026: Beer on the Pig: How to Handle a Gluten Free Barbecue Disaster

August 2023: Staying Safe at a Family Barbecue, Crispy Macaroni Casserole and Easy Gluten Free Chicken Parm.

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The Family Reunion

It’s Enough to Strike Fear into the Heart of Even the Bravest Celiac

It will be fine they said. We’re having a pig roast. Just pork. No seasoning, no sauce, just plain, naturally gluten free meat.

And it looked amazing! A whole pig roasting away on the barbecue waiting for me and 75 or so of my closest relatives to dig in.

Lucky for me I always bring food for emergencies.

Also lucky for me I had an ally at the family barbecue.

My cousin and fellow celiac happened to be standing next to the roasting pig as a well meaning uncle poured beer all over it. “It will burn off” he said.

We don’t really expect people to get it do we?

And we all have our stories don’t we? Like the time I took my own burger to a family barbecue, just to be safe then doused it with Heinz Ketchup, or that’s what the bottle said. It was inches from my lips when my brother-in-law happened to mention the ketchup was homemade. The secret ingredient? Worcestershire. Not-gluten-free Worcestershire!

Ah the summer barbecue. Family, friends, food, drinks, sunshine, and warm weather. What could be more perfect? You can safely socialize this summer so long as you take a little extra care.

Here are a few things to watch for and tips to make the summer party season enjoyable and easy on the tummy.

Gluten Free Barbecue Guide: Tips for Staying Safe at a Summer Party

This Month’s Feature Recipes

Gluten Free Macaroni Casserole with Ham and Crispy Potato Chip Crust

I’ll bet your mom made some version of this when you were a kid didn’t she? Well, welcome back to your childhood. Your kids will love this too and they won’t even know it’s gluten free!

Gluten Free Macaroni Casserole with Ham and Crispy Potato Chip Crust

Gluten Free Chicken Parm: Crispy, Delicious and Easy to Make

What do you miss most about life before celiac? 

For me, it’s some of my former restaurant favorites like chicken parmesan, or chicken parmigiana if you prefer the Italian.  That’s why I created this easy gluten free chicken parm recipe, so you and I could still have our favorites and not feel deprived.

Want to give it a try? Here’s the recipe.

Gluten Free Chicken Parm: Crispy, Delicious and Easy to Make

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