There are a number of things you can do with cream puffs. They range from filling them with sweet fillings for dessert to savory fillings for appetizers to garnishes on cake. I am using these gluten free red velvet cream puffs to create a croquembouche (a cone-shaped tree with a crunchy caramel). Join me on this adventure by making the cream puffs today. They can easily be frozen. Look for the next recipe, my Gluten Free Croquembouche! Continue reading “Gluten Free Red Velvet Cream Puffs – Pate a Choux”
Gluten Free Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Egg Rolls
Inspired by the brunch menu at Olmsted Restaurant in New York City, which is named a finalist in the James Beard Best New Restaurant category, these crisp gluten free bacon, egg, and cheese egg rolls are simply amazing. They are perfect for brunch because they not only contain favorite breakfast ingredients, but they are crunchy and flavorful. Of course, you can serve them for any meal from breakfast to dinner. Continue reading “Gluten Free Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Egg Rolls”
Gluten Free S’more Truffles
If you don’t enjoy baking during the summer or are looking for a holiday treat to make, these elegant chocolate truffles contain a lot of fun, flavor, and texture. What’s inside? What else in a S’more anything? Marshmallow, graham cracker crumbs, and, in this case, chocolate ganache! They are amazing! Give them as a gift or serve as a dessert during the hot weather season. The best part about these gluten free smore truffles is that you can top them with anything you desire from graham cracker crumbs to beautiful chocolate designs or candy sprinkles. Continue reading “Gluten Free S’more Truffles”
Gluten Free Piped Shortbread Cookies and Danish Butter Cookies
After years of perfecting this recipe for gluten free piped shortbread cookies, it is ready for publishing and consumption! Pipe them into circles or logs; dip them in chocolate or not; or dip them in both white and dark chocolate for a black and white version. I include very important tips that ensure that you have success with this recipe. These gluten free piped shortbread cookies are good any time of the year. Continue reading “Gluten Free Piped Shortbread Cookies and Danish Butter Cookies”
Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Usually, buttermilk is used to create a more intensive flavor in dairy gluten free chocolate chiffon cake. Instead, I switched it out for a different ingredient. It still has that intense chocolate flavor rather than a gentle chocolate flavor as most chocolate chiffon cakes have. Enjoy this gluten free dairy free chocolate chiffon cake with dairy or dairy-free chocolate ganache sauce, and dairy chocolate whipped cream, if desired. Continue reading “Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chiffon Cake”
Gluten Free Veal Scallopini (or Chicken or Pork) Scaloppine – Scaloppini
Whether cooking for two on Valentine’s Day or for guests, who doesn’t enjoy an elegant yet easy and fast main dish? This gluten free veal scallopini recipe is both. Gluten Free Chicken Marsala is another fave for easy and elegant. If you’re not a mushroom fan, just omit them. I usually add some for guests, but don’t serve them to either me or my husband. Meanwhile, this a delicious dish that may be served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Continue reading “Gluten Free Veal Scallopini (or Chicken or Pork) Scaloppine – Scaloppini”
Gluten Free Artichoke Dip, Sauce, or Soup + Video
During the holidays, this gluten free artichoke dip is extremely popular. However, it is perfect for any special occasion. The classic recipe usually calls for sour cream or cream cheese. Instead, I used a bechamel sauce (flour and butter) with onion instead. It makes for a very flavorful dip/sauce. I even added some cheese, cooked bacon, and omitted the traditional spinach. What veggies and/or meat will you use? Serve as a dip, over pasta as a sauce, or thin as desired for soup. Continue reading “Gluten Free Artichoke Dip, Sauce, or Soup + Video”
Gluten Free Opera Cake (Nut-Free Option)
Bake to impress with this stunning gluten free opera cake. Opera cake is French. Similar to tiramsu, it is a coffee and chocolate lover’s dream. However, an almond sponge cake, rather than vanilla, creates amazing layers of flavor. The delicious layers of chocolate ganache and coffee infused almond sponge cake is decadent yet light enough to go back for seconds.
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Gluten Free Tartiflette
Tartiflette (pronounced tar tee fi let, with a short ‘i” in “fi”), is a French au gratin potato recipe classically made using Reblochon cheese, bacon, onion, and white wine. You can use any soft cheese. I used brie. To make an alcohol-free version, use broth or stock instead of wine. Either way, this cheesy concoction is amazing! Continue reading “Gluten Free Tartiflette”
Gluten Free Chocolate Crepe Cake
This gluten free chocolate crepe cake is the perfect summer dessert. While it looks professionally made, it doesn’t take much skill to swirl some thin batter around a skillet. It’s easy enough and will impress your guests. And of course, the best part is the flavor! Continue reading “Gluten Free Chocolate Crepe Cake”