Category: Gluten Free Side Dishes

Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes using safe ingredients whether you are a casual gluten free dieter, intolerant to gluten, or have celiac disease.

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Gourmet Gluten Free Chili Recipe with Bacon

Gluten Free Chili with Tomato Paste

I hadn’t made chili with tomatoes for my husband in over a decade. Last weekend I was cleaning out our freezer and found a little tomato paste. So, I decided to use it in some chili for him. He enjoyed this recipe so much, I had to share it with it you. However, to be honest, he loves all of my gluten free chili recipes, which most are tomato-free. The bacon is not really noticeable as far as flavor goes, though it add plenty of flavor. If you haven’t ever made a chili recipe with bacon, now’s your chance. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gourmet Gluten Free Chili Recipe with Bacon”

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Gluten Free Tartiflette – Better Than Au Gratin Potatoes

Gluten Free Tartiflette

Tartiflette is a French recipe made of potatoes, bacon and cream similar to au gratin potatoes, which originally did not contain cheese. Tartiflette contains lardon (cubed pork fat), but in the states, it may be easiest to use bacon. That’s why I use. Meanwhile, it is not a dish we can afford to consume on a regular basis, health-wise, but for special occasions or a treat, it is perfect, and so worth the effort. Continue reading “Gluten Free Tartiflette – Better Than Au Gratin Potatoes”

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Mom’s Almost Famous Gluten Free Rice Pilaf

Gluten Free Vegetable Rice Pilaf

My mother used to make this recipe using Campbell’s Beef Consomme Soup. Well, the days of that much sodium are over for us. Plus, it’s not gluten free. I tried several times to duplicate the recipe without beef consomme (too lazy to make my own). I finally created a gluten free rice pilaf recipe with tons of flavor! 

Update – I use Better Than Bouillon “reduced sodium organic” beef base/paste with water. I use more paste than suggested to make the broth so that it provides additional flavor. I use the reduced-sodium organic version. However, it may include cross-contamination nowadays. Always read labels carefully as manufacturers are constantly changing ingredients and sources for same.

Many celiacs do well with this brand of reduced sodium organic beef and chicken base. However, if you have any doubt, choose another brand or boil broth down until it is very strong and flavorful. Continue reading “Mom’s Almost Famous Gluten Free Rice Pilaf”

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Basic Basmati Rice Recipe

Fluffy Basmati Rice

I was about to make some basmati rice (Indian white rice), but was wondering if soaking rice was healthier. I already soak beans and nuts to remove enzyme blockers. In my research, I discovered soaking basmati rice, as well as others, not only removes some nutrient blockers, it makes it easier to digest. In addition, the soaking speeds up the cooking process. You’ll appreciate the rinsing process because it removes so much of the starch that it makes this a fluffy, not sticky, basmati rice recipe. I use it with my Chicken Korma Recipe. Enjoy! Continue reading “Basic Basmati Rice Recipe”

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Gluten Free Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Gluten Free Stuffed Zucchini Boats

hile you can serve single stuffed zucchini boats as an appetizer, you can also serve them as a main dish. However, my favorite way to utilize stuffed zucchini boats is to serve them along with some pasta and marinara sauce. Because marinara sauce is meatless, you have the meat and veggies covered with this stuffed sensation! It’s so easy to make. Be sure to read the Tips sections for a variation. Continue reading “Gluten Free Stuffed Zucchini Boats”

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Spinach Ricotta Gluten Free Dumplings

Homemade Gluten Free Spinach Ricotta Dumplings

There are a number of ways of making gluten free dumplings. There’s my Chicken and Potato Dumplings, Asian Dumplings (better known as potstickers), and now this Italian version, better known as gnocchi. However, these are lighter than my Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi. I made them for dinner tonight. They were a welcomed change. I love them atop a bed of cooked spinach, while my husband enjoyed them with marinara sauce. How you will serve them? Mmmm, how about with meatballs? Continue reading “Spinach Ricotta Gluten Free Dumplings”