Hello,
When the rest of us are having tacos or quesadillas, we either make Katie her "pizza" (see recipe) or we use pre-cooked chicken or ham to make her own version of the quesadilla. We add a tiny bit of oil to a frying pan and toast or warm gluten-free, dairy-free corn tortillas (La Banderita Corn Tortillas) on both sides. We add the minced chicken to the middle and let it blend together. When it is warm she adds a mild salsa (which she just started being able to eat). She is happy.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Recipe - Katie's "Pizza"
Hello,
Pizza is served at so many events that we had to come up with something Katie could eat when she was invited to a pizza party. Because plain meat on top of a tortilla doesn't look all that appealing, we decided to fold the tortilla over on top of the meat similar to a quesadilla.
Katie's Pizza
La Banderita Corn Tortillas (or any gluten-free, dairy-free corn tortilla)
Spaghetti Meat (see recipe for spaghetti sauce)
Place a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan and toast or warm your tortillas on each side. Place warmed meat in the middle and remove immediately or cook for a few more minutes. Occasionally we double the corn tortilla to hold more meat. You can leave as is and it will resemble a taco, or you can cut it into triangles to resemble a quesadilla. Honestly, this is it. I heard of a mother who cooks polenta or buys cooked polenta in a roll and then grates it on a cheese grater to simulate cheese. We haven't tried this yet, but it sounds like a cool idea, especially if I can find a strong enough dough to make a flat, round pizza.
Pizza is served at so many events that we had to come up with something Katie could eat when she was invited to a pizza party. Because plain meat on top of a tortilla doesn't look all that appealing, we decided to fold the tortilla over on top of the meat similar to a quesadilla.
Katie's Pizza
La Banderita Corn Tortillas (or any gluten-free, dairy-free corn tortilla)
Spaghetti Meat (see recipe for spaghetti sauce)
Place a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan and toast or warm your tortillas on each side. Place warmed meat in the middle and remove immediately or cook for a few more minutes. Occasionally we double the corn tortilla to hold more meat. You can leave as is and it will resemble a taco, or you can cut it into triangles to resemble a quesadilla. Honestly, this is it. I heard of a mother who cooks polenta or buys cooked polenta in a roll and then grates it on a cheese grater to simulate cheese. We haven't tried this yet, but it sounds like a cool idea, especially if I can find a strong enough dough to make a flat, round pizza.
Recipe - Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
Hello,
My husband also came up with our spaghetti sauce. Seriously, I think he should just take over in the kitchen, don't you think? We make our own sauce because the only sauces we can find that do not contain soybean oil or dairy really don't taste all that great. We have two versions of spaghetti sauce, so please check out both.
Spaghetti Sauce
4 14.5 oz cans of Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce (The plain with no dairy (check label).
To Taste:
Sugar (c. 1/2 cup)
Salt (optional)
Garlic (light dusting over the top - minced or powdered)
Onion (Saute 1/4 cup or less for about 5 minutes in a little bit of corn oil.)
1-2 bay leaves
Squirt of Ketchup - maybe 3 tbsp.
We mix this all together and cook for 10-15 minutes before we add the ground beef with all its juices. It really tastes great. We usually double or triple this recipe and freeze what we have for quick meals or "pizza" night.
My husband also came up with our spaghetti sauce. Seriously, I think he should just take over in the kitchen, don't you think? We make our own sauce because the only sauces we can find that do not contain soybean oil or dairy really don't taste all that great. We have two versions of spaghetti sauce, so please check out both.
Spaghetti Sauce
4 14.5 oz cans of Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce (The plain with no dairy (check label).
To Taste:
Sugar (c. 1/2 cup)
Salt (optional)
Garlic (light dusting over the top - minced or powdered)
Onion (Saute 1/4 cup or less for about 5 minutes in a little bit of corn oil.)
1-2 bay leaves
Squirt of Ketchup - maybe 3 tbsp.
We mix this all together and cook for 10-15 minutes before we add the ground beef with all its juices. It really tastes great. We usually double or triple this recipe and freeze what we have for quick meals or "pizza" night.
Recipes - Beef Stew
Hello,
This is another recipe created by my husband. Katie loves this and it is so simple!
Beef Stew
We buy stew beef, brown it in a pan, and add it to a big pot of water (or stock if you have it). Add golden yellow potatoes, bring it to a boil and then turn it to medium-low and cook for about an hour. When it is done we either serve it as is, over rice, or we take some of the beef stock or even a bit of cold water and mix it with about 3 tbsp. of water until we have a thick paste. Add the white paste to the broth to make a thicker stew. Add salt, pepper and any other spices you may life. Serve.
This is another recipe created by my husband. Katie loves this and it is so simple!
