Category: Gluten Free


Nov
2016

Baby Kale Caesar Salad with Cauliflower Fritters

categories: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Healthy, Salads

An inventive take on a classic Caesar salad that substitutes baby kale for romaine lettuce and cauliflower fritters for croutons.

Baby Kale Caesar Salad with Cauliflower Fritters - An inventive take on a classic Caesar salad that substitutes baby kale for romaine lettuce and cauliflower fritters for croutons. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

What do you get when you take a classic salad and mix it up with some trendy ingredients? Baby Kale Caesar Salad with Cauliflower Fritters! Although I love Caesar salad I’ll confess that I’ve just about had it with seeing it on virtually every menu. No matter what kind restaurant you’re at – whether fancy and upscale, or casual and pub-like – you’ll almost always find Caesar salad being served. It’s a bit overdone, in my humble opinion. That’s what prompted me to create this delicious salad which is an inventive take on a classic Caesar salad that substitutes baby kale for romaine lettuce and cauliflower fritters for croutons. (more…)


Nov
2016

Wild Blueberry Pecan Baked Brie with Holiday Spices

categories: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holidays

By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wild Blueberries and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Wild Blueberry Pecan Baked Brie with Holiday Spices - An easy, delicious, and festive holiday appetizer using frozen wild blueberries. Sponsored by @wildbberries #thereciperedux| QueenofMyKitchen.com

Appetizers made with wild blueberries are not very common, but I promise you, this one is a gem! Wild Blueberry Pecan Baked Brie with Holiday Spices uses frozen wild blueberries that are mixed with sugar and gingerbread spices, then poured over a pecan studded wheel of brie and baked until soft and bubbly. Served with gluten-free crackers, it makes an easy, delicious, and festive holiday appetizer.  (more…)


Nov
2016

Mixed Berry Flax Cakes

categories: Breakfast, Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy, Snacks

A berry delicious and nutritious breakfast that doubles as dessert!

Mixed Berry Flax Cakes - A nutritious breakfast that doubles as dessert. 7 grams of protein and 1/3 of the RDA of fiber. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

If you’re in search of a REAL “breakfast of champions” Mixed Berry Flax Cakes might be just what you’re looking for. These wholesome, earthy cakes are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and contain 7 grams of protein and more than 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance of fiber. How’s that for a healthy breakfast!   (more…)


Oct
2016

Peanut Pecan Popcorn Pie

categories: Desserts, Gluten Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

A sweet and salty pie made from one of American’s favorite whole grain snacks.

Peanut Pecan Popcorn Pie - A sweet and salty pie made from one of American’s favorite whole grain snacks. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

It’s a little-known fact that October is the official month for celebrating all things popcorn. Back in 1999, the then Secretary of Agriculture proclaimed October National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, and ever since, those in the popcorn know have used this month to celebrate the wondrous whole grain that was discovered in the Americans thousands of year ago. Peanut Pecan Popcorn Pie is my nod to National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. It’s a sweet and salty treat that tastes like a cross between caramel coated popcorn (i.e. Cracker Jacks) and Rice Krispies Treats, minus the artificial ingredients and refined sweeteners. (more…)


Oct
2016

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Cakes with Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream

categories: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sweet and savory vegetable patties bound together with ground flaxseed and pan-fried in coconut oil. These Sweet Potato Cauliflower Cakes with Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream are pure veggie delight!

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Cakes with Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream Sweet - vegetable patties made with ground flaxseed and pan-fried in coconut oil. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Cakes with Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream takes two popular and trendy vegetables and combines them to create a unique dish with velvety texture and amazing sweet and savory flavor. These cakes, which are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Their texture is similar to that of a crab cake but these little babies are fried in coconut oil, producing a golden-brown crust with subtle coconut flavor.  Sweet Potato Cauliflower Cakes contain just a handful of ingredients, allowing the essence of the vegetables to really shine through. They’re great served solo but a dollop of Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream on top elevates the taste with a pleasant tang. (more…)


Oct
2016

Rainbow Veggie Hummus Bowl

categories: Gluten Free, Healthy, Salads, Vegan

The Recipe Redux is a group of like-minded food bloggers whose mission is to inspire the food lover in every healthy eater and inspire the healthy eater in every food lover. Each month members post recipes to their blogs following a theme set by the group moderators. This month’s recipe challenge is plant power bowls.  Links to all Recipe Redux posts appear at the bottom of this page.

