Living Gluten and Dairy-Free with French Gourmet Food A practical guide

295 Pages·2013·2.24 MB·English

by  Alain Braux

Living Gluten and Dairy-Free
with French Gourmet Food

A practical guide

By Chef Alain Braux
C.E.P.C., C.M.B.
B.S. Holistic Nutrition
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informed medical recommendations of your personal physician or other qualified healthcare
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Living Gluten and Dairy-Free with French Gourmet Food ............................... 3
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ 11
What is Happening To You? .............................................................................. 13
Paula T—Austin, TX ..................................................................................... 16
Liz M—Dallas, TX ......................................................................................... 21
Annie P - Durango, CO ................................................................................. 25
Jeff W—Austin, TX ........................................................................................ 31
How To Live GFCF at Home .............................................................................. 34
Getting Started ................................................................................................. 35
Karen M - Austin, TX .................................................................................... 41
Shopping and Eating GFCF in the Real World ................................................. 42
How to Handle Your GFCF Social Life ............................................................. 47
Can You Have a GFCF Social Life? Absolutely! ........................................... 48
Maggie T – Austin, TX .................................................................................. 51
What is Your Responsibility as a GFCF Patient? .............................................. 52
Dawn A – Austin, TX .................................................................................... 55
Special Foods to Consider ............................................................................... 55
Other Products That Could Possibly Contain Gluten .................................. 58
Not Feeling Better Yet? Could There Be Another Cause? ................................ 60
Jocelyne V – Austin, TX ................................................................................. 61
What Other Health Issues Could Be Created by Gluten Intolerance? ........ 64
Anemia, Iron Deficiency, and Fatigue ........................................................... 64
Kelly F – Austin, TX ...................................................................................... 66
Osteoporosis ..................................................................................................... 69
Low Thyroid Functions (Hypothyroidism) ................................................... 74
Kim S – Austin, TX........................................................................................ 74
Your New Gluten and Dairy-Free Diet ............................................................. 76
Jessica M – Austin, TX................................................................................... 80
Time to Heal That Gut ........................................................................................ 81
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For a Healthy Diet, All You Need is Love… and The Following Ingredients 87
Trish B – Austin, TX...................................................................................... 94
Living With Autism ............................................................................................ 98
Kecia J – Austin, TX..................................................................................... 100
Meagan M – Austin, TX .............................................................................. 108
Nicole D – Austin, TX ................................................................................. 112
Appendix A ........................................................................................................ 114
Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease Organizations ............................... 114
Appendix B ........................................................................................................ 118
Living with Autism Information .................................................................. 118
Information about Autism Agencies, Organizations and Foundations 118
Suggested Autism Reading List ............................................................... 120
Appendix C ........................................................................................................ 122
Hidden Sources of Gluten and Dairy........................................................... 122
First, the Good News: What You Can Still Eat ........................................ 122
SAFE – Grains, Flours, Starches (Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free) ................... 122
SAFE – Other Foods Allowed ................................................................... 123
A Word About Wine and Spirits .............................................................. 123
Alcohol Products That Are Usually Safe: ................................................ 123
Products That May Contain Gluten (gliadin) and Dairy (casein).......... 124
The NO-NO Lists! .......................................................................................... 128
NO-NO Grains and Flours ........................................................................ 128
NO-NO Products Made From Wheat & Flour ........................................ 129
CAUTION: Suspicious Foods and Food Products..................................... 130
The Following Foods and Food Products MAY Contain Wheat or Gluten
