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Rose Romano's Italian Gourmet Toppings And 4 Gluten Free Marinara Sauce Recipes

 

 

Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper & Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper

 

I recently discovered gluten free marinara sauce that blends a savory tomato and bell pepper flavor to create a gourmet marinara sauce that tastes homemade.  If you love homemade marinara sauce but don't have time to prepare it from scratch, then this sauce is for you.  Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara  taste like Grandma would make it and no one would ever guess it is from a jar.  Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara Sauces are thick and the large red or green bell peppers in the sauce are plentiful.

 

Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper Sauce is thick and the bell peppers are plentiful

Rose Romano's offers two delicious sauces:  Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper and Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper.  Each sauce is lovingly prepared with all natural ingredients and does not contain any synthetic preservatives.  Both sauces are gluten free as well as free of the top eight allergens making this a terrific find for those with food allergies/sensitivities.  As an added benefit, these sauces are only 5 calories per serving.  Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara are a truly terrific culinary discovery!

 

In the past, I have always thought of marinara sauce in the traditional sense and served it with pasta.  In an effort to branch out and expand my dinner menu, I tried cooking some different and more creative recipes with Rose Romano's marinara sauces.  What did I discover when I used Rose Romano's sauces in new recipes?  I discovered that Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara Sauces are both delicious and versatile.  These sauces made each meal wonderfully savory and full flavored.  The distinct pepper flavor is full bodied enough that I didn't even need to add fresh bell peppers to any of my dishes. 

Below are four autumn "tummy warming" meals that I prepared using Rose Romano's Marinara Sauces.

 

1. MINESTRONE SOUP

Homemade Minestrone Soup cooked with Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper

 

 

Ingredients:

1 16 ounce jar of Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 TBSP olive oil

2 cans  (14 1/2 ounces each) gluten free chicken broth (I use Swanson's Natural Goodness Chicken Broth)

1 zuchinni, sliced and quartered

1 16 oz can of light red kidney beans, drained

3 ribs of celery, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1/2 bag of frozen mixed vegetables

1 cup gluten free penne pasta

 

Directions:

In a large nonstick pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Add chicken broth, marinara sauce, kidney beans, celery, carrots, and frozen vegetables.  Bring to a boil and add gluten free penne pasta. Cover and cook with lid slightly ajar, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.  Serve with a sandwich, salad, or  bread and enjoy a heart and soul warming meal.

Homemade Minestrone Soup prepared with Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper

2. ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

Italian-Style Meatloaf Preparations With Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara With Red Bell Pepper

 

Ingredients:

1 16 ounce jar of Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp basil

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix all ingredients together until well mixed.  Spray non-stick spray on all sides of meatloaf pan.  Transfer meatloaf mixture to meatloaf pan and pack it in.  Optional:  coat top of meatloaf with ketchup.  Bake meatloaf for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

It's dinner time!

 

Italian-Style Meatloaf cooked with Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper

 

3. TACO SALAD

Ingredients:

16 ounce jar of Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Green Bell Pepper  

2 pounds ground turkey (or beef)

1 medium onion, chopped

lettuce, shredded

cherry tomatoes, sliced

green, red, orange, and/or yellow red bell peppers, chopped

Tortilla chips

Shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy free shredded cheese) - optional

 

Directions:

Brown ground turkey (or beef) and chopped onion in a large non-stick skillet.  Drain meat.  Return meat to skillet and add Rose Romano's Sauce.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.   Serve taco meat topped with lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers and tortilla chips as desired.   

 

Taco Salad Prepared with Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara With Green Bell Pepper

 

4.  PASTA WITH MEAT IN MARINARA SAUCE

Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper

Of course I had to cook the traditional and hearty meal of pasta and meat in marinara sauce.  Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper is perfect to serve over meat and pasta.

 

Ingredients:

1 16 oz. jar of Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper 

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey

1 box of gluten free pasta, spaghetti style

 

Directions:

Brown ground beef or turkey in a large non-stick skillet.  Add marinara sauce to skillet and stir.  Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce and meat mixture for 10 minutes.  Prepare gluten free pasta according to directions on pasta box.  Serve with shredded parmesan or mozarella cheese if desired. 

