Great food... that's Gluten Free
I just LOVE the vibrance of this Multi-Colored Potatoes with Chili-Lime Butter and Pomegranates recipe. It looks great, tastes great, and sings with multi-layered flavors and textures. Serve at your next family gathering or holiday meal as an alternative to your usual go-to potato recipe.
No need to order Chinese takeout! Kung Pao Style Chicken – Gluten Free is better than takeout and without the worries of gluten free contamination! It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit salty with an addictive punchiness from the vinegar…which I just love. Get your chopsticks out and enjoy!
Shaved Brussels with Wasabi Mayo Drizzle is a quick and easy veggie side dish with a bit of sophistication. The warm and yummy caramelized leaf shavings paired with a bit of Japanese wasabi heat and finished with fresh herbs is phenomenal! And on the table in less than 30 minutes…perfect for weeknights or fancy meals.
This sauce is so good, you want to eat it by the spoonful (actually, I did)…but, do your best to try to wait until you’ve grilled the chicken and then slather the sauce on. Balsamic Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is fantastic – a little bit sweet, salty, and tangy, and filled with herbaceous goodness. The sauce is a no-cook gem for when you’re short on time but still want something delicious for dinner!
Thai Coconut Curry Mussels delivers a sublime, velvety red curry sauce with perfectly steamed, tender, and plump mussels. It’s spot on and irresistible! Once my husband and I polished off the mussels, we found ourselves grabbing spoons to slurp down the sauce. Such a delicious meal!
Whether you’re serving Honeycrisp Apple Salad as a side or a light main course, you’ll love the crispness and simplicity of this salad. It’s one of those recipes that’s quick to “throw together” and it can easily be jazzed up or down, depending on how you’re feeling.
I really enjoy flavored cream cheese…so do my dad and my daughters. My dad favors the fruity flavors and my daughters and I gravitate more towards onion and veggie. Whatever your preference is, Build-Your-Own Flavored Cream Cheese is SUPER QUICK and EASY to make…less than 15 minutes! So forget about buying flavored cream cheese and make your own!
Let’s dig into some Japchae, a popular Korean noodle dish. Japchae is a combination of sweet potato vermicelli noodles (more on that in a moment), veggies, and beef in a wonderful umami sauce but in this recipe I’ve kept it veggies the whole way. The sweet potato vermicelli noodles have a density and sweetness to them that is quite different from traditional rice vermicelli noodles. And I love the punch the sesame oil brings to the dish. So whether you’re twirling the noodles with a fork or slurping them down with chopsticks, Veggie Japchae (Korean Noodles) – Gluten Free is easy to make and even more fun to eat.
As a gluten free person, I never thought I’d be able to enjoy a delicious, flaky croissant again. And then I saw a recipe on Instagram for rice paper-based croissants. I was skeptical, for sure, but I said “what the heck?!” And wow! These French Toast Mochi Croissants are pure happiness. Sounds complicated but it’s not…think croissant on the outside for its flakiness, mochi on the inside while realizing “hey, wait, this croissant tastes likes French Toast!”
I first had Candied Figs with Bacon at my neighbors house. Mary served the figs as an appetizer and they were amazing…candied all over with crisp salty bacon pieces and dusted with red pepper flakes. I’ll admit, I probably had more than my share that evening! And now I’m paying it forward and sharing this recipe with you. Enjoy!
Fruit and veggie salads define summer. Melon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad perfectly fits the definition. Produce and melons are at their peak and everything is so fresh, sweet, vibrant, and refreshing…exactly what’s needed on hot summer (even fall) days.
Bourbon Chicken Thighs are a total hit. They’re sweet, boozy and damn good! From my family, I heard lots of “mmm’s,” “wows” and lip-smacking…music to this chef’s ears. So easy, it’s a no-brainer!
Do you love shrimp cocktail? This version maintains the strength of the classic with enhancements and inspiration focused on the cocktail sauce. Poppin’ Shrimp Cocktail uses poppy seeds and shallots to create a poppy-ness (get it😉?!) that is truly fantastic. So next time you want to serve this classic, consider this poppin’ version.
