1 1/2 c Salsa

3T Brown Sugar

1T Dijon Mustard

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts

Mix first 3 ingredients. Put chicken breasts in a 8 X 8 pan- pour sauce over chicken. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Serve over white rice.

Credit: theglutenfreelife.com

Excerpt of an email from McCormick Spices:

Thank you for contacting us regarding your special allergies and intolerances to gluten.  We understand that there are a growing number of people that have gluten concerns.  We would like to take this opportunity to provide some additional information and let you know that there are many products available to you that will add the flavor you desire.

We often get the request for a list of our gluten-free products.  We do not provide a list because we want you checking the ingredient statements of our products.   McCormick can guarantee you the following:

1. All of our single ingredient spices are gluten-free.  Our single ingredient spices are 100% pure, with nothing additional added to them.
2. All of our extracts are gluten-free.  They are made with a synthetic Ethyl Alcohol, not a grain-based alcohol.
3. If our products have gluten in them, it will be listed clearly in the ingredient statement.  We do not hide any allergens under “natural flavors” or “spices.” This pertains mainly to our Dry Seasoning mixes and some blends.  An example is our Beef Stew Seasoning Mix.  This contains gluten, and states, “Wheat Gluten,” in the ingredient statement.
4. McCormick goes a step further.  If an ingredient is derived from wheat source, such as Maltodextrin, it will be listed as “Maltodextrin (WHEAT), in the ingredient statement.
5. McCormick follows good manufacturing practices at our plants and takes extra precautions to eliminate the possibility of mislabeling or cross-contamination.

If we can be of further assistance, please call us a 1-800-632-5847, Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

McCormick is obviously a very allergen aware company.  It’s reassuring to know that they clearly label all Wheat and Gluten on their labels rather than hiding it as “natural flavors” or “spices”.  A very clear example of why it’s good to read the labels of anything you buy.

Thanks to a listserv email, it has been confirmed that IHOP adds pancake batter to their eggs before making omelettes.   Because their pancake batter is not Gluten Free, neither are their omelettes.  Please be aware of this if you are dining at any restaurant and double check with your server.  You never know when they might be sneaking in something that contains gluten.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1 1/2 Cup Gluten Free Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum (optional)
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients together and set aside.  Mix wet ingredients with fork.  Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Line muffin pan with paper liners and then fill with mixture.  Sprinkle with Cinnamon & Sugar. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.  Yields approximately one dozen muffins.

From an email from Arby’s:

Proteins, without bread or buns: roast beef, ham, turkey, corned beef and Grilled Chicken Fillet. [Breaded chicken fillet and tenders and the Diced-Grilled are NOT GF.]
Cheeses, natural and processed.
Peppered bacon.
Baked potatoes only [Plain, or with butter and gluten-free seasonings. About 10% of our restaurants offer baked potatoes.]
Fresh Fruit Cup.
Milkshakes.

I cannot recommend any of the other potato products, though, because, in their cooking at the restaurant, there is the chance they will share fryer-space with wheat flour-based coated items. And then you should be made aware of this: the Curly Fries are coated, and there is gluten added as a part of that formulation and preparation by our supplier. Their preparation in the same oil as that used for Homestyle Fries and Potato Cakes takes out all three as option.”

“If you are aware of our re-designed website, www.arbys.com 20
(http://www.arbys.com/) , then you know it shows something about food allergens or sensitivity agents. You need now only be able to check components of the menu items, and this tactic should work: select nutrition from the cover page; select the category of interest lets use the Arbys Chicken Naturals as an example then select to view the allergen listings and go. Next, beside any specific menu item in a category for example, Chicken Fillet Sandwich Grilled hit the triangle that appears to the left of the name, and see that a component listing displays with an option to look at ingredient statements just wand over that option, and the ingredients appear. Unfortunately, one cannot print from this display. Or, you can look at the dots indicating the presence of major allergens in each component. This nutrition section will show you the ingredient lists for almost all the components of our menu items. On this last point, perhaps you should consult the website to be certain of menu items, such as condiments, being GF.

