Although the science is relatively new and still emerging, many people believe that following a gluten-free diet may help with a variety of issues ranging from digestive problems to skin conditions to overall inflammation. While there are numerous reasons people choose to eat a gluten-free diet (from medical necessity to personal preference), most would agree on one thing. Going gluten-free means more opportunity to enjoy dishes cooked in your own kitchen.
Going #glutenfree? Whatever the reason, @cabotcheese has tips and techniques for cooking gluten-free at home Click To TweetUnderstanding and mastering gluten-free cooking techniques is key to enjoying the tastiest (and healthiest) gluten-free dishes. Here are a few tips to make gluten-free cooking and baking as easy as possible:
Experiment with different flours
- You may have to use a combination of several flours to achieve a similar result to using traditional wheat flour. Some gluten-free flours, like bean flours, may have too strong of a taste to substitute in certain recipes. Learning what works best might involve some trial and error, so be patient.
- Many gluten-free baking experts recommend starting by combining 50% of a sturdy flour (such as garbanzo, brown rice or sorghum) with 50% of a starchy flour (like tapioca, potato starch or arrowroot).
- The good news is that there are some wonderful “multi-purpose” gluten-free flour blends on the market that are already mixed for you like this one from our friends at King Arthur Flour.
Rely on simple, gluten-free recipes
- Eliminating gluten from your diet can often feel overwhelming. One of the best ways to avoid this is to identify dishes you already know and love that are naturally gluten-free, such as Greek yogurt fruit parfaits or dips with veggies, egg and cheese omelets & frittatas, grilled meats with veggies slaws and salsas
Keep it simple.
- The fruits, vegetables, fresh meats and fish, milk, yogurt and cheese you already enjoy daily are all naturally gluten-free. Living a healthy & tasty gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t have to mean buying a lot of “special” products. Identify a brand of pasta, bread and possibly some wraps or crackers you enjoy. You’ll be living a tasty, gluten-free lifestyle in no time.
These simple recipes will show you that gluten-free eating doesn’t have to be boring or complicated!
Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Rice
Cabot Cheese Board Member, Marlow Ravelli of Gluten Hates Me knows a thing or two about gluten-free snacking, and as a new mom, those snacks have to be easy to prepare. Fresh fruits and veggies are always a perfect choice and rumor has it that Marlow’s BLT Ranch Pasta Salad has been served (and loved) as a snack many a time. Try her Pepperoni Pizza Puffs or Cheesy Cabot Quinoa Bites for some utensil-free crowd pleasers.
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