What is a Ketogenic Diet?
High-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
What is the Paleo Diet?
Based on eating only plants and animals that were around during 2.6 million years ago
What is a Sugar Free Diet?
Avoid foods that are high in carbohydrates and added sugars
What is a Diabetic Friendly Diet?
Food choices that are low-carbohydrate, low-fat, and low-sugar
What is a Low Sodium Diet?
Low sodium is defined as 140 mg of sodium per serving
What is a Low Cholesterol/Low Fat Diet?
Choosing lean meats, low-fat dairy options, and limiting fat and oil intake
What is a Specific Carbohyrdate Diet (SCD)?
A very strict diet where absolutely no complex carbohydrates are allowed
What is a Vegan Diet?
No animal or animal products of any kind is allowed, including dairy and eggs
Paying Attention To Your (Child’s) Food Preferences
Maybe your child isn’t a picky eater…maybe their body knows something that you don’t?
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The Truth Prevails! FDA Issues Final Ruling on Gluten Free Labeling
The ruling means there are specific requirements that must be met before a food product can be labeled as “gluten free”, “free of gluten”, “no gluten,” or “without gluten”
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin and spice are the flavors of fall – drizzle with some icing for an added treat
Dinner In A Pumpkin
Baking this casserole in a pumpkin shell adds a great flavor to this dish
Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies
Crisp and chewy, and filled with soft raisins
Maple Apple Cake
Maple adds the perfect sweet compliment to this apple flavored cake
Flour Conversion Chart (Download)
Use this convenient chart to convert your own recipes to gluten free flours
New York Style Cheesecake
A classic plain cheesecake, ready to be topped with whatever you like
Cranberry Salsa
Use as a condiment with your turkey, or with try it with corn chips for something different
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Egg-Free Bread
Simple egg-free bread for the breadmaker.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate make this the chocolatey cake ever
Should I Join a Support Group?
It’s not just about listening to other people problems, you can learn things you didn’t know that can help you with your situation
Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins
Sour cream adds a wonderful richness to these muffins
Tomato & Bean Crostini
A savory mixture of beans, tomato and bacon are simmered together to create this tasty appetizer.
Flax Muffin-in-a-Cup
Just in the mood for one muffin? Here is a tasty muffin perfect for a quick breakfast.
Cinnamon & Raisin Sweet Bread
Molasses adds a wonderful deep sweet flavor to this bread machine loaf
Honey Lemon Roast Chicken
Moist roast chicken inside a sweet, crispy, golden brown skin.
Sesame Meatballs
Rolling the meatballs in a coating of sesame seeds gives a nice nutty crunch
Prawn & Avocado Salad
The spice in the dressing gives a bit of a kick
Crab Soufflé
Light and full of flavor, serve this tasty souffle with a big salad for a filling dinner
Spicy Cranberry Chutney
Serve with turkey, or use instead of mayo as a unique and tasty condiment on a sandwich.
Anzac (Sweet Goodness on a Stick)
An egg-free cookie popular in Australia, filled with coconut and chocolate
Snow on the Mountain Cookies
Crackled chocolate mounds dusted with powdered sugar
Gluten-Free…Facts vs. Fiction
Caramel coloring, vanilla, wheat grass?? Gluten free or not? Lots of misinformation around, here are some facts…
Sausage Rolls
Light and flaky pastry surround a flavored meat filling. Perfect on-the-go lunch.
Vinegar…Good? Bad? Or Both?
Rice, wine, cider, balsamic and more…we break it all down and let you know the facts
Black Forest Cake
Dark rich chocolate cake layered with a cherry filling
Almond Butter Granola Bars
Just the right amount of sweetness, and loaded with crunchy bits and bites!
Pie Crust with Oatmeal
Thanks to Jana Cates for submitting this recipe
Zucchini and Spinach Soufflé
Serve this light and fluffy soufflé with a salad for a light dinner
Oatmeal-Coconut Breakfast Bake
My favorite thing about this recipe is you can wrap it and take it with you, and its great warm or cold
Chicken with Mushroom Marsela Sauce
Marsala wine adds a nice tang that balances the creaminess of the sauce
Cinnamon Buns
Drizzle with some icing for an even sweeter treat!
