Because granular sugar is not encouraged on a low oxalate diet, I decided it's about damn time I broke out the not-so-secret ingredient that health nuts have been lovin' on for a while now.
Now reader, let me warn you. This week was an experimental week. I'm definitely satisfied with the below, but it's probably a recipe that could do with a little tweaking (but it certainly serves its purpose.)
I actually had big plans for this dish. It was originally going to be a sandwich. Then it was going to be an open faced sandwich. Then, when my experiment didn't go so well, it became a deconstructed sandwich: filling on one side of the plate, starch on the other. And you know what happened? Nothing happened. It didn't work out how I planned, but I still got a nice filling meal out of it. And don't fret, one day, I'll get it right.
Also, my brother wanted me to mention him on my blog tonight because I was cooking while talking with him. Since he's one of two people who reads this blog, I figured, why not.
Gluten-Free Cornbread
&
Turkey Cheese Roll-ups with Tangy Slaw
1) Gluten-Free Cornbread
I'm just gonna go out and say: to me, cornbread is one of those tricky things to make. Too much wet, it doesn't cook through. Too much dry, and it crumbles faster than my bank account during the holidays. Like I said, I gave it a go. It's a tad on the drier side for cornbread, but it does have a nice density to it and generally stays together. I think it'd be good paired with something wet- like soup or the yummy slaw that follows. As always, when storing gluten-free baked goods for more than a couple of days, freeze your creation (I like a layer of foil and a layer of wax paper, then put in zip-lock bags) and thaw later for same day freshness.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of cornmeal (gluten free)*
2 cups milk less 3 tbs (I used lactose free organic milk)
1 tbs olive oil
2 tbs baking powder
1/2 cup agave
*For you low oxalate eaters, 1 cup of cornmeal is a moderate oxalate intake, which means it shouldn't be consumed more than once a day. Translation: don't go crazy eating the cornbread.
Have one small square a day as your moderate oxalate choice and don't forget to drink all your water!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the cornmeal and milk together until combined.
Add the olive oil, agave, and baking powder, in that order.
Beware that the baking powder will clump, and mix that bad boy 'til its lump free
(but don't over mix)
Pour into a 9x13 baking dish/pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean from the center.
2) Turkey Cheese Roll-ups with Tangy Slaw
The only thing that requires a "recipe" (and I use that very loosely as you'll see) is the slaw. Basically, all I did was take a slice or Provolone cheese, a slice of turkey, and topped with some slaw. To eat, you bend the cheese taco-style and voila, easiest dinner ever.
Tangy Slaw
Ingredients:
10 oz shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup canola oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
Directions:
Mix all those up.
Eat all those up.
