Writing a cookbook was never intended. In fact, I once thought I would never learn to cook for myself.

Turkey pot pie can also be made from frozen leftovers, for a good early spring, or late fall meal.

. A simple meal that can be prepared and carried in hot food containers while traveling. Best next day, after marinating in the juices.

Turkey with gravy works well with pastas and rice. Gluten free pasta and rice options are available. Prepared frozen varieties are available

When I first learned to live gluten free, I thought I wouldn't be able to cook this dish anymore. Thankfully, I can.

Buried pork chops can be prepared and slipped in the oven while reading a favorite book, resting, or finishing the laundry.

Buried pork, buried ham surprise, pork and noodles, and pork and rice are all simple dishes anyone can make with leftover meat or vegetables

Boxes that used to be four for one dollar are now a dollar a piece, and some corn noodles packs are less than two dollars a piece.

Although it is possible to make this dish on the stove top, it requires constant stirring to avoid burning. Oven baked is easier and cleaner

Adding a serving of baked chicken to a favorite pasta dish greatly increases the healthy protein and caloric value of a meal.

Without cheese, this meal is lactose free. Lactose free cheese is available, although expensive.

Plain, spaghetti noodles work well, as do spiral, elbow, and other types of noodles. Spiral noodles need longer to cook more thoroughly.

As a child, I probably could have eaten spaghetti every day. Not healthy at all, since it is mostly a grain meal. As an occasional treat.

Texturally, a proper meatloaf will feel moist, and plop into the pan. Additives, such as mushrooms, onions, and even corn, peas, carrots, or

This is an easy dish to make and can be made with left over steak. Mushroom soup can be used as a gravy on this dish.

Vegetable mixtures can be added for color, taste, and texture. Most common would be peas, carrots, and squash.

Either way, there are many brands of gluten free grains, that, while still processed, maintain a level of flavor, texture, and taste often

Other meats, such as beef mini sausages, Italian sausage, pork sausage, chicken sausage, steak, ham, ribs, pork chops, and even roast.

There are four basic kinds of pizza: meat, vegetable, combo, and dessert. Meat, vegetable, and combo are the most common.

Rice and corn noodles do take a little extra care when cooking. Taste and texture are best when slow boiled.