DELICIOUS DINNER IDEAS

Growing up we often hassled with making two dinner meals. One meal for the three gluten-free eaters(which later became four), and a separate meal for the seven non-gluten free eaters. This was greatly influenced by the fact that it is generally cheaper to cook flour-based items, (so cooking gluten-free for three instead of ten was less expensive) and there were also limited gluten-free items available at this time. But those who have done this can testify, the cooking of two meals at once can often be stressful and tiring. It simply gets old fast. So here is a list of some of our family favorites, that require no substitutions or alterations for all your hungry eaters, gluten-free and non alike.

Teriyaki chicken salad
Be sure to use a gluten-free sauce; I recommend La Choy teriyaki sauce- La Choy is one of the few brands that carries both a soy sauce and teriyaki sauce that are gluten-free.

Tacos
Use soft corn tortilla shells, or hard taco shells. Fill with chicken, hamburger, or beans (if you desire taco seasoning, McCormick's taco seasoning is gluten-free)

Baked Potatoes
Top with your preference of broccoli, cheese, bacon bits(watch out for ones with wheat starch, look for soy based, or real bacon pieces). If you desire chili, Stagg and Hormel both carry some gluten-free chilies (make sure to always check the label since they not only have various flavors with varying ingredients, they also tend to change their ingredients from time to time)

Omelets
Filled with vegetables, meats, and cheeses-definitely a personal favorite.

Chicken Stir-Fry
Serve on brown or white rice. Steer clear from already seasoned stir-fry vegetables, they usually are prepared with soy sauce containing wheat, and once again, I recommend La Choy brand sauce.

Taco Salad
Use corn tortilla chips for the added crunch.

Red Sauce Enchiladas
Made with corn tortillas, and tomato sauce seasoned with garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, etc, or just throw a gluten-free taco seasoning into the sauce.

Baked Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes, side of vegetables, and salad

Pork Chops
Served with applesauce, roasted garlic potatoes, and side of vegetables

Hopefully these are a few ideas that might come in use, and will lead you to think of more meal ideas that won't require any special substitutions or any acquired tastes of gluten-free flours. Let me know any questions or needed expansions of the various meals.