Everyone loves gluten free sausage and peppers: spicy Italian sausages with sweet bell peppers in a white wine sauce! Yum. Italian sausage and peppers are often served at family reunions, fairs and other large gatherings. Alas, not all sausages are gluten free. Many sausages have fillers in them that are grain based. Fillers help cut the…
Gluten Free Easy Minestrone Soup
Enjoy a big bowl of gluten free easy minestrone soup today. It’s simpler than you think and ready in a snap. Gluten free easy minestrone soup is a hearty Italian minestrone soup loaded with vegetables, garbanzo beans and Anellini pasta (gluten free, of course). There’s nothing as satisfying as a bowl of hot soup, homemade…
Joint Soothing Smoothie
Cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic are excellent remedies for inflammation that causes pain. The remainder of the ingredients in this drink hold a storehouse of nutrients. So if your joints are aching today, whip up this joint soothing smoothie. I use my Vitamix blender and it’s ready in an instant. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe?…
Bruschetta Cheese Crisps (Low Carb)
Bruschetta was one of the first recipes on the blog. Traditionally, it’s an Italian appetizer that consists of grilled slices of bread rubbed with olive oil and garlic topped with a tomato mixture. Instead of bread, I’ve updated the recipe substituting tasty, grain free cheese crisps for a low carb twist.
Welcome to The Gluten Free Homestead!
Today, I compiled an index of all my gluten free recipes under a new tab: Recipe Index. I don’t want you to miss out on any of my delicious recipes. Welcome to The Gluten Free Homestead! I’ve been cooking gluten free for over 10 years with a passion for making gluten free food delicious….
Gluten Free Chicken Wings (Keto, Low Carb, And Paleo)
These delicious naked gluten free chicken wings have no batter or breading on them. So they fit right into the keto way of eating. And did I mention, delicious? Yum. Chicken wings are a simple crowd pleaser. Unfortunately, many times when my family wants to order chicken wings from a restaurant, the wings are floured…
Gluten Free Pigs-In-A-Blanket
Gluten free pigs in a blanket are a fun breakfast treat. The minute you bite into these fluffy pancakes with slightly crispy edges and discover the spicy breakfast sausage inside, you’ll know it’s going to be a special day. You’re sure to hear giggles from your children when you announce that you’re serving gluten free…
Gluten Free Chicken Scarpariello
Gluten free chicken scarpariello is so quick and easy, you’ll be out of the kitchen in no time. It’s delicate, lemony flavor is sure to please your family and they won’t believe it’s gluten free. Many of the recipes for chicken scarpariello include chicken thighs and sometimes drum sticks braised in the oven for an…
Super Energy Smoothie
Maca is an energizing superfood. Acai is one of the superfruits. They’re both naturally gluten free. Add them to this smoothie for an instant energy boost as you gear up for Fourth of July food, fireworks, and fun.
Brain Power Smoothie
According to Beyond Celiac, nutrient deficiencies related to celiac disease, both pre- and post-diagnosis, may have an impact on cognitive function. Here are 3 ways to keep your mind sharp Regular exercise, especially cardiovascular activity, pumps more oxygen-rich blood with nutrients to the brain and fuels brain cells. Learn something new, and it will give…
Gluten Free Grilled Corn Muffin
Here in the Northeast you can visit any diner and order a grilled corn muffin. They will cut the muffin in half, slather it with butter and grill it to perfection. But alas, the corn muffins from your local diner or bakery are not gluten free. I have recreated the diner grilled corn muffin at home….
7 Ways to a Carefree Gluten Free Vacation
Recently, our whole family took a much-needed vacation. We decided to go to Sanibel Island on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast because it’s one of our favorite beach escapes. We just wanted to relax, lay back with some good books, take walks along the shore with the sandpipers, watch the dolphins play and the pelicans…
Afternoon Boost Smoothie
John likes to experiment with our Vitamix. It reminds him of chemistry class. Here is his latest green smoothie creation. We call it Afternoon Boost. Wow! This is so good, I just have to share it with you.
8 Life Lessons From Gardening
Life lessons are plentiful in gardening. We cultivate the soil, plant, water, try to prepare for problems and learn from past successes and failures. Ultimately, we cannot control the outcome. After planting our seedlings, the learning process begins. Urban homesteading This 2009 award winning video (below) revived our interest in having a vegetable garden. The…
Gluten Free Quick Garlic Bread
Gluten free quick garlic bread is easy to make beginning with frozen crusty Against the Grain rolls. When I found out most of my family had non-celiac gluten sensitivity, over 10 years ago, there were not as many choices for gluten free bread as there are today. Often times your gluten free bread would fall…