Think outside the box when looking for gluten-free recipes

August 31, 10:03 PMAtlanta Gluten-Free Food ExaminerTiffany Janes

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One of my favorite Examiners on this website is the Providence Food Examiner.  Donna Diegel writes that page and draws her readers in with interesting articles and of course - amazing recipes!

When someone is first embarking on the gluten-free diet, they probably need to stick with purely gluten-free recipes until they get the hang of where all gluten hides. Once you know things like most soy sauces contain gluten and most Campbell's soups do too - you can think outside the box when it comes to recipes. 

In other words - search out great recipes and don't discard those from cooks that don't create specific gluten-free recipes. While it might be risky to try and convert a "normal" bread recipe if you are not a talented gluten-free baker, most other regular recipes can be easily modified to be deliciously gluten-free. 

Check out these wonderful recipes from Donna. Modifications (when needed) are listed on this page so please pay close attention to those. Keep in mind converting recipes to be gluten-free is a good idea only if you know exactly what gluten is and where it might be found in all types of food. This is not suggested for "newbies" to the diet. 

• Red Bliss Potato Salad Recipe - This dish is gluten-free as is but if you buy cooked grilled chicken read to label to make sure it's gluten-free. 
• Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe - Use gluten-free pasta that works well in cold salads and gluten-free seasonings.
• Nicoise Salad Recipe - Inspired by Julia Child and the new movie "Julie and Julia" ; use gluten-free dressing.
• Seven Layer Mexican Dip Recipe - Use gluten-free salsa and serve with gluten-free tortilla chips.
• Peanut Butter Pie Recipe - Use gluten-free "Oreo" type cookies for crust and enjoy this incredible pie!

For more info: Please refer to the cookbooks in the link box on the lower right side of this page for gluten-free bread product recipes. You'll need the gluten-free baking experts for help with those!