Gluten-Free Recipes

Favorite Things March 26, 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.

red, garden fresh tomatoes in a white colander with fresh basil that is blooming in a jar

Modern Cottage Kitchen

I love a mix of stoneware, wood and neutral colors. You may have noticed a lot of similar items in my photography. A couple of years ago I saw someone call this style modern cottage and I loved that idea. These are some of my favorite modern cottage kitchen finds.

Favorite Weeknight Meal Recipes

a can iron frying pan of gluten free sausage, kale and potato skillet with two cream colored plates of the meal next to it — Gluten Free Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet

Stuff I Love

Snack I'm Craving - we gave up chocolate for Lent and I'm craving it so bad! I'm really looking forward to my first bite of this Alter Eco Dark Salted Almond Organic Chocolate Bar or the Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Minis.

How I'm Staying Hydrated - I love the Ultima Replenisher packets! There are multiple flavors in the box and I like them all. These packets help me to get extra fluid, vitamins and minerals without sugar or dyes.

New Stuff - I just got this cute shirt from Target. It will be perfect for spring and as the weather starts to get warmer. I love how loose and flowing it is!

Watching - Did you watch Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO? I'm not sure how I didn't realize it was four hours long. It took us three nights, but we finished it.

Something I Want - I love this cute emerald green and gold Peace, Love and Joy Blouse from ModCloth. I think it would be so versatile for spring with jeans or a cute skirt. You could dress it up or down.

Clean Skin Care I Love

Favorites From Around the Web

This pretty gold medallion necklace. I got something similar and I love it. It goes with everything and is simple, but lovely.

I was sad when Beautycounter discontinued their eyeshadow palettes (I'm sure there's something new coming), but until then I'm loving this Tartelette 2 In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette.

If you are looking for an Easter dress I posted some cute one's from Walmart on my Like to Know page. Walmart really seems to be trying to compete with Target lately. They've really had some pretty options!

Speaking of Easter, are you going to be baking? I found this metal Bunnies and Chicks Cakelette Pan from Nordic Ware and I want it!

Have you tried the Isle of Tan Self Tanning Drops? They aren't on the EWG app, but they are on Sephora's Clean List. I like that I could mix them in with my face lotion. I'm thinking about trying them.

My husband just sharpened my favorite knife for me. This J.A. Henckels International Knife is my absolute favorite. I have small hands and it fits well for me, plus it's light weight, but gets the job done.

Gluten Free Tuna Casserole Skillet

This easy recipe for gluten free tuna casserole skillet is made with canned tuna fish. This healthy dinner dish is creamy and has peas in it. I love a tuna pasta bake for a quick weeknight meal.

I like to use my twelve inch cast iron pan to make this recipe. I love how even cast iron pans heat. What I didn't love about them was cleaning them until I found this chainmail scrubber. The rubber in the center saves my hands and gets my pan really clean.

After the pan is clean I place it back on the stove on medium heat until all the moisture is gone. Then very carefully I pour a bit of oil into the pan and using a paper towel coat the inside of the pan. Now, my cast iron skillet is ready to go for the next meal.

If you are looking for more skillet recipes try my Gluten Free Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet, my Gluten Free Corn Pudding Skillet, my Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet or my Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Casserole.

a white plate of gluten free tuna casserole skillet with a silver fork next to it.

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a stock pot cook the gluten free brown rice pasta per the packages instructions.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in your skillet. Cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the gluten free flour and whisk until it absorbs the butter and liquid in the pan.

Add the vegetable broth, milk, salt, pepper, peas and tuna to the skillet mixture. Whisk together all the ingredients. Let the sauce come to a simmer and thicken.

Add the cooked noodles to the thickened sauce.

Sprinkle the cheese and bread crumbs over the noodle and sauce mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The edges of the casserole will be bubbling when it's done.

Turn your oven to High Broil to brown the bread crumbs and cheese. Watch the casserole closely as the browning will happen quickly.

Remove the casserole from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean and season my cast iron skillet?

I love to cook with cast iron. It evenly heats and is easy to clean. I like to use this Cast Iron Skillet Cleaner Chainmail Scrubber. I rinse the pan with hot water to remove any loose food and leftover oil. Then I use the chainmail scrubber to lift up any bits of food left.

