Kick Off the Summer and Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month Gluten-Free Style with Local GF Pizza and Beer!

 Boulder, CO (May 2, 2011) - The Gluten Free Bistro and New Planet Beer will be celebrating Celiac Awareness Month at Lucky Pie (www.luckypiepizza.com) in Louisville, Saturday May 14^th from 3-6 with samples, giveaways and a chance to win copies of Elana Amsterdam’s new book, Gluten-free Cupcakes. Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are now being better diagnosed and treated due to the heightened awareness created by education and events like this one.  Please come join us for food, fun and information sponsored by these great local gluten-free companies.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

• The Gluten Free Bistro will be handing out samples of their delicious pizza cooked to perfection in Lucky Pie’s oven and they will have gift baskets full of their delicious products for raffle prizes. Be sure to stop by and meet Julie McGinnis, MS, RD who will be available to answer all your questions about celiac disease and gluten intolerance.  In addition, The Gluten Free Bistro will be donating a percent of their sales this month from pizza sold at Lucky Pie to the Boulder County Celiacs Group in honor of Celiac Awareness Month.

• New Planet Beer will be sampling out their new Off Grid Pale Ale gluten-free beer. Off Grid Pale Ale is a wonderful interpretation of the classic pale ale style. It has a distinctly deep amber color and great character and body. New Planet Beer will be giving away t-shirts and other goodies to celebrate the day.

 

• Get there early for giveaways of Elana Amsterdam’s new book “Gluten-Free Cupcakes”!

The Gluten Free Bistro was founded by three gluten-intolerant Boulder locals who were dissatisfied with the gluten-free foods available. After many years, they have perfected modern, healthy and divine tasting gluten-free products. The company's founders include two nutritionists and a foodie. Now, those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease can have pizza or fresh-style pasta in a trendy restaurant, pizzeria, or at home. No more feeling left out! Please visit www.theglutenfreebistro.com for a complete directory of restaurant and retail locations that carry our product or call 720.329.3254. Join our fan club on Facebook (The Gluten Free Bistro Famous Pizza Crust) or follow us on Twitter/Foursquare (gfreebistro) to keep on top of the latest news. Modern. Healthy.Divine. ^tm

The Gluten Free Bistro’s Fettuccine with a Creamy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients
2 Tbs unsalted butter
1 oz prosciutto, minced (about 2 Tbs)
1 onion, diced
1 bay leaf 
Pinch of red pepper flakes
salt
3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press
2 Tbs tomato paste
2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped coarse (about 3Tbs)
1/4 cup, plus 2 Tbs dry white wine
2 cups, plus 2 Tbs crushed tomatoes
1 lb pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese (optional) 

Directions:

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add prosciutto, onion, bay leaf, pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and beginning to turn light gold, 8 to 12 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup wine and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated,  about 1 minute.

• Add 2 cups crushed tomatoes and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.


• Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add The Gluten Free Bistro’s Fettuccine and cook 4-4.5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain pasta and transfer back to cooking pot.


• Remove bay leaf from sauce and discard. Stir cream, remaining 2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons wine into sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add sauce to cooked pasta, adjusting consistency with up to 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Stir in basil and serve immediately, top with Parmesan. Enjoy the best tasting gluten-free pasta you have ever had!

Cinco de Mayo Pizza!

Chorizo, Poblano and Tomato Pizza



Ingredients:
1 to 2 chorizo sausages, removed from casing (make sure you are using GF sausage)
1 tbs olive or grapeseed oil
1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 12" GF pizza crust
queso fresco, for topping (optional)

Instructions:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; saute poblano peppers for 8 to10 min, until soft and starting to char slightly. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, cook chorizo, stirring frequently to break up any large pieces. Saute for about 6 minutes or until brown and cooked thoroughly.  Remove from heat.

Pre-heat oven to 375° F. Top frozen pizza crust with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, cooked chorizo, poblano slices, fresh tomato, and queso fresco. Bake directly on oven racks for approximately 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown just slightly. Enjoy with an ice cold drink for a tasty Cinco de Mayo celebration!

The Gluten Free Bistro’s Products Available at Alfalfa’s Market!

The Gluten Free Bistro’s Products Available at Alfalfa’s Market!

