Lois's Rice Casserole

Dear Elizabeth,
When I was first diagnosed with Celiac, my mother was beside herself. Cooking has always been important to her. Each Sunday my family gathers at her home for "Sunday Supper." The first week of my diagnosis, I told my mom not to worry about feeding me. Of course, she did just the opposite. She scrubbed down her kitchen and set out to make a gluten-free meal for the entire family. She had been planning on making a roast with a side of garlic spinach and, our family favorite, her cheesy pasta casserole. Well, the roast and spinach did not prove to be a problem. However, the cheesy pasta clearly was an issue. At the time, she did not know about gluten-free pasta. She improvised by making the pasta dish with rice instead of noodles. What a hit! We all loved it and she has been making it ever since. I thought you would like to share the recipe with your readers. It is so easy to make. Each time I taste it, I am reminded of my mom's first gluten-free meal.
Shelia E.
Dear Shelia,
I was so touched by your mother's kindness and willingness to adapt her meal to fit your diet! You are a blessed Celiac. I made your mom's casserole for my family and everyone loved it. I am happy to share it with my readers.
Elizabeth . . . (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)