Category: Gluten Free French Recipes

Gluten free French recipes including sables (cookies), Financiers (tea cakes), and pate a choux (cream puffs) to entrees with rich sauces, Duchess potatoes and Chicken Divan.

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5-Star Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce

Gluten Free Ravioli with Bechamel Sauce

Béchamel (pronounced: bay shoe mel) is a velvety smooth white sauce that can be used as is or turn it into a number of variations. You’ll love it because it is a fast way to turn a plain meal into a decadence followed by a string of compliments. Using bechamel as a base sauce, you can turn it into a white cheese sauce or cheddar cheese sauce. You can even add wine and/or cream.  Your guests and family will surely be impressed. Continue reading “5-Star Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce”

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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”

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Gluten Free Opera Cake (Nut-Free Option)

Gluten Free Opera Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Bake to impress with this stunning gluten free opera cake. Opera cake is French. Similar to tiramsu, it is a coffee and chocolate lover’s dream. However, an almond sponge cake, rather than vanilla, creates amazing layers of flavor. The delicious layers of chocolate ganache and coffee infused almond sponge cake is decadent yet light enough to go back for seconds.
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Gluten Free Cream Puff with Streusel (Pâte à Choux)

Gluten Free Streusel Eclair

Pâte à Choux is the French term referring to the easy-to-make dough you use to make cream puffs and eclairs. While you may prefer your pastry filled with whipped cream, I enjoy mine filled with pastry cream (see photo). Use either or both combined or any of the other variations suggested. Meanwhile, streusel and cream puffs is an incredible texture and flavor combination! I bet you can’t eat just one.
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Gluten Free Churro Bowls and Rings (Baked)

Gluten Free Churro Bowls

I love churros, but this new recipe for gluten free churro bowls, as well as rings, is incredible! Fill them with ice cream or eat them plain. The best part is that they are baked, not deep-fried. So, you get all of the benefits without the added fat and calories. It gets even better. They’re not difficult to make. All you need is a standard or mini muffin pan. Be sure to check out the video. It shows the texture, which is like tender pastry. I’m going to start filling them more than just ice cream! Continue reading “Gluten Free Churro Bowls and Rings (Baked)”

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Gluten Free Feta and Roasted Shallot Puff Pastry Tart

Gluten Free Savory Puff Pastry Tart

When I first tasted this gluten free puff pastry dough, I could have cried. I never thought in my wildest imagination that I would eat anything like this ever again. Make this impressive gluten free puffed pastry tart, using the same dough, for guest or any special occasion. No one would ever guess it is gluten free. Top with roasted shallots that melt in your mouth and chunks of feta or your favorite soft cheese and roasted vegetables. It is to die for! Enjoy. Continue reading “Gluten Free Feta and Roasted Shallot Puff Pastry Tart”

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Gluten Free Croquettes: Ham & Chicken

Gluten Free Ham and Chicken Croquettes

In history, this veggie and meat-filled dish was considered a delicacy among French cuisine. They were and still can be found filled with rich ingredients such as truffles, sweetbreads, and cream cheese. However, using simple ingredients, they are just as tasty. Croquettes are also a wonderful way to use up leftover meat or poultry. The breading and deep-frying take them over the top.

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