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    Gluten Free Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Apr 28, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a big bouquet of peonies is perfect for your mother's day table.

    These simple gluten free mother's day recipe ideas are perfect for lunch or dinner. I've included easy desserts that mom will love. There are recipes for meals with chicken, ground beef and side dishes with veggies. This list of ideas included everything you need for a complete gluten free meal!

    Gluten Free Main Dish Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole

    This easy recipe for gluten free chicken parmesan pasta casserole is a perfect weeknight meal. It's oven baked with gluten free penne pasta and marinara sauce. This gluten free pasta recipes is cheesy and delicious!

    Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta

    This easy recipe for gluten free creamy beef and mushroom pasta is a great weeknight meal. This homemade stroganoff recipe uses ground beef, sour cream and cream cheese for a delicious sauce. I used gluten free egg noodles with an easy mushroom sauce for this quick dinner.

    Pork Tenderloin with Prune Sauce

    This easy recipe for pork tenderloin with prune sauce is baked in the oven. The simple sauce uses dried plums and balsamic vinegar for a tangy and sweet taste. This healthy, boneless meat is perfect for dinner!

    Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

    This easy homemade gluten free Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the best! The gluten free biscuits are made from scratch in this healthy soup. This is a quick Instant Pot recipe for an easy weeknight meal.

    Gluten Free Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    This easy recipe for gluten free salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is made with ground beef. It's a simple homemade meal that is low carb and keto friendly. This gravy recipe is also perfect served with mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.

    Gluten Free Side Dish Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Southwestern Style Coleslaw

    This easy southwestern style coleslaw recipe has a vinegar dressing and is keto, vegan and gluten free. This slaw recipe is made without mayo and is the perfect side dish. I use bags of coleslaw mix to make this recipe quickly for weeknight meals.

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    Crispy Garlic and Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

    This recipe for crispy garlic and rosemary smashed potatoes is easy to make with yukon gold, red or russet potatoes. I like to cook my potatoes in the instant pot and then bake them in the oven until they are crispy. The cooked potatoes are mashed and then roasted.

    Thai Style Cabbage Salad

    This healthy recipe for Thai style cabbage salad has an easy peanut dressing that is delicious! This cold salad uses peanut butter and sesame oil the dressing to give it great flavor. It makes a creamy side dish or is great on it's own.

    Gluten Free Dessert Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake

    This easy recipe for gluten free million dollar cake uses my delicious vanilla cake recipe. This simple dessert combines pineapple, mandarine oranges and vanilla pudding for a light frosting. I like to bake my cakes the day before and then frost the cake the next day. I think this cake is best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours!

    Gluten Free Sock It To Me Cake

    This easy recipe for gluten free sock it to me cake is made from scratch using my gluten free yellow cake recipe. The homemade cake has a filling with brown sugar and pecans. Then this perfect coffee cake is topped off with a vanilla glaze.

    Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

    This easy gluten free lemon bundt cake recipe with lemon glaze is moist and delicious! This is the best gluten free cake and is a yummy dessert to serve.

    Gluten Free Vanilla Cake

    This easy recipe for gluten free vanilla cake is moist and fluffy! This simple dessert is made from scratch and is perfect for a gluten free birthday cake. I used my pink vanilla buttercream frosting on this cake for a lovely color.

    Gluten Free Chocolate Pound Cake

    This moist recipe for gluten free chocolate pound cake is an easy dessert. This homemade gluten free baking recipe is really simple to make a loaf cake and chocolate icing to pour over top. The slices of pound cake are delicious served with coffee or a big glass of cold milk!

    Gluten Free Appetizer Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Gluten Free Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs

    This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker barbecue meatballs are perfect for an appetizer or a meal. These homemade meatballs are made with ground beef and a brown sugar bbq sauce. It's so simple to use your crockpot to slow cook the best gluten-free meatballs recipe.

    Gluten Free Jalapeno Poppers

    This easy recipe for baked gluten free jalapeno poppers is keto and low carb friendly. The jalapeno peppers are stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and chicken. This is a perfect party appetizer or snack!

    Air Fryer Savory Herb Roasted Nuts

    These air fryer savory herb roasted nuts are healthy and easy to make! If you are looking for a low carb, paleo or whole30 snack these are the best. They are gluten free and super simple to make.

    Gluten Free Drink Mother's Day Recipe Ideas

    Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

    This easy recipe for canteloupe agua fresca makes the perfect drink for summer. Using the fruit, lime juice and water you can quickly have a tasty mocktail. I love this agua fresca plain or served with sparkling water.

