Great food... that's Gluten Free
So gourmet, so easy, and so vintage! You just can’t go wrong with this one. Caviar Pie was a go-to classic for my parents generation. It was served at their fancy dinner parties and Holiday meals. Retro Caviar Pie pays homage to the good ‘ole simpler days. Pair it with a nice bottle of chilled Champagne. I’ll toast to that!
This recipe totally rocks. Balsamic Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Burrata is a one-pan wonder that takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. The flavor of the dish is phenomenal and the eye appeal is top-notch!
Parmesan Roasted Cabbage with Walnuts absolutely sings with flavor. It’s packed with Parmesan, walnuts, fresh herbs, and anchovies which are the hidden little flavor bombs in this dish(Ssh…no one needs to know they’re in there! Let’s keep it between me and you! 😉). Who knew roasted cabbage could taste SO good and look this sophisticated?!
Charred Asparagus and Dates is utterly divine. First let’s address the awesomeness that happens when you char a date. The date transforms into a candied, sweet, and chewy heavenly nugget. Next, while asparagus are available year-round, spring is the height of asparagus season so take advantage. This recipe is layered with amazing combinations of flavors, textures, and colors and can be on the table in 30 minutes.
I love roasted broccoli. The roasting creates delectable little crispy bits on the edges of the florets and there’s both a crunch and a softness that develops through the roasting process. Roasted Broccoli alone is a treat but whey you pair it with a classic Thai-style dressing, it’s another level. Roasted Broccoli with Thai-Style Dressing is an unexpected combination that will seduce you.
Crispiest Roasted Potatoes are EPIC! Unbelievably crispy! The crispiest ones I’ve ever had…. and without any frying. Thank you Ina! We wolfed these babies down in no time. Can’t wait to make them again…and again.
Horseradish Panko Crusted Salmon gets cooked low-and-slow in this recipe. This cooking method is a sure-fire way to enjoy juicy salmon every time. The slightly spiced horseradish mayo lends a subtle sweetness and spiciness to the salmon while the gluten free panko adds the amazing crunch.
Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Pumpkin Seeds is the perfect salad to help you spring into spring. It’s vibrant, refreshing, layered with crunch, and straight-up gorgeous. Plus, it’s chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. I feel healthier and stronger already💪🏼!
Remember Cracker Jacks? This is the grown up version sans peanuts and a prize. It’s got the same caramel sweetness but with a surprising spicy buffalo wing kick. Both delicious and addictive! So easy to make and even easier to eat.
Balsamic-Glazed Garlic, Spinach, and Cheddar Tart (Gluten Free) is a slam dunk. While all of the ingredients are important, it’s the Balsamic-Glazed Garlic that you will be dreaming about. I’m going to level with you…peeling all of these garlic cloves was a pain BUT I discovered that many markets sell peeled garlic cloves. YES🙏🏻 to small conveniences. Less time prepping and more time enjoying!
In the mood for a special breakfast or lunch? Smoked salmon, avocado and fried eggs …. yum! Deluxe Avocado Toast (Gluten Free) is so easy, so delicious, and so impressive!
Yum-mo! Honey Lime Chicken – Gluten Free is lip-smacking delish. The chicken skin gets browned and crispy in the pan and the sauce is thick, sweet and tangy. This dish is a total family favorite!
Kale Salad with Dates, Parmesan, and Almonds is a simple and delicious salad that has a phenomenal combination of crunchy, sweet, savory, and salty. It’s easy to get hooked on this one, even for non-kale lovers!
There’s no sulfates, wheat, or corn syrups in this gluten free DIY French Onion Dip. It’s made with ingredients you can pronounce and it’s beyond delicious. The mix of sugary-sweet caramelized onions with crunchy raw shallots and chives makes this a seriously awesome onion dip. The freshness of ingredients combined with the delicious flavor sets this apart from anything you can buy in the market.
I love easy, quick meals that have big flavors. Easy Mediterranean Shrimp is exactly that dish. It’s one you’ll find on menus in many Mediterranean restaurants and now you can make it at home and have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. I betcha it’s even better than what you would get at the restaurant!
This recipe was inspired by the Coconut Pancakes I had at The Amangani Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. After my effusive praise, the chef graciously agreed to share his recipe with me. Even though this recipe was delicious as is, I added some zest to it…orange zest, that is! Orange Coconut Pancakes with Orange-Infused Maple Syrup. Oh. So. Good!
Ginger Cauliflower Soup with an Herb-Lime Relish is going to surprise you, I promise! This soup has a hint of spiciness from the ginger and a zingy, bright herb relish that delivers in a BIG way. It’s velvety smooth and creamy (despite there being no cream). We can say “thank you” to the russet potato for that!!
