Search the Community

Celiac.com 11/13/2024 - This Ham and Bean Soup with Vegetables is a warm, hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Starting with a flavorful base of sautéed carrots, celery, and onion, this soup brings together tender ham, creamy great northern beans, and a subtle blend of spices. Simmered in savory chicken broth, it’s an easy, comforting dish that’s packed with protein and vegetables. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying, wholesome dinner. Ingredients: 1 pound of cubed ham 4 cans chicken broth 4 cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed 3 medium carrots, cubed 3 large celery stalks w/ leaves, chopped 1 large onion, diced 1 Bay leaf ½ teaspoon minced garlic, chili powder and black pepper Directions: 1) Make the mirepoix In a large saucepan, sauté the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Cut the vegetables into the same size so they cook evenly. NOTE: According to wikipedia, a mirepoix is a French word for a mixture of diced vegetables cooked with fat for a long time on low heat without coloring or browning. A mirepoix of sautéed carrots, onion and celery makes a perfect base for this soup. 2): Add the remaining ingredients Stir in the rinsed, drained great northern beans. Add the chicken broth, cubed ham, chili powder, minced garlic, pepper and bay leaf. 3): Simmer the ham and bean soup Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Celiac.com 11/24/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about ham. Specifically, is Costco ham gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The answer is yes. Costco sells several hams that are labelled gluten-free. Ham is generally safe for people with celiac disease. As long as nothing containing gluten is added to the ham during or after processing, and if this is the case, then the ham will be gluten-free. Costco Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham with Natural Juices is hickory smoked, fully cooked, pre-sliced, and it is labeled gluten-free, and so it is safe for people with celiac disease. A glance at the Costco website and the label will confirm that. Costco also sells Noel Jamon Serrano Bone-In Ham Leg, that is aged 12 months, includes a stand and knife, and is labeled gluten-free. Generally speaking, many types of ham will be gluten-free and safe for celiacs, but be sure to read the labels carefully. It's important that people with celiac disease make sure to avoid any gluten ingredients, so be sure to read labels and double check ingredients, to be safe. Happy Holidays!

Celiac.com 10/10/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about ham. Specifically, does Costco sell spiral ham that's gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The answer is yes. Costco's Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham with Natural Juices is hickory smoked, fully cooked, pre-sliced, and labeled gluten-free, and so it is safe for people with celiac disease. A glance at the Costco website and the label will confirm that. Moreover, Costco sells several hams that are labelled gluten-free. Ham is generally naturally gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. As long as nothing containing gluten is added to the ham during or after processing, and if this is the case, then the ham will be gluten-free. We also have a list of Top Brands of Gluten-Free Ham below. Top Brands of Gluten-Free Ham As with turkey, be careful about any rubs, glazes, or spice packages included with ham. Always check ingredients, avoid gluten ingredients, and choose carefully. Archer Farms Spiral Sliced Honey Ham Archer Farms offers a traditionally cured ham at a bargain price. Includes a clove-scented mix-it-yourself glaze. Beeler's Pure Pork Beeler's makes several varieties of premium ham that are all labelled gluten-free. Boar's Head Boar's Head makes a number of premium ham products that are all gluten-free. Burgers' Smokehouse Burgers' Smokehouse Boneless Sliced Sweet Smoked City Ham Hickory Smoked Uncured Boneless Sliced Quarter Ham Hickory Smoked Uncured Boneless Sliced Quarter Ham is available at Target. Hatfield Original Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Dinner Ham is available at Target. Holiday Ham Holiday Ham offers Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced hams. Edward's Edward's Petite Country Ham Pederson's Farms Pederson's Farms Spiral Sliced Uncured Half Ham Boneless Ranch House Meat Company Ranch House Meat Company Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Smithfield Smithfield Brown Sugar Cured Spiral Sliced Half Ham, Fully Cooked, Unglazed, Sweet and Slow-Cooked. Smithfield Honey Cured Spiral Sliced Half Ham, Fully Cooked, Glazed with Honey.

