Visit Angela’s Kitchen for the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup this week. She chose Strawberries as the theme.  And the timing of it is perfect for me. I’ve gotten out of my smoothie-for-breakfast routine, and I keep thinking I need to get back to it. I find it’s always a great way to start my day — delicious, hydrating, and energizing.

So…this week, I’ll be starting my days with Banana Berry Smoothies. I like to use half a frozen banana, strawberries, blueberries, a handful of spinach, and pineapple juice. Sometimes I also add some almond milk for protein.

Celiac Family’s Menu This Week:

7-Layer Salad w/ Dill Dressing

Berry Fruit Salad

Tropical Black Bean Salad

Monday — Eating Out, probably Red Robin. Have you tried their gluten-free buns? I usually go without a bun, but the rest of my family thinks the buns are great.

Tuesday – Grilled Steaks, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach Salad with Sliced Strawberries and Poppyseed Dressing

Wednesday – Bacon-wrapped Chicken, Seven-Layer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Thursday – Grilled Hamburgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Berry Fruit Salad

Friday – Fish Tacos served with Red Cabbage slaw and Tropical Black Bean Salad

Saturday – My husband keeps requesting Chicken Vindaloo, but I can’t find the curry paste for it in the stores. So, instead I’m trying Chicken with Patak’s Jalfrezi Curry Simmer Sauce. I’ll serve it with rice and green beans.

Sunday – leftovers

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, visit Angela’s Kitchen.
• Next week’s roundup will be at Gluten Free Goodness. The theme will be Garden Grown.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

And, since Mother’s Day is on Sunday, I thought I’d share a couple recipes with orange juice that you might like to prepare for brunch on Sunday: Poppy Seed Bread and Tropical Mimosas.

Don’t forget to check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps meal ideas with oranges and orange flavors.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Marinated Flank Steak

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Monday –  Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries, Corn

Tuesday – Angela’s Orange Marmalade Chicken Thighs, Rice, Broccoli

Wednesday – Grilled Flank Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach Salad with Mandarine Oranges and Almond Slivers drizzled with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

Thursday – Coriander-Orange Pork Tenderloin, Sautéed Kale

Friday – Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa(made with oranges), Rice Noodles, Green Beans

Saturday – Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Broccoli

Sunday (Mother’s Day) – leftovers

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela has lots of great recipes with orange to share this week: Smoothies, Dairy-Free Orange Julius, Orange Spice Muffins, Mandarin Orange Chicken, Orange Cranberry Cupcakes, and so much more!  For breakfast this week, she’ll be making Cranberry Orange Scones and Freezer Smoothies with Veggies. For dinners her family will be eating Coconut Lime Tilapia, Sloppy Joe filling over baked potatoes, Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken, Tortilla and Black Bean Pie, and Orange-Apricot Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Eat Anything: eating without Gluten, Dairy, Peanuts, Oats, or Meat
Elisabeth’s family will be eating raw oranges this week, but they might get to enjoy them in smoothies and Blueberry Orange Muffins, too. This week’s dinners include Beans & Rice, Spaghetti with Salad, Stir-fry with Shrimp, Hawaiian Chickpea Teriyaki, and Pizza.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
Kimberlee is serving orange slices with a crustless quiche for breakfast this week. For dinners this week, she’ll be fixing Crock Pot Contry-Style Ribs with Baked Beans, Beef Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Chicken Thighs, Gluten-Free Pasta with Meat Sauce, Taco Bowls, and BBQ Pepper Jack Bacon Burgers.

Our Frugal Happy Life: Eating Gluten-Free on a Budget
Emily is planning a few days of grilled dinners this week, starting with Grilled Chicken with rice and veggies. She’ll also be making Garlic Cheddar Chicken with Easy Roasted Potatoes with Carrots, Tacos with homemade seasoning, Parmesan Chicken Fingers, and Cheeseburger Rice.

