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
Served slightly warm or at room temperature, this fresh and fabulous gluten-free potato salad is one of our favorite secret weapons for anytime entertaining. Its perky lemon-mustard dressing is a perfect complement to the creamy potatoes. Plus, it travels well, so it’s ideal for potlucks and outdoor events. Make more than you need, so you can add leftovers to your next salad or frittata. Photography Emma K. Morris
Two great tastes that taste great together, gluten-free roasted carrots and hummus are the perfect wholesome snack. While prime carrot harvest seasons are late spring and fall, you can make this dish with great results year-round. PhotographyAran Goyoaga
A kiss of orange zest and cinnamon brings holiday happiness to this fast snack of roasted almonds and olives, perfect for serving with cocktails. Photography Nader Khouri
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
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
This recipe is on regular dinner-party rotation at GFF HQ because gluten-free crispy-fluffy smashed, roasted potatoes are delicious, easy to make in bulk, and can even be made in advance and reheated just in time for dinner. What’s not to like? Recipe Craig Lee
A wonderfully simple yet elegant first course, this bright salad is also great for buffets because the lettuce stays crisp a good, long time.
Combining the delicious caramelized flavor of roasted garlic with creamy pureed white beans results in gorgeous flavor depth for this easy, elegant gluten-free, vegan bean dip recipe. Serve this bean dip with whatever you like. It’s good enough to spoon straight from the bowl! Print Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip with Vegetables Alanna Taylor-Tobin’s silky, lemony-garlicky roasted-garlic bean dip gets glamorous looks with a drizzle of olive oil and the […]
While dining at Central Market in the Northern California’s small town of Petaluma, we became so obsessed with their gluten-free, vegan, wood-oven-roasted farinata appetizer, we begged for the recipe. Reworked for the home cook, this pan-fried chickpea flatbread with caramelized onions and herbs is so pretty, delicious, and easy to prepare, it’s the ultimate one-size-fits-all appetizer. Print Farinata Savory Chickpea Flatbread Recipe Get ready for an addictive restaurant-quality appetizer that […]
Print Some salads are special. This one by James Beard Award-nominated San Francisco chef Melissa Perello is one of them. Make it and be blown away by the layered flavors of charred beans and veggies, citrus dressing, and sesame. And good thing the recipe makes extra vinaigrette, because you’re going to want it. (Store it in the fridge for up to a month.) Can’t find preserved lemon? Substitute 2 […]
Print In this lively, raw mix, cilantro, coriander, green onions, and lime lend a bright complexity and herbal perfume to the summer staples of squash, corn, and cherry tomatoes. Best on the day it’s made, it’s the perfect antidote to richer dishes. Servings 4 people Ingredients 1 pound yellow summer squash ends trimmed 1 ear corn husked 1 1⁄4 cup yellow cherry tomatoes such as Sun Gold, halved 3 […]
Print In this addictive dish made on a grill pan, Arab-Sicilian flavors of pistachio, vinegar, and mint transform humble zucchini into something you’ll long for again and again. Be sure to make your zucchini slices thick in order to achieve the preferred doneness—juicy, somewhat soft to the bite, just cooked through, and with a little bend to them (they’ll soften more as they rest). You can also cook the […]
Print Don’t let its modest looks fool you. This perfect partner for Indian-Spiced Roast Chicken catapults the summertime sidekick to superstardom with spectacular texture and seductive flavors. It’s best served the day it is made, without chilling it, but you can cook the onions and slice and store the potatoes, covered in water and refrigerated, the night before. Servings 6 people Ingredients 6 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]
Print With no gluten, meat, dairy, soy, or nuts, this lively dish by one of our favorite food bloggers, Beth Manos Brickey of Tasty Yummies, is free of everything—except flavor. The mushrooms and corn are grilled, but they can easily be prepared in the kitchen: Cut the marinade-coated portobellos into 1⁄4-inch-thick strips and cook them in a large pan over medium-high heat until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; cook […]
Print The essence of Kentucky and the tall, frosty cousin to the julep. Servings 1 Ingredients 8 mint leaves 1 1⁄2 ounces bourbon such as Wild Turkey 81 bourbon 1⁄2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 1⁄2 ounces pure maple syrup Peychaud’s Aromatic Cocktail Bitters Instructions In a highball glass, tamp 7 of the mint leaves, fill the glass with crushed ice, add the bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup, […]
Print The sophisticated version of the classic vacation drink, complete with silky, creamy goodness. Servings 1 Ingredients 5 fresh cilantro leaves 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce reposado tequila such as Espolón Tequila Reposado 1 ounce sweetened coconut milk 1⁄2 ounce fresh lime juice Lime zest for garnish (optional) Instructions In a highball glass, tamp the cilantro leaves, fill the glass with crushed ice, add the vodka, tequila, coconut milk, […]
Print A playful twist on the classic Italian bittersweet cocktail with tropical-spice notes. Servings 1 Ingredients 3⁄4 ounce dry gin such as Bulldog Gin 3⁄4 ounce Campari 3⁄4 ounce John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum a sweet, spiced syrup available at specialty liquor stores 3⁄4 ounce ultrapremium full-bodied vermouth, such as Cinzano 1757 Vermouth 3⁄4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 long strip orange peel for garnish (optional) Instructions In a […]