Whether you’re rooting for the Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, look no further for some allergy-friendly, gluten-free treats. We’ve got two delicious recipes your party-goers will enjoy. Have other favorite dishes you plan on creating? Share in the comments so everyone can add them to their playbook.

Super Bowl Chicken

Yields 4-6 servings

Super Scrumptious Skillet Cookie

Dairy-, soy- or rice-based ice cream products can be used for yummier results!

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Gluten Free: A Cultural Lesson

by Patricia on January 26, 2010

As you can imagine, with my position as Director of Sales with Enjoy Life, I get to chat with many people that have food allergies, celiac disease, and a gluten intolerance. Generally speaking, the response I hear from these individuals is not overwhelming joy or undying appreciation, especially when first sentenced to prison…er, I mean, diagnosed. Just kidding! I must say that over the past months I have reached a place that not only am I content with the fact that I am gluten free (and it’s not an attempt to placate myself), but I am sincerely appreciative.

That is NOT to say that I don’t miss a warm from the toaster, gluten-filled, dripping with melted butter, sourdough English muffin, I do!  What I am saying is that by being gluten free, I have been motivated to try many new dishes and as a self-proclaimed foodie (my husband has threatened to utilize the parental controls to block the Food Network), I’m inspired to research world cuisine.  You would be amazed how many cultures naturally cook gluten free!

Socca Bread

My family loves socca bread, a chickpea and olive oil flat bread from Southern France.  I serve it stuffed with thinly sliced marinated chicken or grilled vegetables rolled in the center of the socca.  It makes my mouth water just telling you about it!

Pao de Queijo

Last summer while on vacation we discovered Casado from Costa Rica.  It is a traditional lunch that is exceptionally season and consists of rice, beans, plantains, marinated meat or chicken and a vegetable salad, simple, but delicious!  Also from down South, we came across Pao de Queijo, Brazilian cheese bread made from cassava. My son now begs for this as an afternoon treat.

Now don’t start thinking that I have jumped off the edge and started trekking around the world like Anthony Bourdain to feast on exotic insects.  I can assure you that is NOT going to happen any time soon, and generally speaking, I try to stick with the more tame (and not moving on my plate) gastronomic delights!  I would love to hear what amazing foods you have discovered from around the world; please share them with us!

ENJOY!

Patricia

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How to Survive (and Enjoy) Gluten-Free Entertaining

January 21, 2010

This week’s guest blogger is Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is a Culinary Nutritionist. Amie created The Healthy Apple as a platform to reach others wanting to learn more about nutritious ingredients and clean eating. As a culinary nutritionist, educator and motivational speaker, Amie is devoted to teaching people how to make smart, healthy choices. Follow [...]

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Lessons From “On the Side” Way of Life

January 18, 2010

Hi everyone.  May I be the last to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!!  As some of you might know, despite founding Enjoy Life 8 years ago, I do not have any food sensitivities myself — although, sometimes I feel that I should.
Despite not having any food sensitivities, I most certainly know what [...]

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Don’t let airports Jamaica you crazy

January 8, 2010

Each week, we will offer readers a guest blog post. Our guests will be nutritionists, doctors and those living with food allergies/intolerances. This week’s guest blogger is Rhonda, who currently works with AllergySense.com and has lived with a nut allergy for about 30 years. She has one daughter with the same allergy and her youngest [...]

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Enjoying the Learning Experiences

December 8, 2009

12 million people have a food related allergy? How is that even possible? Food allergies are on the rise and are becoming more and more prevalent? Why didn’t anyone tell me? Have I been living under a rock this entire time?
Hello everyone, my name is Diana and I am a newbie at Enjoy Life Foods [...]

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Sushi Anyone?

November 24, 2009

What do you mean I have to cook Thanksgiving dinner without onions, lettuce, eggs, cranberries, and gluten? Anyone up for sushi?
Hey everyone, I’m Patricia the Director of Sales at Enjoy Life and that is the question I ponder before everyone piles into my house for a holiday gathering. I have a sister in-law that is [...]

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Our turn to share

November 19, 2009

My name is Joel, and I am going to be one of the regular contributors to this blog. I work with the marketing team at Enjoy Life Foods, so I get to work on a lot of things that have to do with the way we communicate with you, our customers.
We hear from a lot [...]

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Gluten-Free Greetings!

October 30, 2009

Welcome to the very first entry on our blog. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to visit us.
Our blog is here for you. It is simply another way for us to connect with you, our Enjoy Life supporter. We have a Facebook page, a MySpace page, you can follow us on Twitter, we have [...]

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