Gluten-Free Recipes

Favorite Things August 27, 2021

these are some of my favorite things including this pretty terra cotta pot with a cactus in it

This a collection of things I'm loving right now. I've included recipes that are perfect for this season and some of my favorite things. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and scroll through all the stuff I've enjoyed this week.

New Fall Finds at H&M

I love these inexpensive options for updating your kitchen and dinnerware from H&M. I want this lovely little teapot and a couple of these serving platter for sure. I'd love to add a few new pieces with the holiday season in mind so I have what I need. Plus, I love to add a couple of pieces for the season to bring some fall into the kitchen.

Recipe Ideas for the Week

Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake

Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Stuff I Love

What I'm Watching - I know I'm a bit late on this one, but I'm loving Mare of Easttown on HBO! We only have a couple of episodes left and I can't wait to see how it ends.

What I'm Reading - I just finished Heartbreak for Hire by Sonia Hartl. It's a quick read, but really predictable. I finished the book feeling a bit meh with the story and characters. If it's on your to-be-read list I wouldn't bother.

What I'm Listening To - The new album from The Killers, Pressure Machine is what I've been listening to. My favorite song is Sleepwalkers.

What I'm Loving - I just tried and loved the Banana Chocolate Chip Larabar. FYI, Target has the best price on Larabars right now. They are a favorite in my husband's lunch or for a quick snack.

What I Want To Get - I've seen in Instagram stories a few people talking about Micellar Water for removing makeup and washing your face. Now, I really want to try it! While I was looking into this I found these reusable cotton rounds with a washing bag. I love that they are no waste.

New Home Items for Fall

Favorites From Around the Web

This pretty deep blue wristlet is perfect for fall. I love a wristlet for when I just need a few things and then to toss into my larger bag later.

I like the fun nail polish colors this fall! This turquoise glittery polish it super pretty. I'm a fan of their polish and how long it lasts for me.

Denim skirts are one of my favorite items to have in my closet. They are simple to dress up or dress down depending on where I'm going. This midi denim skirt is lovely for fall.

I think all of the cute little stackable rings are so fun this fall. This gold 7-pack of rings are delicate and beautiful.

I love hats for the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest. They are perfect to keep my hair from getting to frizzy. This wool captain's hat is giving me 90s vibes and I really want it!

Speaking of the 90s, I will forever love a great pair of combat boots. H&M and has this lace-up pair and this pull on pair. Either would be perfect for this fall.

I need to replace some of my wooden utensils. These wooden kitchen utensils are inexpensive and look really sturdy.

I really like this lip pencil in this neutral shade. I always use a lip liner before lipstick or gloss. It helps keep the lipstick on my lips (especially as I get older).

I have to admit that I've never really loved carrying a backpack, but this square convertible backpack in cognac that has a handle, backpack straps and a should strap is really nice!

In preparation for fall and winter I clean out my sock drawer and get rid of any socks that are worn. These textured crew socks are in my cart right now for replacements.

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

This easy recipe for gluten free pizza crust is a staple recipe for Friday night pizza. The recipe uses yeast and is a basic pizza crust that you can top with anything. I like to go classic with lots of meats and veggies, but you would also make a dessert pizza with cinnamon and sugar.

My gluten free pizza crust recipe is a simple and versatile solution for creating a delicious pizza base at home, perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or anyone following a gluten free lifestyle.

This easy to follow recipe ensures that you can enjoy a homemade pizza from scratch, with the flexibility to adapt for additional dietary preferences like egg free, dairy-free, or vegan options.

Whether you're making pizza for kids or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is designed to be hassle-free while delivering great results every time.

I also have a gluten free sourdough pizza crust recipe that is delicious too.

a slice of gluten free pizza crust topped with sauce, cheese, mushrooms, black olives, basil and turkey chorizo on top

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In a food processor or your stand mixer add the gluten free flour, salt, xanthan gum, sugar and yeast. Pulse or beat until ingredients are mixed together.

Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Turn the food processor or stand mixer on and process the dough until it begins to stick to the sides. This will be past the dough ball stage.

