Hi Reader! Burger season is officially here, and I've been making these on repeat. If you've been buying gluten-free buns from the store and settling for ones that fall apart or taste like cardboard, this is the recipe to bookmark. These gluten-free hamburger buns use the same dough as my gluten-free dinner rolls, but with avocado oil instead of butter to keep the crumb extra soft. They're so incredibly soft and squishy, but sturdy enough to hold a burger with all the toppings. They also...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week we're making Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Sharp cheddar, Old Bay, cold butter, and buttermilk dropped onto a sheet pan and baked until golden. The garlic butter and fresh parsley go on straight out of the oven while everything is still hot. Under 30 minutes, start to finish. Grab the Recipe Here One flour note: this recipe was tested with Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 in the blue bag. It already has xanthan gum, so you don't need to add any. Let me know how they turn out! -Meg
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! If you follow me on TikTok, you've probably seen my series where I ask people to tell me the foods they miss the most since going gluten-free, and then I show them how to make those recipes at home. It's one of my favorite things I do, because I think being diagnosed with celiac can be really hard, especially when it comes to those nostalgic foods you grew up on. For me, one of those foods is donuts. Specifically the kind from a donut shop. The ones with the glossy chocolate glaze...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Biscuits were one of the first things I missed after my celiac diagnosis. They seem simple, but getting a gluten-free version that actually rises and layers took me a lot of testing to figure out. I tested four different flour blends and Cup4Cup was the clear winner for texture, rise, and flavor. The technique matters just as much as the flour. Cold grated butter, a simple lamination step, and freezing the cut biscuits before they go in the oven are what give you real flaky layers....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Easter is this weekend, and whether you're hosting brunch, putting together a big dinner, or just need something fun to bake, I've got you covered. These are my favorite gluten-free recipes for the holiday, from Easter morning all the way through dessert. Gluten-Free Mini Egg Blondies Buttery, chewy blondies loaded with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs and topped with whole ones so you can see the egg shape. You can have them in the oven in under 10 minutes. They're the first thing gone...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! I took my gluten-free chicken pot pie filling and my gluten-free cheddar drop biscuits (with a Cheddar Bay makeover), combined them into one cast iron skillet, and it might be my new favorite thing I've ever made. This is a cobbler-style pot pie with a thick, creamy chicken filling topped with fluffy Cheddar Bay drop biscuits and finished with a melted garlic butter brush straight out of the oven. Completely gluten-free and so comforting. Grab the Recipe Here If you make this, I'd...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! St. Patrick's Day is this Tuesday, and if you haven't figured out what you're making yet, I've got you covered. These are my favorite gluten-free recipes for the holiday, from the main event all the way through to what you're making with the leftovers on Wednesday morning. Slow Cooker Corned Beef Throw your corned beef in the crock pot with potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage and let the slow cooker do the work. The whole thing is gluten-free and dairy-free. Just make sure you...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I'm going to be honest with you. My brain is absolute mush right now. February has that effect. The holidays are a distant memory, spring feels far away, and every night around 5pm I stare into the fridge like it owes me an explanation. If you're in the same late-winter fog, I've got you. Here are five of my easiest, most comforting gluten-free dinners. These are the ones I reach for when I have zero brainpower left but still want to eat well without thinking too hard. Bacon...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! If you're anything like me, tomorrow is going to involve a lot of time on the couch, and I'm not mad about it. The winter games just kicked off in Italy (that opening ceremony!), the big game is tomorrow, and honestly, that's a perfectly good excuse to spend the whole day snacking. Whether you're watching figure skating, football, or flipping back and forth between both, here are six gluten-free recipes to keep your spread stocked all day long. They're easy to pull together, some...
4 months ago • 1 min read