Erika's Gluten-free Kitchen

As I write today’s post, I’m gearing up for a three-day weekend featuring a lot of eating out with family to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday.  Yes, we already started celebrating earlier in the week with a visit to the Pagan Idol tiki bar, but that was just warming up for the main event!

First, there’s going to be a day trip to Sacramento, where I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll finally have time to stop by Pushkin’s Bakery for a gluten-free birthday treat. The weekend will also include a day trip to Napa and a family dinner at Napkins Bar & Grill. It’s nice that finding fantastic gluten-free friendly restaurants continues to get easier every day.

This week, I’m thinking about casseroles. I want to have a couple of hearty, veggie-packed dishes that I can reheat and eat for lunch throughout the week. And maybe some chicken soup. What are you craving as the days are getting colder? I hope this week’s low FODMAP recipe round-up helps inspire your meal planning for the week.

Low FODMAP Recipes Round-up

• Give your lunchtime salad a Fall makeover with this Low FODMAP Vegan Quinoa & Low FODMAP Salad with Cilantro Pesto from Fody Foods.

• I’ve got some chicken bones in the freezer that I’ll have to put to good use for making this chicken stock from Manu’s Menu. 
• If you’re struggling to find your low FODMAP breakfast groove, check out this post for five low FODMAP breakfast ideas to start your morning off right.
• Although we can’t have the crispy leeks, I’m eager to try this carrot ginger soup from Feed Me Phoebe.

• Liven up your next Taco Tuesday with this low FODMAP taco salad recipe.

Low FODMAP Finds

Need some new low FODMAP snack recommendations? Or out of ideas for your weekly meal planning? Check out my Amazon store for my cookbook picks and other low FODMAP favorites.

Goodbye, September! And hello, Christmas!

Wait, what happened to Halloween you may ask? I’ve been asking myself that as well as I see everything Fall related pushed to the sale bins and the Christmas holiday crush already starting. 

I’m simply not ready for Winter! We haven’t even had our usual San Francisco Summer in September. It’s just been one gray day after another.

On the plus side, this means I’ve been putting my InstantPot to good use, making my low FODMAP chili almost every week. But, still!

Last week, my pal Heather took me to the Foreigner | Def Leppard | Journey concert at AT&T Park. We bundled up and had a great time on the field rocking out to a night of 80s classic hits.

I was underwhelmed by the gluten-free food options available at the park for those of us on the field, however. With the edible garden and its restaurant closed, my gluten-free(ish) food options were a hot dog without a bun and french fries. that came from a fryer in heavy use for batter-coated items. Since I was starving, I opted for the french fries, which were more flaccid than crunchy. Not my best dinner at the Giants ballpark by a long shot.

And it was a good thing we grabbed bottled water when we got our food—the beverage lines took over 30 minutes for our seat-mates to work their way through (we passed). This is why I always pack a snack unless I’m going to an event where outside food and drinks are prohibited. In those cases, however, they really do need to do better when it comes to making gluten-free foods available. And with that, let’s dive into this week’s low FODMAP recipes. Enjoy!

This Week’s Low FODMAP Recipes

• If you haven’t tried bison, but see some at your local butcher’s shop, this slow cooker bison roast recipe from the Roasted Root is a great introduction to it.
• Refill your low FODMAP cookie jar with these vegan peanut butter cookies from FODMAP Friendly.
• Craving Chinese takeout? Make your own low FODMAP chicken teriyaki instead with this recipe from Jay’s Baking me Crazy.
• Frittatas have become my go-to Low FODMAP breakfast. I can’t wait to try this method for my next frittata, using low FODMAP veggies.

Fall FODMAP Pantry Refresh

I may not be ready for Winter, but it is a good time to update your FODMAP pantry for all your Fall favorites. Check out my Amazon store for easy access to my favorite low FODMAP foods and the kitchen tools—like my InstantPot—that I can’t cook without.

Happy Friday!

I’m powering through my work today so I can head downtown to meet up with a friend to go see Def Leppard and Journey at AT&T Park, with special guest Foreigner. Although these bands weren’t my jam growing up (I am more of a Cure and Depeche Mode kind of an 80s gal), I do recall their videos being in heavy rotation on MTV when I was growing up.

