Tag: gluten free cooking
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Almond Flour Pancake Bites
So, as I’m returning to university for nutrition and food science, I realize how essential breakfast is! If I don’t eat breakfast each morning, I start to feel sluggish by lunchtime, and it’s just a downhill battle from that point of trying to feel nutritionally balanced and alert. We all know how hard it is…
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CSID-Friendly Kiwi Bread
I love kiwi and was so happy to learn that I could eat it when I was diagnosed with CSID in 2020. CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) enzyme complex within the brush border membrane of the small intestine. This basically means that…
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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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Guilt-Free and Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
One of my fondest memories revolves around a warm, freshly baked chocolate donut. I can still recall the enticing aroma that filled the kitchen as I watched the donuts rise and turn a rich, decadent brown in the oven. The anticipation was palpable, and as I finally took that first bite, the delicate crunch of…
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Navigating Dining Out with Strict Dietary Restrictions
Dining out can be such an exciting and enjoyable experience, offering a chance to savor delectable dishes prepared by skilled chefs. The best part of the experience is that you won’t be the one who has to clean up at the end of it. However, for individuals with dietary restrictions, this experience can sometimes be…
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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 