Celiac.com 12/01/2021 - Ham is a holiday tradition in many parts of the country. Ham is another one of those foods that are often naturally gluten-free, but which is not always labeled gluten-free. Also, gluten can be added in various seasonings, rubs and glazes, so be careful. As always, read labels and watch for gluten ingredients. Here are a dozen top brands of ham that are either labeled gluten-free, or which contain no gluten ingredients and list no wheat or gluten allergens. Archer Farms Spiral Sliced Honey Ham Archer Farms offers a traditionally cured ham at a bargain price. Includes a clove-scented mix-it-yourself glaze.* *As with turkey, be careful about any rubs, glazes, or spice packages included with ham. Always check ingredients, avoid gluten ingredients, and choose carefully. Beeler's Pure Pork Beeler's makes several varieties of premium ham that are all labelled gluten-free. Boar's Head Boar's Head makes a number of premium ham products that are all gluten-free. Burgers' Smokehouse Burgers' Smokehouse Boneless Sliced Sweet Smoked City Ham Hickory Smoked Uncured Boneless Sliced Quarter Ham Hickory Smoked Uncured Boneless Sliced Quarter Ham is available at Target Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Dinner Ham Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Dinner Ham is available at Target. Holiday Ham Holiday Ham offers Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced hams. Honey Baked Ham Company Honey Baked makes numerous hams. Edward's Edward's Petite Country Ham Pederson's Farms Pederson's Farms Spiral Sliced Uncured Half Ham Boneless Ranch House Meat Company Ranch House Meat Company Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Smithfield Smithfield Brown Sugar Cured Spiral Sliced Half Ham, Fully Cooked, Unglazed, Sweet and Slow-Cooked. Smithfield Honey Cured Spiral Sliced Half Ham, Fully Cooked, Glazed with Honey.

Celiac.com 11/18/2022 - While turkey gets all the attention on Thanksgiving, ham is a strong contender. Many families can't imagine Thanksgiving without a baked ham. Ham is easier to cook, easier to carve, moister and more flavorful than turkey. And its hardwood smoke and sweet honey glaze are perfect with the flavors of fall side dishes. Ham is also a great choice for smaller families. One of the great things about ham is that you really don’t need a recipe. Most hams are sold pre-cooked so they need only be warmed in the oven. Other hams come with their own rich glaze already baked in. You can find great baked hams in traditional bone-in form, easy-to-carve spiral-sliced, or the super-convenient boneless spiral-sliced. Be sure to read our article on how to find a gluten-free ham, and be careful and read labels and avoid gluten ingredients, especially in glazes for packaged hams. So this Thanksgiving, consider making ham the centerpiece of the celebration. This recipe can be made a day ahead. It requires a bit of love to get ready and some baking time, but you can make it the day before and heat it just before dinner. Side Dishes for Ham What goes with turkey generally also goes with ham. That's true of dressing, too, but southern-style cornbread dressing is especially good with Thanksgiving ham dinner. Serve classic fall sides like Brussels sprouts or other roasted vegetables, green beans (especially green bean casserole) sweet or savory baked squash, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce are naturals with any glazed ham. Some people like to attach pineapple slices to the ham with a cherry in the middle of each hole. Others cook down the pineapple juice with brown sugar and spices to make a pineapple glaze. Tangy Holiday Ham Recipe Ingredients: 1 (10 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in gluten-free ham 1 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup honey, or more to taste ⅓ large orange 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste (Optional) Directions: Heat the oven to 325F (165C). Place ham in a roasting pan. Bake ham, uncovered, at 325F for 2 hours. While the ham is baking, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, and 1/3 cup honey in a saucepan. Zest orange into the saucepan, then squeeze in the juice. Add Dijon mustard and ground cloves; whisk mixture over medium-high heat as it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until glaze thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste glaze and adjust seasonings. Add lemon juice for more tang, or honey to make it sweeter. Set aside. Remove ham from the oven after it has baked for 2 hours. Brush with glaze. Bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes. Tip: Add leftover glaze to the pan drippings along with a little cornstarch or potato starch to make a nice sauce for the meat.

