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Easy Allergen-free Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This recipe is taken from The Heart Of Cooking — a wonderful resource for all things allergen-free.  The blog is loaded with recipes that are “legal” on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet or G.A.P.S. Diet, are gluten-free, casein-free (or, dairy-free), soy-free, and nut-free.

Allergen-free pumpkin pie with a coconut crust. Photo: HeartofCooking.com

Coconut shreds are used in place of white flour and a traditional crust.  It’s a great gluten-free/grain-free alternative to rice flours or other starches (tapioca, potato, etc.) that are often called for in gluten-free baking.

Fall Recipes: Gluten Free Carrot Muffin Recipe

In the fall, it’s easy to get fresh, local carrots in the San Franciso area from the grocery store and farmer’s markets. There seems to be something very comforting about muffins and breads flavored with cinnamon. But on a gluten free diet, one is often denied these flavors.

GF Carrot Muffins, by A. Fothergill

Try this recipe which gives you the full flavor and texture of a traditional carrot muffin. Once cooled, top it with a little cream cheese frosting. As a muffin or dessert, this little wonder is sure to please.

Gluten-free Grilled Radicchio with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

Chef Michael Chiarello's grilled radicchio version

What you will need:
• An outdoor grill or cast-iron skillet.
• 2 heads of radicchio
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (Macadamia Nut Oil is also tasty with this recipe)
• ¼ C white balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Goat cheese
• Basil, ripped apart into small pieces.

Cut radicchio in quarters; keep some of the stem. By keeping the stem, the radicchio is more

Gluten-free Carrot Coriander Ginger Soup & Buckwheat Biscuits Recipe

It is always a good time for soup.  And a fresh carrot soup is no exception. This gluten-free carrot soup is simple and tasty dinner treat for anytime of year.

Buckwheat biscuits make a delicious accompaniment, with their earthy and slightly sweet flavor.

Soup*

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into

Gluten-Free Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

High fiber and nutrient rich, these tasty, natrually gluten-free pumpkin seeds are hard to resist and simple to make. Use any leftovers to sprinkle over a salad or add to cooked rice. A fourth cup gives you half your RDA of manganese and magnesium and a third of your tryptophan to keep you calm and strong! These seeds are very high in iron, copper, vitamin K and zinc.

Gluten Free Quinoa, Lentil and Garbanzo Salad Recipe

Just because you are eating a gluten free diet, doesn’t mean you have to sacrafice on taste. Why not create a salad that is healthy, delicious and gluten free? The lemon and parsley give it a fresh and light flavor and the combination of quinoa, lentils and beans provide a wonderful balance of texture. Now, that will put a smile on your face!

Lemon juicer. Photo: Amy Fothergill

Quinoa, Lentil, and Garbanzo Salad

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup French green lentils, aka lentils du puy
  • about 1 – 1 ½ cups quinoa
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Gluten-Free Fall Garden Pasta Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • one red bell pepper
  • one green bell pepper
  • one small red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives
  • one ear of white or yellow corn, boiled until tender
  • 8 oz of your favorite brown rice pasta
    (I suggest Trader Joe’s Brand)
  • 12 oz of your favorite marinara sauce
    (I love Prego!)

Super Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ c. cornstarch
1 tsp. garlic salt
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. dried parsley
Oil for cooking

Process:

1. Slice chicken breast width-wise to make thin

Gluten-free Recipe: Chickpea and Tomato Salad

This is a very simple salad to prepare.  Make it in advance and allow the flavors to come together in the refrigerator before serving.  Perfect to take for a summer picnic or dinner party or to serve after a long day at work.  And the colors are beautiful!

Salad Ingredients:
2 12oz. cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1 shallot, chopped

Grilled Pineapple with Gluten-free Rum Sauce

Looking for a decadent dessert for a hot summer night?  Make this quick and easy grilled pineapple with gluten-free rum sauce.  It is delicious and very easy to make.

Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce

Ingredients