Great food... that's Gluten Free
Hot Damn! Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli with Red Onions is just about the best broccoli recipe I’ve ever made. And the secret ingredient is the anchovies…ssh! They’re a total game-changer. So if you’ve never had anchovies or think you don’t like them, I strongly urge you to try this recipe anyway. They add tons of umami richness and, quite simply, put this dish over the top.
Get ready to dig into a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone in the family will enjoy! Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowls are a combination of salad, noodles and scrumptiously marinated chicken that becomes wonderfully tangy and caramelized when cooked. Generously spoon on the nuoc cham sauce to complete your bowl and savor all of the amazing flavors that are in this dish.
I thought Crispy Fried Matzo was a distant memory for me but then matzo producers started making gluten free matzo. So while matzo is not a food I love and crave, fried matzo is! Think french toast made with crusty bread. This recipe is VERY easy. Whether you like your fried matzo crispy (like I do) or more like an omelette, this recipe should definitely be incorporated into your Passover recipe rotation
Roasted Fennel with Parmesan will completely surprise you. It bursts with flavor and the roasting brings out a subtle and delicious spiciness in the fennel that I never knew was there. Who knew salt, pepper, olive oil and parmesan could elevate roasted fennel to such a degree?
Here’s my family secret recipe for the best Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak. Shh…no one needs to know it’s as easy as opening a bottle.
Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze -(Gluten Free) is a super-easy and delicious recipe that has the perfect balance of sweet and salty with just a hint of spice. The sauce has a wonderful stickiness that clings to the crispy tofu in a delectable way. This recipe is perfect for tofu lovers and novices alike…and is great for vegetarians and vegans.
Each spoonful of this Asian Mushroom and Herb Noodle soup feels like it has healing powers. The richly flavored broth works perfectly with the delicious combination of mushrooms and herbs. If you are feeling under-the-weather or are craving soup to warm your soul, the Asian Mushroom and Herb Noodle Soup will hit the spot. And it’s even better the second day!
Herb-Baked Acorn Squash with Parmesan is a terrific savory recipe perfect for a family dinner or holiday meal. The squash slices get crispy on the edges while maintaining a wonderful creaminess on the inside. Plus, the natural shape of the squash slices makes it super-easy to create a gorgeous blooming flower…no prior flower arranging experience necessary! Impress your family and friends with this simple, tasty and beautiful acorn squash recipe.
If you are looking for a special appetizer that requires no cooking and looks totally gorgeous when you serve it, this recipe is for you. Mini Tuna Tartare Martinis are total show stoppers that elicit the “Wow!” response. Go ahead…strut your stuff!
This isn’t your typical “Pasta with Clams in Red Sauce.” The simple browning of the tomato paste sets this recipe above the rest with incredible depth of flavor that is truly amazing. This flavor combined with the salty, briny liquid released from steaming the clams…OMG! Clams with Red Broth and Gluten Free Spaghetti is a total “slurpable” winner.
Spicy Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts is the result of a cooking mistake. I accidentally poured nearly 1/4 cup of ground black pepper into the brussels sprouts! (I was recovering from wrist surgery so I couldn’t use a pepper grinder.) I frantically removed as much of the pepper as possible but, as you can imagine, there was still more pepper than I would normally add…way more! To offset the spiciness, I added honey to the brussels sprouts and as a result this recipe was born. Sometimes mistakes are the best way to develop new recipes! Now I have a sweet, crispy, spicy brussels sprouts recipe that’s one of my favorites.
Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Olives, Capers and Spinach is a fantastic looking dish…restaurant quality. The deep yellow of the roasted lemons with the vibrant and varied shades of green of the spinach, olives and capers makes for a beautiful presentation. I often serve this dish when I have large family gatherings or friends over for dinner. This recipe elevates a simple chicken dish to the next level.
If you are gluten free and want a fabulous roll, I highly recommend you try Brazilian Cheese Rolls. They are gluten free gems. Even better is Brazi Bites makes the rolls for you! Look for Brazi Bites in the freezer section at you local market. All you have to do is finish baking them and serve with herb butter…if you are so inclined!
Roasted Zucchini Parmesan Fries are another family favorite. Zucchini is the hero in this side dish but the garlic, olive oil and parmesan bring it home. It’s nice to know that with less than five ingredients, you can create a mouth-watering side-dish that flies off the table.
I love chocolate cupcakes. And I especially love them for breakfast with a cup of coffee…it’s my guilty pleasure. Because I’m not much of a baker, I’ve been sampling gluten free box mixes for several years. Finally, I found one that rivals even Duncan Hines. The King Arthur Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix is fantastic. The cupcakes are chocolatey, moist, and delish. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, grab a box of King Arthur Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix at almost any market and make yourself a batch.
Quick-Style Traditional Gluten Free Cheese Lasagne is a semi-homemade lasagne recipe using jarred tomato sauce and no-boil gluten free noodles. Gluten free pasta has come a long way in the past 10 years. No more mushy, weird tasting stuff! These Barilla oven-ready gluten free lasagne noodles are terrific and don’t require the extra step of boiling them first. They have just the right texture needed for this delicious and easy-to-make recipe. Dig into your piece of lasagne and savor all the goodness of an Italian classic.
Broccoli and Spinach Coconut Curry Soup with Crispy Shallots is so simple to make and is perfect for a quick dinner on cool, nippy nights. It’s a green power soup rich in Vitamin A, C & K which are all important diet staples for overall health. And don’t forget the crispy shallots! They’re an amazing, easy-to-make topper that adds another layer of flavor and texture to your soup-eating experience.
Korean-Style Steak Lettuce Wraps are fun, tasty, quick, easy and a nice change from the usual lettuce wrap. The Korean inspiration fuses mild heat from the Korean red pepper paste with subtle sweetness from the pear. For a twist on the typical lettuce wrap, give this Korean-Style version a whirl.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette is a great, fall/winter salad that has a surprising, tasty twist from the dressing which is warm, full-bodied and scrumptious. The arugula is peppery and the butternut squash gets caramelized and candied. Top with crunchy toasted nuts and salty parmesan for a wonderfully delectable salad.
One of my favorite Philadelphia restaurants that is no longer in existence (The Gourmet Restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia), served the best Mustard-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb. It was always cooked to perfection and left me completely satiated. Although the restaurant is gone, this easy-to-make gluten free rendition satisfies my craving for their delicious and memorable rack of lamb. It puts a smile on my face knowing the recipe lives on.
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Toasted Pecans hits on all cylinders! The varied flavors, textures and colors are knock-your-socks-off caliber. There’s sweet red and golden beets, smooth white feta, crunchy brown toasted nuts, and peppery green arugula. The presentation and taste of this salad is truly restaurant worthy.
I love the vibrant color of red and yellow beets. Even the stems and leaves of both are beautiful. Beets are healthy and versatile and when roasted the flavors become concentrated and delicious.
An update to a classic … Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella is a modern twist on the original. Roasting the cherry tomatoes provides a more concentrated tomato flavor and the tomato juices from the roasting make an excellent sauce with no extra effort. Don’t get me wrong, I love the original version but I may love this one even more.
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Olives is typical of Mediterranean-style eating. Just a few simple and fresh ingredients that are light on the palette (and on the waistline) but have just the right amount of flavor and texture when combined to elevate the dish from simple to sublime.
Who doesn’t love a restaurant-quality recipe that can be made in less that 20 minutes? It’s a rhetorical question…obviously! This recipe is super easy to make no matter what your level of cooking expertise. Plus, in the blink of an eye you can have the soy-lime gluten free dressing prepped and the tuna cooked. For those of you short on time but looking for amazing, flavorful recipes…this one’s for you!
As I often say, if the kids like the salmon, you know the recipe is a winner. Asian Salmon with Brown Rice Ramen Noodles is quite simple to make and the brown rice ramen (or pea shoots) adds another layer of interest to the dish. Surprisingly, the kids like both versions equally!
Baked Cider Doughnuts (gluten free) rock. They have the big taste of a regular doughnut but with less calories because they are baked. Deliciously crispy on the outside and cake-like on the inside. Baked Cider Doughnuts are great any time of year but they’re especially delicious in the fall…kind of a rite of passage into the new season. Pair with a cup of coffee and enjoy a perfectly satiating breakfast or snack…Michelle-style!
Broccolini is a refreshing change-up from broccoli. If you haven’t tried it, you should. It has a nice texture, color and taste and is very easy to prepare. Leeks are a cousin to scallions but are larger and more yellow. In this dish the leeks are sautéed which caramelizes and sweetens them but the leeks still add an “oniony” kick. The leeks yellow color with the green broccolini is a simple pairing of beauty and taste.
Ahhh…there’s nothing like the amazing aroma of kugel baking in the oven. The only thing better than the smell is devouring a warm, scrumptious piece yourself! For GG’s Vanilla Noodle Kugel (Gluten Free), I substitute gluten free spaghetti noodles for the egg noodles and break the pasta strands into four equal pieces similar to the size of egg noodles. The result is a fabulous gluten free brunch recipe or Yom Kippur break-the-fast dish.
