Food

Shine's going gluten-free this week for National Celiac Awareness month. We'll be serving up smart ideas, solutions, stories, and of course, super-delicious recipes to help you eat sans gluten––without feeling like you're missing a thing.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hazelnuts | Photo: Penny De Los Santos

There are only a few times I miss gluten at all anymore. Mostly I eat better than I ever did before I had to cut gluten out of my life. However, when friends of mine started raving about Kim Boyce's whole wheat chocolate chip cookies, I started to feel a little mopey. And then I did what I always do--converted them into something delicious that I can eat.

Kim Boyce's book, Good to the Grain, is one of my favorite baking books of all time. After leaving her pastry chef job at Spago, Kim set out to bake for her family. Realizing she didn't want to give them white flour and sugar all the time, she began working with whole-grain flours. Many of the flours she discovered are gluten-free. Everything I have made my own out of this book has been tremendous. B

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by Lauren Salkeld

Host a Dunder Mifflin-themed evening with our recipes and entertaining tips

Ingredients:
A broken copy machine, several coffee mugs, and as many annoying co-workers as you can stomach

Preparation:
Iron your best business-casual outfit, then brainstorm ways to offend everyone at the party

Yield:
A business-romantic meal that would please the party-planning committee

The Menu:
Most of the food featured on The Office is related to someone's lunch or an office celebration, especially office-sponsored birthday parties. We used these moments from the show as inspiration for an Office-themed buffet menu that's perfect for hosting a casual watch party at home. Tuscan Tuna and Bean Sandwiches are a dressed-up version of a classic-remember Andy calls Jim "Big Tuna" because he always eats tuna sandwiches. Mini Lobster Rolls are an easy, affordable way to serve something extravagant and are a tribute to Michael and Holly's bus

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Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means that grilling season is almost upon us! Bring your A-game with these 6 quick tips.

1. Bring steaks and pork chops to room temperature before grilling them. Keep fish and chicken refrigerated.

2. Season foods generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

Related: Easy, Impressive Grilling Recipes

3. Be sure to preheat the grill to medium-high before you begin.

4. When searing foods, always keep the lid open.

Related: 15 Kitchen Shortcuts That Will Change the Way You Cook

5. Don't flip food often or move it around (unless you are doing so to avoid flare-ups).

6. Let steaks, chops, and chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

What are your favorite grilling tips?

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Easy, Everyday Meatless Recipes
10 Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try
Favorite One-Pot Meals for the Family
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You can have breakfast prepped and in the oven by the time the kids wake up! This giant, fluffy pancake is made in the blender and baked in the oven for a delicious breakfast in a snap.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 banana, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
maple syrup for serving

Related: 12 decadent twists on classic pancakes

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Set aside.

2. Combine eggs, milk, flour, light brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender and blend until foamy, about 1 minute.

3. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Pour batter into the skillet and evenly top with banana slices and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place skill

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In tonight's dinner, fresh herbs and peppery arugula bring pork chops and potato salad together with a springtime feeling. The vinaigrette-based potato salad is full of flavor without all the mayonnaise, and makes enough for tomorrow's lunch. (It's sure to become your picnic go-to.) Herb-crusted pork chops are simple and classic, with plenty of fresh herbs and room to improvise. You'll be glad there are leftovers for this one too.

The Menu

Herb-Crusted Pork Chops by apartmentcooker

1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup panko
2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sage, finely chopped
2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped
4 pork chops
salt and pepper, as needed
olive oil, as needed for pan-frying

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare a breading station by placing the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Season the bread crumbs with the fresh herbs.
3. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.

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