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Kid Recipes?

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jakesmom Newbie
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We have just been told that my 4 yr old has to switch to a CF and gluten-free diet. I am totally overwhelmed!!! Could someone suggest a kid friendly recipe or cookbook to get me started?? I bought some gluten-free pancake mix and made a big batch. He spit the 1st bite out!

I would appreciate any suggestions/tips that you all might have!

Thanks!

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Websites like this one and the delphi forum have great recipes that real live celiac people have eaten! But the cookbooks I use:

The Gluten-Free Kitchen by Roben Ryberg (I've used it so much I bought a second copy. Some of the recipes didn't work so well with egg substitute, but it uses nice easy-to-get ingredients)

The Kid-Friendly Food Allergy Cookbook by Leslie Hammond (lots of multiple-allergy recipes, with subsitutions noted.)

Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids by Sheri Sanderson. (has some fun and unique ideas, but we don't use this one as much. It is the "nicest" cookbook in terms of layout and design)

Good luck! My son is now 12 and was dx at 10 -- it does get easier :)

joanna

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2Boys4Me
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If you google Gluten-free Casein-free diet there are quite a few websites and I think some of them even have recipe sections.

Jnkmnky Collaborator
Jnkmnky
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Open Original Shared Link

This site has Gluten-free Casein-free products that are downright tasty. Enjoy!!

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RiceGuy
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I saw a thread recently about gluten-free burger buns that are apparently very light and fluffy. A search should turn it up for you. The poster even supplied a video to show the "spongyness" and stuff.

kevsmom Contributor
kevsmom
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I recently tried the Kinnikinnick hamburger rolls. Just wrap in in a paper towel and nuke it for about 30 seconds and it nice and fresh and soft!

I don't know if they are Gluten-free Casein-free...Sorry I wasn't paying attention to that part of your post.

Cindy

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It may take a while to find replacements that are palatable to kids, and it may also take them a while to "forget" the taste of wheat. Be patient, and experiment!

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We have just been told that my 4 yr old has to switch to a CF and gluten-free diet.  I am totally overwhelmed!!!  Could someone suggest a kid friendly recipe or cookbook to get me started??  I bought some gluten-free pancake mix and made a big batch.  He spit the 1st bite out! 

I would appreciate any suggestions/tips that you all might have!

Thanks!

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May i ask what kind of pancke mix? i really like Pamela's Products Baking and Pancake Mix. I get it at Rasin Rack which is our local health food store.

Lauren

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