Gluten Free Lasagna – Chicken Spinach with Creamy Basil Sauce

Image: Gluten Free Lasagna with Spinach

My experiment for an easy gluten free ravioli turned south. So, I decided to use the filling to layer a gluten free lasagna recipe instead. It really tastes no different than a ravioli, just bigger. This was so delicious! And you’d never know it contained chicken. I’ve included dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian options. If you’re not a spinach fan, use another green such as fresh basil, or even arugula. And of course, the filling may be used for stuffing ravioli, as well. Just refrigerate it until chilled.

If basil and spinach is not your thing, here’s my Traditional Gluten Free Lasagna Recipe.

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Spinach Rice

Spinach Rice

This spinach rice dish may be made with an Indian flare or a Chinese flare. Either way, it’s delicious. I chose to hide the bitter taste of spinach in this recipe. No bitterness at all! If anything it tasted a bit creamy, though, it is dairy-free. For a Chinese flare, use gluten free soy sauce. For an Indian flare, use butter and turmeric. If not egg tolerant, or vegetarian or vegan, skip the eggs. This recipe is very forgiving on amounts and ingredients. Another gluten free recipe to add to your favorites in which you can get creative. Enjoy! Continue reading “Spinach Rice”

Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache or Frosting (Raw)

Avocado Ganache

The main ingredient in this recipe may surprise you. It’s avocado! Yes. Avocado makes a wonderful substitution for fat and egg in many recipes. This dairy free ganache has very few ingredients: avocado, cocoa powder and agave syrup. Use it to frost cakes, cupcakes, donuts, fill pastries and more. It’s so rich, you’ll never go back to heavy whipping again! Continue reading “Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache or Frosting (Raw)”

Gluten Free Fried Bananas

Fried Bananas (Naturally Gluten Free)

Don’t know what to do with over-ripened bananas? Make fried bananas! Fry them up in about 5 minutes and top them your favorite topping or the buttery sweet sauce straight from the pan. It’s truly an easy gluten free dessert recipe you cannot go wrong with. It’s a non-alcoholic version of bananas foster. Next time I make this recipe I’d like to try dredging the cut side of the bananas in almond flour before frying. That just sounds perfect to me. Wish I would have thought about it sooner. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Fried Bananas”

Carla’s Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend

Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend

If you’ve tried different brands of gluten free all-purpose flour and were disappointed with the results or said to yourself, “I guess this is good for gluten free” then you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Users prefer this recipe for homemade gluten free all-purpose flour over others because of its gluten-like texture. Their friends and family can’t tell the difference. Continue reading “Carla’s Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend”

Coconut Whipped Cream – Dairy Free

Gluten Free Cake with Dairy Free Whipped Cream

This is a wonderful addition to your gluten free desserts! I found a few recipes online for coconut whipped cream, but I could tell that none of them would do the trick. One had it right, though, in using just the cream of a can of coconut milk. Yet it called for regular sugar, versus powdered. If you’re vegan, or prefer not use highly processed powdered sugar, you may consider using powdered evaporated cane sugar. As of last fall, I purchased some at Trader Joe’s. They carry it as “Organic Powdered Sugar”. It comes in a bag. For my gluten free dairy free readers, I hope you enjoy this dairy free recipe! Note: The topping on the cake in the photo below is the coconut whipped cream, not the other layers. Continue reading “Coconut Whipped Cream – Dairy Free”

Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Image: Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken - Unbaked

I had plans on making gluten free macaroni and cheese and then had the idea that adding some broccoli would be a great combo. Then I got carried away and decided to through the some chicken breast fillets in at the bottom of the baking dish. It made the chicken very moist, and delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Last night my hubby and I definitely did! I look forward to making this with various left over meats and veggies. What will you use? Continue reading “Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli”

Twisted Yeast-Free Gluten-Free Breadsticks with Cheese

Image: Soft Gluten Free Breadsticks

These gluten free cheese breadsticks taste cheesier than the usual recipes because they are rolled in cheese, with only a little cheese inside. I have found that even if I quadruple the amount of cheese inside, you still do not taste as much cheese compared to these. This particular recipe can be twisted which makes for a more elegant presentation. Similar to pizza crust, they are crunchy on the outside and doughy on the inside. You may bake them for a shorter time if you wish your gluten free cheese breadsticks softer. Since my husband approves, and he eats gluten, he’s the best to judge. He loved this recipe the best. He dipped them in pizza sauce as an appetizer. I’m sure Super Bowl Sunday he’ll be asking for this gluten free recipe. Enjoy! My hubby sure did! Continue reading “Twisted Yeast-Free Gluten-Free Breadsticks with Cheese”

Basic Gluten Free Risotto

Image: Ginger Risotto

There are all sorts of possible add-ins to this gluten free risotto recipe. However, if you wish to make a simple addition, simply adding a bit of grated parmesan/romano cheese will do the trick. I have served this rice with roast and green beans; and then used it in a ground beef casserole the following day. I added left over veggies, creating a very flavorful casserole. You’ll find that the below photo is a gluten free risotto dish with ginger, rosemary, parmesan, and gorgonzola cheese. What will you add to your risotto? Also, check out my Gluten Free Asparagus Prosciutto Risotto recipe. Continue reading “Basic Gluten Free Risotto”

Gluten Free Low Fat Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup - Gluten Free

I usually make this low fat cream of broccoli soup by only using chicken broth, and sometimes even make it lower in fat by substituting some of the broth with water. However, this time I added some milk and a splash of whipping cream to make this higher in calorie for my father who is on a high caloric diet. I have added both low fat and high calorie variations in the recipe below. Lucky for me it’s easily made gluten free. I hope you enjoy this low fat cream of broccoli soup recipe, or the rich version. They both turn out creamy. I’ve enjoyed both! Continue reading “Gluten Free Low Fat Cream of Broccoli Soup”