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Texas Roadhouse Gluten-Free Menu

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

When I first began my gluten-free diet about 4 years ago, one of the first places I discovered that I could still go to is Texas Roadhouse, forever giving them a warm place in my heart. However, back on March 16, 2009, we were disappointed to report that the Texas Roadhouse had since canceled its gluten-free menu.

Official Website Menu Information: Texas Roadhouse Gluten-Free Menu
Location Finder: Find a Texas Roadhouse Location Near You

After reviewing their official website today, it looks like they now have the following message posted (on their contact page, click the gluten-free menu):

We are sorry but we no longer offer our gluten-free menu. It was a very difficult decision, but we concluded that due to the multi-use of utensils, supplier changes, substitutions or the possibility of human error, we could not offer our guests a total assurance that the items were indeed 100% gluten-free. As such, we decided that the best approach was for the management team at each restaurant to work with guests individually to ensure that they can make the most informed menu decisions. Please ask to speak to the managing partner, who will be happy to accommodate any requests or provide information about our food and preparation. Thank you for your interest in Texas Roadhouse.

In other words, they still have a gluten-free menu and a knowledgeable staff, they are just handling these requests at the local restaurant level and protecting themselves in case someone gets cross-contaminated (gluten) by accident.

We can confirm that since this announcement a few months ago, we have eaten at the Texas Roadhouse several times without any trouble, so if you decide to eat at Texas Roadhouse, just let your server and their manager know about your gluten-free needs.

As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.

For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

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Enjoy eggplant parmesan? Here is a gluten-free recipe for eggplant parmesan we discovered and thought we’d share with our readers! Give it a try and let us know how it turns out in the comments.

If you’d like to check out other recipe ideas, check out our gluten-free recipes page!

Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 Tbs. salt
  • 1/2 c. gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground sage
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbs. milk
  • 1 c. gluten-free corn-flake crumbs
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • Prepared spaghetti sauce
  • Grated mozzarella cheese
  • Vegetable or olive oil (for cooking)

Preparation:

  1. Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch slices.
  2. Sprinkle salt on both sides of cut eggplant and place in colander in sink or over large bowl.
  3. Allow eggplant to sit (to sweat moisture) for 30-45 minutes.
  4. While eggplant is sitting, combine flour, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper and sage to make the flour mixture.
  5. Beat egg with milk to create the egg dip.
  6. Combine corn-flake crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano and basil to make breading mixture.
  7. Rinse and dry eggplant slices.
  8. One at a time, coat each eggplant slice in flour. Gently shake off excess.
  9. Dip flour coated eggplant in egg dip. Cover completely.
  10. Transfer eggplant slice to breading mixture and coat fully.
  11. Repeat steps 8-10 until all slices are breaded.
  12. Cook immediately, or freeze for long term storage.

Cooking Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat oil to 350-400 degrees in pan or deep fryer.
  3. Fry gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan slices for 1-3 minutes in oil until golden brown. Do Not Over-brown.
  4. Drain on paper towels and transfer to baking sheet.
  5. Top each slice of gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan with desired amount of spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly brown on top.
  7. Serve immediately for best results.

Freezing Instructions:

  1. gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan can be made in advance and stored in the freezer for up to two months.
  2. Freeze gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan by placing a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper directly after breading.
  3. Place baking sheet in the freezer and freeze four hours to overnight.
  4. When gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan is frozen, transfer to a freezer safe container for storage.
  5. Cooking instructions are the same for both fresh and frozen gluten-free Eggplant Parmesan.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Twinkies

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Some would argue that twinkies are one of the most disgusting foods ever intented, but as popular as they are, I’m sure some of our readers would like to make their own twinkie. For people who suffer from Celiac Disease, twinkies are not an option, unless of course you make them homemade. Here is a gluten-free recipe for twinkies that people on a gluten-free diet can try at home.

If you’d like to check out other recipe ideas, check out our gluten-free recipes page!

Gluten-Free Twinkies Recipe

Twinkie Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt

Twinkie Directions:

  • In a large bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then set aside
  • In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks until pale yellow, then whip in grapeseed oil and agave
  • Whip vanilla and lemon juice into egg yolk  mixture
  • In a medium bowl combine coconut flour, baking soda and salt
  • Blend flour mixture into egg yolk mixture, then whip ingredients together until smooth
  • Gently fold egg whites into yolk-flour mixture
  • Spoon batter into Twinkie molds until they are half full (you will get 8 twinkies)
  • Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow Twinkies to cool

Twinkie Filling Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup agave nectar

Twinkie Filling Directions:

  • Whip egg whites to stiff peaks
  • Blend in agave and re-whip until stiff peaks form again
  • Place filling in Twinkie filling injector
  • Place cooled Twinkie flat side up and inject filling into Twinkie in 3 spots on its flat (bottom) side

Gluten-Free Groceries: Wyoming

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Looking for a gluten-free grocery store or supermarket in your local area?  Whether you live in Wyoming or plan to travel there in the near future, it is good to know places you can go to get gluten-free foods and other products.

Here at Celiac-Disease.com, we are dedicated to trying to maintain updated lists of grocery stores in each state that offer gluten-free products. Here is what we’ve found for this state:

Wyoming Gluten-Free Supermarkets and Grocery Chains

Note: This list is updated as new gluten-free grocery stores and supermarkets are discovered.  If you know of one we are missing, please contact us so we can update our list!

For gluten-free grocery information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Groceries page, which is broken down by individual state.

Wyoming Gluten-Free Restaurant Menu Information

For gluten-free menu information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus page, which is broken down by individual state.

Bonus: Looking to save money when shopping for gluten-free groceries? We recommend purchasing gluten-free groceries in bulk online.

Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus: Wyoming

Last Updated on by the Celiac-Disease.com Staff

Looking for gluten-free restaurant menus in Wyoming? Whether you live within the state or plan to travel there in the near future, it is good to know in advance which restaurants offer gluten-free menus to the Celiac community.

Here at Celiac-Disease.com, we are dedicated to trying to maintain updated lists of restaurants in each state that offer gluten-free menus. Here is what we’ve found for the state of Wyoming:

Note: This list is updated as new gluten-free menus are discovered. If you know of one we are missing, please contact us so we can update our list!

Wyoming Gluten-Free Restaurant Chain Menus

Local Wyoming Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus & Groceries

  • (Coming Soon)

For gluten-free menu information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus page, which is broken down by individual state.

Wyoming Gluten-Free Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

For gluten-free grocery information for other states, check out our Gluten-Free Groceries page, which is broken down by individual state.

Bonus: Food costs have never been higher. Looking to save money when shopping for your gluten-free products online? We recommend purchasing gluten-free groceries in bulk online.