    Instant Pot Rhubarb Simple Syrup

    This easy recipe for instant pot rhubarb syrup is amazing in drinks. This simple syrup takes just four ingredients and is perfect for cocktails, mocktails and with soda. You can make this delicious homemade syrup in your pressure pot in just 10 minutes!

    Instant Pot Ginger Ale Syrup

    This simple recipe for instant pot ginger ale syrup can be added to seltzer water for homemade ginger ale. It's also delcious in mixed drinks. It's perfect to make a batch and store in the refrigerator to make refreshing drinks with.

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    I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

    Gluten Free Easter Poke Cake

    Apr 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a 9x13 gluten free easter poke cake with bright colored sprinkles on top next to a vase of daffodils and a small bowl of sprinkles.

    This easy recipe for for gluten free Easter poke cake is the perfect dessert for your Easter gathering. This delicious white cake is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with whipped cream. It's so simple to make this moist cake for spring birthdays or events.

    a slice of gluten free easter poke cake on a white plate next to a small bowl of bright colored sprinkles and a stemless wine glass of a red drink.

    How do I make my gluten free cakes more moist?

    Gluten free baking tends to require more moisture or oil than when you are using regular wheat flour. For this gluten free Easter poke cake the sour cream makes it moist and delicious.

    If you are using a cake recipe that isn't turning out moist I would suggest adding a bit more oil or butter. You can also add mashed banana or applesauce to help your baked goods have more moisture.

    Gluten Free Easter Poke Cake Supplies

    Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

    Yes, gluten free baking in general takes a little bit longer to bake than a cake made with regular wheat flour. However, gluten free baked goods tend to brown faster. So you will want to test the cake with a tooth pick in the center to make sure it's actually done even if it looks browned. 

    Your cake should be a nice golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. You may need to bake your cake up to 5-8 minutes more. If your cake is already very brown, but not done in the center you will need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees and cook a bit longer.

    Gluten Free Easter Poke Cake Ingredients

    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Sea Salt
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Milk
    • Sour Cream
    • Instant Vanilla Pudding
    • Beet Powder or Ground Freeze Dried Strawberries
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Sprinkles

    If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake
    Gluten Free Orange Bundt Cake
    The Best Gluten Free Easter Dessert Recipes
    Gluten Free Vanilla Cake
    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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    Gluten Free Easter Poke Cake


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 15 slices 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for for gluten free Easter poke cake is the perfect dessert for your Easter gathering. This delicious white cake is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with whipped cream. It's so simple to make this moist cake for spring birthdays or events.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    Gluten Free White Cake Recipe baked in 9x13 baking pan

    Pudding Filling:
    3.2 ounce package Instant Vanilla Pudding
    1-2 tsp. Beet Powder or Ground Freeze Dried Strawberries

    Whipped Cream Topping:
    1 ½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream
    ½ cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

    Sprinkles


    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with coconut oil or butter and set aside.

    Prepare and bake my Gluten Free White Cake Recipe.

    After the cake comes out of the oven let it cool for 8-10 minutes. Then using the end of a wooden spoon, a chopstick or anything else that will make a hole easily in the cake.

    Poke holes in the cake about one inch apart until the entire cake is covered in holes. Let the cake finish cooling completely.

    Prepare the instant vanilla pudding per the instructions on the box. Add 1-2 teaspoons beet powder or ground freeze dried strawberries for pink coloring.

    Before the pudding mixture sets up pour over the cake evenly filling the holes poked into the cake.

    Put the cake into the refrigerator to let the pudding set up completely.

    Before serving the cake prepare the whipped cream topping. In the bowl of your stand mixer using the whisk attachment beat the heavy whipping cream, sifted powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks begin to form.

    Evenly spread the whipped cream topping onto the cake and then add the sprinkles on top.

    Serve the cake immediately. Store the leftover cake in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    You can omit the beet powder or ground freeze dried strawberries if you want the pudding filling to be cream instead of pink. The cake is delicious either way!

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Cake
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: gluten free, dessert, cake, baking, Easter, holidays

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @smallfarmbiglife on Instagram and hashtag it #smallfarmbiglife

    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake

    Apr 13, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a gluten free million dollar cake on a cream cake stand in front of a vase of daffodils and next to a small white bowl of whipped cream.