It’s my first time going to a concert at the ballpark, and I’m curious if they’ll have the same breadth of gluten-free food options as they do for the baseball games. I was hoping to check out the edible garden, but thanks to Twitter, I know that’s a no go. Darn it!

That’s the interesting thing about having food allergies. I love food so researching my food options was always a part of my vacation planning. But now, it’s a part of my planning for going to any sort of event. Will there be anything I can eat there? Can I bring in my own food? What’s a place I can eat close by? So many considerations those folks who can eat anything without repercussions just don’t have to think about!

I’ll be sure to tell you all about it next week. And now, on with this week’s low FODMAP Fall recipes round-up!

Low FODMAP Fall Recipes

• Craving some #lowFODMAP oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for your cookie jar? Try this recipe from Karlijn’s Kitchen.
• If your food preferences aren’t quite ready to embrace Fall soups and hearty fare, this low FODMAP Buddha Bowl from Calm Belly Kitchen is the dinner idea you’re looking for.
• Are you trying to cut back on your carbs but still want a hearty, comforting dinner? Check out this creamy tahini spaghetti squash with kale, broccoli, zucchini, and pumpkin seeds recipe from The Roasted Root.
• This low FODMAP and vegan strawberry vanilla crumble from One Green Planet is the perfect dessert for your next potluck.
• Kick your weekend breakfast up a notch with these chocolate blueberry low FODMAP pancakes. 
• I can see this Low FODMAP Tuna Fried Rice from Manu’s Menu becoming a lunchtime staple at my house.
• There’s nothing quite like baking a loaf of bread to make your house feel cozy on a crisp Fall day. Check out this recipe for Paleo Nut-Free Low Carb Bread from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy.
• I’ve been making soup in my Instant Pot as an easy weekday lunch. I’ll be checking out this Chicken Pho recipe from FODMAP Friendly soon.
• It’s starting to be overnight oats weather. These maple cinnamon morning oats from In My Bowl are the perfect way to start the day.

Restock Your Low FODMAP Pantry for Your Favorite Fall Recipes

Do you have everything you need for your Fall casserole baking and soup simmering? If it’s time for a pantry restock, check out my Amazon store. I’ve shared my favorite low FODMAP foods and the kitchen tools—like my InstantPot—that I can’t cook without.

TGIF!

The week after Content Marketing World is always an exhausting one for me. Between readjusting to the three-hour time difference, to catching up on work (and sleep!), I’m always really ready for the weekend.

There are some really fun events happening around the Bay this weekend, including the Eat Real Fest, but I am most likely going to lie low and work on some writing projects and put my slow cooker to work. Right now, I have a low FODMAP chili summering away in there.  It will make a great lunch for the next few days.

For dinner tonight, I have a pork tenderloin resting in the fridge in a Thai-inspired marinade that includes some fresh lemongrass from my favorite local market. My plan is to slow roast it in the oven along with some root veggies and fingerling potatoes.

One of the great things about having had a week away, to just focus on my business (including this blog) is it underscored my need for regular, ongoing help. And to that end I’m setting up some regular, recurring project work with one of my favorite freelancers, to make sure I don’t let the things that are important to me slide when my client work gets busy. I love working with him, and am excited to finally work my way through my big backlog of want-to-do’s with his help.

And with that, it’s time for this week’s low FODMAP recipe round-up!

Low FODMAP Recipes

• I was just saying I needed some more weekday breakfast ideas—this Paleo Whole30 BLT Breakfast Bake from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy is going to be the next recipe I try. I knew I was going to find something special for those heirloom tomatoes…
• After I get my chili out of my Instant Pot, I want to try this recipe for Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef from The Roasted Root. It looks like the perfect Sunday afternoon recipe.
• Need a fancy low FODMAP appetizer for your next dinner party? Try this recipe for Smoked Salmon and Dill Arancini Balls from Monash.
• I am deciding on what sweet treat to make my sweetie for his birthday. This peanut butter and chocolate fudge from Manu’s Menu is definitely in the running…
• Craving some Cajun comfort food? Check out this recipe for Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken from Bites of Wellness.
  

Stock up on Your Low FODMAP Favorites

Are you ready for your Fall baking and Instant Pot simmering? If it’s time for a pantry restock, check out my Amazon store to find my favorite low FODMAP foods and the kitchen tools I can’t cook without.