Egg salad is great but it can also be ho-hum. Umami Egg Salad has rich undertones of asian flavors. With very little effort, you can take your normal egg salad to new heights.
When you’re melting during the summer months you crave food that’s refreshing, cooling, and easy to throw together. This is where Peach, Tomato, and Burrata Salad with Hot Honey Dressing comes in. This salad strikes the perfect cooling notes while capitalizing on “peak of the season” peaches and tomatoes balanced with the luxurious creaminess of burrata. It’s the ultimate in simplified summer enjoyment!
I love wings. My dad loves wings. My mom…not so much. So it was extremely satisfying to see my mom chow-down on these Crispy Vietnamese Wings (Gluten Free). I knew this recipe was a winner just by watching her! These wings are ridiculously good with top-notch flavor and crunch but with no mess or extra calories from deep frying. Hell yeah!
Corn on the cob is one of my favorite summertime foods. I’m especially fond of white Jersey corn but that’s not available until early August. So if you’re like me, you’ll have to settle for corn from other parts of the country until that time arrives. Whether you boil or grill your corn, Corn Salad with a Citrusy Vinaigrette allows you to slide into summer effortlessly. It’s an easy, breezy recipe!
You know all of those social media posts on TikTok and Instagram that are always showing you through video and audio how unbelievably crispy, crunchy their food is by swiping their knife over their food? Well, Korean Scallion and Leek Crispy Mini Pancakes (Gluten Free) is one of those recipes (without the video/audio🥲)! Amazingly crunchy. Super tasty. And a cinch to make!
Cucumbers are available all year long but there’s nothing like summer cucs picked fresh from the garden. Quick and Easy Herb-y Cucumber Soup is the perfect summer soup. It’s refreshing, light, delicious, requires no cooking, and, most of all, it’s a great way to use the abundance of cucumbers you have from your garden! If you don’t have a garden, don’t fret…supermarkets and farmer’s markets also have plenty of cucs available.
Do you have any interesting, gourmet or fancy peppercorns in your pantry that have just been sitting around? If so, get excited. Lemon Butter Black Pepper Fish Fillets is the perfect recipe for those lonely black peppercorns. And this recipe will make those babies come to life! Many times in recipes, freshly ground black pepper is merely considered a default seasoning but not here. Here the black pepper becomes mellower, warmer and even a bit fruity. Don’t fret if you don’t have fancy black peppercorns, regular store-bought black peppercorns work just fine too.
Think of General Tso’s Chicken, then swap out chicken for cauliflower, and voila, Saucy Crunchy Cauliflower Florets is born! Tons of crunch with crispy gluten free panko crumbs on the outside with soft cauliflower florets on the inside all coated with an incredible sauce that clings so perfectly to the florets. All this without the mess or extra calories from deep frying. As my daughter says…total 12 out of 10!
Calling all eggplant lovers! I’ve got a recipe for you…Miso Honey Glazed Eggplant Wedges. They’re soft and tender, like buttah 🧈 with a slightly sweet and salty kind of nutty🤪 crunchiness that’s so appealing. Pair with the creamy tahini sauce and you have a mouthful of tastiness!
Is this an interesting salad with fried eggs or a unique twist on egg salad? Who knows?! Either way, you’re gonna love this recipe if you’re into Thai food and/or fried eggs. Thai Fried Egg Salad is light, refreshing, zippy, and, in my opinion, outrageously delish!
Life changing! That’s how I feel about these Homemade Gluten Free Ciabatta Rolls. I have never baked bread before and have been intimidated to even try. But I did try and, I’m telling you, if I can do it, you can too! Being able to make your own gluten free ciabatta rolls that are perfectly crusty on the outside while having a delicious chew and soft texture on the inside is simply exhilarating. Don’t get overwhelmed by the different flours that are called for in this recipe that you may (or may not ) have in your pantry. They are all available at Whole Foods or online and once you have them you will definitely be using them often because these rolls are out of this world!
Cornish hens are basically small chickens and they’re the perfect size for a single serving. I generally lean towards fruity sauces and glazes when making cornish hens (and duck). I guess that’s why Cornish Hens with Raspberry Sauce totally appeals to me.