..................................................................................................................... 130
The Following Foods and Food Products Contain or MAY Contain Dairy
and Casein .................................................................................................. 134
Mysterious Ingredients Listed on the Nutritional Labels of Prepared
Foods: What you need to know ................................................................ 135
Appendix D: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Shopping List .................................... 149
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Recettes. Recipes ................................................................................................. 184
Recipes Introduction ..................................................................................... 185
Pains. Breads ....................................................................................................... 193
Mélange de Farine a Pain Sans Gluten. Gluten-Free Bread Flour Mix ......... 193
Boule de Pain à la Provençale. French Provencal Boule ................................ 194
Pain Sans Gluten a la Farine de Sarasin. Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread ..... 197
Pain au Quinoa. Quinoa Bread ....................................................................... 198
Brioche au Chocolat et a l’Orange en Casserole. Chocolate and Orange
Brioche in French Oven Pot .............................................................................. 199
Pain de Mais aux Herbes de Provence. Corn Bread with Provencal Herbs .. 200
Pain Brioché aux Amandes. Brioche-Style Almond Bread ............................. 201
Pain d’Epices de Mamie. Mamie’s Spiced Bread............................................ 202
Petit Déjeuner. Breakfast .................................................................................... 203
Mélange de Farine de Pâtisserie Sans Gluten. Gluten-free Pastry Flour Mix
......................................................................................................................... 203
Petit Déjeuner A Votre Santé. A Votre Santé Healthy Home-made Breakfast
Cereal ............................................................................................................... 204
Crêpes Petit Déjeuner au Quinoa. Quinoa Pancakes .................................... 206
Gaufres de Bruxelles. Brussels Waffles .......................................................... 207
Biscuits aux Canneberges et Noix. Cranberry Walnut Scones ...................... 208
Petits Gâteaux aux Bluets et Citron. Blueberry Lemon Muffins.................... 210
Petits Gâteaux d’Automne aux Fruits Rouges. Autumnal Red Fruit Muffins
......................................................................................................................... 211
Petits Gâteaux a la Noix de Coco et Graines de Pavot. Coconut Lemon Poppy
Seed Muffins .................................................................................................... 212
Gâteaux pour le Goûter. Tea Time Poundcakes ................................................. 213
Gâteau Moelleux aux Bananes et Noisettes. Moist Banana and Hazelnut
Pound Cake or Muffins .................................................................................... 213
Quatre-Quarts au Citron. Lemon Pound Cake or Muffins ............................. 214
Gâteau a la Noix de Coco and aux Canneberges. Coconut Cranberry Walnut
Bread ................................................................................................................ 215
Petits Gateaux Secs. Cookies .............................................................................. 216
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Cookies au Chocolat et Pecans. Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies ........ 216
Brownies à la Farine de Coco. Coconut Flour Brownies ............................... 217
Petits Gâteaux Secs à la Noix de Coco et au Citron et Citron Vert. Lemon-
Lime Coconut Flour Cookies ............................................................................. 218
Sablés Diamants. Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Dots ............................ 219
Macarons Meringues à la Noix de Coco. Coconut Macaroon Meringues .... 220
Biscuits Croquants au Chocolat et Amandes. Almond Butter Chocolate Chip
Crisps ............................................................................................................... 221
Biscuits Quinoa aux Chocolat, Pecans et Orange. Chocolate-Pecan-Orange
Quinoa Cookies ................................................................................................ 222
Langues de Chat. Cat’s Tongue Cookies ......................................................... 223
Escargots à la Pate d’Amandes. Almond Paste Snails .................................. 224
Hors D’Œuvres. Appetizers ............................................................................... 225
Tapenade. Tapenade ....................................................................................... 225
Crêpes aux Courgettes. Zucchini Appetizer Crepes ....................................... 226
Socca de Nice. Socca from Nice ...................................................................... 227
Trempette Arzu aux Epinards et Artichauts. Arzu Spinach and Artichoke Dip
......................................................................................................................... 228
Soupes. Soups ..................................................................................................... 230
Soupe de Santé Verte d'Alain. Alain's Healthy Green Soup ......................... 230
Soupe Gaspacho. Gazpacho Soup ................................................................. 231
Soupe de Légumes au Bœuf. Beef Vegetable Soup ........................................ 232
