Danestress Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I want to take a grain-free meal to a friend. It needs to be something I can leave several hours early that can be reheated before serving. All the people who will be eating it are adults, so it doesn't have to be kid-friendly, but the adults try to be mostly grain, sugar, and dairy free. I think I am blocked by the feeling that if you take someone soup, it's sort of weird not to include bread, or that if you take a dinner, it should have a dessert. Mentally, I know that's not really true, but I do want to take what feels like a complete meal. Also, the reason the family could use a meal is because of an injury that includes a hand, so something easy to eat would be nice. I just can't seem to think tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Think soup and salad instead. Or stew and salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Chili and a salad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If she needs it to be grain free, is there a possibility for cross contamination? If so, I would buy something rather than make something, as even trace amounts of, say, gluten can be dangerous to somebody with celiac or an allergy. But if it's a matter of personal choice more than a strict medical need, chili, as stated, is easy to make and easy to eat. With some nice fruit for "dessert". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I was thinking stew. Maybe a mexican chicken stew. I think it's just hard for me not to think that is only half a meal without bread or cornbread or something other carby addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If they are used to reducing grains, though, a stew and salad won't seem strange to them. And they will really appreciate it that you didn't tempt them with things they are trying to leave off, and cause them to mess up their diet changes. Leaving off that dessert will be appreciated! If they eat fruit, you could add some fresh fruit as a dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 If she needs it to be grain free, is there a possibility for cross contamination? If so, I would buy something rather than make something, as even trace amounts of, say, gluten can be dangerous to somebody with celiac or an allergy. But if it's a matter of personal choice more than a strict medical need, chili, as stated, is easy to make and easy to eat. With some nice fruit for "dessert". No, she said they are not strict, and she only mentioned it because I asked if there are foods they dislike. So she said they try not to eat grains, dairy or sugar, but are flexible especially at social events. So I can cook it myself without stressing about cross contamination, but I do want to take something that doesn't make them feel like they have to "cheat" on their eating goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You could take a hearty beef and vegetable stew, just leaving out the potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Meatloaf and smashed potatoes? My meatloaf recipe uses eggs for the binder instead of bread crumbs, yum! Salad with grilled chicken breast (easy to warm up) Baked potatoes with toppings like chili, bacon, steamed broccoli , mushrooms, olives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Meatloaf and smashed potatoes? My meatloaf recipe uses eggs for the binder instead of bread crumbs, yum! Salad with grilled chicken breast (easy to warm up) Baked potatoes with toppings like chili, bacon, steamed broccoli , mushrooms, olives Sounds so yummy...but some definitions of dairy include eggs. Pooh. I love meatloaf. But I'm egg-allergic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 What is odd to you is not odd to them. Bring your yummy soup or whatever eithout the bread or crackers. Confession: I never remember to put out bread it crackers with my soup as I don't eat wheat. It just seems so ... odd!! :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Soup or chili and a salad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks all! I am taking stew, salad and fruit. I think I just needed reassurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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