Dressings And Sauces

[SuperCharm95]

Hi folks!

I'm new here, this is my first post! I'll also add I'm extremely new to celiac/gluten free. My son has autism, and I have to say if I had not started researching some of the biomedical aspects of autism, I would have never figured out our gluten intolerances! Anyway, I have been searching around the forum for a day or two and have founds TONS of great recipes and ideas! Thanks! However, I have not ran across any salad dressing recipes or tangy BBQ sauce recipes. I realize I have probably not dug far enough or looked in the right spots, but would love if someone could clue me into a few. My son and I are/were addicted to Carolina Treat BBQ sauce (I think its a NC sauce), and it is a spicy type of sauce. All I have ran across in other places are sweet style sauces. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Wendy in NC

[Lillyth]

Hi folks!

I'm new here, this is my first post! I'll also add I'm extremely new to celiac/gluten free. My son has autism, and I have to say if I had not started researching some of the biomedical aspects of autism, I would have never figured out our gluten intolerances! Anyway, I have been searching around the forum for a day or two and have founds TONS of great recipes and ideas! Thanks! However, I have not ran across any salad dressing recipes or tangy BBQ sauce recipes. I realize I have probably not dug far enough or looked in the right spots, but would love if someone could clue me into a few. My son and I are/were addicted to Carolina Treat BBQ sauce (I think its a NC sauce), and it is a spicy type of sauce. All I have ran across in other places are sweet style sauces. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Wendy in NC

Annie's makes a great Chipotle BBQ sauce (gluten-free). it's super spicy. Too spicy even for me (and that's saying something!) I usually buy the Chipotle BBQ sauce, and either their regular or Honey Maple and mix them together.

I don't know what stores are near you, but here is a link to Whole Foods locations in NC Open Original Shared Link

I get my Annie's BBQ sauce there. If your local Whole Foods doesn't have it, you could request it. If you don't live near a Whole Foods, try asking your local health foods store to carry it.

Lil

P.S. Welcome to the board Wendy! Good for you for figuring out the Autisim/Gluten Intollerance link - you're a good mom!

[Carriefaith]

I like Kraft BBQ sauces!

[SuperCharm95]

I live in a small town, and the Whole Foods Market is about 3 hours away! I LOVE that store though, so I try to go there about once a month. Our local Food Lion carries Annie's salad dressings, so I will have to request the BBQ sauce.

Thanks for the advice and the compliment! I have found alot of great info on this board and look forward to being an active member! (not sure if I'm doing this reply correctly, but I'll figure it out!)

Wendy

I like Kraft BBQ sauces!

Are all the Kraft sauces gluten-free? I'll have to try them.

Thanks!

Wendy

[Corkdarrr]

Newman's Own has a bunch of gluten free salad dressings, pasta sauces, etc...just check the FAQ on their website. I'm in love with the Parmasean and Roasted Garlic dressing. Yum!

[Guest Robbin]

My son loves Sweet Baby Ray's and he mixes in Texas Pete for a kick. He loves spicy foods. These are both gluten free last I checked. You could make a good homemade sauce with some ketchup, worcestershire, liquid smoke, brown sugar and pepper-I do this alot- I just use a little liquid smoke -like 1/2 tsp and (never really measure, but am estimating here) a T. or so of worcestershire , 1/2 c. of b. sugar, 1 c. ketchup and lots of pepper. Adjust this for your taste. It is pretty good on shredded meats like chicken or beef. Happy cooking and take care.

[olalisa]

I live in a small town, and the Whole Foods Market is about 3 hours away!

Welcome to the board, Wendy...and may I ask where you are in NC?

[SuperCharm95]

Welcome to the board, Wendy...and may I ask where you are in NC?

I am in Havelock (Eastern NC). The Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station is basically in

my back yard! Not military though

Wendy

Newman's Own has a bunch of gluten free salad dressings, pasta sauces, etc...just check the FAQ on their website. I'm in love with the Parmasean and Roasted Garlic dressing. Yum!

That sounds good! Our grocery store carries some of the Newman's products, so I'll check them out!

Thanks

Wendy

My son loves Sweet Baby Ray's and he mixes in Texas Pete for a kick. He loves spicy foods. These are both gluten free last I checked. You could make a good homemade sauce with some ketchup, worcestershire, liquid smoke, brown sugar and pepper-I do this alot- I just use a little liquid smoke -like 1/2 tsp and (never really measure, but am estimating here) a T. or so of worcestershire , 1/2 c. of b. sugar, 1 c. ketchup and lots of pepper. Adjust this for your taste. It is pretty good on shredded meats like chicken or beef. Happy cooking and take care.

I've never heard of Sweet Baby Rays. Do they have a website? Thanks for the recipe!

Wendy

[Guest Robbin]

Not sure about the website, probably, though. I think it is in most of the stores that carry Kraft and others. It is really good and last I checked was still gluten free. I am in Va, so they probably have it in NC, too.

[Garrett's Mom]

Hi folks!

I'm new here, this is my first post! I'll also add I'm extremely new to celiac/gluten free. My son has autism, and I have to say if I had not started researching some of the biomedical aspects of autism, I would have never figured out our gluten intolerances! Anyway, I have been searching around the forum for a day or two and have founds TONS of great recipes and ideas! Thanks! However, I have not ran across any salad dressing recipes or tangy BBQ sauce recipes. I realize I have probably not dug far enough or looked in the right spots, but would love if someone could clue me into a few. My son and I are/were addicted to Carolina Treat BBQ sauce (I think its a NC sauce), and it is a spicy type of sauce. All I have ran across in other places are sweet style sauces. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Wendy in NC

Hi Wendy,

I highly recommend you try Wild Thymes products, www.wildthymes.com. They are also available at Whole Foods and Wild Oats nationwide. All but 4 of their products are gluten free. I think you will really enjoy their dressings and dipping sauces.

[Guhlia]

We use Sweet Baby Rays. It's spicy, but it's also sweet. Perhaps it may be too sweet for you.

I hope I'm not sticking my nose into your business, and if this offends you, please accept my apology ahead of time... Have you also eliminated casein (milk) from your son's diet? I know there has been extensive research on gluten and casein free diets used as treatment for autism. I don't personally have any experience with the diet, but I have known of two PDD children and one autistic boy who had MASSIVE progress gains when both gluten and casein were eliminated from their diets. I used to work in a special education classroom with preschoolers at the Easter Seals foundation. You can find more information on this at Open Original Shared Link as well as many other websites.

Hats off to you for figuring out that gluten may be part of your sons problem.

[jkmunchkin]

Hi and welcome.

I was gonna say, I also love Sweet Baby Ray's, but not sure if it will be spicy enough for you.

Here's the website:

Open Original Shared Link

I'm not a huge help on dressings, but the Parmesan Garlic, Newman's Own one that someone suggested sounds great. Think I'll give that a try. LOL!