Celiac.com 12/17/2020 - Celiac.com's simple five-step gluten-free food and dessert guide will have you preparing a top-notch gluten-free Christmas meal with minimum stress. For people with celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, preparing a great gluten-free Christmas dinner has never been easier! Our gluten-free Christmas food and dessert guide lays out an easy step-by-step process that guarantees a great result. We’ve got some classic gluten-free recipes, along with links to great gluten-free resources to help make your gluten-free Christmas and holiday celebrations the best ever. Four Simple Steps to a Perfect Gluten-free Christmas Dinner: Prepare a gluten-free Christmas ham Make great gluten-free scalloped potatoes Au Gratin Make great gluten-free side dishes Make great gluten-free pies and desserts Serve gluten-free beer, wine, and booze Step One - Choose a Great Ham One of our favorite ham purveyors is Beeler's Pure Pork, which raises all their Heritage Duroc pigs without antibiotics. Beeler's delivers naturally gluten-free pork products of exceptional taste and quality. Of course, there are a number of purveyors of quality ham, including: Fossil Farms Berkshire Pork Bone-In Smoked Ham Melissa Cookston's Memphis BBQ Double-Smoked Spiral Cut Ham D'Artagnan Berkshire Pork Bone-In Spiral Ham Diestel Farms Whole Black Forest Ham at Williams-Sonoma Omaha Steaks Duroc Boneless Country Ham Nueske’s Spiral Sliced Bone-In Ham with Honey Glaze Step Two - Make Great Scalloped Potatoes The perfect potatoes to serve with ham. This recipes combines thinly sliced potatoes, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses and cream with a few herbs and spices to deliver a tasty variation on traditional scalloped potatoes. It will help to fill the house with warmth and delicious aromas on a cold day, and goes great as a side to most diner entrees. Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ⅛-inch-thick slices 1½ cups heavy cream 1¼ cup grated Gruyere cheese, plus more for broiling ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling ½ tablespoon butter 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more to finish 3 garlic cloves, chopped ½ teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash and slice potatoes and put into a large bowl. In a saucepan, heat the cream with the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, and some salt and pepper. While the cream heats up, use butter to grease a casserole dish. Use a fork or slotted spoon to remove the bay leaves and thyme. Pour the heated cream into a large bowl with the potato slices. Mix gently to coat the potatoes. Add Gruyere and Parmesan and mix into the potatoes. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix. Spoon a little bit of cream into the bottom of the casserole dish. Then spoon the potatoes in. Level out the potatoes for uniform cooking time. Pour the remaining cream at the bottom of the bowl over the top. Top with some Parmesan, a bit of Gruyere, and fresh thyme leaves. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, but pull back one corner for the steam to escape. Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are bubbling and tender. Put under the broiler and broil on high until the top is browned, about 2 minutes. Serve hot. Step Three - Make Great Side Dishes Here are four of our favorite side dishes to serve with a ham dinner. Baked Rice With Spinach and Parmesan Cheese Black-eyed Peas Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Step Four - Make gluten-free Christmas pies and desserts Scroll down and follow the Pumpkin Pie recipe below, or follow the links to some of our best loved gluten-free desserts and baked goods (Note: King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour will work well in place of regular wheat flour most of these recipes, so feel free to substitute as you like): Holiday Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-Free) Orange Walnut Bread (Gluten-Free) Pumpkin Pie Banana Nut Bread #3 (Gluten-Free) Gingerbread #2 (Gluten-Free) Decadent Gluten-Free Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies Quick Cranberry Coconut Cookies (Gluten-Free) Molasses Spice Cookies (Gluten-Free) Snickerdoodles (Gluten-Free) Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free) Soft Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free) Frosted Pumpkin Bars (Gluten-Free) Sugar & Spice Madeleines (Gluten-Free) Lebkuchen (German Ginger Cookies - Gluten-Free) Three Ingredient Gluten-Free Pie Crust Danish (Gluten-Free) Pumpkin Cheesecake with Butter Pecan Crust (Gluten-Free) Apple Crisp #2 (Gluten-Free) Tasty Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free) Gluten-free Chocolate Cream Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake with Almond Meal Crust Pumpkin Cheesecake with Butter Pecan Crust Traditional Gluten-free Apple Pie Low-Fat Pumpkin Flan Gluten-free Apple Crisp Gluten-free Gingerbread Gluten-free Orange Walnut Bread Candied Orange Peels Step Five - Serve Great Gluten-Free Wine, Beer and Booze Wine is gluten-free. To serve gluten-free beer, consult our Oktoberfest Beer Guide! Gluten-free vs. Gluten-removed Beers. All distilled spirits are gluten-free, but some people prefer to buy booze made from gluten-free ingredients. Here's a list of gin, whiskey, and vodka brands that are made from gluten-free ingredients. GLUTEN-FREE GIN Cold River Gin is distilled from potatoes. The company’s website says that, like their world-famous vodkas, their gluten-free gin is made with whole Maine potatoes and the pure water of Maine's Cold River. Cold River uses a recipe that “dates back to the early days of British gin,” and contains their own “secret blend of seven traditional botanicals that are steeped for the perfect amount of time to infuse the essential flavors.” GLUTEN-FREE WHISKEY Queen Jennie Whiskey, by Old Sugar Distillery is made entirely from sorghum. The idea of a whiskey made from gluten-free grains is sure to excite anyone with celiac disease who longs for a wee dram. The company’s web page says that Queen Jennie is made with 100% Wisconsin Sorghum, and is “Less sour than a bourbon and less harsh than a rye.” GLUTEN-FREE VODKA Corn Vodka—Deep Eddy, Nikolai, Rain, Tito’s, UV Potato Vodka—Boyd & Blair, Cirrus, Chase, Chopin, Cold River Vodka, Cracovia, Grand Teton, Karlsson’s, Luksusowa, Monopolowa, Schramm Organic, Zodiac Monopolowa is one of my favorites, and is usually available at Trader Joe’s. Cold River gluten-free vodka is triple-distilled in a copper pot still, from Maine potatoes and water from Maine's Cold River. Tito’s award winning vodka is six times distilled from corn in an old-fashioned pot still, just like fine single malt scotches and high-end French cognacs. Tito’s is certified Gluten-free. Gluten-Free Christmas Food and Dessert Resources Our Guide to the Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving and Holiday Foods, Desserts & Cocktails Which Turkey Brands are Gluten-Free? Christmas Turkey Brine Recipe (Gluten-Free) Gluten-Free Christmas Ham Celiac.com's Best Gluten-free Christmas Stuffing Recipe (Gluten Free Christmas Dressing) Gluten-free Apple Pie and 20 Recipes for Festive Gluten-free Christmas Treats Gluten-Free Christmas Pumpkin Mousse 10 Celiac Disease Tips for Surviving a Christmas Gathering List of Safe Gluten-Free Candy List of Gluten-Free Easter and Passover Candy Are M&M's Gluten-Free and Safe for Celiacs? Get the Gluten-Free Word on Dove, Ghirardelli and Other Chocolates Are Snickers Candy Bars Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 03/24/2022 - A good casserole can save dinner and sometimes help hard working parents to save their sanity. This cheesy casserole features layers of scalloped potatoes and ham baked in a Jack and Cheddar cheese sauce. It's a quick and easy recipe that's tasty, and perfect for these still cool spring evenings. Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons butter ½ small yellow onion, diced 1½ tablespoons potato starch ½ cup half-and-half ¼ cup whole milk salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon onion powder ⅛ teaspoon paprika 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ¾ cut chopped hickory smoked ham ¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese ¼ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese Directions: Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat the inside of a baking dish with butter. Set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle potato starch over onion and whisk together. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat; season sauce with salt and pepper. Add garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and paprika. Place half the sliced potatoes into the baking dish; top with half the chopped ham. Sprinkle half the Cheddar cheese and half the Monterey Jack cheese on top. Pour in half the sauce from the skillet. Repeat layering the remaining potatoes, ham, cheeses, and sauce, ending with a layer of cheese and sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 375 F for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake about 10-15 minutes more, until the cheese on top is golden and sauce is bubbling.

