Category: Gluten Free


Jan
2016

Raspberry Almond Breakfast Cookies

categories: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Healthy, Vegan

Raspberry Almond Breakfast Cookies - a perfect on-the-go healthy breakfast. Vegan and gluten free with 5g of fiber, 8 g of protein, and only 7g of sugar. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Breakfast is a dilemma for many of us. In the hectic morning hours there’s often not enough time to prepare a healthy meal, and even less time to sit down and properly enjoy it. We’re usually stuck with grabbing whatever is quick and convenient, regardless of its nutritional value, before rushing off to work or school. Sadly, this isn’t going to change for most people. The pace of life, especially here in the U.S., is fast and breakfast is the meal that suffers most. That’s why it’s so important to have a few healthy, on-the-go breakfast choices at the ready. For me the ideal breakfast has a decent amount of fiber (to keep me full), some protein, and not too much sugar. These Raspberry Almond Breakfast Cookies fit the bill and are perfect for busy mornings. They’re gluten free and vegan too. (more…)


Nov
2015

Pumpkin Lentil Flax Crackers

categories: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Healthy, Vegan

Pumpkin Lentil Flax Crackers - perfect for a Thanksgiving gathering. Vegan, gluten-free and made with super healthy ingredients. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

These Pumpkin Lentil Flax Crackers would be perfect as an appetizer for a Thanksgiving gathering. They’re festive and chock-full of healthy ingredients like lentils, flaxseed, coconut oil, and beets – yes, beets! This recipe was a bit of an accident. Earlier this year I was trying to make a cracker in honor of Valentines Day and wanted to use a natural ingredient to color the dough red so I added beets, which did in fact make the dough a beautiful shade of red. The only problem was that when baked the color of the dough faded to orange. The crackers still tasted delicious so I posted the recipe anyway but they were not what I had envisioned. I did, however, make a mental note to recycle this recipe for Thanksgiving because the crackers turned out to be the perfect shade of pumpkin orange! If you don’t like beets I hope you won’t shy away from making these delicious crackers. I don’t like beets but I love these crackers. I know it sounds odd to use beets as an ingredient in crackers but you don’t really taste them – they just give the crackers a hearty, earthy quality that would be lacking without them. (more…)


Oct
2015

Basic Roasted Chicken Breasts

categories: Chicken, Gluten Free, Healthy

Basic Roasted Chicken Breasts are a great alternative to cold cuts and processed deli meats. This simple recipe yields tender, juicy chicken meat. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

I suspect there are millions of people who regularly eat cold cuts for lunch who are now looking for alternatives in light of the research released yesterday by the World Health Organization declaring processed meats a carcinogen. While the news media focused mainly on meats such as bacon and hot dogs, the research defined processed meat as “any meat that has been salted, cured, fermented, smoked, or otherwise transformed for the purpose of enhancing flavor or improving preservation”. This definition encompasses a wide variety of cold cuts – a lunch staple for many. I gave up eating cold cuts for lunch years ago because of their unhealthy additives and high sodium content. (One 4 oz. serving of a popular brand of oven roasted chicken breast deli meat that claims to be healthy contains 976mg of sodium. Compare this to only 143mg of sodium for the same size serving of Basic Roasted Chicken Breasts.)  As a substitute I began roasting chicken breasts and shredding the meat to use in sandwiches and salads.  Basic Roasted Chicken Breasts wasn’t a recipe I considered worthy of sharing until yesterday.  The World Health Organization cancer report was all over the news, undoubtedly striking fear into health-conscious consumers.  I hope sharing this simple method of preparation will help convince at least a few people to ditch cold cuts in favor of Basic Roasted Chicken Breasts. (more…)


Sep
2015

Cranberry Apple Chicken Sausage Patties

categories: Breakfast, Chicken, Gluten Free

Cranberry Apple Chicken Sausage Patties highlight the flavors of autumn and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Mother Nature is the most reliable force in the universe. Every September in New England, like clockwork, she turns off the heat and humidity and replaces it with a nip of cool air. Then, as if sensing our disappointment at having to bid farewell to summer, she tries to make it up to us. What’s our consolation prize? Glorious autumn days surrounded by leaves in all shades of golden, and the unforgettable sights and scents of apples, cranberries, and pumpkins. They are the welcome harbingers of winter that make thoughts of snow, ice, and bitter cold temperatures just a bit more bearable. Yes, fall is in the air. Pumpkins line the farm stands, half peck bags of apples are appearing in the grocery store, and the cranberry harvest is in full swing. I hope you’re finding ways to cook and enjoy all the incredible food this time of year has to offer! (more…)


Sep
2015

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters

categories: Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy, Salads, Snacks, Vegan

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters - raw pumpkin seeds roasted in coconut oil, coated with fall scented spices, and glazed with pure maple syrup. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

This recipe for Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters comes with a warning – you will NOT be able to stop eating these!  The combination of salty, maple sweetness is seriously addictive. Fortunately these delicious little clusters are a healthy treat, as they contain no refined sugar and are roasted in coconut oil instead of the overly processed oils that are typically used for roasting nuts and seeds.  In addition, pumpkin seeds are one of the best plant sources of zinc, a mineral that is important for optimum immune function.  Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters are super simple to make – just a couple of minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven. (more…)


