Fast and Simple Gluten-Free: 30 Minutes or Less to Fresh and Classic Favorites

by Gretchen Brown

Overview

Comforting Meals Everyone Will Love—Made in No Time!

Getting a hot, delicious, gluten-free meal to the table every night can seem like a challenge when time and growling stomachs are demanding food now! But you can turn the tables from stressed to dressed in no time with Fast and Simple Gluten-Free, your one-stop solution to creating fast, family-friendly meals in a half hour or less.

Inside, you’ll find more than 100 truly inspiring recipes for everything from Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting to Green Chicken Enchiladas and Quinoa Tabbouleh, with many recipes requiring just 20 minutes or less from start to fork.

Author, mom, and g-free blogger Gretchen Brown will show you just how easy it is to create wholesome, wheat-free meals that you can feel good about—and that your family will love. Through streamlined ingredient lists and simple yet effective cooking techniques, you’ll learn how to pull together delicious dishes that taste as if you’ve spent hours slaving away in the kitchen, even though you haven’t! From classic dishes like burgers, pizzas, and pot pies to fresh and exciting new takes, you’ll find recipes that will make everyone happy, including:

• Tarragon-Lemon Chicken Salad
• Chocolate Chili
• Mozzarella Pizza with Pine Nuts, Currants, and Arugula
• Pork Tacos with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
• Cumin-Turkey Burgers
• Mocha Chocolate Fudge Cakes
• Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Nourish yourself and your family the stress-free way with Fast and Simple Gluten-Free. Great meals are just minutes away!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610586313
Publisher:	Fair Winds Press
Publication date:	10/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	52 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Gretchen Brown, R.D., is the founder of http://www.kumquatblog.com, a popular gluten-free blog devoted to the belief that gluten-free food can and should be easy to prepare, wholesome, and delicious enough for everyone. Gretchen has worked in the test kitchens and photography studios of Oxmoor House and is now a freelance recipe developer, food stylist, food writer, and food photographer. She has been gluten-free for several years, as a result of a lifetime of stomach pains and health problems. She lives with her husband and son in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gretchen Brown, R.D., is the founder of http://www.kumquatblog.com, a popular gluten-free blog devoted to the belief that gluten-free food can and should be easy to prepare, wholesome, and delicious enough for everyone. Gretchen has worked in the test kitchens and photography studios of Oxmoor House and is now a freelance recipe developer, food stylist, food writer, and food photographer. She has been gluten-free for several years, as a result of a lifetime of stomach pains and health problems. She lives with her husband and son in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Read an Excerpt

Grilled Ribeye with Orange-Balsamic Glaze This recipe is proof that with just a few simple ingredients you can prepare a steak dinner your friends and family will rave about. Balsamic vinegar and orange pair beautifully and reduce to a delicious, tangy, barely sweet, gluten-free glaze. Serve with Garlic, Herb & Bacon Mashed Potatoes on page 108 to round out the meal and soak up every bit of glaze. 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) ribeye steak1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar1/4 cup (40 g) minced shallots2 tablespoons (30 ml) orange juice1 tablespoon (14 g) butter1 teaspoon organic orange zest Yield: 4 servings Preheat grill. Sprinkle the steak evenly with salt and pepper. Grill the steak 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the balsamic vinegar, shallots, orange juice, butter, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 to 6 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup (60 ml). Slice the steak against the grain into ¼-inch (6 mm)-thick slices. Serve, drizzled with sauce.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Chapter 1 Gluten-Free Basics 10

Chapter 2 Breakfasts to Jumpstart the Day 17

Chapter 3 Simple Starters & Sips 33

Chapter 4 Fast & Filling Full-Plate Meals 48

Chapter 5 Speedy Soups & Salads 88

Chapter 6 Super-Quick Sides 101

Chapter 7 Daily Bread (in Minutes) 113

Chapter 8 Sweet Treats in a Hurry 124

Chapter 9 Extra-Time-to-Bake Goodies 140

Resources 168

Acknowledgments 169

About the Author 171

Index 172

Editorial Reviews

"Most of Brown’s recipes are indeed fast and simple, with recipe tips interspersed throughout the cookbook." — Library Journal

“Gretchen’s gorgeous new book is filled with delicious, gluten-free recipes, plus helpful tips that time-deprived cooks will appreciate. Beautifully-photographed, it is an easy-to-follow guide for quick and healthy meals. This book belongs in every gluten-free kitchen!” – Carol Fenster, author of 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes
"Gretchen Brown works her magic on your favorite foods, giving them a quick and simple gluten-free overhaul. Who wouldn't want to learn to make Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Tempura Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce, or Piña Colada Cupcakes quickly, simply, and deliciously gluten-free?!" – Olivia Dupin, chef and author of The Complete Guide to Naturally Gluten-Free Foods
“Gretchen combines tasty ingredients with simple steps to make gluten-free living less of a duty and more of a delight! Her approach will leave your belly full and your family and friends wondering how eating gluten-free could get any better!"–Brandy Wendler, R.N., M.S.N., A.C.N.P., founder of A Spoonful of Wellness and Mrs. Alaska International 2012 

From the Publisher

Most of Brown's recipes are indeed fast and simple, with recipe tips interspersed throughout the cookbook.

Library Journal