A Delicious and Easy Lentil Soup Recipe
I don’t know where you live, but in northeastern Ohio where I and most of my family live, the days are getting shorter and cooler, and the nights are sometimes downright chilly. For me, this signals perfect weather for some of my favorite, easy-to-prepare healthy food recipes.
One of my all-time favorites is a healthy, totally vegetarian lentil soup that uses carrots, celery, onion and vegetable stock. But, if you would prefer a non-vegetarian treat, just use beef or chicken stock. Either way it tastes so good on a chilly fall day. Both I and my family absolutely love it.
Creamed Tuna is Easy for a Gluten-Free Diet
A perennial dinner favorite in my house is Creamed Tuna. It’s good when I’m short on time and I need to go shopping, but we’re hungry right now…so my gluten-free diet also has to satisfy everyone in the family.
The foundation of this easy dinner is a medium white sauce. I learned a long time ago that a basic white sauce or cream sauce is a kitchen standby, and it’s just as useful for a gluten-free diet as it is for gluten-y cooking. It works for a lot of my favorite 30 minute meals!
Chicken and Penne with Kale and Tomatoes for an Easy Chicken Dinner
Chicken strips, red tomatoes, green kale and cream-colored pasta – I like how an easy chicken dinner can have such eye appeal. Some people who won’t normally eat many veggies will happily chow down on these mixed with pasta.
This gluten-free chicken penne is quick to prepare – 30 minutes or less. I used Tinkyada penne when I made this chicken pasta recipe but any pasta you like will work.
A Shepherds Pie Recipe… With a Little Cheddar
My family absolutely loves this shepards pie recipe. It’s a classic meal in a dish which is sure to please the hungry people at your table. This Shepherds Pie is easy to make with simple ingredients. And, to make it even better, it’s Gluten-Free. Whether you call it Shepherds Pie, Shepards Pie, Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie, it’s a simple meal to make. If you can brown meat in a skillet and mash potatoes, you’ll be able to make this in a snap. It takes about 45-50 minutes from start to finish. Most of the cooking is done before it goes into the oven, but the time in the oven is what gives the potato crust its crisp texture [...]
Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Somewhere during the day I need to have a crisp salad. Whether it’s at lunch or a between meal snack or at dinner, a salad is a major part of my gluten-free diet. The bold flavor of raw kale goes well with the sweet and tangy flavors of carrot, tomato, onion and more, for a pick-me-up to even the most ordinary day.
Gluten-Free Crab Cakes for the Whole Family
These delightful rounds of gluten-free crab meat were not a dish I learned about when I was very young, but as soon as I tasted them, I wanted to make up for lost time. Whether I use almond flour or breadcrumbs to make them, these crab cakes seem more impressive than the effort they take to prepare. The whole family will like them whether they need to eat gluten-free or not.
Squash, Green Beans and Spinach Saute for a Gluten-Free Diet
I love to cook this colorful skillet full of some of my favorite veggies, all of which are ideal for a gluten-free diet. Even better, they’re also in season right now so you may be able to find them at your local farm market. Each is good by itself, but combining them is even better! You’ll have a powerful punch of antioxidants and vitamins if you eat this dish, especially vitamins A, B, C, E, K and folate, not to mention minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.
Crock Pot Beef Stew – Gluten-Free
This wonderful crock pot beef stew is a gluten-free recipe that my family absolutely loves! Succulent green beans, carrots and potatoes join forces to create this classic family favorite. My husband especially loves this stew and asks for it frequently.
In fact, my family would be happy if I cooked beef stew every week or two. It’s a perennial favorite.
If you cook for someone who likes to have “old favorites,” you might enjoy making a classic meal of beef stew. In a crockpot, it’s a one-dish meal that can be waiting for you in the evening with no more preparation needed.
