Gluten Free

I have gone gluten free! Celiac disease is why most people go gluten free. Celiac disease is a malabsorption issue, but is most off called a wheat allergy. It is definitely more than just a wheat allergy. You can look on the web and find a ton of different symptoms, in fact onewebsite I was stated that there were over 250 symptoms of have Celiac which is why most people don't even know that they have it.

I have not been diagnosed with having it but I could relate to a lot of the symptoms, one which is numbness is hands and feet. I have struggled with my feet going to sleep on and off for about 5 years. I have been gluten free since the beginning of the year with a few "cheat" days that I regretted after a few hours. I feel so different, and I mean that as in AWESOME, when I am eating gluten free.

I could see how even a few years ago it would have been very difficult to eat gluten free. I think that going gluten free is much easier since living in Austin. Having a different diet or a special needs diet here is no surprise and there are many places that cater to them.

This has been a lifesaver for use! We have also found that Betty Crocker also has gluten free brownie and cookies mixes that have been awesome. We have tried so many different items trying to keep our options open, so we have had some good and we have had some bad. I am still looking for a good hamburger bun though! Overall though going gluten free hasn't been bad.

I am hoping to update here with any great recipes or websites that I come across.

Hybrid Burgers

Another recipe from the Taste of Home Simple and Delicious. Very Delicious indeed!

3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 egg white

1/2 cup shredded zucchini

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 lb. ground turkey

1 Tbsp. olive oil

In a small bowl, coarsely mash beans. Add the egg white, zucchini, red pepper, chili powder, onion powder, pepper and salt. Crumble the turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat fro 4-5 minutes on each side or until the meat thermometer reads 165 degrees and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Chicken Asparagus

This recipe is just fantastic! I got it from Taste of Home Simple and Delicious. You should give it a try!

1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed

1/4 tsp. salt, divided

1/8 tsp. pepper, divided

1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz. each)

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Place asparagus in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking disk. Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt and a dash pepper. In a small bowl, combine wine and butter; pour over asparagus.

Arrange chicken over asparagus; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered., at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and cheese is melted.

Parmesan Chicken Breasts

I have started a 60 day challenge recently that I have set goals to do daily, weekly, and monthly. One of the things that I am doing weekly is try 1 new recipe. I am going to share my new recipe and hopefully a picture. I didn't take a picture this time but hopefully I will be sharing a picture each week.

Todays recipe came from 15~Minute Low~Carb Recipes by: Dana Carpender

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless check breast

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese*

4 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp pepper

2 eggs

4 tbsp butter

* Use the cheap stuff in the round, green shaker for this.

Pound the chicken breasts till they're 1/4 inch thick, and cut into 6 portions. Set aside.

Combine the cheese with the oregano, garlic, paprika, and pepper on a plate. On another plate or in a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip the chicken in the egg and then the cheese mixture, coating both sides well.

Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat ( higher heat will scorch the cheese), and saute for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

This was great!