Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Recipe(gluten free)Substitutes

I have been developing several substitutes for recipes for people with Celiac Disease. Here are a few to get you started.
1. Instead of using flour to thicken gravy or sauces and soups, use corn starch or tapioca. You don't need as much as the recipe calls for flour. Just experiment until you get the right consistency.
2. When making Lasagna, you can use zucchini sliced thinly lengthwise. You don't need to cook it first, just alternate it as you would lasagna noodles.
3. When making meatballs, meatloaf, or stuffing (dressing), instead of using regular breadcrumbs, you can use rice or flax seed bread toasted and crumbled. It doesn't change the taste at all.