With the left over beetroot sauce I plan to use it on my next homemade pizza.

I'm no cook by any stretch. Though, I'm reading that coconut oil has some soothing properties with regard to stomach issues. Seems like that might be a good ingredient. It also apparently has some good bacteria, as well.

all parts of the coconut are good. Which reminds me I haven't had any coconut milk for a while. I also cook with the oil. If you do use the milk/cream you need the full fat version to get the healing properties. Something I learned from my naturopath.
I'll tuck into my pasta for lunch today. Will let you know how it goes.
Cas

another idea using sweet potato, olive oil and maple syrup.
This is a modified recipe. Ordinary humans use onions as well!
If you can manage maple syrup and olive oil this is a tasty treat.
Preheat oven to 180 C / 356 F
In a bowl mix olive oil and maple syrup. One part oil to two parts syrup. Add sweet potato to the bolw and toss. Cook for 30 minutes or until cooked.
Never one to be content with one ingredient in the baking pan I also added pumkin, potato and carrot. Next time I'll throw zucchini in too. They have different cooking times of course. Put the carrots in earlier etc.
It was so delish you'll forget you're on a so called bland diet while you tuck in!
Love to hear any other ideas. I'm always up for a new recipe or idea.

made a yummy carrot and zucchini cake with my GF flour. Yummy as ever and now I don't need to buy the very sugary cake mix. Much healthier option.

Nice job, Cas!

Hey, question... what about corn? How do you think most G sufferers would tolerate it? (Given that we're all different, but in general.)

I'm trying to work out a soup to make. Was thinking potato, celery corn... maybe like a cream soup. What spices do you think are OK for us?

Hi Bryan,
I can manage corn starch and flour but have some difficulty with corn. I think the hardes part is making sure it's chewed well. Corn is one food that won't break down during digestion so if it hangs around in the gut it can cause some pain. Maybe try a small amount first and see how that goes. I was ok in the early stages and now not so good.
I can manage the following herbs and spices and flavourings
Turmeric (good for inflammation too), corriander (cilantro), ginger, thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, majoram and basil.
Try some of those and see how you go. Can you manage sweet potato, pumkin, carrot etc. toss everything in you can eat. Let me know how it goes. good luck.
Cas

I'm a very picky eater, so none of y'all's recipes will work for me, but I have some stuff I've used. Mostly junk-food-type stuff. I also love cheese and can usually tolerate it, so I use that a lot.

- Corn dogs: I used to eat corn dogs with mustard and ketchup mixed together. Both are too harsh on my stomach. So, I melt yellow American cheese on it and add a bit of salt. That adds enough flavor to freezer corn dogs (blander than homemade) to be tasty.

- Taco salad: I leave out the taco seasoning and tomatoes and replace lettuce with spinach. My stomach can't handle lettuce, but can handle spinach. You cook some ground beef (or turkey for healthier salad) in a skillet on the stove. Put some Velveeta cheese cut up in a large microwave safe bowl and add about a cup of water, maybe some lactose-free milk or butter or any spices or veggies you like in it, and microwave it until the cheese is melted, stopping it occasionally to stir. This will eventually become a cheese sauce. When everything's cooked to perfection, place some corn chips (tortilla chips or Frito's) on a plate. Some people break up the chips so they can more easily eat it with a fork, but some prefer to be able to scoop some up with a chip. If you're a scoop type, Frito's Scoops might be good for you. Then, you place a thin layer of lettuce or spinach (spinach has more vitamins) on top of the chips. Next, you spread some ground beef on top of the greens and cover the whole pile with the cheese sauce. It is delicious.

- Pizza: I don't have homemade pizza anymore. Or frozen. I order pizza from Pizza Hut or Little Caesar's with no sauce on it. It's actually amazingly good sauceless. They tend to put more cheese on it when they do that, too. I never was a big fan of the sauce.

- Spagghetti: I now cover my spaghetti noodles with cheese or melted butter mixed with salt, pepper, and a slight amount of parmessian.

- Cheeseburgers: Since I have to leave off ketchup and mustard, I have made some changes. I still put cheese and mayonnaise on it. I also add salt and sometimes fast food French fries. You wouldn't think having fries on your burger would taste good, but it tastes delicious. In my opinion, homemade or frozen French fries aren't as good as fast food ones, but if you disagree or if you just want to try it, go ahead and try homemade or frozen.

- French Fries: Other than putting them on my cheeseburgers, I also dip my fries in cheese or in mayonnaise. My father is addicted to mayonnaise, and one day, I saw him dip his fries in some mayonnaise and eat them. I figured I'd try that. I did and it was delicious. And everyone knows that cheese fries are tasty.

- Chicken Nuggets/Tenders/Fries/Strips: I do one of two things. I either dip them in salted mayonnaise (the salt really does add some flavor to it) or I cover them will melted cheese, spread some mayonnaise on it, then sprinkle salt on them. I learned those from my father, also. You could also dip them in honey if your stomach can handle it. Mine can and it is delicious.

I hope these help you all. I often can't tell the difference between things that I can't handle because of my gastritis/acid reflux and things my stomach is somewhat sensitive to.

whoa, my mind and tummy boggles at how your tummy copes with your diet and having gastritis and reflux issues. I can and do it cheese but not in large quantities. Everything I eat is in moderation except the fruits and vegies I eat. I think its great that you have such diversity in your diet and it never ceases to amaze me how we all manage different foods. I haven't tried corn chips. I'm not good with corn just now but I would love them.
I think its great that you've adapted your old favourites to your new lifestyle. Until they make wheat free buns i think burgers are a memory. I make my own version with my wheat free breads. Can you manage beetroot at all. It can be a great substitute for tomato in some recipes due to its divine sweetness.
Thanks for the offerings. It's put corn chips back into my mind and I may try them again soon.

I've never tried beetroot. My stomach's worse right now, so I'd rather wait until it calms down.

I'm glad I put corn chips back into your mind. lol. Not many people eat as much cheese as my family does.

well the corn chips came and went. LOL I realise I wouldn't be able to manage them yet and I have so many other foods I want to get first. And your tummy copes with so much cheese? I ask as its quite acidic. Again we all have different foods we can tolerate which makes navigating this so difficult.
I'm curious. What is written on your tummy in the photo. My old eyes can't make it out.
Cas

managed to read it. couldn't agree more.

How can cheese be acidic? It's hardened milk and milk is basic, which is why many doctors suggest to drink a glass of milk when you're acidic. Bases counteract acids, which can cause gas and discomfort.

http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/acid_alkaline_foods_list.html

This link gives info on acid/alkaline foods. It doesn't mean we as gastritis sufferes must avoid all acid and can't always tolerate the alkaline for other reasons. Its a guide. Like you I eat what doesn't cause me pain be it acid or not. I eat eggs every day and yogurt. Both are acid and both sit well with me. It seems strange to me that I can eat hard cheeses and yogurt but can't stomach milk or soft cheeses. Can you tolerate milk also? I know its good for reflux but I don't and never have had that since being diagnosed with G.
Look forward to hearing some of the foods you can manage that may surprise me. I can eat small amounts of pineapple. It has good digestive enzymes while others wouldn't dream of touching it.
Take care,
cas

sorry to reply to this so late but i just joined and thought i could add something.
i made homemade humis for the new year with lays baked chips.
I also like to make for a sweet snack cut up pears put in the microwave and add some cinnomon and honey.
and i havnt made this recipe yet but i found sweet potatoe burritos on allrecipes.com that didnt look like it would be to bad on the stomach.
was wondering if there were any beverages people make? all iv been drinking is milk water and ginger tea.