Rainbow Veggie Hummus Bowl - chock-full of colorful, nutrient dense vegetables and delicious plant protein. Served with gluten-free Almond Flax Pita Bread that’s a cinch to make! | QueenofMyKitchen.com

This Rainbow Veggie Hummus Bowl is chock-full of colorful, nutrient dense vegetables and delicious plant protein. You’ll be very full and feeling super healthy after consuming it! Eating a colorful variety of whole, unprocessed plant foods is the easiest way to ensure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. For example, lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, is what gives tomatoes its gorgeous red color, and beta carotene, responsible for the orange hue in sweet potatoes, keeps our bones strong and our eyes healthy. So, as you’re shopping for plant foods think about a variety of colors – it’s a simple tip that can help ensure good health and the bonus is getting to eat something that is not only delicious, but visually appealing. (more…)


Oct
2016

Steak with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Smoked Mozzarella

categories: Beef, Gluten Free

An Argentinian inspired steak dish with a fabulous array of flavors, textures, and colors.

Steak with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Smoked Mozzarella - An Argentinian inspired steak dish with a fabulous array of flavors, textures, and colors. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

This dish has so much going for it!  Steak with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Smoked Mozzarella is easy, delicious, unique, makes a gorgeous presentation, is great for entertaining, and can be served hot or at room temperature.  In this simple recipe, flank steak is soaked in a savory, tenderizing marinade, then grilled and topped with classic Italian ingredients that create a flavor synergy you won’t find in many other steak dishes. The roasted red peppers are sweet, the prosciutto is salty, the mozzarella is smoky, and the fresh oregano leaves tie it all together beautifully. (more…)


Oct
2016

Curry Chickpea Chicken Salad

categories: Chicken, Gluten Free, Healthy, Salads

A unique and healthy take on traditional chicken salad that uses almond butter in lieu of mayonnaise.  Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Curry Chickpea Chicken Salad - A unique and healthy take on traditional chicken salad that uses almond butter in lieu of mayonnaise. Gluten-free, dairy-free. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Traditional chicken salad is comprised of cooked, shredded (or cubed) chicken in a mayonnaise based dressing, and usually includes chopped celery and parsley. From here the variations are endless and almost always delicious. Curry Chickpea Chicken Salad turns the classic preparation on its head by using an almond butter dressing in lieu of mayonnaise, and infusing it with curry – a fragrant blend of spices that pairs remarkably well with chicken. Throw in some chickpeas, cranberries, carrots, cashews and apple chunks and you’ve got a truly unique, and super healthy chicken salad that still manages to taste comforting and familiar. (more…)


Oct
2016

Healthy Caramel Apples

categories: Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, Vegan

Dates, peanuts, and flaxseed combine to make a mock caramel coating for apples. Gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan with no refined sugar.

Healthy Caramel Apples – Dates, peanuts, and flaxseed combine to make a mock caramel coating for apples. Gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan with no refined sugar. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Pumpkins and cider doughnuts are top on the list of foods we associate with fall, but not far behind are caramel apples – those decadent, candy coated apples that are so gooey and chewy they’re actually a little tough to eat.  Well, here’s a healthier version of this beloved autumn goody that won’t make your jaw work so hard or get stuck in your teeth. Healthy Caramel Apples is a recipe that uses dates, peanuts, and flaxseed to produce a sticky dough that mimics the taste of caramel.  This soft and pliable mixture is rolled out and used as a coating, resulting in a delicious, naturally sweet treat that looks, and tastes, a lot like a traditional caramel apple. (more…)


Oct
2016

Almond Flour Flatbread Sandwiches

categories: Beef, Chicken, Gluten Free, Healthy, Sandwiches

I received free samples of Sabra Spreads mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

UPDATE: Sabra Spreads have been discontinued.  Substitute your favorite flavor of Sabra hummus is these recipes instead.

Almond Flour Flatbread Sandwiches #AD - 3 variations, all gluten-free with vegan and non-dairy options. Easy flatbread recipe. Bakes in 20 minutes. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Everybody loves sandwiches. There is something incredibly satisfying about a good sandwich, proven by the fact that approximately half of all Americans eat a sandwich every day. That’s why I was so excited, when, as part of a Recipe Redux contest, I received samples of Sabra Spreads, a recently launched line of refrigerated based sandwich spreads from Sabra Dipping Company. They’re the folks who popularized hummus, the Middle Eastern dip made from ground chickpeas and tahini. Sabra Spreads are a condiment that you can use in place of mayonnaise or mustard. These spreads, which are made from hummus, are available in three flavors – Honey Mustard, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, and Garlic Herb.  All are gluten-free, non-dairy, non-GMO, and kosher, with no cholesterol or trans fats. The Sea Salt & Cracker Pepper, and Garlic Herb spreads are also vegan.  I developed three, healthy, Almond Flour Flatbread Sandwiches using Sabra Spreads as both an ingredient in the almond flour flatbread, and a condiment on the finished sandwiches.  These sandwiches are so delicious and satisfy a variety of dietary needs and preferences. (more…)

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