Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook Quotes

“These really cook up well the next day too. They are light and fluffy. 1 large egg ¾ cup (175 ml) milk substitute (rice, soy, almond, or coconut) 1 tablespoon (20 g) honey ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup (140 g) GF flour ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon (5 g) baking powder Combine egg, milk substitute, honey, and vanilla in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and blend well. Cook on a hot, greased griddle, using about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until brown on one side and around edge; turn and brown the other side. VARIATION: Fold ½ cup (75 g) fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries into the batter.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Black Bean Soup 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups (705 ml) GFCF chicken broth 2 cans (15 ounces, or 420 g, each) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (15 ounces, or 420 g) pumpkin puree ¼ cup (15 g) minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat and cook onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and black beans and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in the cilantro and lime juice and serve.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“medium leeks 1 medium onion 4 carrots, peeled or scrubbed 2 stalks celery 3 medium white potatoes, peeled Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 3 cans (14.5 ounces, or 411 g, each) chicken broth 3 chicken broth cans water Under cool running water, clean dirt from leeks. Split leeks lengthwise into 4 sections, and chop into small pieces up to and including part of the green stalk. Chop onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Cut potatoes into ¼ -inch (0.6-cm) cubes.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Place leeks, onion, carrots, and celery into a large dry pot and simmer until ingredients soften. Wash potato cubes in colander to rinse off starch and dry with paper towel before adding to vegetables. Add seasonings. Stir all ingredients frequently, not allowing them to stick to bottom of pot. When vegetables are softened, add broth and water. Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer until potatoes are cooked. Remove bay leaves before serving.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Doug and Jeannette DeLawter enjoy sharing this recipe. It is a delicious light soup that is also easy on the digestive system and a good addition to any meal. As with all soups, this soup can be pureed as needed for those children with sensory food-texture issues. 3 medium leeks 1 medium onion 4 carrots, peeled or scrubbed 2 stalks celery 3 medium white potatoes, peeled Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 3 cans (14.5 ounces, or 411 g, each) chicken broth 3 chicken broth cans water Under cool running water, clean dirt from leeks. Split leeks lengthwise into 4 sections, and chop into small pieces up to and including part of the green stalk. Chop onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Cut potatoes into ¼ -inch (0.6-cm) cubes.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“Best Beef Soup Ever This hearty and yummy winter soup is good any time of the year. 8–10 cups (1.9–2.4 L) water 2 large onions, quartered 5 pounds (2.3 kg) short ribs with bone cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks (results in 2½ pounds, or 1.1 kg, beef chunks) 1 tablespoon (18 g) kosher salt”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“1 tablespoon (6 g) ground black pepper 4 medium potatoes, quartered 1 small head cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces 1 large carrot, sliced into thick coins 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) GFCF soy-free fish sauce Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan or stockpot. Cooked (uncovered) on medium-high heat until beef is tender. Simmer (covered) for about 3 hours. Add potatoes for the last 30 minutes. Add cabbage and carrot for the last 15 to 20 minutes. Add fish sauce to taste. (This is quite salty but does add to the taste.)”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons Sofrito (45 g) (page 115) ½ cup (130 g) tomato paste 1½ cups (355 ml) water 1 teaspoon (5 ml) apple cider vinegar 4 medium potatoes, cubed 1 teaspoon xanthan gum Put all ingredients in a slow cooker except potatoes and xanthan gum. Cook on low for 6 hours. One hour before it’s finished cooking, add potatoes. When fully cooked, take out 1 cup (235 ml) of liquid and blend it with xanthan gum in the blender. Pour into slow cooker and mix gently. Serve with rice or quinoa.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“4 cups (940 ml) homemade Chicken Stock (see page 198) or ready-to-eat chicken broth with 1 envelope (1 tablespoon, or 7 g) plain gelatin added ½ cup (80 g) yellow onion, chopped ½ cup (65 g) carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon (4 g) minced fresh parsley ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces (115 g) uncooked GF macaroni or small pasta shells 2 cups (about ¾ pound, or 340 g) cubed cooked turkey 1 cup (180 g) chopped tomatoes In a large sauce pot over medium heat, combine broth, onion, carrot, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for about 6 minutes. Stir in turkey and tomatoes. Cook until heated through and macaroni is tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“This recipe is quick to put together and can be a meal in itself. 2 cups (400 g) lentils 6 cups (1.4 L) water 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth 2 slices bacon, diced (optional) ½ cup (80 g) chopped onion ½ cup (50 g) chopped celery ¼ cup (35 g) chopped carrot 3 tablespoons (12 g) parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon (15 ml) GFCF Worcestershire sauce 1 can (14.5 ounces, or 411 g) diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons (28 ml) apple cider vinegar Rinse lentils and place in a large soup kettle. Add water and beef broth and the remaining ingredients except tomatoes and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised

“3 large carrots, diced 2 medium potatoes, diced 1½ tablespoons parsley flakes 1 tablespoon (18 g) salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon garlic 16–20 ounces (455–560 g) brown rice spaghetti 1 cooked chicken, diced Put all ingredients except spaghetti and chicken in a stockpot. Simmer 1 hour. Break spaghetti into 1-inch (2.5-cm) lengths and boil in a separate pot (rice pasta is very starchy). Add chicken to stock pot and simmer 15 additional minutes. Add noodles and serve.”
― Pamela Compart, The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised