FODMAP Friday

Happy Friday!

And welcome back to #FODMAPfriday.

I last posted one of my weekly low FODMAP recipe round-ups on April 24 of last year. Although I’d had every intention of keeping it up, I have to admit things got pretty tough on the food front last Spring.

I went from being able to go to the farmer’s market each week and easily get what I needed from my grocery deliveries to having to find alternative sources for finding gluten-free and low FODMAP food online. My new normal became trying out produce deliveries, Butcher Box (affiliate link), and other online services to cobble together what I needed for our weekly meal planning.

And to be frank—everything got to be pretty darn exhausting! And it didn’t feel quite right to be putting together elaborate menu plans full of usually easily available foods when I was regularly struggling to find ground beef available at my local stores.

But as many of our foodways returned to a somewhat more predictable state, and people started asking me for low FODMAP diet resources and advice again, the time felt right to pick things back up.

And so, here I am! And with that, let’s dive into some delicious seasonal recipes.

This Week’s Low FODMAP Recipes

• It’s already flip-flops and summer dresses weather here, which means it’s a great time to try this recipe for gluten-free and low FODMAP raspberry ice cream sandwiches.
• It can be hard to find gluten-free graham crackers at the store. But thanks to What the Fork’s recipe, you can just make some instead! Note that honey is low FODMAP at 1 teaspoon serving size, so you will have to share some of these with the fam.
• My weekend to-do list includes cleaning up our Weber grill so we can kick off BBQ season. These low FODMAP sticky ribs from FODMAP Formula look like just the thing to make this weekend.
• Chicken and pasta is a winning weeknight dinner combo, and Fun Without FODMAP kicks it up a notch with her Low FODMAP Spaghetti with Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes recipe.
• Leave it to Fody Foods to keep things spicy with their Loaded Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos with Pickled Jalapeño Crema. It’s a perfect game-day nosh.

Restock Your Spring Pantry with Low FODMAP and Gluten-free Foods

It’s not spring without a little bit of Spring cleaning. I’ve tossed out all those packaged goods I shoved in the back of the cabinet and meant to get around to eating, and I’ve ordered more clear containers from the Container Store (I really should buy stock in them. ha!) so I can easily see what we have and what we need more of in our snack cabinet.

If your pantry needs a refresh too, visit my Amazon store to find the ingredients you need and support Erika’s Gluten-free Kitchen at the same time!

This year, I’m making my gut-friendly and low FODMAP eating a lot easier by doing one small thing: planting a garden!

That’s right—I’m going to be growing my own low FODMAP vegetable and herb favorites (and some strawberries, too) so I can have an easy-to-replenish supply of healthy foods in hand for whatever cooking inspiration strikes.

The garden process, for us, started by having that HUGE pallet of dirt you see above delivered. Then, the weekend after Valentine’s Day, we hauled the dirt over to where we assembled our pretty matte silver raised garden beds, and filled them.

While I sowed seeds directly into most of the beds, I also have a few plants that I started indoors a few weeks ago. Most of the seeds I sprouted indoors are peppers and tomatoes, however, and they are destined to be grown in pots on the sunniest side of the house.

I haven’t had a kitchen garden since I was a kid. But I still remember how inspiring it was to be able to go out into the garden, find a perfect, juicy strawberry or a perfectly ripe zucchini and snip it from the plant and bring it inside to eat. 

I love going to the farmers market (when we’re not under shelter-in-place), mind you. But I hate how often I don’t get around to using that beautiful produce before it goes bad. My hope is having my own garden will allow me to put veggies to better use in the moment—for salads and dinner sides—whenever they are ready to be picked. 

I know this new project won’t be without its challenges, however. Our yard is home to at least a dozen birds and visited regularly by numerous squirrels by day and at least two raccoons by night. That means these beds aren’t going to stay uncovered like this for long!

This Week’s Low FODMAP Recipes 

• Liven up your next Sunday dinner table by making some Low FODMAP Passion Fruit Curd for dessert! (via A Little Bit Yummy)
• Craving Chinese takeout? Try this Low FODMAP Tofu with Baby Bok Choy from FODMAP Everyday instead!
• Need a quick and healthy weekday dinner? This Japanese Omelet with Miso Mayo from Stone Soup will get dinner on the table in just 15 minutes.
• If you’re craving cheesecake, these coffee cheesecake shooters from Manu’s Menu will definitely hit the spot.
• Some folks have a sweet tooth, but I have more of a salt tooth. I can’t wait to try these Gluten free salt and pepper chips– just like what you’d order from a UK Chinese takeaway—from Becky Excell.

Time for a Spring Low FODMAP Pantry Refresh?