Check back later to see who else may be linking up gluten-free menus this week.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Join us next week at Angela’s Kitchen for more gluten-free meal ideas. Next week’s theme is strawberries.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Cinco de Mayo is this weekend

• Avocado Salsa
• Guacamole
• Chicken Enchilada Soup
• White Chicken Chili
• Cilantro Lime Shrimp
• Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
• Mexican Chicken Pizza
• Shredded Mexican Chicken for build-your-own taco/rice bowl/nachos/salad bar
• Cilantro Rice
• Corn and Black Bean Salad
• Southwestern Chicken Salad

What are some of your favorite Mexican-inspired meals? Don’t forget to check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps meal ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Avocado Salsa

Chicken Tacos

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Monday –  Eating Out at Chipotle’s

Tuesday – Steak Fajitas, Avocado Salsa

Wednesday – Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa

Thursday – Teriyaki Chicken Tenders, Rice, Steamed Broccoli

Friday – Pizza, Strawberry Spinach Salad

Saturday – leftovers

Sunday (Cinco de Mayo) – Chicken Tacos, Guacamole, Corn and Black Bean Salad

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela is always a great resource for gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, and she did not disappoint us this week! Just look at all of the recipes she has for celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Empanadas, Easy Taco Bake, Enchilada Meatballs, Crock Pot Fajitas,  Mexi-burgers,  Salsa Burgers, Slow Cooker Salsa Roast Beef,  Tacos, Taco Chili, Tortilla and Black Bean Pie, Black Bean Salsa Chicken, Green Chili Taco Salad Filling, Ground Turkey and Veggie Tortilla Casserole, and Fish Tacos! For dinners this week, her family will be eating Mexican Cornbread Casserole, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Slow-Cooker French Toast Casserole, Asian-style Ribs, and Ground Turkey Tacos.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Eat Anything: eating without Gluten, Dairy, Peanuts, Oats, or Meat
Elisabeth is trying a new recipe this week for Spicy Smoked Portobello Taco filling that sounds really good. However, it sounds like the rest of her family will be eating their tacos with ground beef. Other dinners at her house will be Hippie Loaf, Chef Salad, Grilled Vegetable Wraps, BBQ Chop Wrap, and Pizza.

Extraordinary Life: Gluten-Free, Paleo Menu
Lisa’s family is having Lettuce Wrap Tacos with her own special seasoning mix. Also on the menu this week is Baked Chicken, Fried Ham Steak, London Broil, Baked Garlic Shrimp, and Meatloaf. To make the meatloaf appropriate for a paleo diet, she omits the sugar and uses almond meal instead of oats.

Check back later to see who else may be linking up gluten-free menus this week.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Join us again next week at Celiac Family for more gluten-free meal ideas. Next week’s theme is orange.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Is it starting to feel like spring at your house?

Lots of activities at our house this week, so the meals will be quick and easy to make and eat. Check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps ideas for including peas in your meals.

Seven-Layer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Pulled Pork Sandwiches — easy, slow-cooked recipe

Wild Rice Salad with Parmesan Dressing

Celiac Family’s Menu This Week:

Monday –  Sandwiches or Hot Dogs, Seven-Layer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing (I’ll make it with Coconut Yogurt to keep it dairy-free.)

Tuesday – Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fries, Steamed Green Beans

Wednesday – Bacon-wrapped Chicken Tenders, Wild Rice Salad with Parmesan Dressing (I’ll make it with a Vegan parmesan substitute.)

Thursday – Eating Out at Chick-fil-a

Friday – Hamburgers, Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli

Saturday – Celebrating my daughter’s birthday at P.F. Chang’s

Sunday – leftovers

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela is sharing her gardening tips for sugar snap peas this week. I love how she plans for the kids to grab them and eat them while they’re playing in the yard. Angela also found a recipe for pea pancakes! Use Angela’s gluten-free recipe for pancakes and add pureed peas so that those picky eaters in your house get a serving of vegetables without even knowing it. Also on her menu this week is Slow-Cooker Cassoulet, Gingered Beef and Broccoli Salad Bowl, Tuna Noodle Casserole, Steak and Potato Salad, and Restaurant Style Lo Mein with Shrimp. Find links to recipes for all these great meals and more on her full menu this week.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Eat Anything: eating without Gluten, Dairy, Peanuts, Oats, or Meat
Elisabeth says that peas are a staple side dish at her house. She also likes to add frozen peas to casseroles. For this week’s meals, she’ll be making Irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Fruit Salsa, Tomato Avocado Salad, Hippie Loaf, Chef Salad, and Pizza. Check out her site for all the recipe links and some great ideas for breakfast, including muffins, paleo cinnamon rolls, and waffles.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
I don’t see any peas in Kimberlee’s meals this week. Instead, her family will be eating BBQ Pepper Jack Bacon Burgers, Cheeseburger Casserole, Taco Bowls, Pancakes and Sausage, Grilled Cheese, Hot Dogs, and Pasta. Kimberlee also shares great ideas and recipes for breakfast and lunch every week.