 

 

Pasta with meat sauce cooked with Rose Romano's Italian Peppers Marinara with Red Bell Pepper

 

Rose Romano's Gourmet Toppings are the key ingredient to these fabulous recipes.  This is a wonderful time of year to cook hearty tummy warming recipes so please give Rose Romano's Marinara Sauces and these recipes a try.

 

To learn more about the love and history behind the creation of Rose Romano's sauces, please visit the section entitled About Rose Romano's Gourmet Toppings.

You may purchase Rose Romano's Gourmet Toppings by visiting Rose Romano's Online Store.

For more creative recipe ideas, please visit Recipes with Rose Romano's Marinara Sauces.

 

What marinara sauce recipes do you use?

 

 

Other Related Posts:

Gluten Free & Dairy Free English Muffin Pizza Recipe

 

disclosure:  Rose Romano's Italian Gourmet Toppings sent me several jars of their peppers to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allergy Free Halloween Spider Cupcakes

My daughter Molly has a Halloween Party at preschool tomorrow.  Today I had to thaw out a cupcake from the freezer so she can bring it to school tomorrow.   This is my method of coping with parties and food allergies. I keep a batch of allergy free cupcakes in my freezer for parties and special occasions.  Due to her food allergies (dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds), she most likely won't be able to eat any of the food at her party.  Since she will be eating her own cupcake from home, it is pretty much a guarantee that she will have a different treat than all her classmates.  Therefore, I wanted to decorate her cupcake in the spirit of Halloween.  I made Halloween Spider Cupcakes and here is what they look like:

 

Halloween Spider Cupcakes

If you are looking for a dairy free, egg free, peanut free, and tree nut free cake recipe, I highly recommend  the Allergy Free Wacky Cake Recipe.

 

For dairy, egg, peanut and tree nut free frosting, I use Pillsbury Frosting.

 

Other related Label Reading Mommy posts:

Keeping Children With Food Allergies Safe on Halloween

Lisa's List of 61 Dairy Free Candies

 

5 Gluten Free Desserts For Halloween & The Holidays

With Halloween and the holidays fast approaching, I decided to make some simple and delicious gluten free desserts and share them here on my blog.  Let's face it, those of us who are gluten free don't want to miss out on dessert just because we are gluten free.   I have used various Udi's Gluten Free products to create all of my holiday treats. Not only are Udi's Gluten Free products delicious on their own, but they are also quite versatile in the kitchen. Check out my five gluten free holiday desserts and see if you agree. 

 

1.  Gluten Free Granola Apple Crisp

Gluten Free Granola Apple Crisp

 

This recipe is easy to make and will be a huge hit at any holiday party or function.  Not only is Gluten Free Ganola Crisp delicious, but when it is baking in the oven, it fills your entire house with a nutty vanilla aroma.  This flavorful scent gave my house such a warm and holiday feeling that was much better than any scented candle could ever achieve.  But don't take my word for it.  Give this recipe a try for your holiday party. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Udi's Gluten Free Sweet & Crunchy Vanilla Granola

4 Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup margarine or butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white rice flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

 

 

Udi's Gluten Free Sweet & Crunchy Vanilla Granola

 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Peel, core and slice apples into thin slices.  Lightly grease pie dish with margarine.  Arrange apple slices along bottom of pie dish.  Set aside.  In a medium bowl, combine white rice flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup Udi's Gluten Free Sweet & Crunchy Granola.  Mix well.  Cut the margarine up into pieces and mix into dry mixture.  Spread mixture evenly over apples.  Sprinkle additional granola on top as desired.  Bake for 30 minutes or until top is browned.  Cool and serve with Cool Whip, whipped topping or ice cream as desired.  I served mine with Cool Whip (which is gluten free).

 

2.  Gluten Free Mummy Muffin Tops

Gluten Free Mummy Muffin Tops

 

These Mummy faces are a fun and creative idea for a children's Hallween party treat. These are really quick and easy to make.

Ingredients:

Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Chia Muffin Tops

Tub of gluten free vanilla icing

Cake decorator tip (I used Wilton Tip #21)

Candy eyes

 

Udi's Gluten Free Chocolate Chia Muffin Tops

Instructions:

Put 2 dots of icing on the muffin top where the eyes belong.  Place candy eyes on icing to "glue" them.  Use white icing to make lines on the muffin top to create the mummy wrap.  You can use a cookie decorator icing tube or an icing bag and Wilton Tip #21.  Presto, you have a mummy face.

