{"id":321,"date":"2013-05-28T21:08:51","date_gmt":"2013-05-28T21:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyglutenfree.com\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2013-05-28T21:08:51","modified_gmt":"2013-05-28T21:08:51","slug":"tired-of-eating-the-same-gluten-free-meals-over-and-over-again","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/happyglutenfree.com\/tired-of-eating-the-same-gluten-free-meals-over-and-over-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of eating the same gluten-free meals over and over again?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Chain restaurants make a reputation for themselves by offering a consistent set of foods that always turn out about the same way – no matter which location you visit. Consistency is good – especially when you’re spending your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n
But, do you find that your menu at home is consistent too? A little too consistent? It’s easy to get in a rut with the meals you make.<\/a><\/p>\n For one thing, grocery shopping is a lot easier when you always make the same meals!<\/p>\n Naturally, you get good at making certain meals and it gets easier to make them as you practice.<\/p>\n I find that making the same meal repeatedly helps give me a little break from cooking. I can go through the motions, make a good meal, and not get stressed out about it. Low stress is good – especially on week nights after work.<\/p>\n Plus, if i make something new, there is the threat that it will either a) not turn out right, or b) not be approved of by may family. Those are major risks!<\/p>\n But isn’t there some benefit to having variety?<\/p>\n Actually, there are some benefits to adding variety to your menu. But how?<\/p>\n Adding “variety” to your menu is pretty vague, I admit. So what could you do to spice things up a bit? Well, for starters, you could make a conservative change. For example, you could have your typical burgers or meatloaf with asparagus instead of green beans. That would be a healthy, conservative change, wouldn’t it?<\/p>\n Or you could go as far as trying a whole new recipe! It doesn’t have to be risky. For example, you could try making a new salad for lunch (or even dinner). Salad isn’t too risky.<\/p>\n And just in case you’re feeling brave enough to try a new recipe, I’ve included one for you below. This is actually one of the recipes I’ve included in my new book. Let me know how you like it!<\/p>\n Dressing:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/4 cup red wine vinegar<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon dry mustard<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n 2 tablespoons gluten-free strawberry jam<\/p>\n 1 tablespoon diced onion<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup vegetable oil<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Salad:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 cups spinach or baby greens<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup sliced strawberries<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup slivered almonds<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup shelled edamame<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup diced red bell pepper<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup crumbed, gluten-free bacon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender. Whirl for 30 seconds, or until thick and completely combined. Refrigerate for at least two hours to blend flavors. Toss with salad ingredients and serve immediately. Makes six servings.<\/p>\n Adding variety to your menu doesn’t have to mean making a major overhaul all at one time. In fact, making small changes now and then is much easier. Take it a step at a time. Start with a change to your side dishes and move on to introducing whole new meals. You may just find some new favorites!<\/p>\n In case you didn’t have a chance to read my last post ‘How to Travel Gluten-Free<\/a>‘ you can read it by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Until next time,<\/p>\n James<\/p>\n P.S.<\/strong> Look for an email announcement on Thursday about a special deal on my new book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chain restaurants make a reputation for themselves by offering a consistent set of foods that always turn out about the same way – no matter which location you visit. Consistency is good – especially when you’re spending your hard-earned money. But, do you find that your menu at home is consistent too? A little too […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy do we get in a rut?<\/h3>\n
Variety is the spice of life<\/h3>\n
Recipe<\/h3>\n
Strawberry Salad<\/h4>\n
What to do next<\/h3>\n