Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Gluten-Free Casein-Free Recipes – While these recipes are dairy-free, you will have to read all labels to find products that are free of casein.
After visiting PF Chang’s China Bistro, I decided to make my own gluten free egg drop soup. I am addicted to it! I love it hot and spicy. You can omit the hot sauce, use freshly chopped or pureed chili peppers, or make a mild version. It’s just as delicious as the one at PF Chang’s. Serve this flavorful, Chinese favorite as a starter before main and vegetable dishes. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Egg Drop Soup”
Simple syrup may be used in cocktails and desserts. You will find desserts that need a thick glossy color and all sorbet recipes call for simple syrup. Using simple syrup along with your desired flavor of flavoring or extract can replace expensive cocktail mixes. Add some soda water and you have yourself homemade soda! Learn how to make a simple syrup. It’s easy and only calls for sugar and water. Continue reading “How to Make a Simple Syrup”
Each year when I go to the Expo West trade show, in Anaheim, I am honored with a package of a Tasty Bite product. This year they repeated my favorite product, Asian Vegetable Rice. I haven’t looked for it yet in my local store, but I was desperately craving some. So, I created this copycat Asian brown rice recipe. Theirs contains white rice, I believe. Therefore, this recipe contains more fiber, can be made sugar-free and dairy-free, and provides you with plenty of substitution choices. Make it spicy or mild. While the ingredients of Tasty Bite Asian Vegetable Rice is slightly different, this recipe is extremely delicious. You can turn it into a casserole by simply adding your favorite protein. I added cooked, cubed chicken breast. Enjoy! Continue reading “Creamy Asian Brown Rice Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)”
On those busy nights, make this gluten free chicken and rice casserole and add your favorite vegetables. Season with salt and pepper or add a tablespoon or two of your favorite sauce. I enjoy pesto in mine occasionally; however, for this one, I just seasoned with salt and pepper. It only takes 15 minutes to cook. Enjoy! Continue reading “Easy Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Casserole in 15 Minutes”
In a four or more course meal, palate cleansers are used to cleanse your palate of the flavors that linger from the previous courses. This way, you are able to experience the true flavor of the next dish without any aftertaste affecting your taste buds. It is similar to the method that wine tasters use before tasting another variety of wine. In France, palate cleansers are also used to improve digestion and to stimulate the appetite. Continue reading “Lemon or Lime Sorbet – Palate Cleansers”
For busy weeknight dinners, this gluten free Mexican shredded beef (or chicken) recipe comes in handy. If I have a busy week ahead, on a weekend, I make a batch of this using beef and another with chicken to keep on hand for various meals. You can freeze them, as well. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Mexican Shredded Beef (or Shredded Chicken)”
In an effort to create a new recipe for Super Bowl Sunday, I made these unique gluten free appetizers. I love potato skins, but what a hassle they can be to make. In a lazy mood, but in the mood for them, I created an easier recipe. They do not include skins, though you may leave them on if desired. Continue reading “Gluten Free Appetizers – Easier Than Potato Skins”
It may at first appear that would not need a gluten free minestrone soup recipe and that it is naturally gluten free. However, you will need to know which brands of broth are gluten free, as well as gravy enhancers, if using. In addition, when storing leftover soup containing pasta, it tends to get soft and mushy. To prevent this, using my homemade egg noodle recipe avoids this problem. You may also cook the pasta separately. Check out the brands of pasta I enjoy most. Continue reading “Classic Gluten Free Minestrone Soup”
If your schedule is busy and you need easy gluten free dinners to cook in 30 minutes, this gluten free pork and broccoli stir-fry recipe is one to add to your gluten free your recipe box. Be sure to check out the links to learn the gluten free brands of broth and soy sauce.
Continue reading “Spicy Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry – Easy Gluten Free Dinners”
You may find it difficult to find gluten free dairy free candy melts as most contain dairy. In addition, it is hard to find gluten free dairy free white chocolate to coat cake pops or truffles. Wilton’s does make one that is gluten free, but not dairy-free. To learn more about Wilton gluten free products, see discussion here from 2011. However, the recipe below works well as a substitute. If you have corn allergies, consider using Lyle’s Golden Syrup or gluten-free brown rice syrup, such as Lundberg brand instead of corn syrup. They will just turn out a bit darker in color. Meanwhile, I hope you find this recipe useful. Continue reading “Gluten Free Dairy Free Candy Melts Substitute Recipe (Corn-Free Options)”