Gluten-Free Recipes

Favorite Things July 16, 2021

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.

a favorite house plant in a basket on a stool in front of a white wall

New Home Favorites

There are so many cute pieces showing up in stores already for this fall! I know it's just July, but I don't need any more patio furniture or summer clothes, so I'm ready to start looking at the new stuff for fall. Plus, if we purchase now it won't be sold out. I'm sure some of these items will sell out!

Recipe Ideas For The Week

Homemade Lemon Lime Sports Drink

Gluten Free Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Gluten Free Kale Caesar Salad

Stuff I Love

What I'm Watching - I had never watched Dawson's Creek and am going back and watching it now on Netflix. I can't believe I missed out on this classic when it aired on television.

What I'm Reading - I just finished The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton by Eleanor Ray. I really liked this book and tore through it in five days. I have to admit I thought I knew how it was going to end and I was pleasantly surprised!

What I'm Loving - Every few months I like to change my shampoo and conditioner to help my wavy hair not get a build up. I just started using Acure Build Up Balancing Hemp and ACV Shampoo and Acure Build Up Balancing Hemp and ACV Conditioner. I'm loving how smooth and soft it leaves my hair.

What I Want To Get - I want these black, Doc Martin knock-off sandals. I used to love to wear this style with dresses and even with tights and dresses during the winter. So many nostalgic 90s memories with the clothes and shoes this season!

Clothing Items to Go from Summer to Fall

Favorite From Around the Web

I ordered a couple of these inexpensive glass bottles to store drinks (like the lemon lime sports drink above) in our refrigerator. I've been really happy with them!

Speaking of glass bottles, I love a glass water bottle. I know they are easier to break, but I think the water tastes better and doesn't get a metallic taste like it can from stainless water bottles.

I love this oversized, faux leather hunter green bag for this fall! It looks expensive and the color is a great neutral option.

I always wear my blue blocker glasses when I'm on my computer. I think they really do help with eye fatigue. I'm loving this green pair of blue blockers!

This pair of flowered canvas sneakers (they look like Ked's knock-offs) are so fun! I really want a pair to wear with jeans.

I love this highlighter and blush combo compact! These colors are so great for a bit of color on your cheeks and then some highlighter on our cheekbone and down the center of your nose.

I really want this brushed gold flatware!! It looks like what Anthropologie carries, but is much less expensive.

I added these faux leather chargers to my cart and want to get them ordered before they sell out. They will be perfect for Thanksgiving and fall table settings.

The new Gap Collection at Walmart is really pretty. I love all the mix and match colors. I really like this pretty throw pillow.

I'm loving this simple cookie jar. There's also a cute coffee jar with a wooden spoon. This whole line is so pretty!

Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars

This simple recipe for gluten free strawberry jam bars uses fresh strawberries and strawberry jam. They have a shortbread like base and an oatmeal crisp topping. These are the best gluten free fruit bars for dessert, breakfast or brunch.

I love these bars warm with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as a dessert option. They also work well for a breakfast or brunch option and are delicious served with coffee. These gluten free strawberry jam bars can easily be made the day before you want to serve them.

If you are looking for more strawberry recipes try my Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, my Gluten Free Strawberry Cobbler, my Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Dessert or my Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars.

You can find all of my dessert recipes here: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

In the bowl of your stand mixer add the room temperature unsalted butter, vanilla and granulated sugar. Beat until well blended together. Add the gluten free flour, and sea salt and mix until blended into a dough.

Press the dough into the 8x8 baking dish.

Spread the strawberry jam over the dough mixture and then top with the chopped strawberries. Set aside.

In your stand mixer blend the gluten free rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped nuts until a crumbly mixture forms.

Sprinkle the crumbly mixture over top of the strawberries.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When done the edges will be bubbling and the top will be lightly browned.

Let cool before cutting into bars.

Serve on its own or with homemade whipped cream (recipe in notes) or vanilla ice cream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries with this recipe?

Yes. Be sure to completely defrost the strawberries and then strain them so they don't have excess water or juice. Although, I think this recipe is the most delicious with fresh strawberries.

Do gluten free strawberry jam bars need to be refrigerated?

Yes. The fruit mixture in these bars needs to be refrigerated. They are ok out for a bit, but should be refrigerated when you are done serving them. It's especially important to refrigerate your bars during warm months. Without preservatives your bars can go badly quickly if left out on the counter.

How should I store strawberry jam bars?

You can place a lid or plastic wrap over the container you baked the bars in and store them like that. I also like placing each bar in a small glass container so they are ready for single servings.

