Part III

From Menus to Meals: Recipes for the Gluten-Free Gastronome

Five Keys to Success When Turning Menus into Meals

• Keep in mind that adapting favourite recipes is often easier than you think.
• Discover new and delicious alternatives — this helps you forget the old favourites you can no longer eat.
• Learn to cook your own meals — this may be a challenge but you’ll feel healthier for it, and save a chunk of money as well.
• Understand which gluten-free flours are best for different types of recipes — this leads to successful cooking every time.
• Ensure you have adequate proteins in your diet — doing so satisfies those sugar cravings and helps you maintain a healthy weight.

Learn more (free!) information about cooking and baking delicious gluten-free recipes at www.dummies.com/extras/livingglutenfreeau.

In this part . . .

Start your day off right by exploring the many and varied gluten-free breakfast options — from smoothies and muesli to frittata and muffins.

Tempt your tastebuds with some delicious appetisers, including some healthy wraps, rolls and dips — just try to save some room for the main course!

Move beyond just lettuce and tomato to enjoy a range of nutritious and tasty gluten-free soups, salads and sides — most of the options can be served as accompaniments or as complete meals in themselves.

Fortify yourself and your family with satisfying mains ranging from interesting chicken and beef options, creative seafood choices and fresh vegetarian ideas.

Enjoy foods you thought were a thing of the past — pizza, pasta and bread — and find out how easy it is to make your own.

Treat yourself with some mouth-watering desserts, cakes and biscuits — and enjoy some guilt-free options too!