Gluten Free Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Egg Rolls

Gluten Free Bacon Egg & Cheese Egg Tolls

Inspired by the brunch menu at Olmsted Restaurant in New York City, which is named a finalist in the James Beard Best New Restaurant category, these crisp gluten free bacon, egg, and cheese egg rolls are simply amazing. They are perfect for brunch because they not only contain favorite breakfast ingredients, but they are crunchy and flavorful. Of course, you can serve them for any meal from breakfast to dinner. Continue reading “Gluten Free Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Egg Rolls”

Gluten Free Chive Pesto

Gluten Free Chive Pesto Pasta and Zucchini

I had a ton of chives in my herb garden and decided to make chive pesto. It naturally stays bright green, unlike basil pesto. Chive pesto is flavorful and cheesy. The recipe I used that I found online didn’t have much flavor. So, after adjusting it quite a bit and using a substitute ingredient, I am thrilled with result. Use this naturally gluten free chive pesto on crackers, bruschetta (toasted, sliced baguettes), pasta, grilled chicken, and more. Continue reading “Gluten Free Chive Pesto”

Gluten Free Cream Cheese Polenta Cakes (or Goat Cheese)

Gluten Free Cream Cheese Polenta Cake Appetizers

Are you guilty of serving the same old side dishes or appetizers? Tonight, I created these gluten free polenta cakes to change things up a bit. My husband and I fell in love with them. The crunchy topping was a nice touch. You can make them with cream cheese or goat cheese. I used cream cheese. Try them and let me know how you and yours enjoyed them.
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Gluten Free Gougeres Appetizer Ring and Disks + Cheese Veggie Dip

Gluten Free-Gougeres Appetizer Ring and Disks

Having a party or gathering with friends? Class it up with a fancy French appetizer that is easy to make yet decadent, a gluten free gougeres ring. Serve this light and hollow French pastry dough ring that is mixed with cheese filled with cheese dip (beer or wine optional) mixed with sauteed veggies, topped with cream cheese. Also easy to make, are the pastry disks (gluten free pate choux) used to gather the dip. In a nutshell, it all can only be described as indecent. Save your confessions for your scale on Monday and dip away! Did anyone say “appy hour”? Continue reading “Gluten Free Gougeres Appetizer Ring and Disks + Cheese Veggie Dip”