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 Split-Rail Gluten-Free Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto, Corn, and Anaheim Chili Pepper Bright, fresh arugula pesto, crunchy corn, and slightly feisty peppers become luxurious when finished with butter in this seductive gluten-free pasta dish by Split-Rail owner/executive chef Zoe Schor. Want it dairy-free? Skip the butter and add a little extra pasta water, then forgo the Parmsean. Servings 6 Ingredients Kosher salt 3 cups loosely packed baby arugula 2 […]
Print This gluten-free chilled pea soup recipe by Niki Ford is as much a delight as it is a cooking lesson. Though it’s simple, clean, and bright, critical steps are taken to elevate and intensify the earthy sweetness of the English pea: a pea pod stock is made to add a deep layer of pea flavor, quick cooking and cooling preserve the brilliant flavor and color of the peas, […]
Print Anything but the traditional wine-and-fruit mix, this Camille Becerra gluten-free turmeric sangria cocktail recipe is one of the fiercest, most exciting libations we’ve had in a long time. Make your sangria with sparkling wine to wow everyone at the party and know that you’re enjoying totally gluten-free and very anti-inflammatory turmeric with your sangria You’ll need to juice fresh turmeric root with a juicer or get a juicing […]
Print by Niki Ford Everyone should have a salad like this up his or her sleeve. An unassuming yet surprisingly elegant tangle of asparagus ribbons and butter lettuce with a completely addictive creamy vinaigrette, it’s beyond satisfying as a first course, roast- chicken sidekick, or partner to flaked smoked trout or salmon. The dressing is delicious with little gem lettuces and baby romaine, too. Servings 4 people Ingredients 2 […]
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 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 elegant way to start a meal, this ridiculously good soup can be ladled into bowls and served. But arranging the shrimp and other garnishes in the bowl beforehand and pouring the soup at the table makes for an extra special presentation. Add grilled bread and a side salad and you’ve got an awesome meal. Servings 6 people Ingredients 18 about 1 pound, 16/20 size unpeeled gulf shrimp […]
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 Horseradish, fennel, and dill happily join forces in this bold purple slaw to offer a punchy, crunchy counterpoint to other picnic fare. Servings 6 people Ingredients 1 small red onion thinly sliced 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 1 1⁄2 large fennel bulbs trimmed 4 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 large carrot peeled and grated or cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons finely minced flat-leaf […]
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 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 […]