(NAPSA)—With the diagnosis of celiac disease on the rise, more American families face the challenge of protecting the diagnosed person while still satisfying the rest of the family. If one member of a family is gluten intolerant, the entire house- hold often needs to adapt toa gluten-free lifestyle, according to Philip Jones, professional chef, father of three and sixth generation president of Jones Dairy Farm. With limited options in the past, consumers wereoften forced to prepare less appetizing meals for the gluten-sensitive individual. Today, a family can sit down and enjoy the same gluten-free meal together. Food manufacturers are help- ing meet this demand for glutenfree options by creating new prod- ucts, reformulating existing products to remove the gluten, or appropriately labeling products that are already free of gluten. “Five years ago there was less demand for gluten-free products,” said Jones. “Now the leading question on our consumerhotline is whether or not our products are gluten free. The problem is that gluten can be hidden in processed foods, especially those containing artificial ingredients such as MSG and citric acid. That’s why understanding food labels is critical in ensuring a gluten-free diet.” Jones suggests that recipes suitable for a gluten-free diet can have mass appeal. He offers the following brunch recipe as an example. Additional gluten-free recipes are available at www. jonesdairyfarm.com. Southern-Style Sausage & Apples with Cheese Grits Makes 4 servings 2’, cups low-fat milk 4 cup old-fashioned white grits - ters = VA ale , 4 : am i ae A Sausage can bea tasty part of a family meal that caters to the gluten sensitive. 1 clove garlic, minced *% teaspoonsalt 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 package(7 oz.) Jones All Natural Golden Brown precooked sausage links* 1 large red or green apple, cut into %-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup Whisk together milk and grits in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat, whisking occasion- ally. Reduce heat to low, stir in garlic and salt. Cover, simmer 12 to 14 minutesor until thick- ened, whisking once or twice. Stir cheese into hot cooked grits until melted. Meanwhile, cook sausage links in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until heated through. Add apple slices; continue cooking, turning occasionally, until sausage is cooked through and appleis tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle syrup over sausage and apple, cook 2 minutes or until thick- ened. Serve over grits. * Jones Dairy Farm sausage is gluten free; use caution if substituting other brands that may contain gluten.
