235 New Gluten-Free Recipe Ideas from Jamie Oliver!

I’m admittedly a bit of a recipe fanatic – I’ve got well over 1100 recipes stored in Paprika, our iPad recipe app. However, it’s always hard to find new and exciting ideas for meals and snacks, especially if we’re looking for something to meet other dietary needs (like our vegetarian and dairy-free friends).

Today we found Jamie Oliver’s gluten-free recipe page, which looks to be just the trick for spicing up our fall menu plan. It offers 235 gluten-free recipes, as well as dairy-free ideas and tons of filtering options which let you view recipes by ingredient, dish type, method, cuisine, difficulty, course, and/or occasion. There’s also an app for iPhone and iPad!

Here are a few of Jamie’s recipes that we’re looking forward to trying:

• Parsnip, Pork, and Apple Stuffing (sounds perfect for Thanksgiving!)
• Strawberry and Raspberry Crumble (great dessert to stretch out that summer feeling)
• Hit N’Run Tray-Baked Chicken (excellent dish for a crowd)
• Gluten-Free Pasta Dough (something we’ve always wanted to make but haven’t yet tried)
• DIY Chocolate Truffles (yummmm!)

We’d love to hear your favourite fall recipes, too!

Going Vegan at Envie

Let’s face it: Michael and I are about as far away from vegetarians as you can imagine. A vegan diet, where cheese is off the menu too, would be completely out of the question. However, we’ve heard great things about enVie and we finally got a chance to check it out.

We arrived at the restaurant early on a Thursday evening and took a seat inside, where we were the only customers. (The patio outside was full.) The atmosphere was very quiet, soothing, and relaxing – perfect for the end of a long week. We started off with drinks (a Boxing Rock Temptation Red ale for Michael and a glass of Blomidon L’Acadie Blanc for me). The enVie menu is very allergen-friendly and easy to understand. Gluten, soy, and nut free options are all marked with either an indicator of no allergen as-is, or an explanation of what modifications need to be made. There is also a handy booklet at the table describing various ingredients and terms as well as a list of the restaurant’s local suppliers.

We decided on an order of buffalo risotto cakes (two for $8) for an appetizer. For the main course, I chose the Filet-o-Fresh (tofu burger with tartar sauce, greens, and a “cheese slice” made from cashews, $13 + $1.50 for a gluten-free bun from Odell’s) and upgraded to a poutine for the side dish (additional $2). Michael ordered the Moroccan Chickpea Bowl ($14) on our server’s recommendation.

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What’s For Dinner? Grilled Scallops with Summer Compote!

Why We Love It

This dish is full of the flavours of summer, plus it’s super-healthy and filling. It’s impressive enough to serve to guests yet easy enough to whip up for a weeknight meal. The recipe as we have shared it makes about four servings, but can easily be doubled.

Ingredients

• About one pound of large sea scallops (400 grams)
• 2 ½ tablespoons herb pesto
• Half of a lemon, zested and juiced
• One small package of grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
• One cup peeled and diced English cucumber
• One cup diced fennel bulb
• 2 ½ tablespoons diced shallots
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Combine scallops, pesto, and about half a teaspoon of lemon zest in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for about half an hour.
2. In the meantime, mix the remaining ingredients (vegetables, tarragon, and olive oil) with half a teaspoon each of lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Once scallops have finished marinating, heat a barbeque or stovetop skillet on high heat. (Be sure to grease the grill or pan with a little bit more olive oil.) Grill scallops for about two minutes per side.
4. Divide vegetable mixture among four plates. Top with scallops. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Tips

• If you’d like a starch with this meal, try quinoa or wild rice.
• For added flavour, top this dish with a bit of crumbled feta cheese.

(Original Source: https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/grilled-scallops-with-summer-compote)

Jane’s Gluten-Free Foods is Worth the Drive

I’ll be honest: I’m not a huge fan of health and natural food stores. Sure, they might have some gluten-free stuff, but it’s often super expensive and so health-ified that no normal person would want to consume it. Because of this, I haven’t made too much of an effort to get to Moncton to visit Jane’s Gluten-Free Foods.

However, we passed through Moncton on our way to the United States last week, and I finally decided to stop in. Am I ever sorry that I didn’t make it up sooner! The entire store is gluten-free with lots of vegan, vegetarian, organic, and dairy-free options. You’ll find brands that you recognize as well as lots of unique items. I’ve never seen a bigger selection of Udi’s products in one place! As well, the store is extremely clean and well-organized, making it easy to find what you’re looking for.

I wished that we were going right home so that I could really stock up. However, I eventually decided on the following items:

• Schar’s cheese puffs
• Cup 4 Cup flour
• Bakery on Main granola bars
• Rudi’s plain tortillas

Most of these brands are very hard to find in Canada – I usually drive to Bangor for Schar’s products, for example.

The best place to get information about what Jane’s is currently carrying is on Facebook or Twitter. They have a new website, too, that’s just getting set up. If you make the trip, we’d love to hear what kind of goodies you bring back!

Tim Hortons’ Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons Pass the Taste Test

I had the chance to pick up some of Tim Hortons‘ new gluten-free coconut macaroons yesterday. They come in packages of two, for $1.29 per package:

Their regular, gluten-containing cookies are 89 cents plus tax, so that is a pretty comparable price. As you can see, each package is individually wrapped and clearly labelled gluten-free, with the Canadian Celiac Association logo on the right. Each macaroon is about the size of a golf ball.

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What’s For Dinner? Garlic Lime Chicken!

We’ve gotten so much mileage out of this recipe, and we’re sure you will too! You can use this marinade on boneless, skinless chicken breasts and grill them as part of a full meal. Or, marinate chopped chicken pieces and use them in tacos, on nachos, or for kebabs.

Why We Love It

This recipe packs a ton of flavour without adding fat and calories. It’s also fresh and light – perfect for summertime barbeques!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (dried or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon minced onion (dried or fresh)
• ¾ teaspoon cumin
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cilantro
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Meat of your choice (we recommend boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chopped chicken pieces)

Method

1. Mix all ingredients except meat in large plastic container or freezer bag.
2. Add meat and shake to coat.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
4. Cook meat as normal.

Tips

For added flavour, marinate the meat for a longer period of time.

Pacific Naturals Comes to Canada!

Last fall, I posted gluten-free alternatives for soups and sauces. I knew about Pacific Natural Foods’ amazing options, but since they hadn’t come to Canada yet, I focused on options that you can make at home, since they give you so much more control over what you’re eating.

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Having Trouble Finding Gluten Free Soups and Sauces? Make Your Own!

I find that one of the most challenging things about the gluten-free diet is finding sauces that are gluten free. For people with multiple intolerances or allergies, things become almost impossible.

Luckily, it is really easy to make your own sauces at home. I’ve even found recipes for condensed soups! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Fast Fruity Delight

I saw this recipe on Kraft Canada’s website the other day, and it immediately grabbed my attention. Not only is it gluten-free and vegetarian, but if you use a dairy-free whipped topping substitute, it can be lactose-free too! Also, its light, fruity texture will be fantastic for summer.

Here is my version of Fast Fruity Delight.

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Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Oatmeal Bars

I found this recipe for oatmeal bars and gave them a shot this morning. They are pretty good and make a big batch!

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