Category: Cooking with CSID
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CSID-Friendly Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas
Thanksgiving can be tricky for those of us with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID). Many of our long-time favorite recipes have a lot of added sugar and starch, which are difficult for us to digest, so it can be a challenge to navigate safe alternatives. Don’t worry—there are still plenty of creative ways to enjoy the…
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CSID-Friendly Three Cup Chicken
I realized I hadn’t written a blog post in a while, but I finally got inspired to step back into the kitchen last night. We’ve been busy doing a bit of travel this summer and moving, but I’ll keep better tabs on doing more updates than I have been. One of the cool things about…
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Breakfast: Myth or Legend?
I love breakfast. I remember growing up loving the smell of maple syrup, bacon, eggs, and pancakes being cooked by my dad and grandpa on the weekends. There has always been a big nostalgia factor in my love of eating breakfast, but I also went through a phase where I absolutely hated breakfast and I…
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CSID-Friendly Valentine’s Day Menu
Are you stumped on what to eat today with your loved ones? I’ll make it easy for you with a specially crafted menu that includes dinner, desserts, and drinks to inspire and wow those special people in your life. If you’re like me you find yourself meal-planning or considering ingredients ALL the time because that’s…
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Turkey Picadillo
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I love using my leftover turkey for every meal as creatively and inventively as I can. This is the perfect recipe to do just that! I learned from a friend a few years ago about how to perfect picadillo and I’ve paired it with everything from ground turkey,…
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Coconut Chicken Korma
If you know me, you know how much I love coconut milk! That’s why when I was first diagnosed with CSID, I was shocked to discover a lot of coconut milk contains sugar. There are alternatives, of course, and you can find coconut milk without it, but it does take some digging. You’re probably like…
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Super Simple Döner Recipe with Special Sauce
If you’ve traveled to Europe then you’ve most likely stumbled across a late night shop offering a delicious fast food treat called the döner. The döner kebab, a popular Middle Eastern street food, traces its origins to the 19th century Ottoman Empire, with potential roots in the Anatolian region of Turkey. The dish evolved from…
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Spanish Paella (CSID-friendly version)
WHAT IS PAELLA? PAELLA (PAI-EI-UH) is a classic Spanish rice dish made with rice, saffron, veggies, chicken, and seafood cooking and served in one pan. Paella originates from Valencia, but it’s typically recognized as the national food of Spain. There are numerous varieties to try out, but the most common include chicken, seafood, or mixed…
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Creamy Turkey Pasta with Spring Peas and Fennel
I love it when something comes together so perfectly (especially when I know it comes from some leftover ingredients I had on hand and a bit of ingenuity!) This pasta dish can make even the pickiest of us absolutely delighted with each bite. Oh, and did I mention it pairs really nicely with a glass…
Sugar and Starch Free, No Problem 