Place the dough in an oiled and sealed container in a warm spot to rise for 1-2 hours.

If the dough is sticky and hard to work with refrigerate it for 20 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper.

Bake the crust at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until dough begins to crisp underneath.

Add your toppings to the crust and bake at 400 degrees for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the crust are browned.

Let your pizza cool slightly and then cut to serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use yeast in this recipe?

Yes. The dough will not rise if you don't use yeast for this recipe. You will make the dough in your food processor or mixer and then put it in a sealed container. The gluten free pizza dough will stay in the sealed container for 1-2 hours where it will rise.

What should I do if the dough is hard to work with?

If you find the dough sticky or too hard to work with, put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Cooling the dough should help so you can roll out your crust easily. Be sure you are using a surface lightly dusted with flour and add a bit of flour to your rolling pin also.

If neither of these options work for you I would roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper. Be sure to peel both sheets of parchment off the crust before baking it.

Is yeast gluten free?

Most yeast is gluten free. I use Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast for this recipe. This brand says on the bottle that it is gluten free. Always check ingredient lists and containers to make sure they state they are gluten free.

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Gluten Free Pizza Crust

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 37 minutes
Yield: 8 slices 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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3 cups Gluten Free Flour
1 tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp. Dry Active Yeast
1 ¾ cup Warm Water
¼ cup Olive Oil

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In a food processor or your stand mixer add the gluten free flour, salt, xanthan gum, sugar and yeast. Pulse or beat until ingredients are mixed together.

Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Turn the food processor or stand mixer on and process the dough until it begins to stick to the sides. This will be past the dough ball stage.

Place the dough in an oiled and sealed container in a warm spot to rise for 1-2 hours.

If the dough is sticky and hard to work with refrigerate it for 20 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper.

Bake the crust at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until dough begins to crisp underneath.

Add your toppings to the crust and bake at 400 degrees for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the crust are browned.

Let your pizza cool slightly and then cut to serve.

Notes

I made one thick crust with this recipe. If you want a thinner crust you could divide the dough into two parts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Meals
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Top Tip

I use this recipe to make one thick crust pizza, however you could split this dough in half and make two thin crust pizzas. You can also divide the dough into smaller pieces and make personal pizzas. This is great for making everyone exactly what they want!

Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

This recipe for gluten free strawberry rhubarb sauce is simple to make and is delicious on cakes, waffles or pancakes. This sauce can be used for dessert or breakfast with its sweet and tart flavor. It's perfect to make with fresh or frozen fruit.

I know rhubarb can be hard to find some seasons, so I grow plants in my garden. The plants are really easy to grow, take very little care and come back each season. I have three plants now of two different varieties of rhubarb. I use what I want fresh and then I slice the stems into chunks and freeze them in freezer safe bags so I have rhubarb year round.

I serve this sauce most often with my gluten free angel food cake.

a slice of gluten free angel food cake with gluten free strawberry rhubarb sauce over it sitting on a white plate

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a 2 quart saucepan combine the rhubarb, strawberries, water, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Cook uncovered over medium heat until rhubarb is soft, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Cool before serving over cake, pancake, waffles or ice cream.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be made with frozen fruit?

Yes, fresh or frozen fruit work great for this recipe. Since the sauce is going to be cooked down it doesn't matter which you use. However, the frozen fruit will take longer to cook so you will need to add time to how long the sauce is on the stovetop.

Do I have to use rhubarb in this recipe?

If you want the tart flavor that rhubarb adds, yes you will need to use rhubarb in this recipe. However, if you don't have rhubarb and still want to make a sauce you could substitute another fruit for the rhubarb. Blackberries would be a good substitution that would still give you a bit of tart flavor.

How should I store this sauce?

It is best to store this sauce in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator after it has cooled completely. The sauce is best if used within the 7-10 days. If you aren't going to use the sauce right away you can freeze it for up to four months in a freezer safe container or bag.

I love to use half of the sauce and then freeze the second half for later. It's amazing on a day that I'm rushing to have sauce for breakfast pancakes or waffles to get out of the freezer!

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