From Appetizers to Desserts: Dining Out for the Gluten Intolerant
Appetizers, main coarse and dessert tips for the gluten intolerant
Appetizers can be, well, appetizing, but if you can't find one that's gluten free, make your salad your appetizer. Order a salad without croutons and eat that while others are eating appetizers. If you pace yourself, you can finish up your salad while the others are eating their salads and avoid that long lag of watching others eat while you are starving.
If you're in a pinch for a gluten free salad dressing, make your own. Ask for a ramekin and for oil and vinegar dressing. Mix mustard and vinegar and add a little oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over your salad and enjoy this healthy vinaigrette! If you like it even tangier, ask for lemon wedges to squeeze into your dressing.
Another option can be to enjoy a glass of wine while the others are enjoying appetizers. Having a glass of red wine can be relaxing and have health benefits as well, as long as you drink in moderation.
Lean meats and vegetables can be a great option for your main coarse. If you are eating out and in doubt, order your meat and vegetables with no seasonings or sauces. Most restaurants have chicken, fish and a vegetable selection that you can order in this manner. Ordering a plain baked potato is another great option.
Dessert can be almost impossible to order out if you're gluten intolerant, but most restaurants have ice cream they serve on top of pie, which often is gluten free. Some restaurants have fruit selections. If neither of these is an option, consider your coffee as your dessert. Sometimes something semi sweet is all you need to top that meal off and feel content.
From appetizers to desserts: You can enjoy your gluten free dining experience
From appetizers all they way to desserts, consider these options so you can enjoy your dining experience as much as the next person. Do your research online ahead of time and see if the restaurant has a gluten free menu to avoid having to make last minute decisions that you'll regret later. Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, and Chili's Grill and Bar all have gluten free menus that you can view online. If you don't have time to view online before you arrive at the restaurant, ask for one once you arrive at the restaurant. These menus give suggested items to order along with how to order them. Eating out for the gluten intolerant is getting easier all the time, so don't bypass dining out and the chance to enjoy good food and good company.
References:
http://www.outback.com/foodandmenus/pdf/glutenfree.pdf
http://www.pfchangs.com/menu.shtml
http://www.chilis.com/menu/default.asp
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Published by Lynn Mac
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20 Comments
Post a CommentStopping by to say hi :o) Great article!
Excellent suggestions for the gluten intolerant.
thanks for this!! my oldest daughter is sensitive to gluten. :) jeffrey
great job! hugz cj
I, for one, am not sensitive to gluten. But I do have many customers that are, being in the health and body industry. Good advice...
This can be challenging, and your suggestions are excellent. :-)
Very informative and helpful piece!
I shared this with my sister-in-law. Excellent information and very helpful. Thanks.
Good advice for people who are sensitive to gluten. :-)
Very informative, makes dining out also a treat for the gluten free.