I love Chinese food and miss going to Chinese restaurants but the fact is most, if not all of them, have no clue how to accommodate those of us who are gluten free. So, I get my Chinese food by cooking it myself. Now I have to admit, I had never, ever ordered egg drop soup at a Chinese restaurant before because the wonton, hot and sour, and sizzling rice soups always interested me way more. But I was wrong…egg drop soup is REALLY delicious. This Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup recipe will have you agreeing with me.
The ribbons of egg are super silky and velvety and the broth has a nice, yet subtle, kick to it. And on the table in less than 15 minutes, you can’t beat it!
Remember the song from the band Devo in the ’80s? Whip it…Whip it Good! Whipped Feta with Spiced Cracklin’ Chickpeas can be whipped up in a jiff and the taste is BIG, SMOOTH, and ADDICTIVE. So Whip it, Whip it Good!! I’m singing. Are you?
I love the flavors, textures and colors in this recipe but it’s the pan searing of the beets that differentiates this beet recipe from most others. The pan searing creates these delicious little crispy bits on the beets that are so satisfying. And pairing the beets with dollops of greek yogurt, gives this dish just the right amount of extra zhuzh. Lemony Beet Bliss will put a satisfied, even blissful smile on your face.
Ah…the memories. Going to Jimmy’s Milan in Center City Philadelphia and ordering the Milan Salad and the Ziti with Asparagus (back in the day when I was still eating gluten!). Those were the days. My sister and I used to go there all the time. Well, this recipe pays homage to that beloved salad. If you’re not familiar with Jimmy’s Milan or never had the pleasure of eating there, once you have this salad you’ll understand what all the fuss is about.
Crispy Rice. Crispy Chicken Skin. Now you’re talking to me. Crispy Sheet-Pan Turmeric Rice and Chicken is about outstanding Persian flavor AND magical crackling crispiness. In other words, it’s a two-fer that’s found on one sheet pan. Want to know more?
I’ve experimented with a lot with gluten free Mac N’ Cheese recipes, focusing mainly on baked versions and none of them were good enough for GFchow-ers! Then it dawned on me that I should try a stovetop version…and BINGO! If you crave a homemade, cheesy, decadent, and insanely easy to make gluten free Mac N’ Cheese look no further than Gluten Free Stovetop Mac N’ Cheese. I’ve got you covered😉!
It doesn’t take much to turn ho-hum white rice into a side dish worthy of discussion. Cilantro Lime Rice with Crispy Garlic Chips starts with lots of freshness… lime zest, lime juice, and fresh cilantro…and culminates with the perfect finisher of crispy garlic chips. Don’t skimp on the garlic chips. You’ll regret it if you do!
Baked fish really isn’t my thing but when you coat a fish (or any protein for that matter) with nuts or breading, is the way to go. Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Maple Mustard Drizzle comes out of the oven perfectly cooked, with terrific pistachio crunch and topped by a maple-mustardy sauce that is simply fantastic.
You can buy the frozen Brazi Bites at the market which are really good OR you can make Homemade Brazilian Mini Cheese Rolls which are even better! These mini cheese rolls are crusty on the outside and warm and cheesy on the inside AND naturally gluten free. It’s a homerun!
I really enjoy most foods but when it comes to beans…well, meh. And despite that, I devour every last spoonful of Vegetarian Cassoulet each time I make it. The complexity of flavors that are layered within are what makes this recipe a real surprise. I know you’ll love it as much as I do!
It seems like I needed 50+ years to fully appreciate fennel. But I have arrived and hopefully you have too! While fennel and onion look very similar, they’re not even closely related. But when cooked, the sweeter side of both come out. Cooking the onions and fennel until they are almost melted and jammy is the secret behind Jammy Fennel and Onion Pasta (Gluten Free). The pasta is highlighted by the sweet, salty, and slightly spicy pairing of the ingredients which blend together with perfect harmony.
Deliciously saucy with a sweet, velvety vibe, Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts is one of those recipes that everyone loves, even the kids! The cross hatch scoring is key to the sauce seeping into every crevice so each forkful of chicken is perfectly filled with lip-smacking flavor.