Then they can be taken out of the fridge for a quick treat or to be put into a lunch box. If they've been in the refrigerator for over three days I put the individual containers in the freezer for later.

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Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 9 bars
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

Base Layer:
2 cups Gluten Free Flour
1 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ tsp. Sea Salt

Filling:
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, chopped (16 or 1 lbs. container)
1 cup Strawberry Jam

Topping:
¾ cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup Brown Rice Flour
½ tsp. Sea Salt
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
½ cup Pecans, Almonds or Walnuts, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

Press the dough into the 8x8 baking dish.

Spread the strawberry jam over the dough mixture and then top with the chopped strawberries. Set aside.

In your stand mixer blend the gluten free rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped nuts until a crumbly mixture forms.

Sprinkle the crumbly mixture over top of the strawberries.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When done the edges will be bubbling and the top will be lightly browned.

Let cool before cutting into bars.

Serve on its own or with homemade whipped cream (recipe in notes) or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For homemade whipped cream add 1-2 cups of heavy whipping cream, ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to your mixer. Using the whisk attachment beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

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

Top Tip

I used fresh strawberries, but you could also use frozen strawberries. You will want to thaw the frozen strawberries completely and then drain any excess water or juice from them before adding them to the recipe. Although, I like fresh strawberries best in this recipe.

Favorite Things July 9, 2021

one of my favorite things is a vase of dahlias on my coffee table

New at Target

I love the clothes for this season as they start to transition to styles that will work for late summer and into fall by adding layers. The colors this year are really pretty too! I want to order a couple of pairs of the new women's jeans. I also love these dresses. They would be so simples to put a sweater on with and wear when the temperatures start to get cooler.

Recipe Ideas for the Week

Gluten Free Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

Gluten Free Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet

Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Stuff I Love

What I'm Watching - We are watching The Mosquito Coast on Apple TV. I like the show, but my hang up is the son's character. We only have two episodes left and I'm hoping there is a reason his character has been so annoying.

What I'm Reading - I just tore through in under a week Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is so good! I highly recommend this multi-generational novel.

What I Just Ordered - I just restocked my Sunwarrior Chocolate Protein Powder. It's my favorite protein powder for smoothies and yogurt bowls.

What I'm Loving - I'm so glad I purchased outdoor lounge chairs for our backyard! I love sitting in these chairs and reading a book. The exact two I have aren't available any longer, but this pair of lounge chairs are very similar.

What I Want to Get - I was just watching a video of man oiling and selling wooden bowls in a french market and thought I need a wooden salad bowl! This wooden serving bowl looks like exactly what I want. It's a bonus that it's only $25!

New Clean Beauty Options

Favorites From Around The Web

I love this simple initial necklace. It gives me a bit of a Carrie from Sex in the City vibe. Or maybe it just feels likes the 90's to me.

This jute area rug looks sturdy and would add a bit of ruggedness to my living room. I love the layered rug look to add some coziness to a room.

This gold flatware is so pretty! I think it would be amazing for fall and holiday place settings.

I'm a big fan of canisters for storing things I buy in bulk and also baking supplies that come in bags. I find canisters in my pantry are so much easier to keep track of and find what I need.

I'm a little bit in love with this white duvet cover set! I think the chenille pattern looks so pretty and it has a bit of a french vibe. So pretty! (I must be dreaming of France lately)

This geometric lamp with it's soft gold and white coloring is beautiful. I don't need new lamps for my nightstand, but if I did I would scoop these up!

I love pretty things for around our house. This waist basket is so pretty! I could leave it sitting out in our bathroom. Although, let me be honest, one of our cats would knock it over and spread it everywhere.

One of the items I use the most in my kitchen is my weighted bottom steel mixing bowl. It's always my go to and I've been using it constantly with all the fruits and veggies from our garden.

I'm a fan of culottes coming back into style. I love this white pair of culottes with their button details on the front.

Gluten Free Pasta Chips

This air fryer recipe for gluten free pasta chips is a great snack idea! I used brown rice gluten free pasta to make this homemade treat. I like them plain or dipped in ranch dip for a healthy snacking option.

If you are looking for more gluten free pasta recipes try my Gluten Free Ground Beef Pasta Casserole, my Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad, my Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta or my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole.

You can find all of my snack recipes here: Gluten Free Snack Recipes

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Ingredients

Instructions

Cook the pasta per the instructions on the package.

Drain the pasta and pour it into a mixing bowl. Immediately add olive oil and stir to help the pasta not clump together.

Divide the pasta between two bowls and add the seasoning to each bowl. If you are only going to use one flavor you can use one bowl, but remember to divide the pasta into two batches for air frying.