 

3.  Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownie Surprise

 

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Surprise

 

My Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownie Surprise makes an attractive and delicious dessert for Christmas.  The light taste of Cool Whip contrasts well with the dark chocolate brownie bites.  This is actually a very light dessert.  I plan on serving it over the holidays. You can also use orange food coloring to make the Cool Whip orange and serve this dessert for Halloween. 

Ingredients:

Udi's Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites

Cool Whip

Green Dye (Optional)

Cherry Pie Filling

Sprinkles (optional)

 

 

Udi's Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites

 

 

4.  Gluten Free Pumpkin Crumb Delight

Gluten Free Pumpkin Crumb Delight

 

Ingredients:

Udi's Gluten Free Snicker Doodle Cookies

1 cup pumpkin

8 oz. cream cheese

Confectioners sugar to taste 

Udi's Gluten Free Snicker Doodle Cookies

 

Instructions:

Mix the pumpkin and cream cheese together until smooth.  Add confectioners sugar a little at a time and blend until desired sweetness.  Chill in refigerator.   When it is time to serve dessert, crumble snicker doodle cookies on top and serve. 

 

5. Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread Smoothie

Udi's Cinnamon Raisin Bread Smoothie

 

Ingredients:

1 slice of Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

2 medium ripe bananas

2/3 cup cream, milk, soy milk, or rice milk (Almond milk might be interesting in this smoothie)

2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar packed

2 Tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

 

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.  You can garnish your smoothie with a sprinkle of cinnamon or graham cracker crumbs.  Enjoy!

My Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread Smoothie is the perfect autumn treat. The full spicy flavor of cinnamon complements the sweet taste of brown sugar to make a perfect smoothie for any holiday whether it be Halloween or Christmas.  

 

What is your favorite holiday dessert?

For more information on Udi's Gluten Free Products or to view the full line of Udi's products, please check out Udi's Gluten Free.

 

More posts about Udi's Gluten Free products:

Gluten Free Bread Wins Out Over Wheat Bread

 

Related posts by Label Reading Mommy:

Keeping Children With Food Allergies Safe on Halloween

Lisa's List of 61 Dairy Free Candies

 

 

disclosure:  Udi's sent me sample products to facilitate the review of their products and creation of holiday desserts/treats.  All opinions and dessert recipes are my own.

 

Lisa's List of 61 Dairy Free Candies

 

There is a variety of candy that is dairy free

 

Halloween can be ghoulishly frightful for parents raising children with food allergies.  Because both of my daughters have multiple food allergies, I have always found Halloween to be one of the most challenging holidays.  This is especially true if your child is newly diagnosed.  Over the past few years, I have learned from experience what candy my daughters can safely eat.   I thought I would share my list of dairy free candy that I have compiled over the past six years. While my list of dairy free candy may not be all inclusive, it does include a lot of mainstream candy perfect for any trick or treater with a dairy allergy.  All of the candy on my list is also egg free, peanut free, tree nut free and sesame seed free.

 

 The following is a list of 61 dairy free candies (this list is not all inclusive):

