Dogwood Apps - Vegan Italian Recipes: Delicious Gluten Free Recipes for Appetizers, Pastas, Lasagnas, Pizzas, Stromboli’s, and Desserts

Gluten Free, Vegan and Italian Recipes Flavored and Healthy Dishes, All in One Place
Disclaimer Copyright 2013 Dogwood Apps All Rights Reserved. No part of this eBook can be transmitted or reproduced in any form including print, electronic, photocopying, scanning, mechanical or recording without prior written permission from the author. Legal Disclaimer The information contained in this book cannot replace or substitute the advice of a trained professional in any field including, but not limited to, nutritional information. Under no circumstance will you hold Dogwood Apps liable for any damages that may result from the use of materials in this book. Always visit your medical doctor before beginning any diet. You are responsible and accountable for your own decisions, actions, nutritional decisions and health results in your life.

By using the materials in this book, you agree not to attempt to hold us liable for any decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance. CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK! Come and join our Facebook page where you will be the first to know everything about our upcoming titles. On our page, we will also share promotional information for our current eBooks. This is also a great place to ask us any questions you may have concerning our eBooks as well. Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodApps Summary Usually people go through the diet processes to lose weight but some diet regimes are designed specifically for health reasons and vegan; gluten free diet is one of them. We wont argue the fact that following a diet regime is quite in these days but if these diets help you stay healthy and fit then there is no harm in going along with them.

This e-Book covers the following things:

1. A brief overview of Gluten free and vegan diet
2. The benefits of these diets on your health
3. How gluten free cooking is different from non-gluten free cooking
4. The culinary uses of both diets

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1. 50 vegan, gluten free Italian recipes

So, if you are fond of Italian food and want to keep it on the healthy side, then this e-Book is a must have for you! Table of Contents What Is a Gluten Free Diet? Gluten is a type of protein commonly found in grains like triticale, wheat, rye and barley. This protein is responsible for causing inflammation in people suffering from celiac disease and this is why this diet comes under the section of healthy diets, recommended for patients suffering from this disease. This diet requires the practitioners to abstain from the above-mentioned four ingredients and their subsidiaries. If you are purchasing processed foods form the market, make sure that they are marked gluten free. This e-Book can make your search process quite easier by providing you recipes of delicious Italian food items like pasta and pizza, all gluten free. So, read ahead! What Is a Vegan Diet? Veganism is more than just a diet; it is a philosophy and a lifestyle choice that prohibits the use of any or all animal related products.

Vegan practitioners do not just avoid eating meat or milk; they avoid using animal based clothing, bags, soaps and other accessories. Most people turn vegan for the protection of animal rights and saving the environment; however, there are others who rely on veganism just for health reasons. As is obvious from the name, vegans consume vegetable based foods only. In addition to that, they avoid using animal by-products such as eggs and dairy as well. Health Benefits of a Gluten Free & Vegan Diet Following gluten free and vegan diet can grant you the following health benefits:

1. This diet offers long term health benefits to people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis by reducing cholesterol, lipoprotein and raising the level of natural antibodies.
2. Skin and hair grow healthier with time.
3. Healthy food allows you to have healthy sleeping habits.
4. Healthy and proper functioning digestive system.
5. Proper diet leads to mood stability.

Cooking With Gluten Free vs. Non Gluten Free If you are transitioning from a non- gluten free diet to a gluten free one then you will have to make some changes in the cooking departments.

You need to avoid all ingredients that include triticale, wheat, rye and barley. One way to go about this diet is by avoiding the use of all these ingredients, other option is by finding substitutes of the ones that contain wheat and rest of the prohibited ingredients. For example, instead of purchasing normal bread from the bakery you will have to make your own at home through tapioca starch or flour. No doubt, that will require some effort but the health benefits are worth that! Risks of a Gluten Free & Vegan Diet Whenever you go on a diet regime, make sure not to starve yourself or take a particular ingredient in excess. This is one thing that will ruin your entire diet plan and can even damage your health. So, as long as you are following both these diets in moderation you dont need to worry about any risks.

However, if your body requires any of the food ingredients that you are refraining to take then you should make an exception. For example, if you have protein deficiency then you should consider taking dairy. This deficiency can be compromised with pills as well but its better to rely on natural sources. Gluten Free, Vegan Italian Recipes Going on gluten free, vegan diet doesnt mean that you wont get to enjoy delicious food. Here are a few mouth watering recipes to satisfy your craving! Appetizers Roasted Tomatoes You will need Olive oil 2 tbsp Tomatoes 1 lb Salt and pepper For taste Preparation

1. Heat the oven at 300F before starting the preparations.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half, lengthwise and then arrange them on a glazed baking dish.
3. Coat them with olive oil through a cooking brush and then sprinkle some salt and pepper over them.
4. Keep the baking dish in the oven and bake them for an hour and a half. You will see that the tomatoes have turned brown and crispy on the sides.
5. Take them out and let them cool for a while before serving.

Vinegar Flavored Strawberries You will need Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp Ground pepper Quarter tsp Strawberries 1 lb White granulated sugar Quarter cup Preparation

1. Rinse all strawberries with water and then place them in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle sugar over strawberries and then pour vinegar over them.
3. Cover the bowl and let it stand for an hour or so on room temperature.
4. After that sprinkle pepper on the strawberries and then serve!

Flavored Olives You will need Extra virgin olive oil Quarter cup Orange 1 Red pepper flakes Half tsp Garlic cloves (minced) 2 Olives (unpitted) 2 cups Preparation

1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly.
2. After you are done mixing, cover the bowl with a lid or a layer of plastic and let it marinate at room temperature for at least two hours.
3. After that refrigerate the airtight bowl for at least 2 weeks before serving your flavored olives.

Traditional Caponata You will need Pine nuts (toasted) 2 tbsp Basil (chopped) 2 tbsp Capers (rinsed) 1 tbsp Green or Black olives (pitted) 15 Kosher salt 1 tsp White wine or red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Granulated white sugar 1 tbsp Tomatoes (diced) 3 Celery stalks with leaves 3 stalks Garlic cloves (minced) 2 Sweet onion (diced) 1 Eggplant 1 lb Extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp Ground pepper For taste PreparationNext page