Gluten-Free Recipes

Favorite Things March 19, 2021

green, blue, brown and cream farm fresh eggs from our chickens in egg cartons

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.

Favorites for Spring

I love the spring pinks, yellow, blues and mint green! There are so many pretty kitchen appliances in spring colors available right now. If you need new small appliances why not get them in a lovely spring color.

Stuff I Love

Reading - "The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery" Did you watch the Netflix movie? I've had these books on my reading list forever and after watching the movie knew I had to read them.

Flipping Through - The spring issue of Magnolia Journal. I look forward to this magazine arriving! It's so inspiring. The content is thought provoking and lovely. Even the feel of the paper they print the cover on is nice. (Yes, I'm a nerd who worked in marketing. I notice things like paper feel.)

Snack I'm Craving - Thrive Market's Chili Lime Plantain Chips. They are salty with a little kick of spice and a nice crunch. They are the perfect potato chip replacement. They're on sale right now too!

New Stuff - I just got this cute, wooden Thyme and Table cutting board with a chevron pattern with my Walmart pickup order. I find some really cute props for photography and my kitchen at Walmart.

Something I want - Did you know Walmart has a new clothing line called Free Assembly? There are some really cute clothes! I want this Free Assembly Camp Shirtdress in green.

Listening to - The Dr. Axe Show Podcast episode with Dr. Motley called Heal Your Brain, Focus and Memory and Overcome ADHD, Depression, Dementia and More. It's so interesting how gut health and immune system health effect our brains. I know when my inflammation is up because I get brain fog and I hate it.

Easter Table Ideas

Favorites From Around the Web

This large blue pitcher from Targets new Levi's collection.

I just ordered this Knox Rose Ivory Striped Short Sleeve Embroidered Top from Target.

I want this Teak Wood Scalloped Serving Bowl from Urban Outfitters. It's so pretty. I love adding wooden items to my photographs and table setting. They add so much warmth.

I've been looking at these Textured Stoneware Double Handled Soup Crocks for months, but I haven't ordered them yet. I just got my birthday coupon code from World Market so maybe I will finally order the items in my cart.

Have you tried the Everspring Liquid Hand Soap refill from Target? I love the lemon and mint scent. I also love the eco friendly packaging and the fragrance is 100% natural.

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker lasagna soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with gluten free lasagna noodles, diced tomatoes and ground beef. The meat and sauce cook in the crockpot and then you add the pasta 30 minutes before serving.

We love this recipe for putting together a meal that I don't have to stir and watch while it cooks. I put this in the crockpot and do other things while dinner is being made. I highly suggest topping with the cottage cheese, parmesan and mozzarella. It really adds to the flavor of the soup!

I'm a big fan of my Crock Pot 6 quart Slow Cooker. It's the perfect size for most recipes and easy to clean up when I'm done.

a large white mug of gluten free slow cooker lasagna soup with cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese on top

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Ingredients:

Ground Beef
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Yellow Onion
Minced Garlic
Marinara Sauce
Beef Broth
Italian Seasoning
Sea Salt
Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Dried Parsley
Gluten Free Lasagna Pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Cottage Cheese

Instructions

In the bowl of your 6 quart or larger slow cooker add the ground beef broken into small clumps, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and dried parsley. Stir to combine ingredients.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the ground beef is completely done.

Turn the slow cooker on low and add the broken lasagna noodles. Cook on low in the hot sauce mixture for 30 minutes.

Serve the soup hot with parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese on top.

Equipment

Storage

If you have leftover gluten free lasagna soup let it cool and then store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I like to reheat the soup in the microwave for a single bowl or if there is a large amount left I put the leftovers back in the slow cooker on low to reheat.

Top Tip

Be sure to wait until the ground beef mixture is fully cooked to add your noodles. If you add them sooner they will get mushy. Once you add the gluten free lasagna pasta check it after 20 minutes to see if the noodles are cooked and al dente or if they need a bit longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make gluten free lasagna soup?

Good gluten free lasagna noodles is key! I really like the Jovial Brown Rice Lasagna Pasta. I think they taste the most like what I remember regular lasagna noodles tasting like. They hold together really well also.

These noodles are perfect if you can't have corn products too. I love that they are simply brown rice and water.

I cook the ground beef, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and parsley in the slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the meat in done.

Then I turn the crockpot to low and add the broken lasagna noodles. Let the noodles stand in the hot sauce for 30 minutes. Serve the soup with cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Do I cook noodles before adding to slow cooker?

No! Don't cook the Jovial Brown Rice Lasagna Pasta before adding it to the slow cooker. The gluten free pasta will cook in the hot sauce in your slow cooker. If you precook the pasta it will get too soft and won't hold together in your soup.

Can I use a slow cooker to make soup?

Yes! Using my slow cooker is one of my favorite ways to make soup. I love the simplicity of adding my ingredients and having a hot dinner ready in a few hours while I do other things.

When possible I look to use the low heat setting and cook my soups slowly so nothing burns on the bottom. If you are going to use the high heat setting be sure to have enough liquid in the pot and to thoroughly stir your ingredients so nothing is stuck to the bottom of your pot.

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatballs
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Spaghetti
10 Easy Gluten Free Beef Recipes
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Gluten Free Swedish Style Meatballs

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 Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound Ground Beef
1 - 15 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
2 tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 - 24 ounce jar Marinara Sauce
4 cups Beef Broth
2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 - 9 ounce box Jovial Brown Rice Lasagna Pasta, broken into pieces
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 cup Cottage Cheese

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Instructions

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the ground beef is completely done.

Turn the slow cooker on low and add the broken lasagna noodles. Cook on low in the hot sauce for 30 minutes.

Serve the soup hot with grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese on top.

Notes

Do not cook the lasagna noodles before adding them to the slow cooker. They will cook in the hot sauce mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Meals
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Cherry Almond Cake

This simple recipe for gluten free cherry almond cake is perfect for dessert or brunch. The easy cake is make from scratch using almond flour. It's simple to bake with fruit! I like to use frozen cherries, but you could also use fresh cherries.

I use a nine inch springform pan for this gluten free cherry almond cake recipe. It allows the cake to rise nicely with the toppings staying on top. After the cake has cooled slightly and the pan isn't too hot to touch I take the outside ring off and slice the cake to serve it.

This cake is perfect to make the day before to serve with coffee at brunch or after dinner for dessert. I like the cake by itself, but it would also be delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

a gluten free cherry almond cake on parchment paper and a copper cooling rack with a slice on a plate next to it

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with coconut oil or butter. Set aside.

In your stand mixer blend together the butter, almond flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, almond extract and vanilla extract until smooth.

In a separate bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to your batter and mix until they are combined.

Fold in the cherries with a spatula distributing them through the batter.

Pour the batter into your greased springform pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Carefully remove the cake from your oven and sprinkle the sliced almonds and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar on top. Bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake and pan cool before removing the pans ring. Serve by itself or with vanilla ice cream.

Supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

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 cherry almond cake I used ¾ cup unsalted butter to make 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.

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 longer.

Can you use almond flour in cakes?

Yes! Keep in mind that there is a difference between almond flour and almond meal. Almond flour is more finely ground and works really well in baked goods. Almond meal tends to be coarser and can give baked goods a gritty texture.

I like to use almond flour along with gluten free flour or extra baking powder.
Almond flour by itself in a recipe doesn't rise well. However, when you combine it with a flour that does rise well or a bit more baking powder you can get a great texture in your baking.

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake
Easy Gluten Free White Cake
Gluten Free Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Gluten Free Orange 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!