Naturally Gluten Free Links #13 – January

Creamy cauliflower soup by EA Stewart

Wow can you believe that we have come full circle, onto a year of naturally gluten free links?? Last time, in December, I asked all of you what you thought of the series, and got an overwhelming response wishing me to continue with it – so here is to another year of discovering some tasty naturally gluten free recipes to offer up flavor and variety without ever having to find some exotic flour or weird random gluten substitute

In case you are new to the series, last year in January of 2012 I started Naturally Gluten Free Links, because while it seems that the general consensus is that already gluten free foods are easy to find and thus most people are only looking for baked goods, etc. that utilize gluten substitutes, I find it refreshing to discover new and exciting ways to use foods to create dishes that are naturally gluten free. In the past year my husband and I have significantly increased our cooking repertoire after finding new and creative soups, salads, meat and seafood dishes, and even several gorgeous desserts that did not require any special flour mixes.  I think to approach gluten free as a lifestyle rather than a diet restriction it is important to embrace and celebrate those dishes that already are ok for a GF person to eat – one where no alterations or special accommodations need to be made, and everyone can enjoy.

So let’s hear it for this great selection ringing in the new year! As always, while the bloggers listed here may not necessarily be gluten free, these particular recipes are – and as per usual, it is important nevertheless to always always always read labels on all goods purchased and/or inquire with the manufacturer and your personal care physician as to the suitability of ingredients for your body.   But enough with disclaimers, onto the list!

Apps & Salads:

• Amy of Sing for Your Supper made goat cheese and bacon truffles
• Erin of Yummy Supper made a saffron chicken salad
• Christine of Cupcake Vixens made prosciutto wrapped pears
• Meli of Confessions of a Spoon made grilled avocado with melted parm

Soups:

• EA Stewart made a creamy cauliflower soup with pistachios and harissa pesto
• Tami of Running with Tweezers made a turnip soup
• Alta of Tasty Eats at Home made a beat and parsnip soup with cashew cream
• Alissa of Girl Makes Food made a white bean chili

Veggies:

• Tara of Smells Like Home made simple gratin potatoes
• Jeanette of Jeanette’s Healthy Living made smashed baby potatoes with green harissa dressing
• Sabrina of the Tomato Tart made ginger and tamarind glazed carrots

Potato gratin by Tara of Smells Like Home

Meats and Fish:

• Olga of Sassy Radish made a coconut chicken curry
• Manu of Manu’s Menu made lamb tajine with quinces
• Alida of Alida’s Kitchen made chipotle glazed chicken with sweet potatoes
• Carrie of Our Life in Food made chili con carne Colorado
• Branny of Branny Boils over made herbed risotto with chicken and peas

Desserts:

• Sophie of Local is Lovely made a gluten free almond cake
• Carol of Simply Gluten Free made coffee cocoa almond macaroons
• Emiko Davies made amaretti ice cream sandwiches