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 Devonshire Scones

Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Devonshire Scones

In honor of my UK members, I decided to share a gluten free Devonshire scones recipe. These scones are light like fluffy gluten free biscuits in the U.S. (Europeans call heavy crackers “biscuits”.) If you’re not a fan of typical, heavy scones, you’ll love these! Typically served with strawberry jam and clotted cream, these gluten free Devonshire scones are truly soft and light.

(Devonshire was the former name of Devon County, in South West England. compared to typical English scones. Continue reading “Gluten Free Devonshire Scones”

Gluten Free Turkey Pizza Crust (Lower Carbs) – Mini or Large

Gluten Free Turkey Pizza Crust

If you’re looking to increase protein levels in your diet but not completely eliminate complex carbs, this recipe for gluten free turkey pizza crust is for you. This crust contains mostly ground turkey along with a little bit of a single gluten free flour.  This was the most flavorful pizza I have ever had! Check it out! Continue reading “Gluten Free Turkey Pizza Crust (Lower Carbs) – Mini or Large”

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”

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”