Boulder, CO (April 18, 2011) - The Gluten Free Bistro’s product line will be sold retail at Alfalfa’s Market in Boulder, CO. The line offers an array of gluten-free products including: frozen pizza crust, fresh-style (frozen) penne and fettuccine, and Bistro Blend all purpose flour. Alfalfa’s Market is set to open their new store (in the old location at Broadway and Arapahoe) on Earth Day, April 22^nd. Alfalfa’s along with Whole Foods Rocky Mountain Region will be selling this amazing line of gluten-free products that was formerly only available at restaurants.

 Barb Verson, C.N, COO for The Gluten Free Bistro states, “We are so excited to offer our line retail and give everyone a chance to try healthy and delicious gluten-free products. We look forward to announcing more retail locations soon and hope to be nationwide by the end of this year.”

The Gluten Free Bistro is dedicated to providing products with exceptional taste and high quality, nutritious ingredients. Our gourmet products are the #1 choice among chefs and critics for superior texture and flavor. As innovators in healthy gluten-free living, our products are made with whole grain, non-GMO gluten-free flours that provide protein, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and B vitamins. Enjoy all natural gluten-free foods that are low in sodium and sugar. 

The Gluten Free Bistro was founded by three gluten-intolerant Boulder locals who were dissatisfied with the gluten-free foods available. After many years, they have perfected modern, healthy and divine tasting gluten-free products. The company's founders include two nutritionists and a foodie. Now, those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease can have pizza or fresh-style pasta in a trendy restaurant, pizzeria, or at home. No more feeling left out! Please visit www.theglutenfreebistro.com for a complete directory of restaurant and retail locations that carry our product or call 720.329.3254. Join our fan club on Facebook (The Gluten Free Bistro Famous Pizza Crust) or follow us on Twitter/Foursquare (gfreebistro) to keep on top of the latest news. Modern. Healthy. Divine. ^tm

Big Bill’s Now Offering Gluten-Free Pizza in Centennial, CO!

Big Bill’s Now Offering Gluten-Free Pizza in Centennial, CO!

Boulder, CO (April 12, 2011) - The Gluten Free Bistro’s pizza crust is now being served at Big Bill’s (bigbillsnypizza.com) located at 8243 S. Holly St. in Centennial! Try Big Bill’s veggie combo, meat combo or white pizza atop a gluten-free crust and enjoy the NewYork atmosphere. Enjoy fresh ingredients and great salads at Big Bill’s open seven days a week.

The Gluten Free Bistro is dedicated to providing products with exceptional taste and high quality, nutritious ingredients. Our gourmet products are the #1 choice among chefs and critics for superior texture and flavor. As innovators in healthy gluten-free living, our products are made with non-GMO, whole grain gluten-free flours that provide protein, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and B vitamins. Enjoy all natural gluten-free foods that are low in sodium and sugar. 

In effort to ensure worry-free dining, all our restaurant partners are provided trainings on safe handling practices for our products and provided designated pizza wheels for cutting.  

The Gluten Free Bistro was founded by three gluten-intolerant Boulder locals who were dissatisfied with the gluten-free foods available. After many years, they have perfected modern, healthy and divine tasting gluten-free products. The company's founders include two nutritionists and a foodie. Now, those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease can have pizza or fresh-style pasta in a trendy restaurant or pizzeria. No more feeling left out! Enjoy our products in CO, Utah and the Mid West. Please visit www.theglutenfreebistro.com for a complete directory of restaurants that carry our product or call 720.329.3254. Join our fan club on Facebook or follow us on Twitter/Foursquare (gfreebistro). Modern. Healthy. Divine. ^tm

Easy Dinner Rolls and Breadsticks made with Bistro Dough Ball

More Great Things to Make with The Gluten Free Bistro’s Dough Ball! 

Gluten-Free Bistro Dinner Rolls

These dinner rolls are easy and versatile. You can use them for mini sandwiches for lunch or cut open and top with pizza ingredients for mini pizzas.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

1. Oil a baking sheet


2. Apply oil to your hands and roll pieces of the dough into large golf balls and place an inch apart on the baking sheet

1. Allow the dinner rolls to sit and rise for 10 minutes at room temperature


2. Make as many as you need or the use all the dough. You can refrigerate the remainder of the dough for up to 3 days or place in the freezer for later use.


