Creamy Asian Brown Rice Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)

Asian Rice - Naturally Gluten Free

Each year when I go to the Expo West trade show, in Anaheim, I am honored with a package of a Tasty Bite product. This year they repeated my favorite product, Asian Vegetable Rice. I haven’t looked for it yet in my local store, but I was desperately craving some. So, I created this copycat Asian brown rice recipe. Theirs contains white rice, I believe. Therefore, this recipe contains more fiber, can be made sugar-free and dairy-free, and provides you with plenty of substitution choices. Make it spicy or mild. While the ingredients of Tasty Bite Asian Vegetable Rice is slightly different, this recipe is extremely delicious. You can turn it into a casserole by simply adding your favorite protein. I added cooked, cubed chicken breast. Enjoy! Continue reading “Creamy Asian Brown Rice Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)”

Easy Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Casserole in 15 Minutes

Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Casserole with Vegtables

On those busy nights, make this gluten free chicken and rice casserole and add your favorite vegetables. Season with salt and pepper or add a tablespoon or two of your favorite sauce. I enjoy pesto in mine occasionally; however, for this one, I just seasoned with salt and pepper. It only takes 15 minutes to cook. Enjoy! Continue reading “Easy Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Casserole in 15 Minutes”

Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms Gluten Free

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Making portobello stuffed mushrooms gluten free is easy as any other recipe. Many gluten free brands of ingredients required are included in the recipe. Serve this tasty dish for lunch or dinner. It’s perfect for meatless Mondays along with a side.

Note: If you are sensitive to trace amounts of gluten, well below 20 parts per million (ppm), do not consume mushrooms. They are usually grown on wheat, but test well below the FDA allowance of gluten. Continue reading “Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms Gluten Free”

Classic Gluten Free Minestrone Soup

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It may at first appear that would not need a gluten free minestrone soup recipe and that it is naturally gluten free. However, you will need to know which brands of broth are gluten free, as well as gravy enhancers, if using. In addition, when storing leftover soup containing pasta, it tends to get soft and mushy. To prevent this, using my homemade egg noodle recipe avoids this problem. You may also cook the pasta separately. Check out the brands of pasta I enjoy most. Continue reading “Classic Gluten Free Minestrone Soup”

Mini Fried Gluten Free Pies: Sweet or Savory (Dairy-Free)

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When you just cannot deal with rolling a double gluten free pie crust, these mini fried gluten free pies are ideal. However, unlike pie crust, they are crunchy. You may fill them with sweet or savory fillings. For my test recipe I just used Comstock fruit pie filling. Both Comstock and Wilderness brands are gluten free. These little gems are similar to empanadas (Spanish pies), but instead of baking them, you fry them. When empanadas are made in smaller sizes to serve as appetizers, such as these, they are named tapas. You may wish to check out my savory gluten free empanada filling (the crust on that recipe is a traditional gluten free pie crust), or my homemade sauteed apples for a healthier filling, if you’re not a quick open-a-can type of person. Continue reading “Mini Fried Gluten Free Pies: Sweet or Savory (Dairy-Free)”

Gluten Free Calzone Recipe

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The trouble most people run into when developing a gluten free calzone recipe is the lack of starch in the flour blend. Though this one is high in starch, it surely makes it easy to fold and handle the dough. You can fill it with your desire fillings. I have included several suggestions below. Don’t overdo your carb consumption. Tapioca flour is loaded with carbs. Remember, everything in moderation. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Calzone Recipe”

Hearty Tex Mex Gluten Free Salad with Mango & Feta Cheese

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This version of the tex mex favorite salad is gluten free and hearty enough to fill your family or guests without being high in fat. It is all up to you on the final calories when you add your dressing. Serve it as is, or serve it on a bed of baby greens or your favorite lettuce. Add a bit of heat by adding salsa or spicy peppers. You can also add a bit of hot sauce to your favorite creamy dressing. Continue reading “Hearty Tex Mex Gluten Free Salad with Mango & Feta Cheese”