Many families these days are choosing to go gluten free. It can be daunting, however, to think about giving up all those wheat-based cereals, crackers, cookies, and breads we so love. But gluten-free cooking can be very flavorful, and there are entire aisles in some natural food stores and grocery stores dedicated to gluten-free foods. Here are some tips on going gluten free without sacrificing flavor. Flour If you are going to be making your own gluten-free foods, you will need to work without wheat flour. Once again, this does not mean bland and flavorless. Beans and nuts can be ground into flour, as can alternative grains such as rice. You can also purchase pre-ground, gluten-free flours. Here is a partial list of grains you can eat on a gluten-free diet: * Buckwheat * Corn * Amaranth * Quinoa * Millet * Oats (see Quick Tip #3 below) * Teff There are also non-grain-based flours made from nuts, beans, potatoes, seeds (such as flax seeds), and even tapioca. Bread Yes, you … [Read more...]