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Of Our Gluten Free Pantry?

The following is a list of our favorite gluten free and

mainstream items that are also gluten free.   It is by no means exhaustive, but merely the best of the best to us. 

Ingredients all always changing!!  ALWAYS double check the ingredients!!  

Some of the following are also "made on lines that also manufacture products containing gluten."  Whether or not you choose to eat these items is a matter of personal preference.  For us,

an occasional Cheetos is okay, but we try not to eat these types of foods all of the time.  

For more suggestions, visit my Amazon Gluten Free store and rest assured that every item listed is kid tested and approved.

Baking Items:

• Tropical Source Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Are both gluten and casein free.

Birthday Cake Mixes: The following are our favorite cake mixes, in order of preference.  Top with home made frosting.

• Dowd and Rogers Cake Mixes We have tried them all and love them all. 

• 123 Gluten Free Yummy Yellow Cake Mix  Prefect birthday cake mix.

• ‘Cause you’re Special Cake Mixes You can not go wrong with this mix either.

 Bread, Bagels, tortillas etc.

• The Gluten-Free Pantry Favorite Sandwich Bread Mix   Just that, our favorite sandwich bread mix.  We have made it both in the bread machine and the oven.  It is just as easy to prepare either way.  My gluten free teen has been making this herself since she was ten.  The favored bread machine in the gluten free community is the Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine.   The main benefit of this bread machine is that you can program the cycles so it will work with a vast array of gluten free mixes and recipes.  

  

• Udi's White Sandwich and Whole Grain Bread Upon tasting this bread you will not even be able to tell that it is gluten free.  Few gluten free products have excited us as much as Udi's bread.  The first gluten free bread that you can leave on the counter top and eat without toasting.  Looks, smells and has the texture of traditional wheat bread.  Really it is that good.
• Kinnikinnick White Sandwich Bread  Our second favorite gluten and casein free readymade bread.  Store in the freezer, microwave two pieces for 30 second, then toast.  Made by Kinnikinnick. For my complete Kinnikinnick shopping list go to My Kinnikinnick Shopping List. 
• Food for Life Brown Rice Tortillas  Wonderful whole grain brown rice tortillas.  Don't plan on just wrapping them around some ham and calling it a day.  They definitely need to be prepared in some way but they make excellent quesadillas and enchiladas.  You can also bake them for a few minutes and use them like pita chips for dips. 
• Glutino Gluten Free Bagels, plain   Keep in the freezer and defrost in the microwave for 30 seconds.  Toast, spread with your favorite topping and eat.  For cheesy bagels, after you defrost cut in half.  Top with butter, olive oil, garlic salt, and cheddar and parmesan cheese.  Toast under the broiler until the cheese melts.  Yummy!!!!

Breakfast Items

Cereal: 

• EnviroKidz Organic Koala Crisp Cereal, 11.5-Ounce Boxes
• Nature's Path Organic Honey'd Corn Flakes Cereal, 26.4-Ounce Eco-Pac Bags
• General Mills Honey Nut Chex General Mills now makes six gluten free cereals that you cannot beat if you are looking for mainstream everyday cereal.  

Donuts:

• Celiac Specialties powdered sugar donuts and donut holes.   These are absolutely the best gluten free donuts around.  Unfortunately, the web site is not the best but you can order them by calling (586) 598-8180.  Well worth the added hastle of having to make a call. 
• Kinnikinnick Maple Dipped Donuts  Our second most favorite donut.  These travel well so they are great to throw in the suit case when traveling.  If a microwave is handy, we like to warm them up.  Very good and more filling than traditional donuts.  For my complete Kinnikinnick shopping list go to My Kinnikinnick Shopping List

Muffins:

• Udi's Lemon Streusel Muffins Once again bring on the Udi's!  I am not sure that this dedicated gluten free bakery makes anything bad, but these are moist, flavorful, an absolute family favorite.
• Kinnikinnick Chocolate Chip Muffins   for special treats or great to throw in the suit case when traveling.

Frozen Waffles:

• Lifestream Buckwheat Wild berry Waffles by Natures Path    We eat these more like bread than waffles.  Toast then smear with almond butter for a satisfying breakfast.

Hot Cereals:

• Pocono Cream of Buckwheat  Top with a little sugar and cinnamon.  Make an extra batch to refrigerate for the next morning then simply rewarm in the microwave. 
• Certified Gluten Free Oats by Bob's Red Mill or Gifts of Nature

Candy

Candy is one thing that is fairly easy to find gluten free.  Click on our candy list which is usually updated every year just before Halloween.