Baked Pineapple Topping
Perfect over ice cream, or used as a topping over a warm vanilla cake
Corn & Avocado Salad
Not your typical salad, but flavors blend great with this corn, tomato, cilantro and avocado salad
Sesame Chicken
Chicken is marinaded then baked in a honey-garlic sauce until brown and bubbly
7-Up Cake
Soda pop adds sweetness, moisture and a lightness to the cake from the carbon dioxide
Lemon Chiffon Pie
So light and creamy, with a burst of lemon flavor
Layered Apple Crisp
Apple crisp ingredients, but put together in a whole new (and tasty) way!
Jam-Filled Muffins
Add dollop of your favorite jam into the center of each muffin before baking
Shortbread & Jam Cookies
What could be better than two buttery cookies dusted with sugar and sandwiched together with jam
Keema
A traditional South Asian meat dish with curry. Thanks to Kyle Gerhart for submitting this recipe
Banana Spice Bread
A cross between a spice cake and banana bread – awesome!
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Granola Bars
Filled with peanut butter and chocolate, then topped with a peanut butter icing
Rice Crispy-Style Cereal Treats
This classic recipe is simple and irresistible- one will not be enough
Teriyaki Chicken
The chicken is tender and flavorful, and makes an easy weekday dinner to put together
Shortbread Tart Shells
This wonderful, light pastry can be filled with lemon curd and fresh berries in season
Corn Chowder with Pancetta
Pancetta adds a wonderful smoky flavor to this chowder
Turkey Burgers
Plumped up with chopped fresh herbs, a little carrot, celery, onion and garlic, and all culminating into one hearty burger
Mixed Green Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Caramelized roasted butternut squash steals the show in this tasty salad
Cashew Ginger Chicken
Crunchy cashews give a great texture and flavor to this stir fry
Baby Bok Choy with Cashews
Cashews add flavor and crunch to this vitamin-packed side dish.
Blueberry Banana Muffins
Sweet banana flavour loaded with blueberries
Marsala Mushrooms
A bit sweet and savory, these are perfect over top a juicy steak
Monkeys Lunch Muffins
Coconut and sunflower seeds add a nice flavor and texture to this banana muffin
Dressing with Veggies
There are many things that can be done with this recipe
Pasta Primavera
Fresh spring vegetables and pasta in a light herb sauce.
Rice Pudding
Delicious creamy brown rice pudding loaded with raisins and a rich almond flavour
Chocolate & Dried Fruit Granola Bars
A healthy snack idea to take on road trips or when your out on a hike
Walnut Bars
Sweet and crunchy bars, filled with nuts and coconut
Chex Party Mix
A delicious crunchy snack that’s easy to make. Take some along with you to give as a gift at your next holiday event
Lemon Ginger Bars
Sweet-tart lemon bars with a candied ginger crust
Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fresh apples and cinnamon flavor this recipe make even easier using a GF cake mix
Sweet n’ Sticky Chicken
Perfect for the crockpot, this sweet and sour style chicken will have everyone licking their fingers for more!
White Poppyseed Bread
Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds for added flavor and texture
Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb Stuffed Chicken
Fresh basil leaves and sweet sun-dried tomatoes are perfect together inside this chicken breast
Quinoa Pine Nut Salad
Crunchy pine nuts add a great texture to this light and tasty salad
Onion Bagels
Thanks to club member Beverly Landis for sharing this recipe with us on the GFC Facebook group
Cranberry Sauce
There is no contest between the flavor of homemade cranberry sauce and the stuff in the cans – try the difference for yourself!
Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Orange zest and spices flavor these sweet potatoes
Butternut Squash Winter Soup
Celery, potatoes and apples round out the flavours of this smooth soup
Buckwheat Brown Bread
Buckwheat and bean flour add protein and flavor to this loaf
Creamed Corn
Nutmeg and cream turn fresh corn on the cob, into a sweet and creamy dish
Spicy Luau Rice
Pineapples, lime juice and red peppers are just a few of the ingredients in this Hawaiian inspired rice dish
Apple Pancakes
Tart apples make this pancake recipe a wonderful breakfast idea. Add a little cinnamon if you wish
Cabbage Rolls
Steamed green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a mixture of ground beef and rice. Try adding some spice to the tomato sauce for an added kick of flavor
Italian Tomato & Cheese Loaf
Instead of garlic bread, try this flavorful Italian loaf with your next salad or pasta dish.
