Alice Waterson - Hearty, Healthy, Grain Free Recipes: Your #1 Cookbook of No-Grain Dish Ideas!

Transitioning to a grain free lifestyle doesnt have to be a difficult step. With tasty recipes likethose in this cookbook, you can actually simplify the cooking you do. Having fewer ingredientswill reduce the amount of work you do in the kitchen.

Nutrient-dense, grain free eating can make a vital positive difference to your health. Theserecipes will assist you in making the transition and making it less stressful.

To help you in eating healthy, grain free dishes all week, you can prepare many of the basicingredients over the weekend. Then they will be in the refrigerator on weekdays, when you need them. Roasted or grilled meats will add protein to your diet and can easily be prepared in advance.
Eliminate grains in your diet by using lettuce or thin sliced meat as wraps. They are sturdy andstand in well for tortillas or bread. Stocking your kitchen with healthy veggies is very helpfulwhen you eliminate grains from your diet.

Using a slow cooker will help you make wonderful, grain free meals. Just add a salad and youllhave a ready to eat dinner. Leftovers can be used in soups or salads. Slow cookers are a greatway to prepare beans and casseroles for breakfast, too.

Keep the often-used, grain free ingredients in your pantry all the time, so you can make grain free recipes whenever you like. You wont need many ingredients. A few will go a long way This vegan breakfast is made with non-dairy milk and dates, blended to create a healthy andcreamy meal. There are no grains used, and the dish is flavored with oranges and pomegranates.Makes 2 ServingsCooking + Prep Time: 10 minutes + 4-8 hours setting timeIngredients:

2 cups of coconut milk, non-dairy
6 tbsp. of chia
6 tbsp. of cacao
1/2 cup of pitted dates, soft
2 oranges, zest only
1 tsp. of cinnamon, ground

For serving2 peeled, blended oranges, fresh1 cup of pomegranate seedsInstructions:1. To prepare orange topping, place peeled oranges in blender. Pulse till it shows you a thicktextured juice. It thickens more when refrigerated. Add 1 tsp. of honey, as desired.2. Pour milk in a medium container and add chia. Refrigerate for four hours or more, or overnight, so pudding will set completely.3. Add chia pudding, cinnamon, dates, cacao and orange zest to food processor. Blend tillconsistency is smooth. Chill for 1/2 hour.4. To assemble jars, put 1/4 pomegranate seeds as base. Add 1/2 cup chocolate pudding andtop with orange sauce. Serve cold. This recipe is for superfood in cups. Theyre easily made and you can refrigerate them forseveral days and use them for nutritious and convenient to-go breakfasts or snacks.Makes 6 ServingsCooking + Prep Time: 35 minutesIngredients:

4 eggs, large
1/2 bunch of 1/2-inch chunked asparagus
1/2 cauliflower with heads removed and florets crumbled
1 cup of quartered tomatoes, grape
3 chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
1 tsp. of oregano, dried

Instructions:1. Preheat the oven to 375F.2. Pour the eggs into small sized bowl. Add oregano and garlic. Mix by whisking.3. Portion out the veggies in 6-large muffin cups. Begin with cauliflower.4. Pour the egg mixture to cover the cups. They should be about 3/4 full.5. Bake at 375F for 18-20 minutes and serve while warm or chilled. Banana flour is grain free and gluten free, and this recipe also does not include refined sugars. Even kids who like the sweetest breakfast treats will love these tasty waffles.Makes 6 ServingsCooking + Prep Time: 25 minutesIngredients:

1 cup of flour, banana
1/3 cup of flour, almond
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 dash of salt, kosher
2 eggs, large
2 tbsp. of avocado oil
3/4 cup of milk, almond

Instructions:1. Preheat your waffle iron.2. Add dry ingredients to large sized bowl. Blend by whisking.3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Combine.4. Add waffle batter to waffle iron and cook as usual.5. Serve with syrup and pecans. Giving up grain doesnt need to be a drag for you. Grain free foods can be enjoyable. ThesePaleo breakfast burritos offer great flavor, without flavorless, floppy flour tortillas.Makes 2 ServingsCooking + Prep Time: 10 minutesIngredients:

Sliced ham in large enough pieces to roll
4 eggs, whites only
1/2 cup of chopped vegetables, your choice
Optional: cilantro, guacamole, salsa

Instructions:1. Saut vegetables in small amount of oil on med-high.

2. Whisk eggs in small sized bowl. Pour over vegetables.
3. Scramble mixture in skillet with spatula till cooked completely through. Remove eggs frompan.

4. Roll ham slices around eggs. Return to skillet. Grill for several seconds on each side.5. Serve with guacamole, salsa, etc., with cilantro to garnish. These delicious, grain-free pancakes are made with applesauce instead of grains. This is a highprotein breakfast thats also Paleo-friendly and gluten free.Makes 5 medium sized pancakesCooking + Prep Time: 1/2 hourIngredients:

2 large eggs, free-range
1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup of meal, almond
1/2 tsp. of baking powder
1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract, pure
1/2 tbsp. of honey, organic
To serve: Maple syrup

Instructions:1. Whisk the two eggs in small sized bowl. Add vanilla extract, applesauce and honey. Addbaking powder and almond meal. Mix till combined well.2. Spray pan with non-stick spray. Heat on medlow. Once its heated, add 3 tbsp. +/- of thebatter.

3. Allow batter to cook for three to four minutes on first side, till it is firm enough to be flipped.Cook second side for about two to three minutes, till cooked fully. Repeat this with otherpancakes. Serve with syrup.

Here is a wonderful Indian recipe for a side dish that is sure to be a hit. You will saut peas, cauliflower and carrots and add roasted ginger and cumin seeds for a tender, tasty dish.Makes 2 ServingsCooking + Prep Time: 55 minutesIngredients:

2 tsp. of oil, olive
1 tsp. of cumin seeds
2 to 3 tbsp. of ginger, grated or chopped finely
1 chopped chili, green
1/2 tsp. of salt, sea
1/2 tsp. of turmeric
1/2 head of floret-chopped cauliflower