Gluten Free Battered Curly Fries (aka Battered Fries for Battered Husbands)

Gluten Free Battered Curly Fries

Mildly spiced or super hot, these exceptionally flavorful gluten free battered curly fries don’t have to be made curly. Use a standard cut if desired. Pople say they taste like Arby’s curly fries. I’ve included the deep-fried battered and baked versions. Enjoy!

I call these “Batter Fries for Battered Husbands” because I rewarded my husband with them for working in 100ºF weather putting up our new fence. He loves that phrase! I think it made him feel appreciated. I need to do that more often! Continue reading “Gluten Free Battered Curly Fries (aka Battered Fries for Battered Husbands)”

Gluten Free Creamy Polenta Using Corn Grits or Polenta (Cheesy Option)

Gluten Free Creamy Polenta with Cheese

I recently served this creamy polenta recipe with my Gluten Free Smokey Chicken & Bacon Meatballs and Easy Gluten Free Marinara Sauce. (Recipes coming soon!) My husband is not a big fan of polenta, but he loved this recipe. Serve for breakfast or dinner.

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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 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 Siu Mai – Shaomai – Shumai – Opened Asian Dumplings

Gluten Free Siu Mai - Shaomai – Shumai – Opened Dumplings

Using shrimp, pork, and/or beef, you can make these gluten free siu mai,  open-top dumplings. Called shaomai in Japan and siomai in the Philippines with slight variations, they are often served at dim sum (Chinese-style brunches where they serve several small appetizers).  Elsewhere, they are served as appetizers as well as meals. I provide you with filling recipes for Hothot Shaomai, a beef (or minced mutton (sheep), ginger, and scallion filling as well as shrimp and pork shumai. You can even use pork, chicken, and vegetables. You decide! Continue reading “Gluten Free Siu Mai – Shaomai – Shumai – Opened Asian Dumplings”

Crispy Gluten Free French Fries Recipe

Crispy Homemade Gluten Free French Fries

Have you had trouble making french fries to your liking? You can make crispy and brown french fries to the degree you desire by following this recipe. Also, learn how to avoid making extra-greasy fries. I provide you with a few seasoning options. Black pepper is something I recently experienced when ordering fries from the 3SIXTY Bar Bistro Market restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Burlingame hotel. I loved it! Black pepper adds mild heat versus a mixture of paprika and cayenne pepper. Continue reading “Crispy Gluten Free French Fries Recipe”