Weekly Gluten-Free Round Up –May 29,2011

This week I’ve rearranged the sections a bit and sub-divided the recipes into major categories (at least according to what little logic I have left at the moment…) I’ve continued adding new recipes that happen to be gluten-free to the list,even if they are not from dedicated gluten-free bloggers.

New sites have been added to my links page as well.

Feedback is always welcome. Remember that I parse through all these links myself –at the moment it’s about 1500-1700 posts on my RSS feed and another hundred or two via alerts. Hoping it’s helping anyone reading.

News:

• The biggest news this week was an article by Meghan Casserly at Forbes.com in which the author seemed to imply that a gluten-free diet is a fad and blaming it for eating disorders or even that those on a gluten-free diet are trying to cover for an eating disorder. The article clearly was not well researched and,in my own opinion,the author had an agenda that was either highly focused on just eating disorders or on how many hits she could get by upsetting a rather vocal and growing segment of the population. It’s also possible that the author should have worded the title differently.There are lots of interesting comments to be read on the Forbes.com site and many bloggers have responded on their own blogs. I certainly take offense at the portrayal that if you don’t eat gluten,you can’t eat anything and an article that seems to reinforce this idea is sloppy journalism at best and a lie at worst. The author has not endeared herself to me or others in the celiac/gluten-free community by her apparent lack of concern over how her article affects this segment of the community and seems completely unwilling to be educated.
• Costa Vida restaurants have announced a gluten-free menu and removed all gluten from all sauces,marinades,meats and selected desserts. Found via Gluten Freeville.
• Pasta Prima has put out a press release announcing they will be producing a certified gluten-free refrigerated fresh pasta ravioli,available this summer,in Butternut Squash and Five Cheese flavors. Their website has a a search by state option so you can see who might carry this option in your area.
• There are reports that a celiac vaccine has completed it’s Phase 1 clinical trials –which means its been tested for safety and tolerability with a very small pool of patients. This is a therapeutic vaccine that is intended for those patients who carry the HLA-DQ2 gene. The second phase of the trials is the Phase II test for efficacy –to see if the vaccine does what it is intended to do. You can read more about it by doing a web search on celiac vaccine.
• Betty Crocker is hosting their first ever gluten-free recipe contest! You can see the contest details on their website. Found via Betsy at Gluten-Free Betsy.

Recipes:

