Leah Lane remembers the day she made the decision to adopt a gluten-free diet. “I was bored of feeling slow and bloated after meals,” she says.
“Switching to gluten-free changed my daily mood more than it did my diet.” Leah is now driven in making tasty, comfortable meals totally gluten-free so that nobody feels deprived at the dinner table.
Breakfast: Gluten-Free Pancakes
Beginning her mornings with fluffy gluten-free pancakes, Leah These tasty and nouraging pancakes are made with almond flour and a little vanilla. Leah advises, “I love matching them with fresh berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.” You never would have guessed they are gluten-free. She advises people in a hurry to make a batch ahead of time and freeze it for a quick breakfast all through the week.
Lunch: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese
Leah uses lunch as her creative break. A house favorite is her creamy tomato basil soup accompanied by grilled cheese free of gluten. She says, “I give the soup that velvety texture cashew cream.” Leah chooses a strong cheddar cheese and gluten-free sourdough bread for the sandwich. “Warms the soul, this is comfort food,” she smiles.
Dinner: Herb-Crusted Salmon with Quinoa
Leah’s appreciation of fresh, basic foods really emerges during dinner. Her dill and parsley seasoned fish, herb-crust lays on fluffy quinoa. Leah points out that quinoa is a great gluten-free grain. “It has a nutty taste that balances the salmon exactly and is high in protein.” She presents it for a light yet filling dinner with roasted asparagus and a dash of lemon.
Dessert: Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Leah vows by her chocolate avocado mousse for dessert. She notes, “It’s rich, creamy, and totally guilt-free.” Made with ripe avocados, unsweetened chocolate powder, and a hint of honey, this dessert is both decadent and quite healthy. Leah giggles, “even my kids love it.”
Leah has shown by concentrating on entire, naturally gluten-free foods that comfort food doesn’t have to rely on conventional wheat-based recipes. Her method motivates everyone wishing to live gluten-free without compromising taste.
