Gluten Free Baked Macaroni and Cheese Italian-Style (Baked Ziti)

Italian-Style Gluten Free Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This gluten free baked macaroni and cheese is basically a ziti recipe, but I can’t find any gluten free ziti pasta (straight tubular noodles, usually with grooved lines). So, I just renamed it, especially for those who are not familiar with Italian food. This is my go to recipe for unexpected guests. Sometimes I serve it the first day that my holiday guests arrive, as well. I’m usually too busy and exhausted to cook after cleaning the house and making sure everything is perfect. For guests, I use my Authentic Spaghetti Sauce Recipe which contains beef stew meat and Italian sausage. I always keeps some in the freezer. The dish in the photo below contains marinara sauce (tomato-based sauce without meat). I either make plain macaroni and cheese for myself, in a separate dish or add some pureed red bell pepper sauce since I am allergic to tomatoes. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my guests have. Continue reading “Gluten Free Baked Macaroni and Cheese Italian-Style (Baked Ziti)”

Beets and Citrus Arugula Salad Recipe & Dressing

Arugula Salad with Beets and Citrus

I enjoy making and eating this arugula salad recipe due the zesty flavor of arugula. You do not need a lot of seasonings when you use arugula. Arugula pairs well with citrus as it does with other fruit, nuts and seeds. Enjoy this refreshing salad. It is naturally gluten-free as long as you are sure to use gluten-free fruit when using canned. Continue reading “Beets and Citrus Arugula Salad Recipe & Dressing”

Gluten Free Chicken Casserole with Mushrooms and Rice

Gluten Free Chicken Mushroom and Rice Casserole

I made this gluten free chicken casserole in an attempt to replace a similar recipe I used to make using Campbell’s Soup Golden Mushroom Soup. I am allergic to tomatoes now, and cannot use the soup for that reason as well as its gluten content. I hope you enjoy this recipe. I enjoy its flavor and because it is almost a one-dish recipe. (You still have to saute the onions in a separate pan.) Bon appetite!

UPDATE: I now use 1-1/2 cups of the below recipe for Golden Mushroom Soup for this recipe, (minus the mushrooms or not) in place of the water, milk, and packaged soup.

Gluten Free Golden Mushroom Soup Recipe (Condensed or Not)

Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Chicken and Rice Bake

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Yield: Rice serves 4; chicken serves 2 - 4.

Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Chicken and Rice Bake

This gluten free chicken and rice casserole only takes a few minutes to throw together and bakes in less than hour and only uses two dishes. It tasty and a welcome change.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 package 6.4 ounce) dried Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
  • Plus enough water to make 1-1/4 cups
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup long grain white or jasmine rice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (less for kids)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or (1 lb. chicken breasts)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium-size skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and saute over medium heat until tender, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add the soup mix and water to a 2 cup measuring cup. Add enough water to make 1-1/4 cups. Add the milk, paprika, and black pepper. Stir them together and set and aside.
  4. Add rice to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  5. Stir in the soup mixture.
  6. Preheat a skillet with oil and brown chicken on both sides. (It's not necessary to cook it all the way through.) Once they are brown, add to the top of the rice mixture.
  7. Distribute sauteed onion over everything. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 350?F preheated oven for 50 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and allow to rest for 20 minutes or until rice absorbs all of the liquid.

Tips

****Allergens will depend upon what brand of soup you use. In addition, it can be made dairy-free, if you use dairy-free milk.

Easy Stovetop Gluten Free Chicken Braciole

Gluten Free Chicken Braciole Rolls

Braciole is a dish popular in Southern Italy such as Sicily. It is either spelled braciole or braciola. Most Italians use beef; however, when using chicken, it is pounded and stuffed with your favorite ingredients. In this case, I used prosciutto, spinach, and Mozarella cheese. You can use Mozarella or Parmesan. Whatever you used as a stuffing, I hope you and your guests enjoy it. Continue reading “Easy Stovetop Gluten Free Chicken Braciole”

Gluten Free Basmati Rice Recipe – Indian (Mild or Spicy)

Gluten Free Basmati Rice Recipe (Mild or Spicy)

I adore Indian food; therefore, you’ll always find a Gluten Free Indian Recipes on this site. I usually make spicy Indian rice, but this basmati rice recipe can be made mild or spicy. If you have children or your digestive tract is still healing, a mild version is ideal. Either way, this rice is full of authentic Indian flavorful and color. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Basmati Rice Recipe – Indian (Mild or Spicy)”

Gluten Free Crumble or Tart w/ Blackberry & Apple Filling (Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Options)

Individual Gluten Free Blackberry Crumble Desserts

A picture tells a thousand words and this gluten free crumble photo is no different. Make this dessert in individual portions or into a tart using a sturdy Gluten Free Shortbread Crust. The filling is not too sweet; therefore, add more sugar to taste. I bet you can even make the filling on your stovetop instead of baking it, which would be perfect for summertime. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Crumble or Tart w/ Blackberry & Apple Filling (Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Options)”