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Celiac.com 11/14/2020 - Looking for a tasty, nutritious fall lunch that's a snap to make, fun to eat, and will put smiles on all the faces? These gluten-free grilled cheese and apple sandwiches are just the thing! Ingredients: 1 small crisp apple, thinly sliced, divided 2 tablespoons butter ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 slices of thick gluten-free sourdough or other bread 1 cup shredded Gouda, Swiss or Cheddar cheese 1 pinch ground black pepper, as desired Directions Use one tablespoon to butter the outsides of four slices of bread. Leave insides unbuttered. Turn buttered sides down, and divide ½ cup cheese between the unbuttered sides. Top with the remaining apple slices, cheese and bread. Make sure buttered sides are out. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, add the sandwiches, buttered side down, and cook until well browned. Flip when one side is down, and repeat other side until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to cutting board and slice in half. Serve immediately.

Celiac.com 11/07/2020 - Roasted multicolored beets deliver a rich palette of fall color for these nutritious, gluten-free, open-face sandwiches with goat cheese, balsamic vinegar and sunflower seeds. Ingredients: 8 slices crusty gluten-free bread, preferably sourdough (½-inch thick), lightly toasted 4 small red beets, scrubbed 4 small golden beets, scrubbed 4 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1 ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon shelled sunflower seeds, as desired Directions: Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add beets, cover and steam until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand on a clean cutting board until cool enough to handle. Rub off the skins with your fingers or a paper towel. Cut the beets into wedges or slices. Transfer to a bowl and toss with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir goat cheese and milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with pepper. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the mixture on each piece of toast. Top with some of the beets and garnish with flaky salt and sunflower seeds, as desired.

Celiac.com 05/08/2019 - As Dunkin' looks to rebrand itself as a destination for more than just donuts, it has begun to offer breakfast foods, like the Power Breakfast Sandwich that launched earlier this year. Starting today at participating restaurants nationwide, Dunkin' is offering two new breakfast bowls, the Egg White Bowl and the Sausage Scramble Bowl. And one question we've seen a lot, one thing many gluten-free eaters want to know is: Are Dunkin' Donuts Breakfast Bowls gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? First, let's take a quick look at the products and their ingredients. The Egg White Bowl is made with egg whites, spinach, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and delivers 14 grams of lean protein and 250 calories. The Sausage Scramble Bowl is made with scrambled eggs, sausage, melted cheddar jack cheese, peppers and onions, with 21 grams of protein and 450 calories. On the surface, these products list no gluten ingredients, so are they gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The answer is likely no. The first clue is the absence of any clear claim by Dunkin' about these products being gluten-free. No gluten-free label, then they're likely not gluten-free. So, are they gluten-safe, that is, are they products made with no gluten ingredients that might be safe for some people with celiac disease? The Dunkin' Donuts website makes no mention of gluten at all. Nor does the site mention the new breakfast bowls. The best a curious person can do is to try to find specific menu items, and look for the allergen information for each product. To do that, a user must click on Food & Drinks, then click Sandwiches & Wraps, then click any given menu item, then click on Customization & Nutrition for find allergen information. Here's a shortcut link to Dunkin' Donuts breakfast sandwiches. Even for items like breakfast sandwiches that clearly come on a bagel, or croissant, or an English Muffin, Dunkin' Donuts makes no mention of gluten. The simply stick with their standard disclaimer: "Please be advised that any of our products may contain, or may have come in contact with, allergens including Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree nuts, and Wheat. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy." They use the same disclaimer even for products like has browns, that officially contain no allergens. Moreover, the site makes no mention of their breakfast bowls, and appears to have no allergen information on those items. The breakfast sandwiches are clearly not gluten-free and not safe for celiac sufferers. Even in the absence of clear allergen information, or gluten-free labels, it is reasonable to assume that the new breakfast bowls are not gluten-free, and not safe for people with celiac disease. Dunkin’ Bowls are available now at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide for a limited time only. However, if you're looking for a gluten-free guarantee, or if you have celiac disease, you'll probably want to look elsewhere for breakfast. Article Update 03/07/2020 According to an ingredient list published on their Web site, wheat is not listed as an ingredient in either breakfast bowl: Egg White Bowl: Scrambled Egg Whites (Egg Whites, Milk, Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Pepper), Roasted Russet Potatoes (Russet Potatoes, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate for Color Retention), Spinach, Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Caramelized Onions (Yellow Onion, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Cultured Dextrose, Sodium Diacetate, Salt, Egg White Lysozyme, Nisin (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Canola Oil, Salted Butter, Gum Arabic, DATEM, Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt and Enzymes), Spices. ALLREGENS: Eggs, Milk. Sausage Scramble Bowl: Scrambled Whole Eggs [Whole Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Butter Flavor (Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Annatto and Turmeric added for Color), Pepper], Pork Crumbles (Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Natural Flavors), Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Blend {Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)}, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions (Yellow Onion, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate), Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Cultured Dextrose, Sodium Diacetate, Salt, Egg White Lysozyme, Nisin (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Canola Oil, Salted Butter, Gum Arabic, DATEM, Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Spices. ALLREGENS: Eggs, Milk, Soy. According to the ingredients listed these items may be gluten-free, although Dunkin' does not label them as such. In this case we still advise celiacs to proceed with caution.

