Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Don't want to miss out on hot cross buns at Easter? Gluten free buns from Simply Better Biscuit Co were given a score of 8/10 by The Age hot cross bun taste test - this was a much higher score than many hot cross buns made with wheat flour! Other brands that are gluten free include Livwell and Lifestyle Bakery. Here are a few links to blogs / forums that have recipes if you wish to make your own:

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Where to find gluten free recipes?
Monday, February 11, 2008

I have been looking at a few great websites lately that have gluten free recipes. If you are like me and don't follow recipes to the letter, it's always good to at least get some inspiration. Here are a few sites that are worth having a look at:

If you know of any more sites, just add a comment to let us all know!

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Recipe: Meatballs
Saturday, February 2, 2008

Meatballs

Ingredients:

Method:
Combine all ingredients except flour and oil in a large bowl and mix well. Roll mixture into small balls. Roll meatballs in plain gluten free flour. Heat oil in a large frypan. Fry meatballs over medium heat until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with your favourite tomato based pasta sauce.

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Recipe: Choc Biscuit Cream Cake
Friday, February 1, 2008

Such an easy dessert!

Ingredients:

Method:

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Eating out gluten free

If you need to maintain a gluten free diet, eating out can be daunting experience, particularly initially. Often dishes on restaurant menus contain gluten. Many are obvious, such as dishes with pasta, pastry or bread, other uses of gluten may be more hidden, eg if stock powder is used in risotto and sauces, or flour is dusted on food so that it doesn’t stick to the pan when being cooked. Many Australian restaurants are becoming more gluten aware and offering gluten free options because more people are asking for them. Some restaurants even indicate the gluten free dishes on the menu. Others still will modify some dishes to be gluten free if you ask. So the best way to enjoy eating out is to speak up and ask! And don’t be embarrassed; restaurants get asked about catering for specific dietary needs all the time, and this is only increasing.

Some key tips for enjoying eating out:

  • Contact the restaurant prior to going and ask if they provide gluten free options
  • Before ordering, ask the waiter which dishes are gluten free or could be gluten free, they may be able to modify some dishes
  • Don’t assume dishes that sound gluten free, eg, risotto, are in fact gluten free. Always check with the kitchen
  • Ask The Coeliac Society in your state if they have a list of local gluten free friendly restaurants.

For some of the hidden uses of gluten that you may not be aware of, check out our previous blog “Gluten Free Cooking Tips for Family and Friends”. This blog also provides some handy hints for cooking for people who need to eat gluten free.

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