Awkward Girl Gets Fit: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Menu
Samantha says that peas are often served as a side dish at her house, but not in her meals this week. This week, she is getting inspiration and a shopping list for her meals from eMeals. Grilled Chicken Quarters, Shredded Beef Taco Roast, Tarragon Chicken Salad, Herbed Grilled Beef Tenderloin, and Teriyaki Chicken are all on her menu this week.

Check back later to see who else may be linking up gluten-free menus this week.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Join us again next week at Celiac Family as we prepare for Cinco de Mayo with ideas for Mexican Food and Drink.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Celiac Family’s Menu This Week:

Tropical Fruit Salad

Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy Garlic Shrimp

Monday – Sandwiches, Tropical Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Tuesday – Mexican Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Rice and Avocado Salsa

Wednesday – Grilled Steaks, Red Potato and Green Bean Salad

Thursday – Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli

Friday – Pizza served with a Strawberry Spinach Salad

Saturday – Indian Chicken, Quinoa

Sunday – leftovers

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, visit Angela’s Kitchen.
• Next week’s roundup will be back at Celiac Family. The theme will be Peas.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Bacon, Bacon, Bacon! Who loves bacon? That’s the theme for this week’s Gluten-Free Menu Swap.

Here’s what it says:

“It’s considered by many to be the ultimate food indulgence, but according to Dr. John Salerno, a protégé of “Atkins Diet” creator Dr. Robert Atkins, bacon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat.

“Many think of bacon as one of the guiltiest pleasures possible, but it has also been shown to alleviate the effects of diabetes, heart disease and strokes,” says Dr. Salerno, author of “The Silver Cloud Diet,” (www.thesilverclouddiet.com). “Nitrate-free bacon is an excellent source of high protein, low-carbohydrate energy that helps to reset the metabolism, and it’s filled with amino acids delivered without the risk of dangerous levels of mercury, which can be found in many fish.”

Need more reasons to love bacon?

• It has a 4:1 ratio of protein to fat;
• It contains choline, which boosts memory and healthy brain function;
• It’s composed of monounsaturated fats, the kind that contains lots of healthy fat-soluble vitamins and minerals
• It’s a potent source of oleic acid and saturated fats, which help reduce levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL), lower triglycerides, and raise HDL – commonly referred to as the good form of cholesterol.”

OK, I’m sold! So, what do you think? Despite these claims, I still believe in eating everything in moderation. So, I’ll try not to over-indulge.  Check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps ideas for including bacon in your meals.

Rainbow Apple Salad

Avocado Salsa

Wild Rice Salad

Monday –  Hot dogs with leftover Chili

Tuesday – Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Potatoes, Stir-fried Kale with Bacon

Wednesday – Bacon/Lettuce/Tomato Sandwiches, Rainbow Apple Salad

Thursday – Chicken Tacos, Cilantro Lime Rice, Avocado Salsa

Friday – Hamburgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Steamed Green Beans

Saturday – Bacon-wrapped Chicken Tenders, Wild Rice Salad

Sunday – leftovers

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Mom’s Plans: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Melissa spent the weekend stocking her freezer with wonderful meals for the month. This week, her family will be enjoying Roast with Carrots and Potatoes, Meatloaf with Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup, Baked Turkey Spinach Meatballs with GF spaghetti, and Taco Soup.

Not Missing a Thing! Allergy Friendly Cooking: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Egg-Free Menu
Paige is joining us once again with her menu plans. This week she starts with Java Crockpot Roast, Crockpot Salsa Bean Chicken, and Pizza for the birthday boy. The family will also enjoy Mongolian Beef and Broccoli, Sausages with peppers, onions, and mushrooms over rice, and Burgers on the grill.