Grilled Flank Steak and Scallions with Soy-Mirin Sauce is a fantastic dish. It’s ridiculously easy to make yet has the big-bang flavor of a complex dish. And the best part of all…it’s meant to be served at room temp which makes it a perfect recipe for family gatherings or holiday meals. NO last minute prep or heating up necessary.
Gluten Free Drunken Noodles is one of those dishes that’s hard to resist and even when you’re full, you can’t stop eating. The wide noodles are a fun alternative to the thinner variety of rice noodles. Both the noodles and chicken are tender and absorb the sauce while the overall flavor has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a hint of heat.
I always enjoy a good Greek Salad. The crunchy, crispy romaine with the salty olives and feta hits the spot. But what makes a Greek salad fabulous is the dressing. Forget the bottled stuff, you need to make your own and it’s really simple, but makes all the difference. Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing is very easy to make and really hits the spot!
To take your Greek salad to the next level you have to make your own dressing. Forget the bottled stuff. It just can’t compete with the freshness of homemade dressing that is missing from most Greek Salads.
Making a delicious chicken burger can be tricky because there isn’t much fat in ground chicken (unlike ground beef). Chicken Burgers with Garlic-Rosemary Mayo solves this problem in two ways: 1) by using half of the garlic-rosemary mayo as the chicken burger binder AND 2) by using all dark meat (or a combo of dark and white meat) ground chicken. Your burger will be juicy, full of flavor, and when sandwiched by the toasted gluten free bun slathered with the garlic-rosemary mayo grilled right on it…you have an instant home run!
The recipe for Homemade Dill Pickles…Easy as 1,2,3 only takes about 5 minutes of work and requires ZERO steps of the traditional canning process. By the next day, you’ll be eating perfectly crisp deli-style pickles. Munch on that!
There’s a lot of flexibility with this recipe. You can use just zucchini or squash or a combo like I did. I used blue cheese in this rendition but feta or goat would be delicious too. The nutty crunch from the pine nuts is terrific but feel free to experiment with chopped hazelnuts or macadamias. But whatever you do, splurge on the truffle honey drizzle. It knocks this dish right out of the park. Trust me!
Crabmeat. Spaghetti. Spicy Lemon Oil. Sound good?! This is a great combination of flavors that meld together perfectly. The spicy lemon oil elevates this pasta dish to another level. If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional seafood pasta in marinara sauce, this is it.
Talk about refreshing… Gazpacho is the answer to those hot summer days. It’s cold, filled with crunchy veggies and has a nice zippiness to it from the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Since gazpacho is served chilled you don’t need to turn on the stove or oven…no cooking is required!
If you’ve never dabbled in Korean cuisine, you’re in for a treat. The first time I made Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Nuggest – Gluten Free, my family went crazy. There was very little conversation during dinner because we were busy savoring each bite. Every piece of chicken gets perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. But what makes this dish a home-run is the wonderfully balanced sauce which is sweet, tangy, and mildly-spicy.
There are three reason this shrimp cocktail is always such a big hit -1) the dipping sauce is sooo good and a refreshing change from the standard ketchup-based cocktail sauce, 2) it is served warm or at room temp, and 3) the shrimp are sauteed (vs steamed or boiled) and coated in herbs de Provence. They are a great appetizer for any holiday or party and I guarantee you people will ask you for the recipe!
Using cilantro as the base for this sauce is a welcome change to the more commonly used basil. The cumin-spice seasoning mixture adds great flavor to the salmon and perfectly complements the cilantro sauce. Generously spoon the sauce over a piece of juicy, moist salmon with perfectly crisp skin and enjoy the complexity of flavors this dish offers.
I grew up having bagel and lox family Sunday brunches most of my life. So when I started following a gluten free diet, I really felt like I was missing out. Sitting around the table, everyone would talk about how delicious and fresh their bagel was and compare this week’s bagels to last week’s (no exaggeration!). Luckily, Trader Joe’s has gluten free bagels that when toasted properly totally do the trick. I can’t partake in all of the bagel banter but at least I can enjoy my Gluten Free Bagels and Lox!
My whole family loves this chicken salad. You know a recipe is really good when everyone goes back for seconds and thirds. It starts with the chicken being shredded instead of cubed which does wonders for the consistency of the chicken salad. Then in each bite there’s a nutty crunch from the toasted pecans combined with the sweet juiciness from grapes. And the little bit of garlic powder goes a long way to give the chicken salad that extra umph! Warning…this chicken salad is addictive.
Turmeric Coconut Crunch Rice with Wilted Spinach differentiates itself from other rice dishes with its sesame/coconut/lime/scallion crunch topping. The crunch topping is soooo good! Sprinkle it on the creamy coconut rice fragrant with turmeric, garlic, and ginger and spiked with wilted greens throughout to make this a winning rice dish.
Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing is a fresh twist on the classic Caesar Salad. Grilling the romaine hearts takes the Caesar salad experience to the next level. The lettuce remains crunchy despite being browned and the warmth of the leaves allows the creamy dressing to seep into the crevices. It’s hard to go back to Classic Caesar after tasting this version.
I love soft shell crabs! They’re so different from most other seafood because you actually eat the whole crab…shell and all. Gluten Free Soft Shell Crabs with Balsamic Tomato Caper Sauce is one of my favorite soft shell crab preparations. The sauce is sublime, velvety and pairs perfectly with the delicate crispiness of the crabs.
The secret ingredient in Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Lemon-Shallot Sauce is the allspice which is included in the dry rub. When the allspice is combined with a popping lemon tang from the sauce, the resulting dish presents with an exciting and fresh new flavor. If you don’t use allspice in your cooking, try it as a change to the normal spices you use. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Lemongrass Chicken is big on taste yet takes less than a 1/2 hour to make…from start to finish. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for nights when you’re short on time but don’t want to compromise on flavor.
The combination of Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Kalamata Olives makes a simple and very tasty Italian salad. It has the creaminess of the mozzarella, with the saltiness of the olives and the richness of the peppers tied together with a slightly tangy balsamic syrup drizzle.
My friend Susan and I discovered the Crab Louie salad while vacationing in Florida. The Crab Louie Cobb Salad is my twist on the traditional version of that salad…amped up a few notches. For me the key is to have big lumps of crabmeat throughout the salad so that you get a nice chunk of crab in each bite.
Halloumi cheese wasn’t on my radar until recently. But once it was, it became an addiction. Cooking the Halloumi brings out the complexity of the cheese- the salty, savory and tangy flavors. Pair warm Halloumi with a sweet and slightly-tart grapefruit marmalade on toast, and you have created the perfect Mediterranean breakfast (or snack)…Halloumi Toast (Gluten Free) with Grapefruit Marmalade.
If you’re looking for an extremely simple lamb chop recipe that takes less than five minutes to cook and delivers big on taste, Sizzled Lamb Chops with Browned Garlic Cloves is for you. I recently discovered this recipe and have already made it many times. Each time is as delicious as the first.
Try my snap-‘n-peel method for the tastiest asparagus…it’s the secret to creating tender asparagus bottoms. My mom is the one who taught me this simple trick! Most people love the asparagus tips, but in my family we love the tender bottoms best. Try Snap-‘n-Peel Sautéed Asparagus and see if your family agrees!
Are you having friends over for dinner or hosting a holiday meal and not sure what to serve? Consider making Mom’s Saucy Brisket Gluten Free. It’s delicious and simple to make…and a little goes a long way. The best part is you can make it 2-3 days in advance and simply reheat when serving.
These wings are deliciously crispy, tangy and finger-lickin’ amazing! Cooking them on a wire rack first at a low temp and then finishing them off at a very high temp allows the fat to drain away from the wings producing the extra crispy skin we all crave in our buffalo wings…and without deep frying!
Each potato is a crispy gem that bursts with flavor and texture. The roasting caramelizes the garlic and crisps the mashed edges of the potatoes. The warm potato with the cool Aioli topped with the tangy Balsamic Syrup drizzle completes the complexity of the dish. Each bite is a tasty treat that will keep you coming back for more.
Growing up I loved corned beef specials on rye bread, especially grilled ones. Oh, the memories — sooo good and sooo messy! Just because I can’t eat rye bread anymore, doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a grilled corned beef special. With this recipe, you and I can have our delicious, messy Grilled Corned Beef Specials Gluten Free, just without the bread… and nothing is lost in the taste department!
Carrot Ginger Soup – (no cream) is a delicious, healthy soup that can either be served as a meal or as a starter. The combination of carrots and ginger works great together and the resulting soup is velvety and creamy yet there’s no cream… it’s all vegetables and spices.
Gravlax is always a party, holiday and brunch favorite. Citrus Dill Gravlax is one of the easiest gravlax recipes to make because unlike other gravlax recipes, this one is left undisturbed in the refrigerator for 3 days…no turning every 12 hours! Love it!! Plus, gravlax can be sliced a day ahead and arranged on a platter a few hours in advance of serving to further simplify your pre-party, holiday or brunch to-do list.
Use this dressing on sandwiches, salads and cold seafood such as shrimp cocktail. Thousand Island is especially perfect when used on the Grilled Naked Corned Beef Special and the Crab Louie Cobb Salad recipes posted on my site. Making a homemade dressing doesn’t get much easier than this.