Clam Chowder for Celiacs

clmchow Clam Chowder for Celiacs - This homemade, healthy clam chowder recipe, is floour/gluten free, making it perfect for celiacs. Oh so creamy and thick, we added some potato and bacon, for the added flavor and heartiness. A less than 30 minute healthy clam chowder recipe, that it is a “Must Try”!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Clams, Cream

Ingredients to make Clam Chowder for Celiacs

4 slices bacon
1/2 large onion, chopped (about 1 Cup)
4 Cups diced potatoes
1 (8 oz.) bottle of clam juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 (6 oz.) cans of clams (one can minced clams, one can whole clams)
3 TBSP brown rice flour* (or 1 1/2 TBSP cornstarch or 2 TBSP arrowroot starch)
2 Cups half-and-half
1 Cup milk

* Since this is just used to thicken the soup, you can use a variety of flours or starches. We used superfinely ground brown rice flour, but cornstarch works very well, as does arrowroot starch.

Directions to make Clam Chowder for Celiacs

Step 1:

1.In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crispy. Remove bacon and allow to drain on paper towels and cool. 2.Add onion to the saucepan and cook in the bacon fat. Cook the onion on medium heat until tender and translucent. 3.Add potatoes, clam juice, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender — about 15 minutes

Step 2:

4.Then add the clams (with liquid) and half-and-half to the saucepan 5.In a small bowl, whisk the flour (or starch) into the milk, and add to the saucepan. 6.Stirring frequently, cook over medium heat until the chowder thickens — about 5 minutes.

Step 3:

7.Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle on top of individual servings

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Stovetop Beef Stew

hthy Stovetop Beef Stew - This fix-it-and-forget-it beef stew recipe is a huge pot of healthy goodness. Big chunks of fresh veggies and meaty chuck steak are mixed with fragrant garlic and herbs and slowly simmered to a melt in your mouth tenderness. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this easy healthy dinner reheats very well for lunch the next day.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 125 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Stovetop Beef Stew

3 large New potatoes, cut in small chunks
3 pounds Chuck steak
1 cup Fresh string beans, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 cups Red onion, coarsely sliced
1/2 package Frozen baby green peas
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 small Bay leaf
1 cup Dry red wine
pn Basil
1 can 28oz Whole tomatoes, in puree
pn Thyme
pn Oregano
4 Carrots, peeled and cut in small chunks
salt and pepper to taste

** if you only have tomatoes in liquid, not puree, dump the liquid and add tomato paste, to get puree texture

Directions to make Stovetop Beef Stew

Step 1:Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes. Sear; when browned all over add the red onions and garlic and saute for a minute or two with the beef. Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute, lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.
Step 2:Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 3:Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot. If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and enjoy!

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