I place the pan on the stove top at medium heat and let it dry completely. Then I pour a tablespoon of oil on the pan and carefully rub it onto the entire inside of the pan with a paper towel. Remove the skillet from heat and it's ready for your next meal.

Remember to never put your cast iron skillet into the dishwasher.

What type of pasta should I use for this casserole?

I'm a big fan of gluten free brown rice pasta. I like how well it holds up to being baked and doesn't get soggy. I also think brown rice pasta has a nice texture and is the closest thing I've found to regular wheat pasta.
Some of my favorite brown rice pasta brands are: Jovial, Tinkyada, Trader Joe's

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

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 Tuna Casserole Skillet

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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This easy recipe for gluten free tuna casserole skillet is made with canned tuna fish. This healthy dinner dish is creamy and has peas in it. I love a tuna pasta bake for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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12 ounces Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta
3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 small White Onion, Chopped
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
¼ cup Gluten Free Flour
1 cup Vegetable Broth
1 cup Milk
1 tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
12 ounce bag Frozen Sweet Peas
12 ounce can Tuna, packed in water
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs

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Instructions

In a stock pot cook the gluten free brown rice pasta per the packages instructions.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Add the vegetable broth, milk, salt, pepper, peas and tuna to the skillet mixture. Whisk together all the ingredients. Let the sauce come to a simmer and thicken.

Add the cooked noodles to the thickened sauce.

Sprinkle the cheese and bread crumbs over the noodle and sauce mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The edges of the casserole will be bubbling when it's done.

Turn your oven to High Broil to brown the bread crumbs and cheese. Watch the casserole closely as the browning will happen quickly.

Remove the casserole from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

If you don't have a cast iron skillet you can make the sauce in a frying pan and then transfer the sauce and noodles to an oven safe baking dish before sprinkling with cheese and bread crumbs.

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

Top Tip

If you don't have a cast iron skillet this recipe for gluten free tuna casserole skillet can also be made in a 9x13 baking dish. If you are using a baking dish you will need to make the sauce on the stovetop and then add the sauce, peas and noodles to your oven safe dish for baking.

Gluten Free Coconut Cake

This Gluten Free Coconut Cake is made from scratch yet surprisingly easy to make. It makes a super moist coconut cake with a soft, fluffy crumb. If you've been searching for how to make a moist and fluffy coconut cake that truly tastes like the best coconut cake recipe, this one checks every box.

Baked as a beautiful layer cake in round cake pans, it's the kind of homemade coconut cake that feels bakery worthy while still being an approachable easy gluten free cake recipe.

a gluten free coconut cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting and sweetened coconut flakes pressed on the sides. The cake is on a marble and wood cake stand.

Perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat, this gluten free coconut cake recipe is a standout dessert that doesn't feel like a compromise. Each slice of coconut cake is rich, tender, and full of classic flavor, making it ideal as a coconut birthday cake or just a delicious dessert.

Whether you're learning how to make coconut cake gluten free or just want the best homemade coconut cake, this moist gluten free coconut layer cake is one you'll come back to again and again.

You can find more cake recipes here: Gluten Free Cake Recipes

a gluten free coconut cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting and sweetened coconut flakes pressed into the sides on a cake stand with a slice on a white plate.

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Ingredients:

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease two nine inch cake pans with coconut oil or butter. Set aside.

In your stand mixer beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until they are fluffy. Set aside.

Using your stand mixer beat the egg yolks, sugar, melted coconut oil, avocado oil, vanilla and water until combined.

Add the gluten free flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt to the wet mixture. Beat until combined into a nice batter.

Add the egg whites to the cake batter and gently fold in using a spatula. The batter should become lighter and fluffier with the combined egg whites.

Pour half of the batter into each greased, nine inch cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. The cake will be slightly browned and a toothpick will come out clean when the cake is done.

Let stand for 10 minutes and then transfer the cakes to a cooling rack. Let the cakes cool completely before filling and frosting them.

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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 40% off your first order!