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Money-Saving, Nutritious Recipes for Gluten-Free Diets

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A gluten-free diet is notoriously expensive. Cook up savings with these delicious, nutritious gluten-free recipes.

1. Gluten-Free Spaghetti Recipe

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Gluten-free spaghetti is a favorite with kids and grown-ups alike. Add a fresh garden salad for a healthy, flavorful budget gluten-free dinner. Skip the bread- it adds both expense and excess carbohydrates.

2. Gluten and Dairy-Free Chicken Potpie Bowl Recipe

Gluten-Free Chicken Potpie Bowls Reprinted with Permission 2009 © Every Day with Rachael Ray
From Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine, this easy recipe combines wholesome and convenient ingredients in a dish sure to be favorite with gluten-free kids.

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3. Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
This meatless recipe makes a big dish of cheesy gluten-free macaroni. Serve with a fresh salad for a filling, delicious meatless entree.

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4. Gluten-Free Taco Recipes

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Fast, easy and an all-time favorite. The great thing about tacos, you get a nice serving of fresh vegetables in each taco.

5. Gluten-Free Spinach Quiche Recipe

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Savory Gluten-Free Spinach Quiche is made with a buttery and tender Savory Shortcrust recipe, adapted from a recipe by Master Baker Avner Laskin. The filling is simple, fresh and economical.

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6. Gluten-Free Rigatoni with Sausage Sauce

Photo © 2009 Teri Lee Gruss
Gluten-Free Rigatoni with Sausage Sauce is a rich yet simple recipe. The sauce is an Italian classic made with butter, cream, white wine, sweet, mild Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese. Delicious!

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7. Gluten Free-Cheese Pizza Recipe

Photo 2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
You may have noticed that frozen gluten-free pizzas are pricey. One recipe of gluten-free pizza dough makes about four 7-inch pizza crusts. Add your favorite gluten-free pizza sauce and cheese and you end up with about four pizzas for the cost of one or two store-bought gluten-free pizzas. Make crusts when you have time and freeze for the ultimate gluten-free budget, convenience food.

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8. Gluten-Free Italian Chicken Nugget Recipe

Photo 2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Three chicken breasts make a large stack of delicious gluten-free Italian chicken nuggets. Serve these crisp, savory nuggets with steamed vegetables or a large salad for a family favorite budget meal.

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