1. Spangler Candy Dum Dum Lollipops
2. Spangler Candy Chewy Pops
3. Spangler Candy Saf-T-Pops
4. Spangler Candy Circus Peanuts
5. Spangler Candy Candy Canes
6. Spangler Candy Chewy Canes
7. Hershey's Twizzlers Twists - Strawberry, Cherry, Rainbow & Black Licorice
8. Hershey's Twizzlers Sweet & Sour Filled Twists
9. Hershey's Twizzlers Pull N' Peel - Cherry & Watermellon
10. Hershey's Twizzlers Bites - Cherry & Black Licorice
11. Hershey's Twizzlers Nibs - Cherry & Black Licorice
12. Hershey's Jolly Rancher Hard Candy
13. Hershey's Good & Plenty
14. Hershey's BreathSavers
15. Hershey's Bubble Yum - Original Bubble Gum, Original Sugarless Bubble Gum & Cotton Candy Bubble Gum
16. Wrigley's Skittles - Original, Blenders, Riddles, Sour, Tropical & Wild Berry
17. Wrigley Starburst GummiBursts - Original, Sour & Flavor Duos
18. Wrigley Starburst Fruit Chews - Original, Tropical, FaveReds, Sweet Fiesta & Flavor Morph
19. Wrigley Starburst Jelly Beans Original
20. Smarties
21. Giant Smarties
22. Mega Smarties
23. Theater Box Smarties
24. Smarties Candy Money
25. Smarties Love Hearts
26. Smarties In A Pouch
27. Tropical Smarties
28. Easter Smarties
29. Smarties Parties
30. Smarties Double Lollies
31. Smarties Pop
32. Giant Smarties Pops
33. Smarties Mega Lollies
34. Smarties Mega Tropical Lollies
35. Smarties Candy Necklace
36. Smarties Gluten Free Candy
37. Smarties Vegan Candy
38. Mystery Smarties
39. Smarties Gummies
40. Enjoy Life boom Choco boom Dark Chocolate
41. Enjoy Life boom Choco boom Ricemilk Crunch
42. Enjoy Life boom Choco boom Ricemilk (see my previous post on Enjoy Life boom Choco boom Ricemilk)
43. Nestle Wonka Nerds
44. Nestle Wonka Shockers
45. Nestle Wonka Spree
46. Nestle Wonka Everlasting Gobstopper
47. Nestle Wonka Fun Dip
48. Nestle Wonka Pixy Stix
49. Nestle Wonka Kazoozles
50. Nestle Wonka Runts
51. Nestle Wonka Gummies
52. Nestle Wonka Bottlecaps
53. Nestle Wonka Sweetarts
54. Pez Candy
55. Tic Tac
56. Sour Patch Kids
57. Swedish Fish
58. Gummy Bears, Gummy worms, etc. (All the gummy candy I have come across has been dairy free - please double check the labels before eating).
59. Rock Candy
60. Mike & Ike
61. Lolly Pops (plain pops without fillers)

 

 ***Please note, that this dairy free candy list is not a guarantee that the above candies will always be dairy free.  My list should serve only as a guide when chosing dairy free candy.  You should always double check the ingredients listed on candy labels.  Manufacturing companies can and do change recipes which can change the ingredients in a product.  So please, please, please ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK INGREDIENTS!  You can never be too careful.

 

What other candy have you found that is dairy free?

 

For tips and advice on how to keep your food allergic child safe on Halloween, please read my post entitled "Keeping Children With Food Allergies Safe On Halloween".

 

Other related posts:

The Hidden Danger In Candy Corn

Is Wheat/Gluten Really In That Candy?

Vegan Chocolate Candy Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keeping Children With Food Allergies Safe on Halloween

Lauren had a safe and fun Halloween in 2009 thanks to our food allergy safety procedures

For parents with food allergic children, Halloween and trick or treating is filled with frightening possibilities.  With both proper planning and following key safety procedures, you and your food allergic child can have a safe and fun Halloween. My daughters, Lauren and Molly, have been looking forward to Halloween for weeks now. They are so excited to put on their costumes tomorrow night and go trick or treating. As a mother, I simply want my children to enjoy Halloween. I don't want the fact that Lauren and Molly both have multiple food allergies to scare us away from trick or treating. Through proper planning and precautionary tactics on Halloween, your food allergic child can have a safe and happy Halloween.

The following are recommended planning and safety procedures for ensuring a safe Halloween for your child with food allergies:

Buy candy ahead of time that is free of allergens and safe for your child to eat. This will be used to "swap" for the candy your child collects but can not eat.

Communicate with your child. Sit them down before trick or treating and tell them what the rules are. Remind them of the importance of following your safety rules for trick or treating.  They need to understand the importance of these rules.

Don't allow your child to eat any candy that they collect while trick or treating. Remind your child of the importance of this rule.

Lauren and Molly trick or treating in 2009

Another option is packing allergen friendly candy to take with you trick or treating. If your child wants to snack on treats before returning home, you can provide them with your safe candy stash.

Providing allergy safe candy to your neighbors ahead of time is another alternative. Your neighbors can then give your child your candy when you knock on their door on Halloween night.

Bring wet wipes along when trick or treating for washing hands. The wipes are great to have if your child has contact allergies. Both of my daughters have contact reactions, particularly to dairy, so the wipes are always a great thing to have while trick or treating.

