Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Gluten free recipes which are kid-friendly where vegetables are hidden, flavors are not strong, and plenty of snacks and desserts. They may contain cheese, ketchup and more kids’ favorites.
It never fails that when I purchase ricotta cheese, I end up with leftovers that often go bad. Not this time! You can use leftover ricotta in Gluten Free Lasagna or these delicious fluffy gluten free ricotta pancakes. Yum! Continue reading “Fluffy Gluten Free Ricotta Pancakes”
This gluten free spanakopita recipe is a Greek tradition. The filling consists of spinach, cheese, onions, egg, and seasoning. If you are vegetarian, you can substitute the cheese with tons of fresh herbs and silken tofu or use dairy-free cheese like Daiya or Follow Your Heart. Instead of using my Gluten Free Phyllo Dough Recipe, which is the traditional dough bakers use, I used my Gluten Free Puff Pastry Recipe to produce a puffier dough.
You may have previously seen the folded version, but rolled spanakopita is also a well-known way of making them. I prefer to roll them when serving to guests so that they know what they are eating. If it were up to my husband, the dough lover, he would prefer the folded method as it produces more crust.
I list out several choices of cheese to use in your gluten free spanakopita. I find it’s best to use a variety of cheeses. It combines all of the best flavors and texture from salty to creamy. Use what you have on hand or what you enjoy the most.
This is one way of getting kids to eat spinach. If you wish to make it healthier, feel free to substitute the leeks with additional spinach. Using leeks is a rural Greek tradition. Continue reading “Gluten Free Spanakopita”
Betty Crocker makes a Cinnamon Streusel Muffin and Quick Bread Mix. It is not gluten-free. However, it provided the inspiration for these gluten free pound cake streusel muffins. I used my Heavenly Gluten Free Pound Cake Recipe but only made four muffins. There’s only two of us at home. So, if you want to make a small batch you may; or you can multiply the ingredients by three and make an entire dozen. Continue reading “Small Batch Gluten Free Pound Cake Streusel Muffins”
This gluten free Colomba recipe may be served as a sweet bread on Easter with ham or at breakfast or brunch. It is an Italian tradition. You may form it into its traditional dove shape by using paper molds or use a standard ring baking pan as I did. This bread is tender and not as sweet as cake, but sweeter than bread. Make it with dairy or dairy-free. Add your choice of dried or glazed fruit. It’s simply delicious! It’s a little like a bear claw pastry. Happy Easter! Continue reading “Gluten Free Easter Cake – Colomba Pasquale – Italian Dove Bread”
Being raised in a half Italian, Catholic family, surprisingly, I wasn’t familiar with Italian Easter Pie until I ran across a recipe couple of years ago. It contains a sandwich filling which bakes right inside the bread dough. I’ve had it on my list of to do’s ever since. I finally created a gluten free Italian Easter pie. The dough is much like flatbread or rustic Italian pizza. The filling is traditional using ricotta cheese, ham, and eggs. I hope you enjoy it. It’s perfect for an Easter brunch. However, traditionally, it is served on Easter Saturday, the day before Easter. Continue reading “Gluten Free Italian Easter Pie”
To reduce the sodium in standard Gluten Free Pretzels, I created this recipe for my husband. He’s a pretzel lover and finds this recipe to be just as satisfying as my traditional-style recipe. He finds the texture of these gluten free pretzels to mirror their gluten counterparts. I hope you enjoy them just as much. Continue reading “Soft Gluten Free Pretzels with Sesame Seeds and Cheese”
Sometimes a small cake is perfect for a household of two to four people. This decadent and moist gluten free peanut butter cup cake recipe makes a two-layer cake from 5 to 7-inches wide to a standard size cake. The picture is worth a thousand words. Couldn’t you just dive in right now? The frostings alone are a treat. They taste just like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup! Continue reading “Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cake Recipe – 5 to 7-Inch”
This gluten free peanut butter cookie recipe contains whole grains, oats, superseeds, and inulin for plenty of fiber. No gums such as xanthan or guar are used at all. These chewy delights are lightly sweetened with sugar, but supplemented with natural sugar substitutes, making for a healthier cookie. Continue reading “Chewy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oat Cookies with Superseeds & Grains”
I’ve made a couple of different Gluten Free Taco Pizza Recipes. However, gluten free enchilada pizza is a whole new ballpark. Imagine the flavor of your favorite enchilada on top of a wonderful gluten-bread-like crust. It’s heaven! You have to try it if you enjoy enchiladas. Continue reading “Gluten Free Enchilada Pizza”
This sweet and spicy appetizer was gobbled up by our friends last weekend. The wife is an amazing Thai cook. So, needless to say, I was flattered that they enjoy my chicken rice cup appetizers. You can use the filling in butter lettuce cups or the puffed rice cups. They’re both incredibly delicious! Watch the video and see how easy the rice cups are to make. Continue reading “Gluten Free Sweet and Spicy Chicken Rice Cup Appetizers + Video”