Beef Stew
We buy stew beef, brown it in a pan, and add it to a big pot of water (or stock if you have it). Add golden yellow potatoes, bring it to a boil and then turn it to medium-low and cook for about an hour. When it is done we either serve it as is, over rice, or we take some of the beef stock or even a bit of cold water and mix it with about 3 tbsp. of water until we have a thick paste. Add the white paste to the broth to make a thicker stew. Add salt, pepper and any other spices you may life. Serve.
Recipe - Brown Sugar Pork
Hello,
Katie loves this recipe, but the rest of us do not like it as much (possibly because we ate it so many times when her diet was so limited).
Brown Sugar Pork
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup applesauce (We just pour applesauce over the top. You can also use cinnamon applesauce.)
1 1/2 tsp ginger (We avoid.)
2 lbs. boneless pork loin roast (We cut it into slices so the applesauce is over each piece.)
Preheat oven to 325 º F. I usually place the meat in a baking pan and cover lightly with aluminum foil. You can also use a lightly floured oven bag or even the Crockpot. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, applesauce and ginger. Place pork roast in pan, poke a few holes with your fork or slices with your knife, and pour the mixture over the pork. Cook for approximately 1 hour at 325 º F or until the meat thermometer reaches 160 º F.
Katie loves this recipe, but the rest of us do not like it as much (possibly because we ate it so many times when her diet was so limited).
Brown Sugar Pork
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup applesauce (We just pour applesauce over the top. You can also use cinnamon applesauce.)
1 1/2 tsp ginger (We avoid.)
2 lbs. boneless pork loin roast (We cut it into slices so the applesauce is over each piece.)
Preheat oven to 325 º F. I usually place the meat in a baking pan and cover lightly with aluminum foil. You can also use a lightly floured oven bag or even the Crockpot. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, applesauce and ginger. Place pork roast in pan, poke a few holes with your fork or slices with your knife, and pour the mixture over the pork. Cook for approximately 1 hour at 325 º F or until the meat thermometer reaches 160 º F.
Recipe - Pork Tenderloin on the Grill
Hello,
My husband came up with this recipe for making our meat more tender. Buy a large pork tenderloin, put it in a large container and soak it in water and a 1/2 cup of salt for about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. Wrap the tenderloin very largely and loosely in aluminum foil. If you have a two burner grill, turn one burner on as high as you can and place the wrapped tenderloin on top of the other burner that is not on. Close the lid. If you are using coals, move all the coals to one side of the grill and cook the tenderloin on the other side. Cook the tenderloin until it reaches 160 º F or for about 2 hours. (We always use aluminum foil with all of Katie's food on the grill to ensure it does not come into contact with any protein that could be there from another meal. She also used to be very allergic to garlic and onion which we mixed in our hamburgers.) You can also wrap lots of cup up veggies or ears of corn in aluminum foil and cook them on the grill. It will be delicious!
My husband came up with this recipe for making our meat more tender. Buy a large pork tenderloin, put it in a large container and soak it in water and a 1/2 cup of salt for about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. Wrap the tenderloin very largely and loosely in aluminum foil. If you have a two burner grill, turn one burner on as high as you can and place the wrapped tenderloin on top of the other burner that is not on. Close the lid. If you are using coals, move all the coals to one side of the grill and cook the tenderloin on the other side. Cook the tenderloin until it reaches 160 º F or for about 2 hours. (We always use aluminum foil with all of Katie's food on the grill to ensure it does not come into contact with any protein that could be there from another meal. She also used to be very allergic to garlic and onion which we mixed in our hamburgers.) You can also wrap lots of cup up veggies or ears of corn in aluminum foil and cook them on the grill. It will be delicious!
Recipe - Chicken and Rice
Hello,
There were many years when my daughter could only eat pork, rice and a few veggies. She was showing up allergic to chicken and beef because her egg and dairy numbers (allergies) were so high. We were so excited when we were able to add chicken to the menu. I know this sounds bland, but my daughter really loved this "dish."
Cooked chicken
Bits of bacon
Plain white rice (We tried to stop it when it was still very moist since we couldn't add anything.)
Sometimes we added corn or broccoli or safflower oil (until she became allergic). Seriously. That's it.
There were many years when my daughter could only eat pork, rice and a few veggies. She was showing up allergic to chicken and beef because her egg and dairy numbers (allergies) were so high. We were so excited when we were able to add chicken to the menu. I know this sounds bland, but my daughter really loved this "dish."
Cooked chicken
Bits of bacon
Plain white rice (We tried to stop it when it was still very moist since we couldn't add anything.)
Sometimes we added corn or broccoli or safflower oil (until she became allergic). Seriously. That's it.
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