If your child is old enough, you can instruct them to select candy that they know is safe whenever a neighbor allows children to pick their own candy out.

You can also work gloves into your child's costume as a method of avoiding contact allergic reactions.

Always, always, always bring your epipen along when trick or treating. You should also bring any other medications that you usually carry with you such as antihistamines or asthma inhalers.

Check all candy ingredients by reading labels before your child eats anything. Upon returning home after trick or treating, dump all your child's loot out and sort through it. Put all the candy that is allergen free in one pile and the non-allergen free candy in another pile.

Swap candy that your child can't eat for candy that they can eat. This way your child will still end up with the same amount of candy.

Read all candy labels carefully when checking your child's loot.

Do not let your child eat candy with no ingredient label or any treat that is home made.

Please be aware that mini candy may have different ingredients than it's regular sized counterpart. Therefore, don't assume your child can eat a bite size candy simply because they can eat the regular sized version of that candy.

Please also be aware that generic candy may have different ingredients than it's brand name counterpart.

When in doubt, throw it out. Simple rule to always follow when determining which candy your child can safely eat.

Have fun. You and your food allergic child will have a safe Halloween with proper planning and following these precautionary safety tips.

Happy Halloween!

What safety tips does your family follow to ensure a safe trick or treating experience?

Is This Really Gluten Free?

 

Glutino Gluten Free Original Bagel Chips

Once in a while I try a new gluten free product that is so fantastic, I actually have to double check the box to make sure it is really gluten free.  This was the case when I first tried Glutino Gluten Free Original Bagel Chips.  I recently discovered these delights at a friend's house.  Infact, I make some of my best gluten free discoveries at a friend's house.  I have been passing through the gluten free aisle in the grocery store for so long, that I have blinders on and don't often take the time to notice new foods. 

Anyway, I was hooked on the Glutino Gluten Free Bagel Chips from the first bite.  They are full of flavor.  The texture is perfect with just the right amount of crunch.  In fact, it is a crispy crunch. These bagel chips are also light and airy and don't have that all too familiar "hard texture." 

 

Glutino Gluten Free Original Bagel Chips

 

I am totally in love with these bagel chips.  When I run out of a box, I have to make an immediate trip back to the grocery store to get more.  And as anyone on a gluten free diet probably knows, the gluten free bagel chip was a much needed product. 

Glutino also offers the following bagel chips:  Glutino Gluten Free Parmesan Garlic Bagel Chips and Glutino Gluten Free Cinnamon & Sugar Bagel Chips.

So far I have been putting them on my salads because they make for the best "croutons".  They are also strong enough to stand on their own as a snack.  They are a versatile snack and could be used any number of ways.

 

 

Gluten free bagel chips in a salad

 How would you serve Glutino Gluten Free Bagel Chips? 

 

The Gift of Food Allergies

Most parents feel nervous sending their child to school at the start of a new year.  I was worried about how my daughter's first day was going to go.  If I am really honest with myself, I was a ball of nerves all day.  Many worries and fears were swirling through my head. Does she have friends in her class?  Is her teacher nice?  Does she have a friend to sit with at lunch? Does she have someone to play with at recess?  Add food allergies to the mix and there is even more anxiety over sending your child to school. Would my daughter eat something she is allergic to and have an anaphylactic reaction?

Lauren on her first day of First Grade

 

This is my daughter's first year eating lunch at school.  We are fortunate to have a school that takes food allergies seriously and doesn't allow any food into the school for parties or activities during the day.  Even so, there is still the matter of lunch.  I have taught my daughter well over the years so I am confident she knows not to eat or touch other children's food. Despite this knowledge, there is still a part of me that worries like crazy about Lauren while she is at school.  I worry about things such as will my child be teased at school for having food allergies? Or worse, bullied for having food allergies?  Will she be left out because she has food allergies? Then there is the unthinkable. Will she eat or touch something she is allergic to?  Will Lauren have an anaphylactic reaction at school?

I managed to get through Lauren's first day of school (although I did a lot of clock watching during the day).  I couldn't wait to hear all about her first day. How did it go?  Did she like it?  Was her teacher nice? Who did you eat with at lunch?  But what I really wanted to ask her was how was it eating lunch with food allergies?  Did she feel safe?  Did everything go okay?