Celiac.com 12/23/2021 - Looking to deliver a tasty, eye-catching ham this Christmas? This Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham dressed in pineapple rings and maraschino cherries is just the way to go. With a tasty glaze of pineapple juice, honey and brown sugar to deliver the perfect balance of sweet and salty, the final product is sure to please. Ingredients: One 9- to 10-pound bone-in fully-cooked smoked ham (butt or shank half) 1 tablespoon whole cloves, optional Two 20-ounce cans sliced pineapple 20 maraschino cherries 2 cups honey 2 cups light brown sugar Directions: Let the ham sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Trim off any skin from the ham. Use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat. If using cloves, push them into the intersections of the cuts. Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Drain the pineapples, reserving the juice. Arrange the sliced pineapple all over the ham, securing with toothpicks. Add a maraschino cherry to the center of each pineapple slice and secure with a toothpick. Pour ¼-inch water in the bottom of the pan and tent the ham with foil. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the ham (avoiding bone) registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes (or about 15 minutes per pound). Meanwhile, combine the honey, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, syrupy and reduced to about 3 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Uncover the pan and carefully brush a third of the glaze all over the ham. If the water in the roasting pan has evaporated, add more. Bake the ham for 15 minutes more. Brush with another third of the glaze and bake for 15 minutes more. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook until the glaze is shiny and the skin is dark golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes more. Let rest for 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite gluten-free side dishes for a great gluten-free Christmas.

Celiac.com 03/24/2021 - If you're looking for an easy, nutritious soup that cooks quick and delivers on flavor, then this ham, bean and potato soup is just the ticket. This recipe offers a delightful combination of vegetables, chicken broth, potatoes, beans and, of course, ham. From prep to table, the whole thing comes together in under an hour. Ingredients: ¾ pound fully cooked ham, cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 cans (15-½ ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1 cup diced peeled potatoes ¾ cup diced carrots ¾ cup diced celery ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions: In a large saucepan, sauté the ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add peas and cook about 5 minutes longer, until heated through. Stir in parsley. Serve with toasted gluten-free bread.

