<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Recipes for Family and Friends ------------------------------ This month we've included an extra page of recipes. These recipes were specifically selected for you to pass on to relatives and friends, as they don't use any of those "weird" celiac ingredients such as xanthan gum or tapioca starch. You may need to look up some of the ingredients in your shopping guide, so you can tell them which brands are GF. Also remind them to make sure ingredients such as peanut butter have not been contaminated by bread crumbs*it's best to start with an unopened jar. "Cheesy Potato Casserole" from the March newsletter, and Betty Hagman's "Peanut Butter Cookies" are two more recipes that do not used special "celiac" ingredients. ********************************************************************** One-Pan Potatoes & Chicken Santa Fe 4 medium potatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. boned and skinned chicken 1 cup GF prepared tomato salsa breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 small can whole kernel corn, drained Cut the potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes and microwave for 8-10 minutes. While potatoes cook, in a large skillet, toss and brown chicken in oil with high heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes; saute and toss until potatoes are lightly browned. Add salsa and corn; toss until heated through. Serves 4. This recipe came from our Christmas potluck dinner. ********************************************************************** Bean Salad 1 15-oz. can french green beans, drained 1/2 cup salad oil (canola) 1 15-oz can yellow wax beans, drained 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 15-oz can red kidney beans, drained 3/4 cup sugar 1 15-oz can ceci beans, drained 1 tsp. salt 1 4-oz. can mushrooms, drained 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper dash garlic powder 1/2 cup chopped onion Combine beans, mushrooms, green pepper, and onion. Blend remaining ingredients and add to the bean mixture. Marinate for 48 hours. Drain and serve. This recipe came from Judy Lewandowski. ********************************************************************** Rice Lasagna 2 beaten eggs or egg substitute 1 large jar GF chunky spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup cooked ground turkey (optional) 3 cups cold cooked white rice 8 oz. GF low-fat ricotta cheese 1/2 cup GF no-fat cottage cheese 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese Add eggs and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to rice. Set aside .Combine 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and cottage cheese. Set aside. Combine sauce and turkey, heat. Spoon 1 cup rice mixture into a lightly sprayed glass pan. Cover with 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/3 sauce, and 1/2 ricotta cheese. Repeat. Top with remaining 1/3 sauce and 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes if using a long, flat pan; cook longer if using a shorter, taller pan. Serves 8. You can also prepare this in several small loaf pans and freeze them uncooked. This recipe was posted on Prodigy by Carollee Hayward. ********************************************************************** Cherry Fluff 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 small can GF cherry pie filling 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 16 oz container GF non-dairy 1 large can crushed pineapple, topping drained well Mix together and chill well. This recipe came from our March potluck dinner. ********************************************************************** Six Layer Dish 2 medium potatoes, sliced 1 lb. lean ground beef, raw, OR 1 lb. 2 medium carrots, sliced pork sausage, browned 1/3 cup uncooked rice 1 quart canned tomatoes 2 small onions, sliced 1 tbsp. brown sugar (optional) Layer all ingredients in order in a 2-quart greased casserole dish. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Serves 4. This recipe came from the "Magic Chef" CD-Rom computer program. **********************************************************************