I reently went through my pantry cupboards and tossed out all the expired canned goods that made the move with us a year ago. So many things that I always *meant* to get around to using but that, instead, expired over the past few months. If your pantry needs a refresh too, visit my Amazon store to find the ingredients you need and support Erika’s Gluten-free Kitchen at the same time!

Happy Friday!

After an extended break, I’m back in action with the blog. And although I haven’t been writing, I have been working on recipes, book reviews, and restaurant reviews that you will see here very soon.

Cleveland Gluten-Free

Earlier this month, I made my annual trek to Cleveland for the Content Marketing World Conference (this year I spoke on community and on defining your brand voice). The perfectly browned gluten-free blueberry pancakes you see in this week’s #FODMAPfriday header image (at Yours Truly Restaurant) were just one highlight of the excellent gluten-free eats this year.

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Lola Bistro is always on my must-eat-at list for these trips. And their tomato salad (see above) was the perfect expression of local, seasonal, naturally gluten-free food.

I’m going to have to update my Gluten-free Guide to Cleveland soon to share my new favorites!

Fall Low FODMAP Favorites

After spending a week eating out every day—no matter how deliciously—it was great to get home and back into my low-FODMAP eating routine. I can’t wait to dive in and try some of the fantastic seasonal recipes I’ve compiled here in this week’s low FODMAP recipe round-up.

• Looking for an easy one-pot meal with Thai flavors? Check out this basil and coconut ground beef skillet from The Roasted Root.
• Bolognese is one of my favorite pasta sauces. You’ll want to add this recipe from FODMAP Everday to your Fall comfort food dinner line-up.
• Craving buffalo chicken wings but trying to aim for something a little more healthy? Try these Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats from The Skinny Fork.
• I can always count on Manu’s Menu for giving me something completely unexpected to crave. Try her chocolate macadamia nut grapes for a beautiful and unique dessert for your next family dinner.
• Hard cider is the unusual secret ingredient in these extra crispy apple cider marinated sweet potato fries from Teaspoon of Spice.
• I love sushi but thanks to a sever crab allergy, I can’t go out for it these days. I can’t wait to try these sushi balls from A Little Bit Yummy!
• Tapioca was a favorite dessert of mine when I was a kid. This low FODMAP tapioca from Very Well Fit is definitely for grown-ups though with its Brûlée finish.

Refill Your Fall Low FODMAP Pantry Cupboards

As the days grow colder, it’s time to refill your low FODMAP pantry with comfort food essentials. Visit my Amazon store to find the ingredients you need and support Erika’s Gluten-free Kitchen at the same time!

Happy Friday!

I’m writing this today sitting in a conference room in Layton, Utah, eating my breakfast at the Everything Food Conference with my friend Brandie.
It’s been a bit of a rough start this morning, and not just because I had to get up early enough to be here by 7:45 a.m. Mountain time (a time when I am usually still asleep back at home). Last night, we went to a sponsored dinner at a local restaurant and something I ate kept me up all night.

That’s the thing with food allergies and sensitivities. Even if you try to be really careful, sometimes things still slip through. Ugh.

Luckily, that isn’t my only food memory from this trip. I got here on Tuesday so I could od some exploring in Salt Lake City before the conference started. After a visit to the Utah Natural History Museum, Brandie and I had a lunch of shared small plates at The Copper Onion in downtown SLC. It was a delicious selection of seasonal small plates that would not have been out of place at one of our favorite California farm-to-fork restaurants. I wish I had more time so I could visit the chef’s other venues. 

We also have had some excellent coffee, including at Three Pines in SLC and Future Coffee in Layton.

It’s been nice to have some time away from the day-to-day work to give myself a time out and focus on my food writing here on this blog. I’ve got a lot of things in the works and can’t wait to share them with you.

And now, on to this week’s recipes.

Low FODMAP Recipes

• Are you in a low FODMAP lunch rut? Try this Low FODMAP Orange Miso Roast Veggie & Lentil Salad from A Little Bit Yummy.
• Make your roasted potatoes a little bit extra: try these smashed potatoes with lemon dill cream sauce.
• If you’re wondering how to put that lamb at your farmers’ market to best use, check out this roasted lamb with lemon spinach recipe.
• Need a low FODMAP breakfast-on-the-go? Try this low FODMAP crunchy muesli recipe.
• Looking for a refreshing weekend beverage for a Spring gathering? This Low FODMAP Blueberry Limeade from FODMAPeveryday fits the bill.
• Wish you could make a great breakfast on Sunday and enjoy it all week? Try this gluten-free quiche lorraine from Karlijn’s Kitchen.