Celiac.com 02/19/2021 - If you're looking for a super simple, super satisfying dinner, then this roasted ham and potatoes is the way to go. Serve it for an easy, hearty dinner, or top it with your favorite eggs and Hollandaise, and lay it out for breakfast, lunch, or even an easy weekend brunch. It's versatile, reliable, and totally unfussy. Ingredients: Dash of olive oil 1 pound fully cooked sliced ham (about ½ inch thick) 1½-2 tablespoons butter 4 medium potatoes, peeled, quartered and cooked [HOW?] Fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Tip: Soak the cut potatoes in salted ice water for 20 minutes before cooking. Salt adds flavor, while soaking removes excess starch, and creates a much crisper finish. Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted boiling water, leaving about 2 inches of water above them, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Use a fork to test firmness of potatoes. Drain parboiled potatoes in a strainer and leave to dry. Once dry, gently shake the strainer to rough up the surface. Add the potatoes into a large bowl. Add the salt and pepper, gently stir to coat. In a large heavy skillet, brown ham over medium-high heat in butter on both sides until heated through. Move ham to one side of the skillet. Brown cooked potatoes in drippings until tender. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley. If you like, go crazy and toss a fried egg on the plate. Yeah, it's okay to have breakfast for dinner.

Celiac.com 02/12/2021 - There are few soups more iconic than split pea and ham soup. Like a good clam chowder, a good split pea and ham soup is a wonder to enjoy. In this slow cook version, the simple marriage of chicken broth, onion, ham, peas and herbs, happens as if by magic, while you're busy doing other things. It's a delicious tribute to the great split pea tradition. Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup julienned or chopped carrots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 quart chicken broth 2 cups water Directions: Combine all ingredients in a four or five quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender. This soup freezes up really well. Store in freezer in proper containers. Thaw overnight before heating in a saucepan and serving hot.

Celiac.com 04/02/2020 - Spring has sprung, and that usually means recipes rich in verdant spring vegetables. However, the nights can still be a bit cold, and even though the days are longer, coming home to a nice bowl of rich, hearty ham and potato soup is a wonderful thing. This recipe is adapted from Chef John, over at FoodWishes blog, and also on YouTube. Here's a video if the preparation of Chef John's non-gluten-free version of Ham and Potato Soup (Be sure to skip the regular flour and use potato starch for the gluten-free version): Ingredients: 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 rib celery, diced 8 ounces smoked ham, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons butter ¼ cup potato starch 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water ½ cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste cayenne pepper (optional) chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional) Directions: Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent. Stir in potato starch; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Adjust heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired. With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add cream. Stir until blended and heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives and bacon bits.

Celiac.com 12/16/2017 - Looking for something warm and tasty, yet easy to make? This delicious ham and potato soup will fill your tummy and warm your soul. It's so comforting it practically wraps you up in a blanket and sings you a lullaby! Ingredients: 3½ cups chicken stock 3½ cups peeled and diced potatoes 1 cup diced cooked ham (from ham hocks) ⅓ cup parmesan cheese ½ cup diced celery ½ cup finely chopped onion 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons potato starch 2 cups milk ½ teaspoon salt, to taste 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste Chopped chives, or flat leaf parsley, for serving Directions: Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, salt and pepper. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in potato starch with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in some milk, avoiding lumps, until all of the milk is added. Whisk in parmesan cheese. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately with toasted gluten-free bread and butter, and chives, or parsley garnish, as desired.

Celiac.com 10/21/2017 - Sometimes when those chilly winds begin to blow, and the temperatures fall, the days get visibly shorter, what we need and what we want is comfort food. Well, look no further than this simple, easy twist on scalloped potatoes. A little ham and a bit of cheese work wonders to turn that old favorite into a meal all its own. Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes 2 cups diced ham 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, diced ½ onion, chopped 2 cups milk 1 cup frozen peas 3 tablespoons potato starch 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 pinch paprika, or to taste Directions: Heat oven to 350F (175 degrees C). Layer half the sliced potatoes, half the ham, and half the onion in an 2-quart baking dish; repeat the layers until the ham and onion are done. In a saucepan over medium heat, risk together milk with 1 or 2 tablespoons of potato starch. Keep the rest aside to add later, as needed. Heat milk, potato starch, peas, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder Stir constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add more potato starch as needed. If too thick, add a bit more milk. Stir Cheddar cheese into sauce until cheese is melted. Pour sauce over potato and ham mixture in the baking dish, and top with paprika. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.