Celiac.com 06/17/2011 - Memorial Day is dust, and the Fourth of July is bearing down fast! That means the barbecue is likely ready for action, and thoughts of fireworks, sprinklers, swimming pools, and other summer splendor.
Summer means hot days, cool drinks, and plenty of opportunities for hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, and all the things that go with eating outside. Among other things, that means keeping plenty of Open Original Shared Link, and snacks on hand.
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Try these tips to help you and your loved ones have a happy, gluten-free Fourth of July:
- All eyes on the dogs - Hot dogs, that is! And sausages, too. Many hot dogs and sausages contain wheat or gluten. Be sure to read the label. If you're still not sure, bring your own gluten-free hot dogs or sausages.
- Beware of barbecue sauce! - Since most commercial barbecue sauces contain gluten, beware of anything that comes sauce you haven't screened. Be sure to stock up on your favorite Open Original Shared Link for all of your holiday grilling.
- Careful with condiments! - Many condiments may contain gluten. Be sure to read the label. If you're still not sure, bring your own gluten-free mustard, or other condiments.
- Deploy your own gluten-free goodies - If you're attending a holiday party or barbecue with friends, then be sure to bring your own gluten-free goodies. That way, you can make sure you share in the delicious snacks without risking a reaction.
For those celebrating locally, be sure to check out our fabulous summer recipes. First up, we have a recipe for Open Original Shared Link that will have you sprinting for the grill.
We have not one, but two Open Original Shared Link for delicious Open Original Shared Link. We've even found a festive recipe for Open Original Shared Link!
Want a great no-bake, low calorie dessert? Grab a gluten-free pie crust and whip up a quick fresh peach or strawberry pie.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Ingredients - for each pie:1 gluten-free pie shell, baked (8 or 9-inch)
1 1/4 quart fresh strawberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 ounces strawberry flavored gelatin
Directions - for each pie:Wash, hull and quarter the berries.
Mix the sugar and corn starch together in a medium saucepan. Be sure to blend corn starch in completely.
Add boiling water, and stir over medium heat. Once mix thickens, take it off the heat.
Add gelatin mix, stir until smooth, and cool to room temperature.
Once mix is at room temperature, gently fold in fresh strawberries.
Spoon strawberry mix into baked pie shell. Chill until firm. Serve with whipped cream, as desired.
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Fresh Peach Pie
Ingredients - for each pie:1 pie shell, baked (8 or 9-inch)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh peaches, pitted and mashed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups fresh peaches - pitted, skinned, and sliced
Directions:
Mix sugar, water, cornstarch, butter, mashed peaches, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until clear and thick. Stir in vanilla.
In the pie shell, place a layer of sliced fresh peaches, then a layer of glaze, alternating until fresh peaches and glaze are all in the shell.
Serve chilled.
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