Nelly Baker - Make Me Gluten-free - 101 Crockpots!

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T hank you sooooo much for choosing Make Me Gluten-Free... in 30 Minutes! in the appendix :) A delicious crockpot-cooked meal cannot be beaten and a gluten allergy is no reason for you to miss out. in 30 Minutes! in the appendix :) A delicious crockpot-cooked meal cannot be beaten and a gluten allergy is no reason for you to miss out.

Hi, my name is Nelly, and Im going to show you how a healthy gluten-free crockpot feast can taste better than any other slow-cooked meal youve ever had in your life! Im a food lover, but Im also a firm believer that theres no reason why you need to compromise on taste, quality, budget or time spent in the kitchen to prepare a fantastic gluten-free crockpot meal. In Make Me Gluten-Free... 101 Crockpots!, Im going to show you how easy it is to braise lamb shanks, manage a meatloaf or even serve up a hearty soup without a hint of gluten in sight. Ive tried to cover all bases in this recipe collection - from chili, to soups, stews, breads, puddings and even breakfasts, there is something for everyone. Rest assured - my recipes focus on the important things speed, flavor, nutrient content and saving dollars. If you like this book, Id love for you to visit me at www.mycookingsurvivalguide.com and join Nellys cooking club, a fun and friendly place here I share tips, recipes, freebies and discounts! If you take anything away from this book, make it this gluten-free doesnt mean flavor-free or fun-free .

I hope you have as much fun making and eating these gluten-free crockpot meals as I had creating them! Love, Nelly

A gluten-free diet is one that avoids (as you might expect) gluten, which is a protein mainly found in grains , such as wheat, barley or rye. If you have gluten intolerance or celiac disease, even a small amount of gluten in your food can be overwhelming for your digestive system. There is currently no cure for gluten intolerance - the only way to avoid the symptoms is to embrace a gluten-free diet and lifestyle. (For more information about how to live a gluten-free life, have a look at your free copy of my lifestyle guide Make Me Gluten-Free.. In 30 Minutes! , at the back of this slow-cooker recipe book). Following a gluten-free diet isnt easy - it can be frustrating at times, given just how many different food products have gluten or traces of gluten as an ingredient.

But if you get organized and stick to some basic rules, it becomes piece of cake. And it gets even easier if you buy yourself a slow cooker. A slow cooker is a huge advantage if you want to live and eat gluten-free . Why? It makes the cooking process soooo much easier . Using a crockpot not only saves you time, but it also gives you tastier food with a richer flavor and better texture . This is because you can cook at lower temperatures and for longer, making it more tender.

Approved food types on the gluten-free ingredient list include beans, seeds, nuts, eggs, meat (beef, pork, poultry), fruits, vegetables and dairy products, as well as ancient grains such as amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, rice, millet, quinoa, sorghum, soy, tapioca or teff. Certain types of flour are also gluten-free, including rice flour, potato starch and bean flour. Now its time to let your crockpot take over! Just mix up ingredients and your crockpot will cook your food slowly, allowing it to develop unique vibrant flavors without turning mushy (as it might when cooked over a stove). Remember, your slow cooker is your best friend in the kitchen!

F or people new to slow cooking, the terms crockpot and slow cooker can some times be confusing. Whats the difference between the two? Very little! CrockPot is a brand, and was the original slow cooker. Many people consider it as the best type of slow cooker, as it heats food from both sides as well as the base, for more even cooking.

For the purposes of readability, this guide will use the terms slow cooker and crockpot/ interchangeably. They are the same!

S low cooking has various advantages, including: Boosting your foods flavor: The long cooking time at a relatively low heat allows the flavors of each ingredient to develop properly. This extra cooking time allows vegetables and meat to release their aroma and flavors better, and infuse each other. Slow-cooked meals often taste better than those made in a more traditional way Saving your time: Crockpot cooking doesnt require much effort. Often all you need to do is chop a few ingredients, which usually takes no more than 10-15 minutes! Once chopped, mix your ingredients together in your slow-cooker and youre set to go! Saving money: Slow cooking means you can use cheaper pieces of meat that you might otherwise avoid if you were using a stove or oven (they would otherwise be too tough and would take too long to cook). For a slow cooker, tough pieces of meat are exactly what you want.