• Appetizers &Side Dishes
  • Vegan Raw Cashew Cheese from Amie at The Healthy Apple.
  • Cornmeal Fried Okra from Lacey at A Sweet Chef.
  • Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Fingerling Potato Surprise from Kim at Cook It Allergy Free.
  • Easy Pineapple Avocado Summer Salsa from Kim at Cook It Allergy Free.
  • Gajar ka Achar –Instant Carrot Pickle from Radhika at Just Home Made.
  • Caramelized Fennel and Onions from Elise at Simply Recipes.
  • Spicy Tropical Salsa from Jan at Jan’s Sushi Bar.
  • Grilled Lime-Paprika Broccoli from Chef Jess at ATX Gluten-Free.
  • East Gluten-Free Boston Baked Beans from Carrie at Ginger Lemon Girl.
  • GF Grilled Corn with Honey Butter from Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
  • GF Broccoli Slaw from Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
  • Soft Caramel Popcorn from Katrina at In Katrina’s Kitchen.
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes from Lana at Never Enough Thyme.
  • GF/DF/CF Cantaloupe with Jamon from Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
  • Morel and Truffle Gratinee from Emeril at Emerils.com.
• Bread &Cracker
  • Brazilian Cheese Bread from Brooke at Babble –The Family Kitchen.
  • Gluten-Free Mango Muffins from Marla at Family Fresh Cooking.
  • Savory Muffins with Herbs,Oven-Dried Tomatoes and Green Onions from Ricki at Diet,Dessert and Dogs.
  • Mom’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Saltines from Shanon at My Altered Food Life.
  • GF (Quick) Sandwich Bread from Nicole at Gluten-Free on a Shoestring.
  • Banana Oat Muffins from Roh Doylida (guest) at Rockin’Gluten-Free.
  • Lemon Blueberry Muffins from JulieVR at Babble –The Family Kitchen.
  • Buttermilk Biscuits –Gluten-Free from Carol at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread from Carol at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread for the Bread Machine from Carol at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Gluten-Free French Bread from Carol at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Thick Yeast-Free and Gluten-Free Pizza Crust from Bette at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Savory or Sweet Aebelskivin from Nicole at Gluten-Free on a Shoestring.
• Breakfast
  • Karen’s Saturday Morning Pancakes from Amy at Simply Sugar &Gluten-Free.
  • Mara’s Power-Packed Pancakes from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Gluten-Free Oatmeal Waffles from Sally from the Boston Globe.
  • Gluten-Free Walnut Oat Waffles from Amie at The Healthy Apple.
  • Chocolate Breakfast Muffins from Nicole at Gluten-Free on a Shoestring.
  • Clara’s White Bean Florentine Pasta from Carrie at Ginger Lemon Girl.
  • Springtime Lemon-Berry Muffins from Kim at Cook It Allergy Free.
  • Bob’s Favorite Gluten-Free Pancakes from Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Scotch Eggs from Jan at Jan’s Sushi Bar.
  • Breakfast Parfaits (Yogurt,Fruit and Granola> from Rebecca at Ezra Pound Cake.
• Dessert
  • Almond butter,Maple,Banana Blondies from Deanna at The Mommy Bowl.
  • GF Chocolate Mousse Cream from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Lemon Thumbprint Cookies from Linda at The Gluten-Free Homemaker.
  • Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies from Quintessence Challis at Radiant Health Inner Wealth.
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Squares from Emily (guest) at Celiac-Disease.com.
  • Canteen Almond Mandelbrot GFDF from Lisa at Gluten-Free Canteen.
  • Black Forest Cupcakes from Carol at Simply Gluten-Free.
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake from Chef Jess at ATX Gluten-Free.
  • Grilled Peaches with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream from Lisa at Gluten-Free Foodies.
  • Coconut Bread Pudding Cupcakes with Raw Macadamia Cream Frosting (DF) from Amy at Simply Sugar &Gluten Free.
  • Gluten-Free Dairy Free Strawberry Shortcake from Kim at Cook It Allergy Free.
  • Chocolate and PB Krispy Rice Oat Treats from Caroline at The G-Spot.
  • Flourless Chocolate Cookies from Lynn at Lynn’s Recipe Adventures.
  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chunk Cookies from Gretchen at Kumquat.
  • Frozen Hot Chocolate from Adrianne and Carolyn (guests) at Tasty Kitchen.
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies –Gluten Free from Carol at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Easy as Pie Crust (Gluten-Free) from Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Magically Moist Almond Cake from Chelsea at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Almond Crispies from Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Almond Cake from Laura at Laura B. Russell Notes from a Gluten-Free Kitchen.
  • Honey Almond Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberries from Nicole at Pinch My Salt.
  • Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Strawberries and Mango Syrup from Emeril at Emerils.com.
  • Maca Chip Cookies from Quintessence Challis at Radiant Health Inner Wealth.
  • Grilled Bananas from Kristen at Dine &Dish.
  • Carob Fudge from Ricki at Diet,Dessert and Dogs.
  • Simple and Good Chocolate Cake from Shirley at Gluten-Free Easily.
  • Lemon Carob Bites from Valerie at City Life Eats.
  • Raspberry Orange Mint Sorbet from Iris at The Daily Dietribe.
  • GF/DF/CF/V Papayas in Vanilla Syrup from Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
  • Ginger Meringue Layer “Cake”with Strawberry Rhubarb Puree from Brittany at Real Sustenance.
• Drink
  • Strawberry Lemon Limeade from Lana at Never Enough Thyme.
  • Tavie’s Sangria (with Something Special) from Shirley at Gluten Free Easily.
  • Cava Sangria from Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
• Main Dish
  • Roast Vegetable Salad from Graham Hawkes at The Southland Times.
  • Gluten-Free Rissoles with Panchetta Pinenut Salad from Carly at Smaggle.
  • Easy Quiche Recipe (GFCF) from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Knock Your Socks Off Chicken Salad Sandwich from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Scrumptious Asian Stir Fry from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Savory Turkey Salad Sandwich from Mara at Gluten Free World TV.
  • Krispy Chicken Fingers from Caroline at The G-Spot.
  • Easy Yogurt Chicken Enchiladas from Anne at Fannetastic Food.
  • Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps from Robyn at Add a Pinch.
  • Sweet Root Veggies from Heather at Gluten-Free Cat.
  • Spinach Pasta Pie (GF DF) from Kelly at The Spunky Coconut.
  • Lemony Spinach Quinoa Bean Salad from Anne at Fannetastic Food.
  • Smoked Salmon &Vegetable Egg Casserole from Anne at Fannetastic Food.
  • Pork and Bok Choy Stir Fry from Jan at Jan’s Sushi Bar.
  • Strawberry Zucchini Quinoa Salad from Tammi at How Do You Cook Quinoa?
  • Quinoa Salad from Cassidy at Bob’s Red Mill.
  • Pizza Polenta Stuffed Peppers from Kristina at Spabettie.
  • San Marzano Deep Dish Pizza from Pete at No Gluten,No Problem.
  • Gluten-Free Grilled Chop Chop Salad with Grilled Hamburgers or Chicken from Lisa at Gluten-Free Foodies.
• Sauce
  • Fresh Oregano Vinaigrette from Emeril at Emeril’s.com.
  • Mayonnaise from Emeril at Emeril’s.com.
  • Homemade Ketchup (corn free) from Heidi at Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom.
  • Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing from Kristen at Dine and Dish.
  • Chocolate Grand Marnier Sauce from Emeril at Emerils.com.
  • Tasso Hollandaise from Emeril at Emerils.com.
• Soup
  • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup from Anne at Fannetastic Food.
  • Carribean Conch Chowder from Emeril and Emerils.com.
  • Kadhi Pakodi/Chickpea Dumplings in Yogurt Soup from Kankana at Sunshine and Smile.
  • Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup from Thomas at The GFCF Experience.
  • No Hassle Vegan Gluten-Free Chili from Caroline at The G-Spot.
  • Calde Verde from Emeril at Emerils.com.