Cookies

• Glutino Lemon Wafers, Vanilla Dreams and Wafer Cookies Love all of these!! 
• Glutino Dream Cookies Chocolate Vanilla Cream Your answer for gluten free oreo's!
• Lucy Sugar, Cinnamon Thin, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies I have yet to find someone who has not loved these cookies!  They are crisp and crunchy with great flavor and oh so sweet.  We love them all but the Cinnamon Thin are my favorite. You can buy these with confidence that you will love them. 
•   WOW Wheat and Gluten Free Cookies and Brownies These are the best of the best.  Large, soft and delicious.  Much like you would find at the local bakery.   At $2.50 a piece they are a special treat, but great to keep in the freezer for that birthday party at school that did not make your calendar.  The price reflects the quality of the ingredients - organic ingredients, high quality butter, and cane juice.  Made by WOW.
• Pamela's Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk Cookies These are melt in your mouth dark chocolate cookies that are sure to please.

Crackers  In order of preference:

• Glutino Gluten Free Original Crackers    Our favorite everyday crackers.  They taste great!   But buyer beware, a lot of times we find that 1/3 of box has broken cracker crumbs in it.

• Zero Grano  Straight from Italy the's are saltine-like crackers but actually much better!  Light and crunchy with a hint of rosemary.  Great with soup. 
• Schar Table Crackers Another saltine-like cracker.  And I remember the day when you could not find one good gluten free cracker. 
• Cheddar Crackers by Outside the Breadbox Craving a gluten free cheesy cracker that will remind you of a Chez-it?  Look no further we have found them!  You will not be disappointed. 
• Ener-G Foods Wheat-Free Crackers These are pretty similar to saltines but a little harder and not as salty.

• Edward & Sons Brown Rice Snaps  Our favorite flavor is cheddar.  The kids like these with sliced cheddar cheese and Boar's Head Salome.

Many of these items are available from

Flours  For a longer discussion on flours go to Gluten Free Flour Mixes.  

• Authentic Foods They make a wonderful super fine brown rice flour and also sell pre-mixed packages of some of the most basic gluten free flour mix recipes.

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• Bob's Red Mill One of the most popular makers of gluten free flour.  Be sure and check for the crossed out wheat on the label to confirm it is gluten free as Bob also makes whole wheat flour.
• Jules All Purpose Gluten Free Flour If you are looking for a one-stop flour that can be used in almost any recipe, then this is it.  Manufactured as a one-for-one replacement for wheat flour. 

Frozen Items

• Alexia Waffle FriesGreat when you need a quick and easy side dish.
• Bell and Evans Gluten Free Chicken Products Recommended without doubt, these are the best gluten free chicken breast nuggets and tenders.  Healthier when baked, but absolutely delicious when fried.  No one would ever guess they are gluten free.
• Ian's Chicken Nuggets Free of gluten, casein, eggs, nuts and soy.  Great for a quick lunch or date night out for the parents.
• Amy's GF Frozen Entrees   We love Amy's for making so many great gluten free foods.  These are great for sleep over's or when Mom just needs a break.  Some of our favorites include:

• Rice Mac & Cheese
• Baked Ziti Bowl
• Cheese Pizza
• Spinach Pizza

Gluten Free Mixes

• 123 Gluten FreeSweet Goodness Pan Bars   We make these with pumpkin and top with cream cheese frosting. 
• 123 Gluten Free Devilishly Decadent Brownie  As good as the name. 
• Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, and Yellow and Devil's Food Cake MixOne of the latest mainstream food manufacturers to enter the world of gluten free living.  These are reliable, readily available and easy to make gluten free mixes. Try Streusel Cake with the Betty Crocker Yellow Cake mix. 
• The Cravings PlaceChocolate Chunk Cookie Mix This mix makes great cookies that are both gluten and casein free.  These also work great as a pan cookie.  I think it is the huge chunks of chocolate that make these so good. 
• Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix A go-to mix for great baking results. 
• Namaste FoodsSpice Cake We make muffins out of this mix.  They are crunchy on the top and soft and yummy on the inside. 

Pasta, Rice and other Alternative Grains

• Bi-Aglut Our favorite pasta and thankfully available once again in the US.  It taste just like wheat pasta and has a great texture that is not starchy.  We order a case at a time to save on shipping from Quattrobimbi.
• Zazzeri Pienza Gluten Free Pasta from Italy imported by Prime Resources International   Another wonderful gluten free pasta from Italy.  The shape and flavor is very satisfying.  Not as hardy as Bi-Aglut but not starchy like some other pastas. I particularly like the different shapes. How fun to serve the family Chicken Noodle Soup with star shaped gluten free pasta noodles. 
• Schar and Bionaturae Gluten Free PastaWhile the two mentioned above are favorites, we can only say good things about Schar and Bionaturae and both are easier to find at the grocery store.

