-=> Janis Kracht wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 >> I checked some of the packaged mixes at Pamela's site, some of them
 >> contain potato starch something my daughter can't have (nothing from
 >> the nightshade family of plants or corn products). It's ok, I mix a
 >> great GF mix with tapioca flour, rice flour and sometimes coconut flour
 >> for moisture.  Sometimes I also include ground flax seed.  I have to

 JK> [...]

 > Yikes - no wheat products (pasta, bread, etc) no 'taters or chilies or
 > tomatoes? There goes half my diet.

 JK> Yes, I purchase Rice Linguine, etc, or make her GF noodles with my
 JK> Philips Avance Pasta maker (I can make rigatoni, linguini, spaghetti,
 JK> elbows. etc. Stuffing and bread is easy as well, I use brown rice
 JK> flour, tapioca flour, etc. Most "prepared" GF foods like breads, etc.
 JK> use cornstarch and/or potato starch so they are out.

I bought a Cuisinart stand mixer for my new place. Not got a pasta maker for 
it - although that is an option. I got the food processor and blender deals 
that are driven from the mixer.
 
 JK> Here's one she eat if I leave out the red pepper flakes :)

 JK> ===
 JK> Broccoli Salad

 JK> 2 bunches broccoli  cleaned, washed and sliced into bite size pieces
 JK> 1/4 cup olive oil
 JK> 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
 JK> 1/2 teaspoon salt
 JK> 1/4 teaspoon oregano
 JK> 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
 JK> 1/4 teaspoon parsley
 JK> 1/4 teaspoon basil
 JK> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, or to
 JK> taste

 JK> Steam or parboil broccoli until tender.  Drain and cool. Toss with oil,
 JK> garlic, salt, oregano, parsley and basil. Add vinegar and other spices
 JK> and toss again.  Marinate for one hour.

Not everyone is a chile-head. One of my favourite fancy broccoli things is:

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Shrimp & Broccoli (sort of) Alfredo
 Categories: Seafood, Sauces, Pasta, Cheese
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      8 oz Uncooked linguine or
           - spaghetti
      1 c  Broccoli florets
      2 tb Butter
      1 lb Tail-off cooked shrimp
 10 3/4 oz Can cream of mushroom soup
    1/2 c  Whole milk
    1/2 c  Grated Parmesan cheese; plus
           - more to sprinkle at table
    1/4 ts Pepper
 
  Cook linguine according to package directions. Add
  broccoli to cooking water for the last 4 minutes of
  cooking time; drain.
  
  In a medium skillet, over med-high heat, melt butter. Add
  shrimp and heat, stirring, until shrimp are heated
  through. Add soup, milk, cheese, pepper & the linguine
  mixture. Heat through, stirring occasionally.
  
  Serve with additional cheese.
  
  NOTE: Doubles easily. Reheats fairly well.
  
  Makes 4 servings
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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