Necessity is the Mother of Re-Invention

Having grown up Italian, I have to tell you that I initially missed a number of “little indulgences” when going gluten-free…especially pasta, pizza, bread, and fried rice (yes, even fried rice). No more. I soon discovered that that with a little creativity and the Internet (and a very thoughtful husband), you can reinvent your favorite foods and not feel at all guilty about doing it.

• Pasta Zero … also known as Japanese Shirataki noodles, you can enjoy pasta with your favorite recipes and remain grain-free. Knowing that I really miss pasta, Justin found this gem at Wegmans with only 15 calories with 4g of carbs and 3 grams of fiber per serving! 
• Pizza with Zucchini Crust…one of the ladies at our monthly devotional group brought a similar recipe to our dinner meeting last month. I have to tell you that I absolutely loved it and really appreciated this dear friend thinking of the wheat-free individuals at the gathering!
• Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice…Justin made this last night for his lunch today. After a sampling, I will say that the day you discover “rice” can be made with a head of cauliflower will be one of the happiest of your life!
• One of my favorites though is Bread in a Mug…yes folks… you can “bake” bread in a coffee mug within a matter of seconds in your microwave. What’s more if you search the Internet... and Pinterest, in particular, you will discover a lot “Bread in the Mug” recipes are out there, ranging from blueberry and banana nut to buttermilk and almond. If you like brownies and chocolate chip cookies, there's similar recipes too!

What recipes have you reinvented while going gluten-free / grain-free???