Jul
2015

Crispy Parmesan Potato Bits

categories: Gluten Free, Side Dishes

Oven roasted in olive oil, Crispy Parmesan Potato Bits are a little bit of french fry heaven without the toxins imparted by deep fat frying in factory refined oil. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Are you a french fry lover? That’s a silly question – who doesn’t love french fries! They’re the quintessential comfort food, perfect for sharing, and an ideal accompaniment to almost any dish. Unfortunately they’re usually deep fried in factory refined oil, making them not a very healthy food choice. Crispy Parmesan Potato Bits are a little bit of french fry heaven without the toxins imparted by deep fat frying. A thin layer of olive oil and high oven heat are all that’s needed to form a super crispy crust on these little potato gems. They’re cleaner and healthier tasting than commercial french fries and the parmesan adds a salty, mildly cheesy flavor that makes them extra delicious. They take a little patience to make as the total roasting time is 1 hour but it is well worth the wait! (more…)


Jun
2015

Guilt Free Chocolate Pecan Turtles

categories: Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy, Snacks

Guilt Free Chocolate Pecan Turtles are made with healthy ingredients and have less than half the sugar of a traditional chocolate turtle candy.| QueenofMyKitchen.com

Next time you’re tempted to reach for a piece of candy grab one of these Guilt Free Chocolate Pecan Turtles instead.  Your craving for something sweet will be satisfied and you will be guilt free because these delightful little treats are made with healthy ingredients like dates, peanuts, flaxseed, dark chocolate, and pecans – and they contain less than half the sugar of a traditional chocolate turtle candy.  A 1 oz. serving of the most popular brand of chocolate turtle candies has 13g of sugar. The same size serving of these Guilt Free Chocolate Pecan Turtles has only 6g of sugar! (more…)


May
2015

Blue Cheese, Rosemary, and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

categories: Beef, Gluten Free

Blue Cheese, Rosemary, and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers are gluten-free and only 262 calories per serving. A great make ahead dish for casual entertaining. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

When a recipe title says that something is “stuffed” one immediately assumes that the dish will be decadent and delicious yet I have found most stuffed pepper recipes fall flat in this regard. The peppers are usually filled with a boring mixture of meat and rice and end up turning a pale shade of green when baked before toppling over in the casserole dish. Sometimes, however, a few simple tweaks to an otherwise basic recipe can transform a “ho-hum” dish into something truly extraordinary and such is the case with these Blue Cheese, Rosemary, and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers. Traditional stuffed pepper recipes usually call for green bell peppers but in this recipe I use red, green, orange, and yellow bell peppers. The combination of colored peppers adds a visual vibrancy to the dish which is reason enough to use them, but I also like that the skins on the red, orange, and yellow peppers retain their brightness when baked, unlike the green peppers whose color becomes dull when cooked. (more…)


May
2015

Gluten-Free Blueberry Almond Granola Muffins

categories: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Healthy, Snacks

Gluten-Free Blueberry Almond Granola Muffins are made with almond flour, avocado oil, apple sauce, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries with only 8g of sugar. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

If you like granola and you like muffins then you will LOVE these Gluten-Free Blueberry Almond Granola Muffins! They’re full of super healthy ingredients like almond meal, avocado oil, and fresh blueberries. Unlike some muffins, which can be dry and crumbly, these muffins are tender and moist with a subtle earthy quality due to the addition of granola. There is something magical about the combination of blueberries and almonds (or in this case almond meal) – these ingredients complement each other so perfectly. Maple syrup is the primary sweetener in these muffins and the recipe calls for only 2 tablespoons, so at first bite you might think they are not sweet enough. In fact each muffin has just 8 grams of sugar. That’s a very low sugar content when you consider that some blueberry muffins contain as much as 44 grams of sugar.  However, this lower sugar content allows the most intense blueberry flavor to shine through. Trust me – you will see what I mean once you try these! You can use any kind of gluten-free granola for this recipe but choose one without added oil if possible. (more…)


Apr
2015

Quinoa Cannellini Cakes

categories: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Healthy, Side Dishes

A gluten free quinoa recipe that is healthy, delicious, and versatile. Serve as an appetizer, main course, or on top of a salad. Quinoa Cannellini Cakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and protein packed. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

Over the past several years the food blogosphere has been completely overrun with quinoa recipes, so I was reluctant to publish this post but these little Quinoa Cannellini Cakes are so delicious I just had to share! The first time I had ever heard of quinoa was probably about 10 years ago. Back then it was being touted as a revived ancient grain and a nutrient dense alternative to rice and beans. Since then quinoa’s popularity has exploded and now it seems every food blog, cookbook, lifestyle magazine, and restaurant is espousing the virtues of quinoa and using it in new and different ways. People are making desserts, muffins, and pizza crusts with quinoa, and even drinking it. Quinoa’s versatility and nutritional value has made it a darling of the health food world. It’s a gluten-free superfood and is considered a “complete protein” because it has all 9 essential amino acids, making it appealing to vegans and vegetarians, as well as those who are simple trying to eat less meat. So if you haven’t yet incorporated quinoa into your diet start now! (more…)

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