Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Almost 1,000 delicious gluten free soy free recipes created by gluten free expert, Carla Spacher, accompanied by stunning photos.
Recently I posted a Himalayan Red Rice Recipe with a mixture of Himalyan red rice and white rice, but it was more on the plain side, made with chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and onion. I found that adding a couple additional ingredients to my left over rice created a very flavorful, more traditional Indian side dish. Butter really brought out the flavor! Enjoy. Continue reading “Himalayan Red Rice Recipe II”
I have been wanting to create another gluten free muffin recipe that is refined sugar-free. Gluten free banana muffins are one of my faves! I used agave in this recipe, and course, bananas make a great natural sweetener so I did not have to add much agave at all. They came out perfect! Not too sweet, not as heavy as banana bread, moist, but not wet. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Cinnamon (Dairy-Free)”
This Himalayan red rice recipe is great with added heat, such as gluten-free hot sauce or gluten free chipotle sauce. It is almost reminds me of red beans and white rice, with a slight nutty flavor. However, I would definitely use red rice alone in soup for added protein and fiber. Himalayan red rice is formally known as Bhutanese red rice, but because it is grown in the Himalayan Mountains most people refer to it as Himalayan red rice. It is slightly sticky after cooking and contains more bran than brown rice. It is “rich in B vitamins, iron and calcium. The reddish color of red rice is due to an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which is currently being studied in relation to the alleviation of chronic health conditions.” * Himalayan red rice is not the same as red yeast rice which is associated with the same side effects as statin (high cholesterol) drugs. Red yeast rice is fermented and Himalayan red rice is not. Continue reading “Himalayan Red Rice Recipe”
I made this gluten free sandwich bread for my hubby! When mixing different multigrain gluten-free flours it creates an incredible flavor! I used Expandex® in this recipe, but you can skip it and substitute it for additional tapioca flour. The bread will be a little heavier, though. When either bread is reheated they both make excellent sandwich breads! You can even add some flax seed meal. I hope you enjoy this one as much as he did. I had a taste of this gluten free sandwich bread, and honestly, couldn’t stop at just one piece! Continue reading “Multi Grain Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Recipe”
My husband is, what he calls, a bread connoisseur. For quite some time he refused to give up regular bread, but he finally enjoyed my Gluten-Free Oat Bread, but only the one which contained Expandex. [Not the case anymore.] I was hoping to create a natural bread, without any modified ingredients that he would enjoy. Along with him, we both have now fallen in love teff flour. When baking with teff flour you only use a little bit along with other flours, as it is a whole grain flour. This recipe not only contains teff, which is very healthy and the smallest grain in the world, but other gluten free flours, as well. When compared to other grains, teff has a much larger percentage of bran and germ, therefore it is very high in dietary fiber, protein and iron. Some state that this flour tastes nutty. Others say it is graham-like. I would say it is sweet and nutty. Continue reading “Gluten Free Teff Bread”
My best recipes are created when I am hungry, and this one is no different. My husband and I loved these broiled, breaded, gluten-free zucchini kabobs! Making them as kabobs just dressed them a bit more, but you can definitely make them separately by using toothpicks instead of kabob sticks. I will definitely use this zucchini kabobs recipe for entertaining. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Continue reading “Gluten-Free Breaded Zucchini Kabobs”
I received a quart of Tropical Traditions coconut oil to review and just had to test it out with a gluten free cookie recipe. I ran out of almond flour and added a bit of chestnut flour, but I think you can use all almond meal if you prefer. Great cookie, if you like coconut! – almost like macaroons! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cookie Recipe: Almond Chestnut Chocolate Chip”
I usually make this gluten free zucchini casserole without any seasoning, as zucchini is flavorful enough on its own, but adding a bit of smoked paprika made it very tasty! Ensure the smoke paprika you use is gluten-free, as some items that contain smoke flavor are made by using gluten to carry the smoke. You could really get a wonderful flavor by adding cooked bacon. Oh yum! I would use this when I had guests, but not as an everyday vegetable, as cannot afford the calories! – but oh, how I wish I could! That just sounds so yummy! You can eat this as an entire meal. I did, and enjoyed every bite! I hope you do, as well! Continue reading “Gluten Free Zucchini Casserole”
Gluten free Spanish rice without tomatoes you ask? With tomato allergies dishes are challenging enough, without even considering the gluten-free diet. So when cooking Mexican food I need to be creative. Most Spanish rice dishes are usually naturally gluten-free, but this gluten-free Spanish rice contains taco seasoning and many commercial ones may contain gluten. If you do not have gluten-free taco mix at hand see the recipe I provide below. Try it and spice up your next rice recipe! Continue reading “Gluten Free Spanish Rice No Tomatoes”
Mid business taxes, and in a rush for a quick lunch I popped my head in the frig for a quick gluten-free sandwich and saw some cheddar cheese. I haven’t had a grilled cheese sandwich in a couple of years, but just didn’t want a plain one, but one more on the style of California cuisine. I pictured sautéed onion and roasted peppers, but no time for that! I decided to spread my bread with some basil paste and layer each slice with cheddar cheese and plop it in the frying pan. Great and fast! I loved it, but did miss the sautéed veggies! Just remember, a gluten-free grilled cheese sandwich doesn’t have to be plain. Add any of your faves, including meat, such as chicken, bacon, etc. If you’re in a rush, this one is sure to please!
Continue reading “Gluten-Free Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich”