Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking: 60 Family Favorite Recipes That Won't Break the Bank

by Melissa Erdelac

Overview

Budget Your Money, Not Your Flavor with Gluten-Free Family Favorites

Gone are the days when gluten-free cooking was costly, confusing and complicated! Thanks to Melissa Erdelac’s fuss-free—and delicious!—recipes, getting an affordable dinner on the table is easy as can be.

Rather than relying on expensive store-bought gluten-free products, Melissa’s recipes are full of economic kitchen staples like beans, grains, veggies and low-cost cuts of meat. Quick and easy weeknight meals like Chicken Tamale Pie and Tuscan Beans with Sausage and Kale are kind to the wallet and sure to make the whole family happy. Want to impress your family and friends? Wow them with culinary masterpieces like Brown Sugar–Garlic Pork Loin with Vegetables, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and Gramma’s Sunday Sauce and Meatballs that are so tasty nobody will believe how thrifty they are! And dispel yourself of the belief that gluten-free bread is unsatisfying or too expensive. Recipes like Honey Oatmeal Bread, Lemon-Glazed Zucchini Bread and Sharp Cheddar Herb Bread are every bit as good as their glutenous counterparts and cost a fraction of what pricy store-bought gluten-free breads do.

With super saver tips to stretch already affordable meals further and reduce your grocery bill even more, plus all the know-how you need to master gluten-free cooking, this outstanding collection of recipes is your go-to guide for budget-friendly gluten-free meals that are sure to be your new favorites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645672982
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	07/13/2021
Pages:	152
Sales rank:	443,762
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Melissa Erdelac is the blogger behind Mama Gourmand, where she shares affordable gluten-free recipes. She has been featured by many outlets, including Parade magazine, BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Better Homes and Gardens and more. She lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Wallet-Friendly Weeknight Comfort 9

Chicken Enchilada Casserole 10

Roasted Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner 13

Crispy Parmesan Tuna Patties with Tartar Sauce 14

Chicken Tamale Pie 17

Quick Stovelop Mac and Cheese 18

Italian Sausage Spaghetti Bake 21

Over-Fried Breaded pork Chops 22

Sloppy Joe-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 25

Potato Chip Chicken Fingers 26

Flatbread Pizza Margherita 29

Tuscan Beans with Sausage and Kale 30

Sizzling Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas 33

Thrifty Sunday Suppers 35

Brown Sugar-Garlic Pork Loin with Vegetables 36

Garlic-Lemon Butter Shrimp and Pasta 39

Sweet Italian Sausage Lasagna 40

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crumble Topping 43

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Spaetzle Dumplings 44

Gramma's Sunday Sauce and Meatballs 47

Chicken with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce 48

Tangy Sweet Pepper Steak 51

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 52

Seasoned Baked Tilapia 55

Soups and Salads for a Steal 57

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup 58

Roasted Kala and Sweet Potato Salad 61

Creamy Bistro Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps 62

Cheesy Vegetable Chowder 65

Southwestern Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing 66

Cheeseburger Soup 69

BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad 70

Poor Man's Beef Stew 73

Italian Cheese Soup (Stracciatella) 74

Frugal Fuel To Start Your Day 77

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Pie 78

Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies 81

Fluffy "Buttermilk" Pancakes 82

Everyday Chewy Granola Clusters 85

Country Breakfast Biscuits and Sausage Gravy 86

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups 89

Cocoa Peanul Butter Bliss Balls 90

Spinach-Tomato Sheet Pan Omelet 93

Black-Bean Huevos Rancheros 94

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 97

Break Bread, Not the Bank 99

Buttermilk Pan Biscuits 100

Lemon-Glazed Zucchini Bread 103

Honey Oatmeal Bread 104

Too Good to be True Focaccia 107

Mixed Berry Scones 108

Creamed Con Cornbread 111

Gooey Cinnamon Rolls 112

Double Chocolate Banana Bread 116

Sharp Cheddar Herb Bread 119

Blueberry Oat Muffins 120

Veggies, Grains and Sides, Oh My! 123

Roasted Candied Carrots 124

Cheesy Zesty Mexican Rice 127

Braised Buttered Cabbage 128

Weeknight Scalloped Potatoes 131

Cottage Spinach Casserole 132

Baked Polenta with Garlic Butter Mushrooms 135

Southern Creamy Sweet Corn 136

Brown Rice Parmesan Risotto 139

Broccoli with Quick Cheddar Sauce 140

Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions 143

Tips and Resources 144

Acknowledgments 146

About the Author 147

Index 148

Editorial Reviews

Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking hits all the spots! This is a must for your gluten-free household.”
—Rachel Conners, cookbook author and creator of Bakerita

“Melissa masterfully creates budget-friendly, gluten-free recipes your whole family will love. Not only does she share her recipes but also her money-saving tips for navigating gluten-free cooking.”
—Audrey Roberts, best-selling author of The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook

“This is the ultimate resource for money-conscious cooks who love serving delicious food.”
—Megan Porta, author of Cookie Remix and creator of Pip and Ebby

“Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking is a must- have resource for everyone who wants cozy comfort food recipes that won’t break the bank and don’t take all day to make!”
—Alyssa Brantley, founder of Everyday Maven

“Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking is perfect for anyone looking for approachable, family-friendly gluten-free recipes. Melissa is full of knowledge and knows how to take traditional family meals and turn them into delicious gluten-free recipes!”
—Jessica Hoffman, creator of Choosing Chia

“Melissa’s new cookbook is packed with simple, wholesome and delicious recipes the whole family will love. It's the perfect resource to have on hand when you need a little help and inspiration in the kitchen. From budget-friendly breakfast to baking, comforting main dishes and sides, she’s got you covered!”
—Deryn Macey, creator of Running on Real Food

“From frugal recipes to comforting classics, Melissa's book offers delicious gluten-free meals the whole family will love!”
—Jamielyn Nye, cookbook author and creator of I Heart Naptime

“Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking has a diversified and versatile experience for family meals to satisfy not only everyone at the table but the bank account! I love the variety of foods from comfort and cozy to crisp and refreshing, nothing about this I don't love! All levels of cooks will be able to follow along and enjoy these unique, gluten-free meals!”
—Stacie Zollars, creator of SugarFace Bakes

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