Not the best of news for Celiac sufferers. A very limited list of Gluten Free items and a longer list of items that could be if they took certain precautions in their preparation.  Unfortunately, they don’t.  It looks like that eliminates Arby’s from most lists of places to eat out.

Uno Chicago Grill has a nutritional page on their website that also has a list of their Gluten Free options. Of course, the menu’s at many restaurants change rather regularly, so you’ll want to check beforehand or make sure and ask a server or manager to double check.

The list is available at: http://www.unos.com/kiosk/nutritionUnos.html

The List includes (As of 08/08/2007):

• Freezers
  • Strawberry Smoothie
  • Chocolate Monkey
  • Tropical Fruit Freezer
  • Raspberry Lime Ricky
  • Wild Mango Smoothie
• Fab Firsts
  • BBQ Pork Stick
• Chicken
  • Chicken Gorgonzola
  • Grilled Simple Chicken
• Desserts
  • Ice Cream Sundae (vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce)
• Burgers (ordered without Buns and Ultimate Burger Sauce)
  • Uno Burger
  • Uno Burger with cheddar
  • Uno Burger with cheddar and bacon
  • Uno Burger with cheddar and vegetables
  • Kid’s Cheeseburger
• Great Greens (ordered without croutons and breadstick)
  • House salad
  • Classic Cobb Salad
  • Greek Salad ( without roasted marinated peppers)
• Smoke, Sizzle, and Splash
  • NY Strip steak
  • Top Sirloin steak
  • Chop House Classic
  • Lemon Basil Salmon
  • BBQ Grilled Shrimp
  • Baby Back Ribs
  • BBQ Pork Sticks
• Sides
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Steamed or Roasted seasonal vegetables
  • Mashed Potato
  • Smashed Cauliflower

From the Heinze FAQ:

Heinz Ketchup and Heinz Organic Ketchup do not contain any gluten (the distilled vinegar used is from corn sources). Also, Wine Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar and Apple Cider Vinegar are gluten-free. Heinz Hot & Spicy Ketchup Kick’rs is gluten-free as well.

As for our other Heinz products, we are not able to guarantee that all ingredients would be gluten-free, since the source of an ingredient may change from time to time. We understand how difficult it can be finding foods that meet the requirements of a restricted diet, and we continue to look for ways to meet the dietary needs of our consumers.

Not the best list of Gluten Free items ever, but it’s a start.  I know there have been questions about some White Vinegars so knowing that the Heinz ones are safe is good. Coincidentally, Heinz Worcestershire sauce is not gluten free as of June of 2007.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 C Gluten Free flour
• 2 C sugar
• 3/4 C cocoa
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 C milk
• 1/2 C oil
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 C boiling water
• 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
• 1 C chocolate chips (optional)

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.  Add remaining ingredients except boiling water. Beat for 2 minutes on medium.  Stir in Boiling water.  (batter will be thin)  Pour batter into 9X13 greased pan.  Bake for 45-55 minutes at 350.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbs Oil
• 3/4 lbs Chicken filets
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 C broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots (diced or sliced)
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano flakes
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 can green chilies (or to taste)
• 3 C cooked rice
• 1 14oz can Italian diced tomatoes
• 1/4 C Parmesan cheese ground

Saute Chicken and garlic in skillet.  Add broccoli, carrots, onion and spices.  Cook until veggies begin to soften.  Add tomatoes, rice and chilies.  Stir and cook until heated through.  Remove from heat and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 C Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 C Margarine or butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2/3 C Gluten Free Flour
• 1/3 C Cocoa
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 C Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 C Chopped Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease Pan.  Beat eggs, stir in sugar, butter and vanilla.  Mix flour, cocoa, and salt.  Mix in wet mixture.  Spoon into pan then top with walnuts and chocolate chips.  Bake for 30 minutes.