    This easy recipe for gluten free million dollar cake uses my delicious vanilla cake recipe. This simple dessert combines pineapple, mandarine oranges and vanilla pudding for a light frosting. I like to bake my cakes the day before and then frost the cake the next day. I think this cake is best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours!

    a slice of gluten free million dollar cake on a white plates next to a vase of daffodils and a small white bowl of whipped cream.

    How do I make my gluten free cakes more moist?

    Gluten free baking tends to require more moisture or oil than when you are using regular wheat flour. For this gluten free million dollar cake the sour cream makes it moist and delicious.

    If you are using a cake recipe that isn't turning out moist I would suggest adding a bit more oil or butter. You can also add mashed banana or applesauce to help your baked goods have more moisture.

    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake Supplies

    Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

    Yes, gluten free baking in general takes a little bit longer to bake than a cake made with regular wheat flour. However, gluten free baked goods tend to brown faster. So you will want to test the cake with a tooth pick in the center to make sure it's actually done even if it looks browned. 

    Your cake should be a nice golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. You may need to bake your cake up to 5-8 minutes more. If your cake is already very brown, but not done in the center you will need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees and cook a bit longer.

    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake Ingredients

    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Sea Salt
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Almond Extract
    • Milk
    • Sour Cream
    • Cream Cheese
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Crushed Pineapple
    • Mandarin Orange Slices
    • Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
    • Whipped Cream

    If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

    Gluten Free Orange Bundt Cake
    Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
    Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
    Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    Gluten Free Hummingbird Bundt Cake

    I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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    Gluten Free Million Dollar Cake


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This easy recipe for gluten free million dollar cake uses my delicious vanilla cake recipe. This simple dessert combines pineapple, mandarine oranges and vanilla pudding for a light frosting. I like to bake my cakes the day before and then frost the cake the next day. I think this cake is best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours!


    Ingredients

    Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Recipe

    Frosting and Filling:
    8 ounces Cream Cheese
    1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
    20 ounce can Crushed Pineapple, with juice
    15 ounce can Mandarin Oranges, water drained
    3.5 ounce package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
    1 cup Whipped Cream


    Instructions

    Prepare two nine inch or two eight inch gluten free vanilla cakes using my Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Recipe.

    Let the cakes cool completely. I like to make them the day before so they are ready to work with. After the cakes have cooled cut them in half with a cake cutter or knife.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer at the cream cheese and beat until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat until it begins to blend into the cream cheese. Add the juice from the crushed pineapple and beat until the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

    Add the drained mandarin oranges and instant pudding to the pineapple mixture and beat just until they are blended into the frosting.

    Using a spatula fold the whipped cream into the pineapple mixture just until it's combined.

    Place the first layer of the gluten free vanilla cake onto a cake stand or plate and add a generous amount of the frosting mixture. Continue layering the cake and the frosting mixture. Then spread the frosting mixture around the edges of the cake. 

    Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to set the frosting.

    Store the cake in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    I make homemade whipped cream for this recipe. In your stand mixer using the whisk attachment beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until they are slightly stiff.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Cake
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: gluten free, dessert, cake, baking, fruit, Easter, holidays

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @smallfarmbiglife on Instagram and hashtag it #smallfarmbiglife

    Easter Table Decor Ideas

    Apr 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    these Easter table decor ideas include lovely plates, cups, centerpieces and more.

    There are so many lovely plates, charges, cups and centerpieces available for Easter this year! I love to add a couple of pretty Easter table decor pieces each year. I hope these Easter table decor ideas help you find a few things to make your holiday table special.

    Easter Table Decor Ideas

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    I get some of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

    Gluten Free Easter Candy and Basket Ideas

    Apr 7, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a pink basket idea with green faux grass filling and various colored Easter eggs filled with gluten free Easter candy.

    There are so many gluten free options for candy, toys and gifts to go in Easter baskets. I've put together lots of choices for boys and girls that they will love. Being gluten free doesn't mean anyone needs to miss out on Easter!

    When I first became gluten free years ago there were very few options for special holidays. There are so many more options available now. Although, I do think stores could do a better job of making gluten free easier to find.

    I've put together this blog post to help you find gluten free candy, treats and basket options. I hope this helps you find what you need to put together gluten free Easter baskets.

    Gluten Free Easter Basket Ideas

    Gluten Free Easter Candy Ideas

    Finding gluten free candy can be tricky. It is always safest to purchase candy that is labeled gluten free. If you just look at the ingredients they may not list gluten, but the treat could be processed with gluten and be contaminated.

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    Easy Pea Salad
    Seven Layer Salad
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    I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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