Earthy oat flour gives this ultramoist cinnamon- and ginger-spiked gluten-free carrot cake a healthy, whole-wheat vibe, while the luscious cream cheese frosting keeps it tasting like a treat. Photography Alanna Taylor-Tobin
These chewy, gluten-free tahini chocolate chip cookies have a rich, buttery flavor, while earthy oat flour and rolled oats add a bit of heft. Studded with bittersweet chocolate and flecked with flaky salt, they’re just the things to enjoy with a glass of cold almond milk. Photography Alanna Taylor-Tobin
The looks of this gluten-free rhubarb upside Down Cake are so beautiful, they need no embellishment. The same is true for the taste—the combo of sour, creamy rhubarb and moist, slightly sweet olive oil cake is nothing short of thrilling. Photography by Aran Goyoaga
Here, the tangy-sweet goodness of Meyer lemon curd is paired with a very versatile gluten-free crust for a perfect dessert or teatime treat. Photography Heami Lee
The earthy flavor of homemade teff piecrust complements the vibrant sweet potato custard filling in this luscious gluten-free dessert by GFF contributor Alanna Taylor-Tobin. Add a smothering of whipped cream and salty candied pecans for crunch and you’ve got one heck of a dessert for Thanksgiving or anytime. Don’t feel like cooking everything from scratch? You can also use a store-bought crust or your preferred piecrust recipe for this tasty, […]
Loaded with rich, earthy flavors, this moist gluten-free cake recipes is also dairy-free! Here, it’s served with decadent dairy-free chocolate ganache, which you can, and should, use as a dip for strawberries or a drizzle for anything that would benefit from some rich chocolate flavor. Recipes and photography Alanna Taylor-Tobin
This GF rendition of the famed nineteenth-century Hungarian cake (named after an eighteenth-century Hungarian prince) is one of the best cakes we’ve had, period. We discovered it at the exceptional 20th Century Cafe of James Beard Award-nominated chef Michelle Polzine, and she graciously shared the recipe. Made mostly of finely ground nuts and egg whites, it initially has a meringue-crisp exterior, which makes it surprisingly easy to work with. But […]
We’ve tried a lot of granola, and this gluten-free one by famed San Francisco chef Michelle Polzine of 20th Century Cafe beats ‘em all. Seriously. Try it once and it’ll be your new favorite to eat and gift. Photography Emma K. Morris
If you miss the spongy, delicious, crisp-topped, moist, and fluffy deliciousness of honest-to-goodness focaccia, this recipe is for you. Straight from Manhattan’s award-winning Del Posto restaurant (where they go out of their way to accommodate GF diners with world-class options), this gluten-free focaccia leaves nothing to be desired. Photo Maren Caruso
We love this gluten-free scone recipe by our friend, San Francisco food stylist and allergen-friendly recipe developer Jeffrey Larsen. With a vegan variation that creates equally delicious results, everyone can enjoy wonderful scones! Photo Maren Caruso
If you’ve ever tried a profiterole, éclair, or gougère, you know the light, airy joys of choux pastry. What you might not know is how easy it is to make—even gluten-free— and how impressive the results are. So go ahead. Have a ball with these obsession-worthy gluten-free cream puffs you’ll want to make again and again. Photo Erin Ng
Print Gluten Free Chestnut Cherry Chocolate Chip Recipe These incredibly nutty, toasty, and wholly spectacular cookies have crispy edges, chewy middles, and loads of flavor from vanilla bean brown butter, toasted pecans, and salt. Feel free to swap the cherries for dried cranberries, the pecans for walnuts, or both. For fresh-baked cookies on the fly, cover and chill the dough for up to 1 week, let the dough soften […]
Print Sides don’t get easier or more luxurious than this creamy three-cheese dish, which pairs perfectly with red meat. Servings 6 people Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 1⁄2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese 1⁄2 cup grated Pecorino cheese 1 egg Freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a food processor, process the feta to tiny pieces. Add […]
Print An Australian cousin to France’s financier, this friand by famed San Francisco chef Melissa Perello has a classic oval shape that requires a special pan, but you can easily substitute a muffin pan. For easy prep, make the batter up to a day in advance, store it, covered, in the fridge, and pop it straight into the greased pans and then into the oven. Servings 10 cakes Ingredients […]
Print A required 4 hours of refrigeration means you’ll need to start long before you want to eat them, but these virtually effortless, impossibly creamy finales are worth the wait. Freeze any leftover bars in a single layer, wrapped in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, for up to 3 months. Servings 8 (2 by 4-inch) bars Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved 1⁄2 cup plus 2 […]
Print These cute bite-size treats are crisp on the outside, slightly moist on the inside, and loaded with coconut chocolate flavor. Be careful not to add the chocolate chips to the warm dough too soon, or they’ll melt. Servings 20 macaroons Ingredients 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons coconut flour 2⁄3 cup coconut milk 1⁄2 cup maple syrup 1⁄4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt or kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon […]
Print The secret to Jennifer’s juicy, bubbling baked fruit success is to use ripe peaches. If yours are too firm, add 1⁄4 cup water to the fruit mix before putting the mixture in the baking dish. Servings 1 (8-inch square) crumble Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cup gluten-free flour mix of choice 6 tablespoons sugar preferably organic evaporated cane juice 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground vanilla bean or 1⁄2 teaspoon gluten-free pure […]
Print Gluten-Free Brown Butter Sugar Cookies Introducing the cookie dough that has it all—good looks, superb flavor and texture, and the flexibility to become your holiday baking BFF. Roll it out and cut it, press it into shapes, or create your own incarnations. However you slice it, this sweet brown-buttery sensation by The San Francisco Ritz-Carlton pastry chef Cindy Falatic McIntosh is a sure thing. This recipe makes a small […]