If you are a fan of Asian dishes that run on the sweeter side like Orange or Lemon Chicken, you will love Vietnamese Caramel Chicken. The sauce is a unique combination of flavorings that come together to create a deliciously sweet, sticky sauce with amazingly tender chicken.
Today we’re making Gluten Free Eggplant Gratin…not to be confused with Eggplant Parmesan. The eggplant is broiled to perfection with a light coating of olive oil, salt, and pepper. There’s a bit of marinara sauce and a delicious ricotta and parmesan custard that gets baked until golden brown. Although the Gluten Free Eggplant Gratin tastes decadent, it’s not a total calorie buster because the eggplant isn’t fried or breaded.
In less than five minutes you can make this super tasty and super easy Gluten Free Asian Sesame Salad Dressing with just five ingredients! It’s amazing on all types of salads. Try it with leafy greens, slaw, chopped or shredded chicken, or noodle salad. Even use it as a sauce with your veggies. Make a batch and store it in the fridge for a couple of weeks…even though there’s no way it will last that long!
I know exactly what you’re thinking…no way Michelle, it’s too complicated to make Crispy Whole Duck à l’Orange. I’m here to tell you with 100% certainty that you CAN do this and it’s as easy as roasting a chicken…I promise! And after roasting for one hour and 30 minutes or so, you’ll have succulent duck meat with the crispiest, most delectable skin ever, paired with a luscious, citrusy orange sauce. Often times the most difficult part of this recipe can be finding a market that sells duck!
Low and Slow Rib Roast has an amazing crust that’s packed with flavor while the meat remains tender and medium-rare on the inside. Put the roast in the oven and cook it low-and-slow and then finish it with a blast of high heat before you’re ready to serve your masterpiece. Whether you are entertaining for a holiday, celebrating a birthday, having friends over, or just want to indulge, this masterpiece is easily within your reach.
No need to go to or take out from P.F. Chang’s when you can make their Mongolian Beef Dish at home! Copycat P.F Chang’s Gluten Free Mongolian Beef has extra crispy steak (thanks to the corn starch) that’s cooked to perfection and then is coated in a lip-smacking sweet and savory sauce. I doubt there will be leftovers…we polished off the whole plate!
Caramelized Cabbage with Spiced Tomato Gravy will make you feel cozy-warm. The spiced tomato sauce combined with the extra soft and wilted cabbage is the perfect cold weather (or rainy or snowy) dish. And don’t skip the sour cream and fresh herb add-ons…they complete the experience!
Since becoming gluten free, I’ve had to skip the stuffing part of the Thanksgiving meal… well not this year, baby because I’m making a gluten free cornbread-based stuffing that I can gobble down! Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Apples is crispy on the outside while being hot, delicious, sweet and savory on the inside. It’s so good you will want to eat it all year round, not just for Thanksgiving. Try it with chicken, Cornish hens or just by itself.
Cooking for Thanksgiving can be overwhelming so it is absolutely critical to have a few easy recipes in your back pocket. Cranberry Mustard Relish is one of those recipes because it’s super simple to make (only 4 ingredients!), can be made ahead of time (yes!!), and is incredibly flavorful – seamlessly combining tart, sweet and spicy.
Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey with Homemade Gluten Free Gravy is backed by 60+ years of my mom’s cooking and entertaining experience and now I’m sharing all the intel and secret tips with you!!
While salt and pepper fish is a classic asian dish, the scallion rice in this rendition kicks this recipe up a notch or two. The fish is mixed with some simple ingredients such as ginger, gluten free soy sauce, honey, and of course, salt and pepper and then quickly seared in the pan. Meanwhile the rice is mixed with sugar, vinegar, scallions and butter. Yup…butter! Place the fish over the rice and wham-o, Salt & Pepper Fish with Scallion Rice is served. It’s a perfect, simple asian-style dinner.
Creamless Corn and Clam Chowder with Crispy Chorizo is incredible. It’s layered with lots of flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes(yes!). And it’s an extra bonus to have a creamy texture without using any cream!
So many of us gluten free folks really miss having some good bread every once in awhile. I’ve never baked bread before but this recipe is so easy, I decided to give it a try. And guess what? In one hour, I was eating hot-out-of-the-oven Homemade Gluten Free Bagels that are SO delicious and a total snap to make. You won’t believe how few ingredients are needed and how quick and easy (no yeast or boiling required) this recipe is. It’s like a dream come true!