Reviews:

• Books
  • Gluten-Free Cupcakes by Elana Amsterdam reviewed by Marla at Family Fresh Cooking (&a giveaway).
  • Sweet Vegan by Emily Mainquist reviewed by Kimberly at Celiac-Disease.com.
• Products
  • Heaven Mills Cinnamon Buns reviewed by Tiffany at Celiac-Disease.com.
  • Enjoy Life Double Chocolate Crunch reviewed by Wheatless &Meatless.
  • Mrs. Crimbles Cheese Bites reviewed by Kimberly at Gluten-Free Is Life.
  • Zatarain’s Gluten-Free Rice Mixes reviewed by Nancy at Gluten Freeville.
  • Rudi’s Gluten-Free Baked Goods reviewed by Kathleen at Be Free For Me (&a giveaway).
  • Enjoy Life Crunchy Cookies reviewed by Sloane at Allergic Girl.
  • Rudi’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts reviewed by Kimberly at Gluten-Free Is Life.
  • Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce reviewed by Kathleen at Be Free For Me.
  • Kinnikinnick Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs reviewed by Tiffany at Celiac-Disease.com.
  • Vixi Bars reviewed by Heather at Gluten-Free Cat.
  • Mike’s Lite Hard Lemonade from Gluten-Free is Life.
  • GoPicnic Tuna and Crackers reviewed by Kimberly at Celiac-Disease.com.
  • Macarons from La Patisserie reviewed by Anne at Celiac-Disease.com.
• Restaurants
  • Farallon Restaurant in San Francisco,CA reviewed by Diane of The WHOLE Gang.
  • Pepperoni’s At The Beach in East Hampton,NY reviewed by G.F. Veg at Wheatless and Meatless.
  • BareBurger Burgers in New York reviewed by Julie at Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free.
  • Dharma’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Capitola,CA reviewed by Seamaiden at Book of Yum.

Discussions &Tips:

Websites

• Still Riding Pizza is the supplier of GF pizza crusts,bread crumbs and pasta to many restaurants. Their website allows you to both look up restaurants in your area that serve their products but also allow you to order their products online. Found via Kimberly at Celiac-Disease.com.