Soupe de Courgettes. Zucchini Soup ............................................................. 234
Soupe de Tomates à la Niçoise. Niçoise-style Tomato Soup .......................... 235
Soupe aux Lentilles et à la Tomate. Lentil Tomato Soup .............................. 236
Soupe de Poix Chiches à la Sauge. Garbanzo Bean Soup with Sage ............. 237
Salades. Salads .................................................................................................... 238
Vinaigrette de Santé d’Alain. Alain’s Healthy Salad Dressing ..................... 238
Taboulé de Quinoa. Quinoa Tabouleh ........................................................... 239
Salade Niçoise. Niçoise Salad ......................................................................... 240
Salade aux Petits Poix et Poivrons. Peas-full Egg Salad ............................... 242
Salade de Pâtes au Thon. Garden Pasta Tuna Salad ...................................... 243
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Viandes et Œufs. Meats and Eggs ...................................................................... 244
La Daube a la Niçoise. Niçoise-style Daube ................................................... 244
Le Ragout de Porc aux Câpres. Pork Stew with Capers ................................ 246
Cotes d’Agneau au Romarin. Rosemary Lamb Chops ................................... 247
Poulet Farci aux Riz et Figues. Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Rice and Figs . 248
La Polenta de Ménage au Poulet. Family-Style Polenta with Chicken .......... 250
Tian de Courgettes au Riz. Zucchini and Rice Egg Dish ............................... 251
Galettes de Sarasin Complete. Brittany-Style Savory Crêpes ....................... 252
Poissons et Fruits De Mer. Fish and Seafood ..................................................... 254
Ma Façon Rapide de Préparer des crevettes ou Coquilles de St. Jacques.
Alain’s Quick Way to Prepare Poached Shrimp or Scallops .............................. 254
Le Rouget a la Niçoise. Red Mullet a la Niçoise ............................................. 255
Thon Façon Côte d’Azur. Tuna Côte d’Azur-style ........................................ 256
Risotto aux Crevettes. Shrimp Risotto ........................................................... 258
Accompagnements. Side Dishes ........................................................................ 259
Les Macaronis à La Provençale. Provencal-Style Macaroni .......................... 259
Ratatouille. Ratatouille ................................................................................... 260
Epinards aux Raisins et aux Pignons. Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts . 262
Les Tomates au Four a la Provençale. Oven-Baked Tomatoes Provençale .... 263
Risotto de Quinoa aux Poivrons Rouges. Quinoa Risotto with Red Bell
Peppers ............................................................................................................. 264
Tomates Farcies à la Viande de Bœuf. Beef-Stuffed Tomatoes ...................... 265
Purée de Pommes de Terre a l’Ail. Mashed Potatoes with Garlic ................. 266
Haricots Verts avec sa Vinaigrette et Amandes. Haricots Verts in Almond-
Garlic Vinaigrette ............................................................................................. 267
Riz Sauvage au Romarin et Baies de Goji et Noix. Rosemary Wild Rice with
Goji Berries and Walnuts ................................................................................. 268
Desserts. Desserts ............................................................................................... 269
Classique Mousse au Chocolat. Classic French Chocolate Mousse................ 269
Soufflé aux Framboises Léger comme un Nuage. Light as a Cloud Raspberry
Souffle .............................................................................................................. 270
Crème Brulée à la Lavande. Lavender Crème Brulée ..................................... 272
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Ma Marquise Préférée au Chocolat. My Favorite Chocolate Marquise ......... 274
Pots de Cocos. Coconut Pots .......................................................................... 275
GF Beignets aux Pommes. Apple Fritters ...................................................... 276
Ganses Légères à la Niçoise. Light Niçoise-Style Beignets ............................ 278
Crêpes a l’Orange et au Grand Marnier. Orange Grand Marnier French
Crepes .............................................................................................................. 279
Glace au Chocolat. Chocolate « Ice Cream » ............................................... 280
Gateaux et Tartes. Cakes and Tarts .................................................................... 281
Clafoutis aux Cerises. Cherry Flan ................................................................ 281
Gâteau au Chocolat Sans Farine. Flourless Chocolate Cake .......................... 282
Gâteau Exotique Aux Carottes. GF Exotic Carrot Cake ................................ 284
Gâteau au Chocolat à la Farine de Noix de Coco et à la Ganache. Gluten-
Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake with Ganache Filling and Icing ................. 286
Ganache au Chocolat Noir. Dark Chocolate Ganache .................................... 287
Gâteau Leger au Champagne et Cointreau. Champagne-Cointreau Chiffon
Cake ................................................................................................................. 288
Glaçage a l’Orange. Orange Frosting ............................................................. 289
Poire Bourdaloue. Pear Tart with Almond Cream ......................................... 290
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................................. 292
Do you want to know more about Chef Braux? ......................................... 295