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela has quite a few delicious recipes with bacon to share this week: Maple Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Crustless Breakfast Quiche, Deviled Egg Salad, Calico Beans, Updated Warm German Potato Salad, Bacon Spinach Quiche Pie, and Stuffed Pork Roast. For dinners this week, she’s planning Sticky Chicky Legs with Quinoa Confetti Salad, White Bean Chicken Chili, Banana Pancakes with Turkey Sausage, Chicken Apple Bacon Sliders with Broccoli Salad, and Margherita Pizza. Check out her site for her full menu, as well as GFCF breakfast and lunch ideas and more recipe links.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Eat Anything: eating without Gluten, Dairy, Peanuts, Oats, or Meat
Elisabeth can’t eat meat, but is going to try to make some “bacon bits” this week using soy crumbles. Her dinners this week will include Veggie Burgers with gluten-free buns, Fish, Tomato Avocado Salad, Chef Salad, Sweet & Sour Shrimp Stir Fry, Bok Choy Brown Rice Salad, and Pizza.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
For dinners this week, Kimberlee and her family will be eating Italian Pasta Salad with Chicken, Steak and Peppers, BBQ Chicken Nachos, Chicken Enchiladas, Baked Tacos, Grilled Steak with Sweet Potato Fries, and Pizza. For all the recipe links and breakfast and lunch ideas check out her full menu.

Our Frugal Happy Life: Eating Gluten-Free on a Budget
Emily is taking advantage of the forecasted warm weather and grilling this week for dinner. She’s also planning Chicken Tacos with her homemade seasoning, Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes, and White Chicken Enchiladas.

Stop by each blogger’s site for the full menu and more recipe links. And don’t forget to check back later to see who else may be joining us with gluten-free menus to share.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Next week’s roundup will be at Angela’s Kitchen with Rhubarb as the theme.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

The Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup is below. This week’s theme is Banana. Unlike last week’s theme of lamb, I buy bananas every week. I buy a large bunch to keep on the counter to slice up for breakfast, include in lunches, and after school snacks. The nutritional benefits of bananas start with high potassium to help with the cardiovascular system and continue with B6 to help with mood swings. Perhaps the most notable benefit for those of us on a gluten-free diet is how it aids in the digestive process – alleviating heartburn, guarding against ulcers, etc.

In our house, bananas usually get eaten raw. But if any start to get too ripe, they get reserved for other uses. I peel them, cut in half, seal in storage containers, and put them into the freezer. Then, they are easy to pull out in the morning to add to smoothies. Our favorite is Banana Berry – (frozen half-banana, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple juice, almond milk).

I’ve also been known to use bananas to make delicious Tropical Mimosas for special occasions. And, over-ripe bananas get used to bake yummy treats, like Banana Coffee Cake and Chocolate Chip Banana Mini-Muffins.

Banana Coffee Cake

Choc. Chip Banana Muffins

Tropical Mimosas

Bananas are not usually served with dinner at our house, but I’m anxious to see if they are at anyone else’s house. Check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps ideas for including bananas in your meals.

Monday –  Eating Out - maybe Red Robin

Tuesday – Rotisserie Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday – Chili with Cornbread

Thursday – Fish Tacos, Pineapple Mango Salsa

Friday – Easy, Slow-cooked Pulled Pork, Spicy Slaw, Steamed Green Beans

Saturday – Pizza, Spinach Salad

Sunday – leftovers

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Mom’s Plans: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
This week, Melissa’s family will be eating Lighter Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs, The Pioneer Woman’s Eggs in Hash Brown Nests, Cabbage and Beef Soup, and Macaroni Chili Soup. She’s also planning to use the weekend to cook meals for the freezer.

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela shares her recipes for Banana Bread, Banana Pecan Oatmeal Bread, and Kiwi Banana Smoothies this week. She also has Banana-Blueberry (or strawberry) Muffins and Baked Apple Oatmeal on her breakfast menu this week. For her dinner menu, she is planning Deviled Egg Salad (a great way to use up those dyed Easter eggs!), Mac and Cheese (dairy-free), Chicken with Cauliflower and Apples, Tortilla and Black Bean Pie with Santa Fe-style Quinoa Salad, and White Bean and Ham Soup for the slow-cooker.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
It looks like Kimberlee is serving banana with Cheese toast for breakfast this week. For dinners, she’ll be having Easy Potato Soup, Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Pasta with Meat Sauce, Crockpot Chili and Gluten-Free Waffles.

Awkward Girl Gets Fit: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Menu
Samantha is getting started on an “almost Whole 30″ diet (a short-term nutritional reset with her own modifications) this week. She’s starting the week with Pressure Cooker Chicken, Burgers with Guacamole, Broccoli Beef, and Shredded Beef Tacos. Her week finishes with Grilled Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Ranch Meatballs, and Omelettes with Bacon.

