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Crusty Meatloaf Using Leftovers

Since Michele is sharing her recipes for leftovers I thought I’d share one of mine too. This meatloaf recipe is one that when I first became gluten free, I took on nearly every picnic we went to as it works well cold. It is also an excellent way of using leftover meat from a roast lamb or beef, though I wouldn’t recommend using corned beef. The crusty texture comes from the cheese batter poured over the loaf. Crusty Meatloaf Ingredients 1 egg yolk Half cup sifted quinoa flour Half cup water 12 ounces cooked lamb or beef 6 ounces shredded … Continue reading →

Summer Picnic Food: Kicked Up Sandwiches and Chips

Don’t look now but summer is more than halfway over. Soon those bike paths you’ve been using to save gas will be covered with snow and ice. Now is the time to make the most of summer’s warm days, not only to play outside but also to dine al fresco. A picnic in the park can be a great way to cap off a lazy summer day, but instead of packing the same ol’ bologna sandwiches considering kicking up your outdoor meal with the following recipes. The first is a traditional muffaletta sandwich. The hearty sandwich originated in 1906 at … Continue reading →

Summer Picnic Food—Meaty Italian Sandwiches and Three-Cheese Pasta Salad

Nothing says summer than a picnic in the park. With the Fourth of July holiday right around the corner millions of flag waving families will be trekking to local parks to view the annual fireworks displays. And with space at a premium most will be securing their spots from the early morning, which means packing a lot of food to keep the kids occupied until the big bang goes off at dusk. The following recipes are ideal picnic dishes as neither contains mayonnaise, which tends to spoil when left out in the hot sun too long. The first recipe for … Continue reading →