour

Oat Flour

Tapioca Starch or Tapioca Flour

Psyllium Husk

Sorghum Flour

Quinoa Flour

Teff Flour

Teff Flour

(add texture and moisture)

Xanthan Gum

Adapted from Gluten-Free Makeovers by Beth Hillson. Available from Da Capo Press, a member of The Perseus Books Group. Copyright © 2011. Used with permission.

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