Crunchy beans and crunchy soy-glazed almonds…yum! Green Bean Salad with Soy-Glazed Almonds (GF) is a refreshingly bright salad (or veggie dish) that is so easy to make. Because it can be served cold or room temp, it’s another great make-ahead recipe that’s also super-convenient for potlucks, picnics and holidays.
I’m going to come clean…I’ve never used a slow-cooker before. Mind blowing, I know! After making this recipe, I can now see why everyone loves their slow-cookers so much! It’s the perfect appliance to make this pulled brisket recipe. The brisket becomes fall-apart tender and is amazingly saucy with just the right amount of perfectly caramelized edges. I know I’ll be making this Slow-Cooker Pulled BBQ Brisket recipe again…especially for football game gatherings!
Looking to impress your guests? Serve them Citrus Scallop Crudo as an appetizer. While this dish looks impressive, it comes together quickly and effortlessly… and of course, is totally delicious. The sweetness of the sea scallops are complemented by the bright citrus flavors of the sauce, some fresh herbs, and a smidge of heat.
Wondering what to do with you leftover white rice? Well, look no further. Use it to make this easy and delicious Vietnamese Fried Rice (GF) recipe that comes together in less than five minutes! The sauce is what makes this fried rice so different from the more common, traditional Chinese fried rice that most of us are familiar with. The Vietnamese version has a more subtle, sublime flavor that kicks-in after a few forkfuls and boy is the flavor addictive!
During the summer when basil is abundant (and potentially taking over your garden!), is the perfect time to make pesto. The traditional pesto most of us are familiar with uses pine nuts but in this recipe toasted pecans are the secret ingredient. Pecan Basil Pesto with Pasta (GF) is a “nutty” twist on pesto. It’s a subtle yet delightful variation of a very popular classic.
If you’ve never had Mexican-Style Street Corn, you’re in for a total treat. Before digging in, you’ll want to roll up your sleeves and have the napkins AND dental floss ready to go! The flavors of the charred corn combined with the mayo, cojita cheese, and lime will make your mouth water. Get ready to make many trips to the market (or farmer’s market) for fresh corn…Mexican-Style Street corn is that good!
Whether you want a light dinner on a warm evening or need a main course for a picnic or potluck, Salmon with Creamy Dill Dressing is the perfect choice. It’s super easy to make (and transport, if need be) and can be served warm, room temp, or cold.
This Classic Caprese Salad recipe is so easy that a formal recipe really isn’t required! The key to a great Caprese Salad (as with most Italian recipes) is to use the best and freshest ingredients possible – ripe heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh Mozzarella. Summertime is the perfect time for Classic Caprese Salad because it’s when tomatoes are in-season, abundant, sweet, and gorgeous.
Figs are so delicious and in the summer (through October) when at peak season, they are hard to pass up. I love this recipe of Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cracked Pepper because it requires no cooking, is ready in less than 10 minutes and presents (and tastes) like a restaurant-quality appetizer.
Holy smokes … this Lemongrass-Crusted Lamb Chops with Herb Salad is bursting with flavor! Each bite is like a total flavor-bomb awakening the senses. The crust on the lamb has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty components that all work together harmoniously. And the limey herb salad completes the taste bud sensations with a refreshingly tart finish. And bonus, most of the prep work for this dish is done ahead of time.
Zucchini is available all year round but at this time of year, zucchini is prolific in home gardens too. Zucchini with Black Pepper Butter and Crispy Parmesan is a perfect recipe for when you have zucchini madness in your garden like I do. With a few simple ingredients you can have a de-lish and VERY easy to make veggie dish.
Sambal Chicken Skewers with Garlicky Mayo are the bomb! The marinade is fabulous and creates a tangy, sweet, and spicy glaze on each morsel. Serve the chicken with the Garlicky Mayo and you’re all set for a helluva skewer experience!
Moroccan-Spiced Broccoli Salad is a fusion of robust flavors, textures, and colors that hits all of the right notes… sweet, salty, spicy, and crunchy. It’s also VERY adaptable and open to MANY variations to suit your personal tastes. It’s a cinch to throw together and the longer it sits, the better it gets.
Warm? Fluffy? Flaky? Gluten Free? Yes, it is possible! This recipe for Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Biscuits is a life-saver. Most gluten free biscuits are hard-as-a-rock, dry, and tasteless. Not these biscuits. Thank you America’s Test Kitchen!!
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about the sweet and savory combination of a sloppy joe! Grown ups and kids alike love ‘em. These Gluten Free Sloppy Joes perfectly balance the sweet, tangy, savory, and messy!