The Girl Who Couldn’t Eat Anything: eating without Gluten, Dairy, Peanuts, Oats, or Meat
Elisabeth is joining us for the first time this week, so be sure to stop by her site and welcome her to the menu swap. She’s making Whole Living’s Banana Oat Pancakes (using quinoa flakes instead of oats) and Banana Apple Muffins for breakfast this week. And for dinners, she’s planning on fish, Tomato and Avocado Salad, Zucchini and Potato Casserole, Chickpea of the Sea, GF/DF Lasagna, and Pizza.

Thanks for joining us for the menu swap this week. Come back next week when our theme will be Bacon.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Come back next week for ideas of including Bacon in your meals.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Welcome back to the Gluten-Free Menu Swap. This week’s theme is lamb.

So, I thought I’d take this week to explore it a little more and find some new recipes to try. I searched through some of my favorite sites and found the tempting gluten-free recipes listed below. Not exactly sure which one I’m going to try first.

• Lamb Curry, Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops, and several other good-looking recipes at Simply Recipes
• Pistachio Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb, Greek Sliders (Lamb Burgers), and Morroccan Lamb Stew at Simply…Gluten Free
• Crown Roast of Lamb and Spicy Lamb Kebabs at Living Without
• Lamb Pot Roast at The Gluten-Free Gourmand
• Lamb Korma at Primal Body Primal Mind

Check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and perhaps ideas for including lamb in your meals.

Rainbow Apple Salad

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Egg & Hash Brown Casserole

Monday – Rotisserie Chicken, Rainbow Apple Salad

Tuesday – Pizza, Spinach Salad

Wednesday – Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries

Thursday – Grilled Steaks or Greek Sliders, Roasted Potatoes

Friday – Parmesan Tilapia, Rice, Broccoli

Saturday – Egg & Hashbrown Casserole and Berry Fruit Salad

Sunday – Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops, Broccoli Mushroom Casserole, Carrot Cake

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Mom’s Plans: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu for the family and a Paleo Rotation Diet for Melissa
Melissa has lamb in the rotation menu for herself. Her family will be eating Black Beans Beef and Rice, Lighter Meatloaf, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Beef and Cabbage Soup, and Chili with gluten-free pasta.

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela has linked up Katniss’s Favorite Lamb and Prune Stew this week. She’ll also be making double-batches of Bombay Chicken and Citrus-Kissed Chicken Fingers, so she can stock the freezer. She rounds out the week with Burgundy Mushroom Stew, Barbecue Glazed Pork, and Salmon Sweet Potato Cakes. Find links to all of these and side dishes, too, on her full menu.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
This week, Kimberlee’s family will be eating Turkey Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, BBQ Pork Sliders, Easy Cheese Quesadillas with Chicken, Taco Bowls, Udi’s Frozen Pizza, Steak, and Spicy Black Beans. Be sure to stop by her blog for recipe links and ideas for breakfast and lunch, too.

Extraordinary Life: Gluten-Free, Paleo Menu
On Lisa’s menu this week is Lettuce Leaf Tacos, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Corn-free Corn Dogs, Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts, Oven-Roasted Shrimp, and Pizza. Lisa is also sharing her plans for Easter, including a plan to make corn-free candy for her son, Coconut Sugar Ham, Mashed Cauliflower, Deviled Eggs, Fruit Salad, Lemon Meringue Pie, and Coconut Cream Pie. Sounds like a busy week for her!

Our Frugal Happy Life: EaAppearanceting Gluten-Free on a Budget
Congratulations are due to Emily and her husband! Emily finally announced the arrival of her new baby girl, Hannah, with sweet pictures last week. For meals this week, they’ll be eating Pizza with Chebe pizza crust, Miracle Chicken Skillet, Cheeseburger Pie, and Chicken Enchilada Dip.

Awkward Girl Gets Fit: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Menu
Samantha has a busy week ahead, and starting with a meal plan is a perfect way to get off to a great start. Her family will be eating Broccoli Beef, Grilled Chicken, Chick-fil-a Chicken Nuggets copycat recipe, burgers, and more.

Thanks to everyone for joining us this week, be sure to come back next week to see how we’re eating gluten-free with bananas.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Come back next week for ideas of including bananas in your meals.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

We’re talking about Carrots this week for the Gluten-Free Menu Swap.  

I’m not big on cooked carrots. Although, I used to cook them for my kids every week when they were toddlers. I will occasionally cook them by sautéing sliced carrots with a little butter and brown sugar. Or, perhaps cook them with a roast or in a stew.