Celiac.com 01/02/2018 - Sandwich lovers can get mighty particular about which breads make the best sandwich. There's plenty of room for opinion, and personal taste can include opinions on toasting versus non-toasting, seeded versus non-seeded, white versus whole grain, and on and on. That means that this list of gluten-free sandwich breads is not meant to be authoritative. It is not written in stone. In fact, it is subject to revision based on input and suggestions by our readers. That said, these are some of the stand-out gluten-free sandwich breads that we have tried. Bread Srsly Bread Srsly uses long fermentation of organic millet, sorghum and arrowroot with a wild sourdough culture to deliver a tasty gluten-free classic with a delightful sourdough tang. Okay, it's not pre-sliced, so technically it may not quality as sandwich bread, but I'm such a fan of Bread Srsly. Toast this bread up and it makes a lovely base for a sandwich. The tangy sourdough is perfect for ham, or tuna salad, or just a bout anything else you want on your sandwich. Breadsrsly.com Canyon Bakehouse Canyon Bakehouse makes a wide variety of gluten-free bread products. Canyon's gluten-free breads can also be stored at room temperature without becoming crumbly, making them perfect for sandwiches. Canyon. Breads are also excellent for grilled sandwiches. Certified gluten-free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free, Non GMO. Canyonglutenfree.com Franz Seattle favorite Franz bakery makes a respectable sandwich bread. Franz makes gluten-free bread with a nice, chewy consistency that doesn't crumble, so you can make a sandwich with or without toasting. Great for lunches! Franzbakery.com Glutino Glutino gluten-free breads come in four styles: Cinnamon Raisin; Multigrain; Seeded and White. Glutino breads are light enough to eat right out of the bag. They also come in a nice, full size slices so you can make a proper sandwich. Glutino.com Rudi's Once found only in the frozen section, Rudi's now makes a soft, fluffy sliced bread that can be eaten right out of the bag. Rudi's keeps it simple with just two varieties of gluten-free fresh sliced bread, Original and Multigrain. Both are perfect for sandwiches as is, but toast up nicely. RudisBakery.com Schär Schär uses top quality rice, corn or buckwheat, along with sorghum, a traditional African grain, or quinoa, to make its long-fermented gluten-free sourdough sliced loaves and baguettes. Sourdough enzymes help the bread to stay fresh longer after baking, enrich the bread with vitamins, and eliminates the need for artificial preservatives. Schaer.com Trader Joe's Yes, Trader Joe's offers a gluten-free bread. Trader Joe's Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread is dairy, soy, nut, and gluten-free. It's made with brown rice flour, teff (a grass cultivated for grain), whole grain amaranth, whole grain sorghum (also in the grass family, and cultivated for grain), tapioca, potato, and flaxseed meal. According to Trader Joe's website, their Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread is “lower in fat, with fewer calories than its big-brand counterpart.” Traderjoes.com Three Bakers Three Bakers gluten-free sliced sandwich bread comes in four varieties: White Bread Whole Grain; 7 Ancient Grain Whole Grain Bread; Rye Style Whole Grain Bread; and MAXOMEGA™ Whole Grain AND 5 Seed Bread. Threebakers.com Udi's Gluten-Free White Light, airy and fiber-rich, Udi's popular sandwich loaf bread is made with all natural ingredients without added fillers. Udisglutenfree.com

