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  • Another possibility, if the wraps aren't made ahead- I'm gluten intolerant, so I frequently ask for the contents of a wrap or sandwich on a bed of lettuce. You can save a few calories that way, and still enjoy the yummy savory stuff. I also make sure to be verbally appreciative, and tip well if the accommodation has been…
  • Deconstructing recipes can work really well- we have a couple different food intolerances in the family, as well as a family member on the spectrum who cannot handle things "mixed". I cook a lot of my dinners in stages- I prep everything before the pan goes on the stove, then, I usually start with the meat- chicken for…
  • I realize that this is an old thread... but a cookbook came out recently that has made a big difference for me. America's Test Kitchen has published The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook. I have relied a great deal on America's Test Kitchens since going gluten free for the science behind cooking, as well as the equipment…
  • Nellie- It can be a tough change to make. I had to give up gluten about a decade ago, but after a sudden weight gain (inflammation) My nutritionist told me I had to give up nightshades, too. Potatoes and tomatoes hurt, because I had just learned how to cook again. But you get there... I eat a lot of sweet potatoes. But the…
  • Miss it! Among other things, (gluten and dairy) I have had to give up Nightshades- tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant (no great loss there), and all forms of bell and chilli peppers. So as you can imagine, condiments have become a bit of an issue. I have discovered the key to the flavor of ketchup is the vinegar and spices. I've…
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