Gluten Free Favorite Recipes

January 30, 2017

Sick Of Oats? You Need To Try Creamy Breakfast Polenta

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Breakfast enthusiasts, put down the oats. It's time to add cornmeal to your shopping list because you need to try breakfast polenta. Honestly, this delicious, flavourful dish will quickly become your favourite way to break the fast.

Polenta is made with cornmeal, which is a course flour high in fibre, iron, zinc and complex carbohydrates. Plus, cornmeal is naturally __gluten free, meaning those who are coeliac and __gluten sensitive can enjoy a bowl of breakfast polenta, too.

Breakfast polenta involves cooking the cornmeal with milk, spices and sweetener. The method is similar to making regular porridge, though it does require some whisking to ensure your polenta is creamy and lump-free -- morning workout complete.

While turning polenta into a hearty breakfast porridge isn't new, food trends do give us inspiration to try new things, meaning it's the perfect time to make this versatile breakfast bowl.

Not a sweet breakfast kind of person? One of the best things about polenta is you can create any savoury bowl you wish by adding ingredients like herbs, cheese and onion, and topping with poached eggs, feta, mushrooms and bacon.

Here are 11 mouthwatering sweet and savoury breakfast polenta recipes.

Top tip: make a big batch of polenta on Sunday so you can simply reheat and flavour your brekkie throughout the week.

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These Easy, Quick And Tasty Student Recipes Tick All The Boxes

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Cooking meals isn't really at the top of the priority list when you're a student. The order is more like:

Attend toga party
Be horrendously hungover
Try to catch up on lectures
Complete and submit assignments at 11:59pm

But if you've had one too many sausage rolls or bowls of mi goreng and two-minute noodles, it's about time you try these easy, quick and delicious meals by Jessica Sepel -- nutritionist, health blogger and cookbook author.

Plus, these recipes are super healthy, so you can tell mum every time she calls that you are in fact eating enough veggies and not living on a liquid-only diet.

1. Stuffed sweet potato with avocado, lentils and goats cheese

By JSHealth.

"There's just something so comforting about a cooked sweet potato, filled with wholesome lentils, smashed avocado and soft, melted goats cheese," Sepel said.

"Perfect for chilly winter nights when you want a no-fuss, simple but nourishing dinner. Have fun with topping ingredients too -- I love adding hummus, pesto or tahini to the mix."

Serves four.

INGREDIENTS

4 sweet potatoes
2 avocados
2x 400g tins canned, organic lentils
150g goats' cheese, crumbled
Handful of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tablespoons parsley or coriander, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon chilli flakes (optional)

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line a baking tray and place sweet potatoes on it, evenly spread. Using a fork, poke holes in the sweet potato.
Place sweet potatoes in the oven for 45-60 minutes, until soft and cooked through.
In a separate bowl, mash the avocado with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Drain, rinse and dry lentils from can.
Once cooked, remove sweet potato and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut in half and scrape about half of the sweet potato out of the peel using a spoon, leaving enough room for the lentils, avocado and goats cheese.
Fill each sweet potato with lentils and crumble goats cheese over the top. Return to oven for a further 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden.
Meanwhile, evenly spread the pumpkin seeds on another lined baking tray and place in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until toasted and slightly golden.
Remove sweet potato and top with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped herbs and some chilli flakes.

Notes: You can use any salty, soft cheese in this recipe -- a nice marinated feta, for example. Save the leftover sweet potato for another meal, like making it into this delicious mash.

2. Creamy broccoli pasta

By JSHealth.

"Years ago my friends and I went to this Italian restaurant in Melbourne and shared the creamiest broccoli pasta that we still talk about," Sepel said.

"So of course I started brainstorming a healthy and easy version of that to-die-for broccoli pasta. This dish just proves how deliciously indulgent healthy food can taste.

"Just omit the Parmesan and you have a completely dairy free, __gluten free and guilt free delicious winter meal."

Serves two.

INGREDIENTS

2 heads of broccoli
¼ cup milk of choice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese shavings (optional)
Salt, pepper, chilli flakes -- as desired
1 packet of mung bean or brown rice pasta
Grated parmesan and chopped basil, for topping

METHOD

Steam or boil the broccoli heads until soft and then cut them into florets.
While the broccoli is steaming, boil the pasta in a pot of water on the stove.
When the broccoli is cooked, add the broccoli to a food processor. Slowly add in the milk, olive oil and warm water -- add enough warm water so that the broccoli becomes pureed.
Add the seasoning and Parmesan to the broccoli while it is being pulsed in the food processor.
Strain the pasta once cooked and add to a bowl.
Add the broccoli sauce to the pasta in a bowl. Top the pasta with extra Parmesan and chopped basil.

3. Healthy fried rice with kale, garlic and chilli

By JSHealth.

"With just a few simple ingredients you can turn the not-so-healthy traditional fried rice into a superfood-filled complete meal," Sepel said.

"Add an egg for extra protein or top with some organic grilled chicken or salmon -- yum!"

