Gluten Free Osso Buco in a White Wine Sauce

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Osso buco (also known as ossobuco) is my father’s favorite dish. He orders it whenever he sees it on a menu. It is an Italian recipe and when translated mean “hole of bone”. This is due to its succulent bone marrow. Perhaps this does not sound appealing, but you will have to taste it to appreciate it. The rich flavor of the marrow is what creates its rich sauce. Though you will find osso buco recipes that call for red wine, I chose to use white as it is traditional. If you desire an old school version add a bit of cinnamon. Many assume the tomato based sauce is traditional, but it is actually a modern version. Served over polenta or mashed potatoes and topped with gremolada (parsley, lemon juice, and garlic), this gluten free osso buco is a beautiful dish. (See vegan version in the Tips section below). Continue reading “Gluten Free Osso Buco in a White Wine Sauce”

Chicken and Vegetable Gluten Free Risotto (with Vegan Option)

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If you have some leftover chicken, this gluten free risotto recipe will knock your socks off. Make it sweet or spicy with two choices of sauces. This is also a dish you can easily make in advance for guests. For a quick and easy weeknight meal, use left over chicken and vegetables. All you’ll need to do is cook the risotto. Top it off with grated cheese or eat as is.  For a vegan option add additional kidney beans or the beans of your choosing. Get creative! Which sauce will you use? Will you change the vegetables? Comment below and let me know. Continue reading “Chicken and Vegetable Gluten Free Risotto (with Vegan Option)”

Gluten Free Zabaglione with Raspberries and Biscotti

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Known by different names in different parts of the world, this custard sauce is called zabaglione in Italian. It is a thin custard flavored with a bit of sweet wine, usually Marsala, and is typically served atop fruit. You may, however, serve this sauce over a pastry or any dessert dish you desire. It is traditionally served with biscotti, an Italian cookie. Being half Italian, I had never tried zabaglione, less than gluten free zabaglione. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Continue reading “Gluten Free Zabaglione with Raspberries and Biscotti”

Gluten Free Frittata with Spinach Potato and Cheese

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If you’re serving Easter brunch, this gluten free frittata would make an excellent addition to your menu. You may multiple the ingredients and make it in a large dish to feed a crowd. Some become confused with similar recipes such as a quiche or omelette. An omelette is folded, a quiche contains a crust, and a frittata is usually mixed up with the added ingredients. You may add meat, vegetables, cheese, pasta, potatoes and more to any of the above. They are delicious. I find a quiche to be more appealing, aesthetically, though you can create a very aesthetic frittata, as well. I provide the technique below. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Frittata with Spinach Potato and Cheese”

Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo

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Though I already have a similar recipe for Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo, this one is a bit different. It is egg-free, and thickened with a tiny bit of starch. I also cut the chicken in the traditional bite size pieces, versus serving a chicken fillet on top of the creamy pasta. Though this dish is traditionally served with fettuccine noodles (see my Gluten Free Egg Noodles recipe), you may use your favorite gluten free pasta. I like to use penne pasta as an alternative. This is an easy recipe, and it tastes so good! I’d gladly pay to eat this at a restaurant. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo”

Gluten Free Antipasto

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Perhaps you’re serving an Italian meal for Valentine’s Day? If so, a gluten free antipasto may be something to consider. It definitely makes a meal special. For those of you who don’t already know, antipasto is an Italian word meaning: anti = before + pasto = food, ultimately referring to appetizers. It is tradition to serve particular items as part of antipasto. I have listed the ingredients you may wish to add, though not all are traditional (most are) you can always get creative. Antipasto has been a bit Americanized in our country. In Italy, and in fine, traditional Italian restaurants pickled pigs feet are an optional add on to antipasto. Antipasto is not traditionally served as a salad, but it makes a wonderful salad/appetizer combo. Or serve it as an appetizer along with the very simple salad, which is what I prefer. What will you serve? Continue reading “Gluten Free Antipasto”

Cheesy Gluten Free Polenta

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Being half Italian, once in awhile I just get a craving for polenta. This creamy, cheesy, gluten free polenta recipe was a welcome change compared to the plain creamy polenta I usually make. You can spice it up with fresh garlic or powdered; use milk, or a dash of whipping cream; anything your heart desires. Two different kinds of cheese work best, but you do not need to stick with the Parmesan and cheddar listed below. Dive in and experiment with your favorite ingredients! Continue reading “Cheesy Gluten Free Polenta”

Gluten Free Caesar Salad (Without Anchovies)

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The only difference between a traditional and a gluten free caesar salad is the brands of ingredients you use. I have listed some of the easy to find ingredients that you will need. The one thing about caesar salad dressing recipes are that they are forgiving. So, if you do not consider yourself much of a cook, this is a recipe you surely can make successfully. I have left out the anchovies to make this kid-friendly. I hope you find this recipe useful, and tasty! Continue reading “Gluten Free Caesar Salad (Without Anchovies)”

Gluten Free Appetizers: Sausage and Cheese Bread Balls

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You’ve heard of breadsticks that you dip into pizza sauce, right? Well, picture breadsticks shaped into balls with a little, or a lot of cheese and sausage inside, and it’s yeast-free. Heaven, right? And you can make them a little more guilt-free by using turkey sausage, as I did. They were so good, I skipped the sauce entirely. However, my father and husband thought they were too dry to eat alone. Let’s face it, it’s bread. It had a nice crunch on the outside crust which I loved! I can eat these gluten free appetizers any day! Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Appetizers: Sausage and Cheese Bread Balls”