3. Brush the dinner rolls with butter or olive oil


4. Sprinkle the rolls with Kosher salt or other coarse salt and rosemary


5. Place tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until firm and brown on the top


6. Remove dinner rolls and place on a wire rack or plate and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes

Serve and enjoy light fluffy rolls with a crispy bottom

Other great ingredients to use for topping the rolls: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, parmesan cheese, other dried herbs, pepper.

Gluten-Free Bistro Breadsticks

Made with The Gluten Free Bistro Dough Ball

 These breadsticks are so simple to make and everyone will love them. Dip them in olive oil and sea salt, pizza sauce or just eat them plain whenever you need a healthy snack.

Ingredients

1 12 oz dough ball (The Gluten Free Bistro dough ball)

½ cup of olive oil

2 Tbs. of Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375˚ F

2. Apply 1 teaspoon of olive oil onto your hands, rub together

3. Separate the dough ball into six equal parts

4. Roll each part in your hand to make 6 -inch breadsticks, place on a oiled baking sheet

5. Let them rise for ten minutes

5. Brush 1 tsp of olive oil on each breadstick

6. Bake for 20 minutes

7. Open the oven sprinkle Parmesan cheese and then cook again for another minute

Note: (After purchasing our dough ball, please refrigerate and use within 3 days of purchase. If you do not plan to use the dough within 3 days, place in your freezer. When you decide to use your dough ball, please remove from the freezer in the morning and thaw in refrigerator for use at dinner time.)

The Gluten Free Bistro’s Products Now Available Retail at Whole Foods Market!

Boulder, CO (April 4, 2011) - The Gluten Free Bistro’s line of products are now available retail at Whole Foods Market in the Rocky Mountain Region. The launch will begin with five stores and shortly after include the entire region. The first five stores include: Pearl St., Alpine Ideal, Baseline, Tamarac, and Superior. The line offers an array of gluten-free products including: frozen pizza crust, dough ball (prepared food), fresh-style (frozen) penne and fettuccine, and Bistro Blend all purpose flour. The Gluten Free Bistro is delighted to be retail and give the gluten-free community what it has been waiting for: modern, healthy, and divine tasting foods.

This product launch contains a refrigerated gluten-free dough ball that is the first of its kind in any marketplace. The dough ball can be found in the prepared food area and toppings will be sold there as well, for easy make-at-home pizza. This dough ball offers a variety of meal ideas including; N.Y.-Style Pizza, Chicago-Style Pizza, Stromboli, and Calzones. Be sure to visit www.theglutenfreebistro.com for dough ball and pizza recipes.

Barb Verson, C.N, COO for The Gluten Free Bistro states, “We are so excited to offer our whole grain line of products retail and give everyone a chance to try healthy and delicious gluten-free foods. All of our products are made with our one-of-kind; nutritious Bistro Blend which was designed to have 76% whole grain flours and contain only 22% starch. We look forward to announcing more retail locations soon and hope to be nationwide by the end of this year.”

The Gluten Free Bistro is dedicated to providing products with exceptional taste and high quality, nutritious ingredients. Our gourmet products are the #1 choice among chefs and critics for superior texture and flavor. As innovators in healthy gluten-free living, our products are made with whole grain, non-GMO gluten-free flours that provide protein, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and B vitamins. Enjoy all natural gluten-free foods that are low in sodium and sugar. 

The Gluten Free Bistro was founded by three gluten-intolerant Boulder locals who were dissatisfied with the gluten-free foods available. After many years, they have perfected modern, healthy and divine tasting gluten-free products. The company's founders include two nutritionists and a foodie. Now, those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease can have pizza or fresh-style pasta in a trendy restaurant, pizzeria, or at home. No more feeling left out! Please visit www.theglutenfreebistro.com for a complete directory of restaurant and retail locations that carry our product or call 720.329.3254. Join our fan club on Facebook (The Gluten Free Bistro Famous Pizza Crust) or follow us on Twitter/Foursquare (gfreebistro) to keep on top of the latest news. Modern. Healthy. Divine. ^tm