Cherry Pie Pops
These pie pops combine a light, flaky gluten-free crust with a homemade cherry filling for the ultimate portable treat.
Dessert
It’s hard to beat homemade cherry pie but slices can be messy on a picnic. These pie pops combine a light, flaky gluten-free crust with a homemade cherry filling for the ultimate portable treat. This recipe can make mini hand pies, too. Just omit the popsicle sticks.
Meals
Turkey burgers are a family staple in my house for summer evenings. Using collard greens as a wrap solves the age-old question—to bun or not to bun. Adding veggies and capers is a nod to the Mediterranean diet and boosts the flavor. No need to add salt, as capers are briny...
Dessert
This whimsical play on yogurt and granola makes a sweet ending to an outdoor meal. To keep the granola base from turning soft, add yogurt to the cups shortly before heading out the door.
Dessert
Loaded with protein and healthy fats, these nutritious and delicious bites make a perfect lunchtime treat. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Epinephrine Options
North Carolina resident Elizabeth Powell stood at the pharmacy counter, ready to buy the EpiPens her son needed for his multiple food allergies. She’d done this many times since the boy had his first anaphylactic reaction to peanuts ten years ago. Each time she would buy two EpiPen 2-Paks, ensuring he had one set at home and another when he was out and about.
Food Allergies in the Classroom
I’m not a food-allergy expert but I play one in my classroom. Like most teachers, I’ve seen an increase in the number of students who have severe food allergies. I don’t know why food-allergy rates are rising, but I do know that it means classrooms and schools are implementing new protocols to ensure the safety of their students. It also means that as an elementary school teacher, I’ve embraced the responsibility of following particular practices to make kids—and their parents—feel safe and ready to learn.
Current Issue: August/September 2018
Cover Story:
Gluten-Free Cheeseburgers & Grilled Coleslaw