Editors of Adams Media - The 50 Best Gluten-Free Recipes. Tasty, Fresh, and Easy to Make!

The 50 Best
Gluten-Free Recipes Tasty, fresh, and easy to make! Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc. Avon, Massachusetts Contents Introduction As anyone who has tried to adapt to a world that is not geared toward gluten-free eating knows, a kitchen or a restaurant can be a treacherous experience, with dangers at every turn. Each ingredient and product must be scrutinized and analyzed, and a safe approach must be developed. People who are gluten intolerant among them, the millions who suffer from celiac disease and food allergies know that they must read the labels on not only the obvious potential offenders but also foods that the uninitiated might not even think twice about. Staples like soy sauce, malt vinegar, some dairy products, and some brands of baking powder may contain gluten. The gluten-free diet involves totally eliminating the ingestion of all items containing the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and the many related grains.

Before you turn to a gluten-free diet, make sure you see your physician and determine if eliminating gluten is right for you. Starting the diet without complete testing is not recommended and makes diagnosis later more difficult. Always be safe rather than sorry! Fortunately, alternative ingredients from rice, corn, and other sources can be found in markets or ordered easily online. This makes it way easier to serve those who require a gluten-free lifestyle and help maintain their sanity, to develop a delicious and practical approach to dining while eliminating the elements that are detrimental to health or that may create adverse reactions. We have gathered fifty recipes for those who enjoy the pleasures of everyday food and cooking and seek to create a well-balanced, tasty menu of delicious recipes for themselves, with some interesting and useful recipes to help you create a healthful diet. Gorgonzola Spread with Red Pepper Dippers Who needs crackers when you have red peppers? Sweet with a spicy kick, this spread is a crowd-pleaser.

You can make it ahead, but be sure to cut the peppers right before serving. Yields 2 cups Ingredients 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 ounces roasted red peppers (jarred is fine) 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs (such as oregano, basil, and chives) Salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste 4 sweet red bell peppers

1. Put all but the raw red peppers into the food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape into a serving bowl.
2. Wash, core, and seed the red bell peppers, and then cut into chunks (these will be your dippers). Place the red pepper spoons around the dip.

Party Down, Pepper Style! Many of the party appetizers in this chapter are less fattening than plain old cheese and crackers.

They are definitely not ho-hum, and many are full of healthful vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Bright red and yellow peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C. Peppery Beef-Stuffed Mushrooms This versatile recipe works equally well as a comforting midweek dinner paired with a bowl of soup or a first course at a fancy dinner party. Either way, youll get rave reviews. Serves 4 Ingredients 6 ounces lean ground beef 1 egg 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic cup chopped red onion 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salt to taste 8 very large fresh mushrooms Water or white wine (enough to cover bottom of pan) 8 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping cup pine nuts, for topping

1. To make the filling, place the beef, egg, chili, garlic, onion, spices, and salt in the food processor and mix thoroughly.
2. Preheat the oven to 325F.
3. Preheat the oven to 325F.

   Place the mushrooms in a baking pan and add enough water or white wine to cover the bottom of the pan.

4. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts. Bake for 35 minutes.

A Fungus Among Us Today, you can get really excellent commercially grown exotic mushrooms. Mushrooms can be called wild only if gathered in the wild. Try baby bellas, which are small portobello mushrooms.

Shiitakes are very fine in flavor, and oyster mushrooms are delicious. If you have no budgetary constraints, buy morels or chanterelles. Party Time Curry Chicken Wings You can easily double this recipe if youre expecting a really large crowd. These are so lip-smacking good, your guests wont even notice that they arent fried! Serves 4-8 Ingredients 4 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed 1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar cup freshly squeezed lime juice cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Ground black pepper to taste

1. Rinse the wings and set them on paper towels to dry.
2. In a large bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients together.
3. Grill over medium-hot coals or broil at 350F for 20 minutes, turning every few minutes, or until well browned.

Stuffed Peppercorn Celery Make sure the celery you use is free of blemishes and crispy fresh. Stuffed Peppercorn Celery Make sure the celery you use is free of blemishes and crispy fresh.

This takes mere minutes to pull together, so its a great option for a last-minute gathering. Makes 1 cups Ingredients 1 bunch celery, washed and cut into 2-inch lengths cup sour cream cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, in brine

1. Arrange the celery on a platter, cover, and refrigerate.
2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together. Stuff the celery and serve. You can put this together two or three hours in advance.

Spicy Hot Dogs Wontons and hot dogs? You betcha! Turn regular hot dogs into a fun, gluten-free party snack with this original recipe. Spicy Hot Dogs Wontons and hot dogs? You betcha! Turn regular hot dogs into a fun, gluten-free party snack with this original recipe.

Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 hot dogs, grilled, broiled, or boiled 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chopped onion 2 teaspoons green or red relish One container of wonton wrappers

1. Prepare a cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Mix the hot dogs, mustard, onion, and relish in a food processor.
3. Spread a teaspoon of the mixture on one quarter of each wrapper and fold in half, then in quarters.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes, until hot.

Italian Eggplant Roll-Ups A perfect passed hors doeuvres, these require some prep work, but assemble in a snap. Italian Eggplant Roll-Ups A perfect passed hors doeuvres, these require some prep work, but assemble in a snap.

If youre proficient using a mandolin the task is made easier, but you can also use a knife to slice the eggplant. Makes 10-15 rolls Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled Salt cup olive oil cup rice flour 1 cup ricotta cheese cup Sicilian olives, pitted and chopped cup Parmesan cheese

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