Serves two.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
½ onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups kale, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons vegetable/coconut oil
1-2 organic, free range eggs (optional)
Chilli flakes (optional)

METHOD

Cook the brown rice according to instructions, set aside.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions, stirring until soft and translucent (4-5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the kale and stir until wilted.
Add the rice and cook for another two minutes, stirring.
At this stage, you may choose to add 1-2 organic eggs. If so, crack two eggs into a separate bowl and then add to rice. Stirring the egg through the mixture until completely cooked.
Add the tamari and cook for another minute. Divide into two bowls and serve.

Note: Pre-cooked rice can be found in most supermarkets and makes for an even quicker meal.

4. Easy green eggs

By JSHealth.

"When you need a meal that's ready in a flash, this is my go-to," Sepel said.

"It's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and can be made using whatever green veggies you have in the fridge -- I love kale, spinach and brussels sprouts most. Add some pesto or chilli flakes to finish it off."

Serves one.

INGREDIENTS

1 organic, free range egg
¼ leek, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups of mixed green veggies
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

METHOD

Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan on medium-heat.
Add the leek and garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until leek turns translucent.
Add greens to the saucepan and sauté until wilted and well cooked.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl.
Make a hole in the centre of the greens and slowly pour in the egg so it sits in the middle. You may want to reduce the heat so that the egg cooks through.
Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat, until the egg white has set but the yolk is runny.
Remove from heat and serve as is or on a plate, top with chilli flakes and a generous pinch of salt.

Notes: Adjust the cooking times of the greens depending on what you're adding -- while spinach or kale don't take too long to wilt, brussels sprouts take 3-4 minutes to brown.

Find more easy and nutritious recipes on Jessica Sepel's website or cookbook.

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January 23, 2017

This Is How You Turn Zucchini Into The Healthiest Pizza Ever

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Zucchini overwhelms us in the summer months. After grilling it a few times while it’s in season, we’re ready for new ways to prepare this summer squash. Zucchini bread is always a good choice. Zucchini pickles are a revelation. And then there’s zucchini pizza. All we can say is yum.

Zucchini pizza is a nice way to make one of our favorite foods a little healthier and __gluten free, because zucchini replaces bread. Plus, there’s still lots of gooey cheese and tiny pepperoni to make it taste delicious. Watch the video above to see how it’s done.

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10 Flavor-Packed Gluten-Free Grilling Recipes

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Cutting out __gluten should never mean cutting flavor, especially when you're grilling. The key is to make your marinades from scratch, since many store-bought sauces and marinades contain hidden gluten. From grilled baby potatoes to cedar planked salmon, these easy recipes will become you're go-to grilling favorites, whether you're gluten-free or not.

1. Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce

Classic Buffalo wings are fried but I love the flavor and ease of cooking them on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin' good! You can serve them plain, but the seasoned Buffalo sauce takes them over the top. GET THE RECIPE

2. Cedar Planked Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs

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Cedar planked salmon is a mainstay on restaurant menus, yet it's so easy -- not to mention less expensive -- to make at home. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it: the cedar plank imparts a smoky flavor, prevents the fish from sticking to the grill, and also makes clean-up a breeze. GET THE RECIPE

3. Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs

These baby potatoes are boldly flavored with a thick Dijon mustard marinade, and then grilled until crispy and charred. GET THE RECIPE

4. Grilled Pesto Shrimp

There are endless ways to use pesto -- the Italian sauce made from olive oil, basil, garlic, nuts and Parmesan cheese -- but this has to be one of my favorites. Trust me, no matter how much you think you'll need, make extra! GET THE RECIPE

5. Grilled Ginger Chicken with Apricot Chutney

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Flavored with Southeast Asian spices and lots of fresh ginger, this chicken is delicious on its own -- in fact, my kids prefer it that way -- but it's even better topped with homemade apricot chutney. GET THE RECIPE

6. Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs

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Perfect for entertaining, these chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy Middle Eastern-style blend of Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices, then grilled on skewers until golden brown. Serve with Basmati Rice Pilaf or on top of a Greek salad. Just be sure to make extra -- the first time I made this dish for a crowd, I actually ran out of food! GET THE RECIPE

7. Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

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This salmon is simply grilled and topped with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad -- the essence of summer! GET THE RECIPE

8. Grilled Moroccan Chicken

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I can't claim this recipe is authentic, but the aromatic spices make it taste decidedly Moroccan. The best part is that it only takes minutes to prepare, and there's barely any clean up. GET THE RECIPE

9. Grilled Asparagus & Feta Salad

This is the kind of wholly satisfying dish that makes you wonder if you might possibly be a very happy vegetarian. GET THE RECIPE

10. Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic and Rosemary

Marinated in garlic, rosemary and olive oil, this flank steak is perfect for entertaining. Make the marinade in the morning and let the meat soak up its flavor all day -- come dinnertime, all that's left to do is fire up the grill. GET THE RECIPE

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Timeline of Donald Trump’s 1st weekend as president: Missteps, two-steps and ‘alternative facts’

It’s been a busy three days for new U.S. president Donald Trump as he was sworn in as president, went to church a couple of times and managed to find time to visit CIA headquarters.

This is how Trump’s first weekend as president unfolded.

8:40 a.m.: Trump attends a church service with his family and Vice President Mike Pence.

9:30 a.m.: Trump attends a White House tea reception hosted by former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

11:30 a.m.: The swearing-in ceremony gets underway. The attendance at the event would later develop into a major issue.

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