Packed lunch for school

 

Needless to say, it warmed my heart to hear that Lauren did have a great first day of school. Yes, her teacher was nice. Yes, she did like school. And yes, she did have friends to eat with at lunch.  Infact, Lauren told me that her friend she sat with at lunch actually offered to skip eating her own peanut butter sandwich because Lauren is allergic to peanut butter.  I thought, wow, what a thoughtful little girl.  It made me smile to learn that Lauren had friends that were so kind and thoughtful. 

From that point on, I felt a little more relaxed about Lauren eating lunch at school.  

Every time another person shows concern for Lauren's food allergies, I am reminded about how caring and kind the world can be.  Any time someone shows kindness or thoughtfulness about my children's food allergies, it is a blessed reminder that someone cares about them.  For me that is the best gift I could ever receive. This is the gift of food allergies.

 

How was your child's first day of school?

 

 

 

 

Save Money on Gluten Free Baked Goods With Gluten-Free Saver

Do you love baked goods?  Baked goods are a true passion of mine.  Cookies, cakes, donuts - I love them all!  If you love baked goods and are looking for some awesome gluten free baked products, then this deal is for you.  Gluten-Free Saver is running the following deal this week:

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• Save:  $12

• Description of Deal:  For $9, you get to purchase $17 dollars worth of gluten free products from Katz Gluten Free. Additionally, you get a FREE package of gluten free donut holes valued at $4.49.

For the full details on this "can't pass up" offer, please click on the link below:

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Fun Meal For Kids

 

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries And Apple Slices Are All You Need To Make A Fun Kids Meal

 

Do you have a child who is a picky eater?  It can be extremely challenging to feed a child who is a picky eater. How about feeding a picky eater with food allergies?   

The other night I took one of my chidlren's favorite meal of chicken nuggets and french fries and served it up in a fun way that made my children have a newfound love for this old and faithful meal.  To make this meal, you will need chicken nuggets, french fries, and apple slices. I used Tyson Frozen Chicken Nuggets because they are dairy and egg free and my children are allergic to dairy and eggs.  I also used Giant Food Stores Brand French Fries for the same reason.  I created a "fun face" with the chicken nuggets, fries and apple slices.  Here is my creation:

 

Fun Face Kid's Meal

For a healthy dairy, egg, peanut and tree nut free snack, please read My Picky Eater Recommendation.

What creative meals have you made for your children?

 

 

 

Gluten Free Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry Recipe With Black Rice

 

Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry Served with Black Rice

 

My Gluten Free Shrimp And Veggie Stir Fry With Black Rice is a quick and easy recipe to prepare for dinner and it is so delicious that your whole family will love it. 

Both black rice and shrimp offer up a lot of nutrition.  To read about the history of black rice as well as nutrition facts, please read my previous post entitled "What Is Black Rice?"  Please also check out the nutritional value of shrimp.  I can honestly say that after eating my Gluten Free Shrimp And Veggie Stir Fry With Black Rice, I had a sudden energy surge.  If your energy level needs a turbo boost, then give this recipe a try. 

 

Ingredients:

2 TBS olive oil

1 lb. frozen shrimp (thaw out frozen shrimp according to package directions)

1 red onion chopped

2 to 3 red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers chopped

2 cups of black rice (I use Lotus Foods Heirloom Forbidden Rice)

 

Stir Fry Sauce: 

4 TBS gluten free soy sauce (Giant Soy Sauce, La Choy Soy Sauce, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce are all gluten free)

1 1/2 TBS honey

2 garlic cloves minced

 

 

Stir Fry Bell Peppers & Red Onions

 

Directions:

Prepare stir fry sauce by mixing the three sauce ingredients together until the mixture is a smooth blend.  Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan (either a wok or large skillet).

Add chopped veggies to the pan and stir fry on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender.

Remove veggies from the pan and set aside.

Add shrimp to the pan and stir fry on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm. 

Drain shrimp and return shrimp to the pan.

Add stir fried vegetables and stir fry sauce to pan and simmer shrimp and veggies in sauce on medium heat for  2 to 3 minutes.

Serve stir fried shrimp and veggies over black rice.  Yum!

 

**Please note that you can substitute a pound of beef, pork or chicken in place of the shrimp.