Grilled Radicchio with Honeyed Almonds, Balsamic, and Parmesan is typical of Italian cooking…using a few simple quality ingredients with the focus on flavor. Radicchio is gorgeous with its vibrant purples, pinks, and whites and while radicchio is the star in this recipe it has a stellar supporting cast of honeyed almonds, balsamic syrup and parmesan.
The Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla at Philadelphia’s El Vez restaurant is so unbelievably delicious that I had to create a Gluten Free version. This Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla – Gluten Free is super-easy to make and has just the right amount of cheesiness-to-toppings ratio. I serve it as a main course but it could also be sliced into wedges and served as an appetizer as it is at El Vez. Either way, you can’t go wrong! It’s fabulosa!!
Asparagus and Pea Soup with Poached Eggs is a gorgeous, velvety soup (with absolutely no cream) that’s loaded with veggies and finished with a perfectly poached egg. It’s super easy to make and comes together very quickly – less than 15 minutes cooking time! While the colors of this soup make me think of spring, it’s delicious any time of year.
Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian dish that relies on fresh, simple ingredients. The balance of flavors in this Perfect Shrimp Scampi recipe is spot on…just the right amount of butter, garlic, spice, and lemon. It’s an extremely easy, totally delicious gluten free recipe that can be on the table in less than 10 minutes once you start cooking. High five to that!
Are you ready to put a new spin on an old classic? If yes, this Curried Egg Salad with Currants, Chives, and Cucumbers is totally worth a try. It’s a delicious egg salad alternative that is chock-full of flavor and texture.
Crispy Harissa Chicken Thighs is loaded with great flavors that all come together for one phenomenal meal! The crispy chicken, roasted potatoes, caramelized veggies, and bright fennel salad are all fantastic but when combined and then finished with the harissa schmaltz (fun word to say, right?!), this dish becomes awesome!
Gluten Free Onion Tart is a superb combination of sweet, salty, and savory all housed in a flaky, buttery gluten free crust. In my opinion, onions make everything taste better. And whether or not you choose to add anchovies (which I HIGHLY recommend), the tart is simply delish.
There’s no chopping, slicing or dicing in this fantastic recipe for Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Lamb. Simply combine the spices with olive oil, slather the spice rub all over the lamb, marinate overnight and grill the next day. Seems like there must be a catch…something more complex that’s needed. But it’s as simple as it sounds. And the taste…oh the taste. You’re in for a total treat.
Caramelized Crispy Fennel is the perfect addition to your favorite dishes. While it tastes similar to sautéed onions, cooked fennel naturally has a slightly spicy kick to it with a wonderful hint of anise (black licorice). The next time you plan to sauté onions consider trying Caramelized Crispy Fennel instead.
Chicken Marbella is a Spanish and Moroccan inspired dish that combines briny and sweet flavors that never fails to please! While most Chicken Marbella recipes call for bone-in, skin-on chicken, my simple version uses boneless, skinless thighs which reduces the overall cooking time and significantly minimizes …
There are so many different ways to make chopped liver but for my family, it’s my Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver recipe that rules! It’s simple, dee-licious, and because my Aunt Renee only made it for Passover and Rosh Hashanah, it was a much-anticipated, special treat. I know chopped liver isn’t on everyone’s Top Ten list but when you work up the chutzpah, try my Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver recipe.
When I was a kid, Pandeli’s was our family’s go-to neighborhood Italian restaurant. My favorite dish on the menu was a chicken with artichokes and melted cheese in a lemon sauce. I absolutely loved it and probably ordered it every time. Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Gruyere is my interpretation of the Pandeli’s recipe that I so fondly remember. The restaurant may be long gone but the memories (and now the recipe) live on!
Oh so delicious! Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin (Gluten Free) is one of those satisfying dishes that makes you feel all comfy cozy inside. Yes, it’s cheesy and crunchy but it’s also slightly creamy and warming with just the right hint of heat. It’s versatile enough to be served as a side dish or as a main vegetarian dish. However you decide to serve it, you’ll be surprised how quickly the gratin will be devoured!
If you are looking for a restaurant-quality meal that is super-easy to make and sure to impress, this recipe for Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass is for you! It’s layered with umami flavor and each fillet has a wonderful candied glaze on top. You don’t have to dine at a fancy restaurant to enjoy this gem of a recipe.
Even for Cauliflower naysayers, Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts is always such a hit. It has a touch of sweetness combined with savory and nutty flavors that’s quite addictive. Not only is this cauliflower recipe delicious, it’s easy to make and leaves little to clean up. That’s my kind of dish!