Add the first batch of pasta to the air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. At the five minute mark take the tray out and shake the pasta so it doesn't clump together. Place the tray back in the air fryer and let your pasta finish cooking.

Pour the pasta chips into a bowl or onto a cookie sheet to let them cool.

Follow the same instructions to cook the second batch of pasta chips.

Serve plain or with your favorite dip. I served these with ranch dip.

Supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make gluten free pasta chips in the air fryer?

Yes! My favorite pasta to use is Jovial Gluten Free Brown Rice Farfalle pasta. The brown rice pasta holds together the best when I shake is half way through cooking in the air fryer basket to separate the pieces of pasta.

How long does it take to make gluten free pasta chips in the air fryer?

Like many gluten free foods it takes a bit longer to make gluten free pasta chips that it does using regular wheat pasta. I cooked these chips at 400 degrees for ten minutes. At the five minute mark I pulled the air fryer basket out and shook the chips so they weren't clumped together.

I let the pasta chips cook for another five minutes and then poured them into a bowl to cool. They will be very hot and continue to cook a bit after you have poured them out to cool.

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Gluten Free Pasta Chips

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 ounces 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Ingredients

Scale

1 - 12 ounce package Jovial Farfalle Brown Rice Pasta, divided
2-3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

Chili Lime:
1 ½ tsp. Chili Lime Seasoning Blend
½ tsp. Sea Salt

Salt and Vinegar:
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp. Sea Salt

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Instructions

Cook the pasta per the instructions on the package.

Drain the pasta and pour it into a mixing bowl. Immediately add olive oil and stir to help the pasta not clump together.

Divide the pasta between two bowls and add the seasoning to each bowl. If you are only going to use one flavor you can use one bowl, but remember to divide the pasta into two batches for air frying.

Pour the pasta chips into a bowl or onto a cookie sheet to let them cool.

Follow the same instructions to cook the second batch of pasta chips.

Serve plain or with your favorite dip. I served these with ranch dip.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snacks
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Top Tip

You could really add any seasoning blend you want or omit the seasoning all together and just add some salt. It is key that you add enough olive oil so the pasta doesn't clump together. This will help when you open the air fryer half way through cooking and shake the pasta to separate it.

Favorite Things July 2, 2021

one of my favorite things is a simple glass vase with some pink peony flowers

The New Opalhouse x Jungalow Line at Target

There are so many pieces in this collection that I love! The jewel tone colors are so pretty too. This is one of my favorite collections Target has done in a while. I wish I had room in our tiny house for some of this furniture!

Recipe Ideas For The Week

Sugar Free Broccoli Salad

Gluten Free Sesame Noodles

Gluten Free Raspberry Cornmeal Cake

Stuff I Love

What I'm Reading - I just finished Haven Point by Virginia Hume. It was so good! It's the story of a grandmother and granddaughter that spans seven decades and ends up in the current times. It's so well written! I stayed up until 12:30 am to finish this book because I couldn't put it down.

What I'm Watching - I know I'm late to this, but we just got Apple TV+ so I'm watching The Morning Show. It's so good. What a great cast!

What I Just Ordered - Our dogs absolutely love the Top Chews Pork and Chicken Sausage Treats. I love that they are grain free and made in the USA. They actually smell like pepperoni sticks I buy for us!

What I Want To Get - I have this flowy summer top in my cart and I think I need to order it. I love loose fitting, breathable summer clothes!

What I'm Loving - I love these new stackable pint jars from Ball. I love jars for drinking glasses and these stack in my cupboard so nice!

Favorites From The Old Navy Sale

Favorites From Around The Web

I love this simple white shirt from the Macy's Fourth of July sale. It is perfect for summer and would be cute with a blazer for fall.

I'm a big fan of denim shirts. This denim shirtdress version is so cute! It would also go from summer to fall really easily with boots and a scarf.

I didn't know that H&M has an entire beauty line. I'm not sure if it's clean, but they have some really fun highlighter and nail polish.

As someone who is only 5'3" I'm pretty excited for chunky soled shoes to come back in style. I can get some height without the fear in heels of breaking my ankle.

I love baskets for storage. I can feel like things are tidy because they are in their basket. I'm only joking a little. This rope basket looks super sturdy and it's pretty too.

I'm a huge fan of comfy pull on shorts for summer. This pair of linen pull on shorts look cute and breathable for the hot months.

For anyone still looking for the perfect swimsuit this lovely green shaping one piece swimsuit is under $40!

I love a moisturizing lip balm for summer. It gives some color while also keeping my lips hydrated. I'm a fan of this lip balm from Honest.