Old Bay Shrimp with Lemon Aioli is one of those super simple recipes that has big bang flavor…and who doesn’t love that? Serve as an appetizer hot, warm, or room temp and enjoy the zingy, lemony aioli and charred lemon wedges with each piece of shrimp. 🍋🍤😊
Paté isn’t for everyone but for the fans out there, Bourbon-Spiked Paté is calling your name. It’s amazingly creamy, silky, and delicious. It’s also a perfect holiday or potluck appetizer. And don’t forget the accoutrements to get the full paté experience – gluten free crackers or bagel chips (as I used), blackberry or blueberry jam, apple slices, honey, etc. The sky is the limit!
Most people who know me, know I love sports…especially football. I spend a lot of time talking football and watching football, specifically the Philadelphia Eagles. Having awesome snacks while watching the games is key to the overall experience. Serving something other than, or in addition to, wings, dips, and chips is welcomed. Harissa Honey Popcorn Chicken is a new fav. It’s crispy, saucy, slightly spicy bite-sized pieces of goodness that can be deep fried or air fried.
Lettuce Medley with Crispy Shallots is a sophisticated, classy salad yet it’s understated in its simplicity… which is why I find it so appealing. It works just as beautifully as part of a Thanksgiving spread as it does at a casual dinner party. It’s got a variety of texture, color, and shape and the vinaigrette adds a balanced zippiness.
Almost everyone loves chicken lettuce wraps (except for vegetarians and vegans perhaps😉)! If you make Gluten Free Chicken Lettuce Wraps (P.F. Chang’s Copycat), you’ll have an instantaneous home run. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or main course, these wraps will get gobbled up…and fast!
Parnsip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with is a clever vegetarian twist on the more-commonly known and loved bacon-wrapped stuffed dates. The marinated parsnip ribbons impart bangin’ robust flavor to this appetizer …similar to what bacon does for the traditional recipe. So if you’re a vegetarian or bacon just isn’t your thing, Parnsip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates is for you!
Are you a fan of orange chicken? If so, you know this recipe speaks to you! Orange Glazed Crispy Tofu and Broccoli is a vegetarian riff on the Chinese classic that’s baked (not fried!). The key to the crispiness of the tofu is the craggy edges that are formed by hand-tearing the tofu. The tofu then gets coated in cornstarch and baked. Orange Glazed Crispy Tofu and Broccoli is crispy, orange-y, vegetable-y and very tasty.
I’m a noodle soup girl🍜…always have been! I’m also a total sucker for all recipes with jammy eggs. So, Noodle Soup with Bok choy, Shiitakes, and Jammy Eggs really speaks to me. This soup is easy to make, comes together in under 30 minutes, is healthy and delicious. Now this is a language I totally understand.
Hard-boiled eggs are great but I really jam on Perfectly Cooked Jammy Eggs. The whites are perfectly set and firm and the yolk has a luscious, creamy texture. Serve the eggs in a soup, salad, grain or noodle bowl or eaten solo with some kosher or flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper or my favorite way…with a bump of caviar or roe …because, why not😋?!
I love the combination of steak and blue cheese! In Black and Blue Steak Salad with Quinoa Crunchies, we have the best of that combo, and then add in some refreshing salad ingredients and top it off with fun quinoa crunchies … it’s a total home run!
Honey Miso Butter is straight-up FIRE. It’s delicious on EVERYTHING and the options are endless. I love it on seared fish, steak, fried eggs, toast, corn, and roasted or grilled veggies. Experiment, see which is your favorite, and indulge in this flavor bomb topper!
I love mushrooms whether they’re sautéed or raw but roasting them was a real “wow.” Tearing the mushrooms instead of cutting them and then pan-roasting with a high-heat finish yields perfectly crispy, craggy mushroom edges that are so delish…you’ll be tempted to devour them straight from the sheet pan! The mushrooms can be served alone, paired with a grain (quinoa, polenta, etc) or protein (fish, tofu, etc.). Versatility galore!