Celiac.com 03/24/2017 - Does it meet the FDA standard for a gluten-free product? Is it safe for people with celiac disease? Starbucks' new Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich looks yummy. But, why does Starbucks' website feature a disclaimer saying the company cannot guarantee the absence of allergens, including wheat? The sandwich itself is pretty standard fare, consisting of two slices of cherrywood-smoked Canadian bacon, an egg patty and reduced-fat white cheddar on a gluten-free roll. The company website uses boldface type to tout the "gluten-free"-ness of the new offering, noting that the sandwich uses a "gluten-free roll," is "prepared in a certified gluten-free environment," and sealed "in its own oven-safe parchment bag to avoid any cross-contamination." Sounds good, so far, perhaps even safe for celiacs. But then there's this little disclaimer at the bottom of the page saying that Starbucks "cannot guarantee that any of our products are free from allergens (including dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat and others) as we use shared equipment to store, prepare and serve them." Wheat? This product may contain wheat? Wheat contains gluten. Things that contain wheat are not gluten-free, and usually cannot be labeled as such. So, what's the deal? Is the sandwich gluten-free or not? Is this a bit like when Pizza Hut offered a gluten-free pizza crust, but wouldn't guarantee a gluten-free pizza? How much wiggle room is built into Starbucks' disclaimer? The questions are basic ones. Is the product gluten-free? Is it safe for people with celiac disease, or not? If it is, then Starbucks has been unclear in declaring the suitability of their product for people with celiac disease. If not, then Starbucks has been equally unclear in declaring the unsuitability of their product for people with celiac disease. Also, if the company can't guarantee a gluten-free product, and won't recommend it for people with celiac disease, then who is this product for? The Starbucks website features lots of talk about the "gluten-free," aspects of the product, and the serving process, but there is no language stating that the sandwich, as served is "under 20ppm" gluten, which is the FDA standard for advertising package goods as "gluten-free." There is no claim that the product is safe for people with celiac disease. The Starbucks Gluten-free Breakfast Sandwich sounds very much like something that many people in the celiac disease community might welcome…IF it's actually gluten-free. Let's hope it is. Let's hope this was just a mix-up by Starbucks, perhaps the result of an over-zealous legal department. Otherwise, it would seem that, without more clarity, people with celiac disease could be confused or mislead by the claims, and maybe influenced by the ubiquitousness of Starbucks and their promotional campaign into trying something that might harm them. Celiac.com is reaching out to Starbucks for comment. We look forward to sharing their reply. Until it becomes clear that this product is actually gluten-free, and suitable for everyone, Celiac.com urges celiac sufferers to use caution, and to follow the story here for more updates. Source: Starbucks.com

Celiac.com 11/21/2017 - Jersey Mike's Subs sandwich chain is known for its in-house baked bread, and tasty submarine sandwiches. To offer gluten-free buns for its customers, Jersey Mike's has partnered with Udi's. Starting in December, Denver-based Udi's will provide fully cooked, individually wrapped gluten-free buns at all 1,320 Jersey Mike's locations nationwide. The Udi's gluten-free bun will cost customers about an extra $1.50 for regular gluten-free subs and $3 for "giant" subs, according Jersey Mike's chief operating officer Mike Manzo. To their credit, Jersey Mike's did not rush this through. The company worked to test the buns at over 200 locations in six states over a two year stretch. According to Manzo, the company focused on gaining customer trust, and building the project slowly. During that time, Jersey Mike's also worked with the Gluten Intolerance Group to develop procedures and a training video to prevent cross-contamination for people with celiac disease. To avoid cross-contamination, when making a gluten-free sandwich, workers must wash their hands, change their gloves, wipe down the work counter, and put down a separate sheet of clean paper. They then make the sub. Beginning Dec. 4th, 2017, you can look for Udi's gluten-free bun at Jersey Mike's locations near you. Learn more about Jersey Mike's and find a location near you at Jersey Mike's website.

Celiac.com 07/07/2017 - Fast food chain Chic-fil-A chain has announced the launch of a gluten-free bun. This means that people with celiac disease can now enjoy something like the full Chick-fil-A experience. Made from quinoa and amaranth, the 150-calorie buns will cost an extra $1.15, according to a report by Fortune magazine, which also noted that patrons must assemble the sandwich themselves to lessen the risk of cross-contamination. Still, this will likely come as welcome news to the multitudes of celiac sufferers, many of whom doubtless love the popular chicken purveyor. Chick-fil-A has gotten high marks recently, with website VeryWell.com naming Chick-fil-A as the fast-food chain with the best selection of gluten-free menu options. So, if you’re one of those gluten-free folks who has been waiting for your chance to enjoy the Chic-fil-A sandwich experience, your moment has arrived. Check in with a Chic-fil-A near you.

Celiac.com 07/22/2014 - For years, I have dreamed about how nice it would be to have a tasty breakfast sandwich again that was on a gluten-Free English muffin, I really have missed those after 15 years. I found Udi’s Gluten-Free English Muffins in my local store recently! Before, I have just used gluten-free toasted bread to replace. To make the Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich: Ingredients: Free Range Egg Gluten-Free Canadian Bacon, Gluten Free Ham or Bacon Cheese Gluten Free Mayonnaise Udi’s Gluten-Free English Muffins Hot Sauce, optional Directions: Toast your gluten-free English muffin halves or gluten-free bread of choice while heating pan to cook your egg. Cook your free range egg to your taste. I fried my egg on both sides until yolk was firm, with a bit of melted butter. Heat the gluten-free Canadian bacon or your selected gluten-free meat thoroughly, in same pan cooked the free range egg in. Turn off heat. Construct Sandwich: Spread gluten-free Mayonnaise on one side of each piece of toasted gluten-free English muffin or bread. Put a slice of cheese on one half of prepared English muffin or bread. Place the heated egg and meat on top of the cheese. I put a dash of hot sauce on top of my egg and meat, optional. Put the other half of gluten-free English muffin or bread on top. *I put the sandwich into the pan, cover and heat on low just until cheese melts. Enjoy warm!