Now, we mostly eat them raw. I send baby carrots or carrot chips in my kids’ lunches just about every day. I also like to add shredded carrots to salads and slaws. And I can’t forget Carrot Cake! Do you have favorite ways to consume carrots? Carrot juice, perhaps?

Check out the Gluten-Free Menu Swap roundup below for more gluten-free menus, recipe links, and ideas for including carrots in your meals.

Monday – Sandwiches, Carrot Chips with Hummus, Fruit Salad

Tuesday – Sam’s Fajitas, Avocado Salsa

Wednesday – Hamburgers, Waffle Fries, Shirley’s Candy Carrot Coins

Thursday – Chicken Teriyaki, Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli

Friday – Fish Tacos, Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Saturday – Chicken Chili, Pupusas

Sunday – leftovers

Gluten Free Menu Swap Roundup

Mom’s Plans: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu for the family and a Paleo Rotation Diet for Melissa
Melissa has stocked away a lot of meals in the freezer this month, and is loving it. This week, her family gets to enjoy  Beef Taquitos, Beef ‘n Tater Bites, Taco Soup, Southwestern Soup, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Beef and Cabbage Soup, and Quinoa Chili. She provides links for most of these, so be sure to check out her full menu to get the recipes.

Angela’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu
Angela has several recipes with carrots to share this week: Morning Glory Muffins, Carrot Cake Pancakes, Seven Layer Dip, Kimchi, Mongolian Chicken and Veggies, Smoothies (using steamed, then cooled carrots), and ABC Salad. Angela also shares recipes for her meals this week: Bacon Spinach Quiche Pie, Kaleidoscope Potato Salad, Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole, Seasoned Green Beans, Oven “Fried” Basil Chicken, Mashed Cauliflower, Easy Taco Bake, Cilantro Cashew Salad, Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw, and Vegan Yankee-style Creamed Corn Cornbread. Head over to her menu plan this week for all the recipe links.

The Peaceful Mom: Simple Gluten-Free Menu
On this week’s menu, Kimberlee has Steak and Peppers, BBQ Chicken and baked beans, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon, Beef Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Crock Pot Chili with corn chips, GF Pasta with a meat sauce, and Chicken Enchiladas. She’ll also be making Crockpot Granola for breakfast. You’ll find more breakfast and lunch ideas in The Peaceful Mom’s full menu.

Extraordinary Life: Gluten-Free, Paleo Menu
Lisa starts her week with Meatloaf and London Broil with Cauliflower. Then, she’s making kid favorites Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets and No-Corn Corndogs. She’ll finish the week with Lettuce Leaf Tacos and Roasted Pork Loin with Sauerkraut.

Our Frugal Happy Life: Eating Gluten-Free on a Budget
Emily is back this week with Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Tacos, and Pizza Chicken. She’s also making Easy Roasted Potatoes with Carrots, Italian Shepherd’s Pie, and Chicken and Pasta with Cheese.

Check back later to see who may be sharing their gluten-free menus this week.

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, email your menu link to celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com. Or, simply put your menu link in the comments below.
• Next week’s roundup will be back at Celiac Family. The theme will be Lamb.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.

Quiche is the closest thing to a pie I have on our menu this week. Although, I’m beginning to think I need to make a Mint Chocolate Fudge Pie this week. If you are thinking of gluten-free pies, I can offer you a few places to check out:

• Our roundup for Thanksgiving Desserts had lots of great gluten-free pie recipes.
• I have a Pinterest Board of Gluten-Free Pies.
• All Gluten-Free Desserts…All the Time also has several wonderful Pie Recipes.

Celiac Family’s Menu This Week:

Marinated Flank Steak

Irish Potato Farls

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Monday – Sandwiches, Clementines, Carrot Sticks, Potato Chips

Tuesday – Mexican Pizza, Tossed Green Salad

Wednesday – Baked Ham, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans

Thursday (Pi Day) – Ham and Spinach Quiche, Tropical Fruit Salad

Friday – Flank Steak, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli

Saturday – Indian Chicken, Quinoa

Sunday (St. Patrick’s Day) – Brisket, Irish Potato Farls, Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?

• For this week’s roundup, visit Angela’s Kitchen.
• Next week’s roundup will be back at Celiac Family. The theme will be Carrots.
• The Gluten-Free Menu Swap Page has the current schedule of themes and hosts. If you’d like to host a future week, please send me an email (celiacfamily[AT]gmail[DOT]com) with your preferred date and theme.

Need more menu ideas?

• Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
• Or, check out some of my past menu plans.