Grilled Chicken with a Citrusy Middle Eastern Relish transforms your everyday chicken into a special and unique dinner that’s presentation worthy! For this recipe, we are grilling the chicken until the skin has a nice crackle to it (approximately 30 mins.) and then topping the chicken with a balanced and snappy middle-eastern-spiced relish. The relish is so tasty, crunchy, and bright that it takes top-billing here.
Sure, there’s nothing like in-season watermelon, peaches, plums and melons to let you know summertime has arrived. And then there’s corn, and where I live, it’s Jersey corn that we patiently wait for. I know I’m in the best part of summer when I’m eating fresh corn on the cob weekly. Some people are purists…no salt or butter needed, but not me! Pass the salt AND butter! My little twist with this recipe is the butter. By adding lemon zest and chives, the butter (and, of course, the corn!) becomes bolder, brighter, and better as it coats each kernel of corn. Fresh Corn on the Cob with Lemony Chive Butter is going brighten your summer…guaranteed!🧈🍋
There are two techniques that when used in combination can take a tough cut of meat like London Broil and make it into a tender, mouthwatering dinner. The first technique is to prick the London Broil all over with a fork to allow the marinade to easily penetrate the meat and the second is to use baking soda in the marinade as the secret weapon tenderizing agent. Whether you only have an hour to spare or overnight, you’re on your way to having a very delicious, Love Me Tender London Broil dinner. Love me tender, love me true❣️
Zingy Brown Sugar Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Mint Sauce is a dish that’s layered with flavor. It starts with the shrimp, of course. They have some heat from the cayenne and, when grilled, a lovely candied edge forms on the shrimp from the brown sugar in the marinade. Spoon on the fresh mint sauce for some herbaceous freshness. Whether you serve this as a main course (as I did) or an appetizer, this dish is a summertime winner. My husband and daughter concur😋!
I have experimented with SO many gluten free banana bread recipes and Browned-Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Gluten Free), is hands-down, the BEST! I can’t stop thinking about it or eating it! You’ll find it has the perfect crumb, richness, and moistness. And no one will know that it’s gluten free, it’s that delicious. I can’t wait for you to make it!
I know. I know. It’s hard to resist serving tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, balsamic and basil in the summer. I’m with you but you must fit Tomato, Onion, and Oregano Salad into the rotation. My mom used to make this salad for us all of the time in the summer. I only slightly tweaked her recipe (because it doesn’t really need tweaking!) by using fresh oregano leaves in addition to dried oregano. As you’ll see below, this salad is so easy to make, it really doesn’t require a formal recipe.
If you’re looking for a go-to summer salad dressing, Sweet Basil Vinaigrette is what you’ve been searching for… especially if you have an abundance of fresh basil growing in your veggie garden. It’s an all-purpose dressing because it’s also delish on wraps as a condiment and on proteins such as grilled chicken.
I’m in love with the gorgeous, vibrant color of this soup. It’s just spectacular! As stunning as this soup is, it’s also absolutely delicious. Chilled Summer Beet Soup is perfect for when you’re trying to keep cool on those hot summer days. It’s super quick to make and requires no stovetop cooking. Say no more!
The ultimate in tasty and versatile, Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad can feed two people or twelve. It can be served warm or cold and it can be made a day in advance and then assembled the day of. Modify the salad to your specific tastes and preferences…use tuna or salmon (fresh or canned), hard-boiled or jammy eggs, delete the potatoes and add the radishes. You get the idea!
To this day BBQ Chicken is one of my all-time favorite meals. I get a real chuckle when I think back to visiting days at overnight camp and I would request my mom bring me BBQ chicken (thighs only!!) and Santa Rosa plums while every other camper was asking their parents to bring candy and soda. It’s so Michelle🤷🏻♀️. Since those long ago days, my tastes and cooking have changed over the years but my love of BBQ chicken has never waivered. Saucy Candied BBQ Chicken is lacquered lots of sauce that gets ridiculously caramelized and snappy…just the way I like it!
Seared Honey Lime Scallops is simultaneously refreshing and decadent and can be served as a main course or an appetizer. It’s up to you! Either way you’re going to love the flavors of this recipe. And you can serve the scallops warm or cold which is an extra bonus.