• Quinoa Ancient Harvest Pasta  Great as well and has the added benefit of being a high quality protein grain.
• Quinoa Ancient Harvest Traditional Quinoa  A staple in our diet.  Cook it like rice in a rice maker, but it is much more nutritious. Try it with green apples.
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• Lundberg Risotto, Organic Alfredo Great for lunch or as a quick dinner side item. 
• Thai Kitchen Instant Rice Noodle Soup  Just add water and microwave for 3 minutes.  We only use about 1/3 of the included spices.  Available at most grocery stores.  Serve with San J Organic Tamari Wheat Free Soy Sauce. 

• Annie's Homegrown Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Mac & Cheese This receives thumbs up from all of our kids.  Tip - to make it thicker and creamier, after cooking and draining the pasta, add a spoonful of butter and the cheese packet.  Do not add milk.  You will have to stir it longer, but makes much cheesier pasta. 

Pizza

Dry Mixes:

• Chebe Pizza MixTakes a little bit of work, but is well worth the effort.
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• Whole Foods Pizza Mix  A great thick crust pizza mix.  It is fairly easy to make.  Here is a tip for helping any baked good rise. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees while you are mixing the dough together. Spread it on the pizza pans, do not cover it, turn the oven off and put the pans in the oven to let the dough rise.  Wait about 30 minutes and you will have a great pizza crust.   We like to flavor this crust with some dried rosemary, garlic salt and oregano.

Ready Made Crusts:

It is very easy to make a homemade pizza when the crusts is pre made. Just top with Contadina Pizza Squeeze or Muir Glen Pizza Sauce, Cheese and Hormel Canadian Style Bacon or Pepperoni.  Bake at 375 degrees for ten minutes. Here are our favorite readymade crusts:

• Udi's Pizza Crust
• Bavaria Mills pizza crusts  Bavaria Mills is a Wholesale Bakery in Vancouver WA but they will ship retail orders with a $50 minimum balance.  Call them at  (360) 571-7619 and stock up your freezer.
• Kinnikinnick Pizza Shells Readymade pizza shells that also come in a smaller size that is perfect to take to slipovers.   For my complete Kinnikinnick shopping list go to  My Kinnikinnick Shopping List.

Frozen Pizzas:

• Amy's Frozen Cheese Pizza and Spinach Pizza Thank you to Amy's for making so many great gluten free frozen food items.  My kids love this readymade pizza.  Find it in the freezer section of your grocery store.

 Snack Items

• Lesser Evil Kettle Corn What is better than the taste of sweet chocolate and salty popcorn?  No trans fatty acids and low fat as well.  Best of all, my kids love it.  Order from GlutenFree.com.  See My Gluten Free Pantry Shopping List.
• Amy's Organic Salsa  A regular snack for us.  Serve with Tostitos.
•  Cracker Jacks
• Ener-g or GlutinoGF Pretzels
• Jo-Sef - Graham Crackers  Yes, graham crackers that actually taste like graham crackers.  These disappear in a hurry at our house.  My Gluten Free Pantry Shopping List
• Potato Chips:  Frito lays has an extensive list of gluten free chips.
• Food Should Taste Good chips are certified Gluten Free and processed on equipment that does not process any gluten ingredients, and they taste wonderful.  Really a cross between a cracker and a chip.  We love the the Sweet Potato chip dipped in hummus. 

Gluten Free Bars

• PureFit Nutrition Bar, Almond Crunch Flavor, 2-Ounce Bar My kids are not as crazy about these but they are my favorite bars.  What I like best is that they are very filling for those days when you don't have time to sit down for a complete lunch. 
• KIND Bar Fruit & Nut Delight Great for quick snack on your way to soccer practice.
• Zing Bar Surprisingly tasty gluten and soy free bars. I really like the chocolate and peanut butter flavored bar.

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WHERE TO SHOP:

Shopping for gluten free food has gotten much easier.  Everyday local grocery and health food stores carry more and more gluten and casein free items.  However, we still have some favorites that we order over the web. 

Web sites:

• Amazon.com is a great resource for gluten free items.  They come in bulk, usually six to an order, so it is best to order items you know you like.  We tend to go through food pretty rapidly and I like to keep extra stashes of food on hand in case of an emergency (such as Mom gets sick), so I like ordering the bulk items.  As an extra bonus, you can usually receive free shipping.Go to My Amazon.com Shopping List

•  123 Gluten Free   Products manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free (and peanut-free and nut-free) kosher facility utilizing only gluten-free ingredients.  We have liked every 123 Gluten Free mix that we have tried.  Our favorites are the  Devilishly Delicious Brownies and Sweet Goodness Pan Bar.
• Chebe makes our favorite pizza mix and bread sticks.  We order by the case so we always have some on hand.
• Kinnikinnick  We love kinnikinnick!!   The products are manufactured in a dedicated gluten free and casein free facility.  Go to my Kinnikinnick shopping list
• is also a great source for gluten and casein free products.  Go to my GlutenFree.com shopping List.

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