Jason's Deli

We finally took Brittany to Jason's Deli tonight for dinner and I think we've found a new favorite place to eat.  I've been meaning to take her there to try out one of their gluten free sandwiches.  As far as I am aware they use Udi's bread and the staff is well aware of cross-contamination.  We asked about that one.  I was thrilled to see some great choices other than sandwiches on the menu for her.  Next time we are trying the baked potatoes.  HERE is the gluten free menu.

It was such a great deal to take the family there on a Saturday because kids eat free with a paying adult. We are a family of six so 3 of my kids ate for free.  And what kid or grown up can resist the soft serve ice cream that comes with the meal and is also gluten free.  I highly recommend eating at Jason's Deli.  We will definitely be going there again.

Cracker Jack Carmel Popcorn

8 cups freshly popped corn lightly salted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup corn syrup (light)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Put fresh popcorn in an extra large bowl.  Have a cookie sheet (with sides) ready to pour the final mixture onto.  Note; if desired 1 cup peanuts may be added to popcorn BEFORE adding caramel sauce.

In medium saucepan mix sugar, butter and corn syrup. Stir over medium heat until boiling. Continue boiling 5 min without stirring. Remove from heat; add vanilla and baking soda. Use a spoon to drizzle over popcorn; stir to coat well. Pour onto a baking sheet.

Bake in preheated 250 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring several times. Pour onto waxed paper immediately to avoid sticking.  Once cooled, store in an air tight container.

Simply Asia

This is a great option for taking lunch to work.  These rice noodles are microwavable and come in their own bowl.  Very convenient and yummy!  And I love to see the 'gluten-free' label right on the box. 

Cheeseburger Chili Mac and Cheese

Here is another yummy recipe I found on Rachel Ray's website.  I had to modify the noodles to be gluten free, of course. 

2 tablespoons EVOO -Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin

1 large onion (It's a little too much onion.  I used half and it needs to be finely diced)

2 tablespoons chili powder

salt and pepper

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup yellow mustard

1 can beef stock

1 pd gluten free noodles

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp yellow cheddar (the sharper the better!)

Preheat broiler.  Bring large pot of water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.  In a separate pan brown the ground sirloin.  Then add onion and chili powder, season with salt and pepper and cook until onion is tender.  4-5 minutes.  Add the ketchup, mustard and beef stock to the pot, bring to a bubble and simmer until slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes.

While the chili is working, salt the boiling water and drop in the pasta.  Cook to al dente according to the package instructions, then drain and return it to the pot.  Add the chili to the pot with the pasta and give everything a good toss.  Transfer to a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.  Place casserole under broiler to melt and brown the cheese.  Serve with a simple salad.

Did You Know?

•Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.

•One in 133 Americans have celiac disease

•CD affects more people in the US than Crohn's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Disease COMBINED.

•95% of celiacs are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions

•500,000 new celiac diagnoses are expected to occur in the next 5 years thanks to efforts to raise public awareness of celiac disease

•10 years is the average time a person waits to be correctly diagnosed.

•17% of celiac patients have an immediate family member who also has celiac.

•Celiac can lead to infertelity, reduced bone density, some cancers, automminue disorders and neurological disorders as well.

•$5,000-$12,000 is the average cost of misdiagnosis per person/per year of celiac, not including lost work time.

•There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.

 

This info was posted on http://www.glutenfreeexpo.com/.  You can link to it HERE.  These are some interesting facts worth knowing about Celiac Disease.

Taco Rice Skillet

• 1lb hamburger
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup rice
• 1pkg taco seasoning (be sure it's gluten free)
• 1 cup grated cheese
• shredded lettuce
• chopped tomatoes

1. Brown hamburger and onion.  Drain fat.
2. Add sauce, water, rice and seasoning.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer 25 minutes with lid on, stirring occasionally.
5. Top with cheese, let melt
6. Top with lettuce and tomatoes

This recipe was easy to make and my whole family thought it smelled great while cooking.  It is definetly a spin from regular taco night.  My husband and I enjoyed it with lots of lettuce and crushed tortilla chips mixed up in a salad.  I'm thinking next time I will add a can of Kidney beans.  Very yummy recipe!

I found this recipe on http://www.glutenfreeutah.blogspot.com/

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