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So good, they'll never know it's gluten-free.

  • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Baked Goods
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Main Course
    • Salads
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
    • Vegan
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  • Cooking Basics
  • Gluten-Free Diet Tips

Main Course

If you are looking for simple gluten-free main courses that are bursting with flavor you have come to the right place. I include recipe ideas for the holidays, vegan and vegetarian dinner recipes, as well as fresh seafood and hearty meat dishes.

Muffin Tin Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Homemade Glaze

April 24, 2023

Muffin Tin Ground Turkey Meatloaf with Homemade Glaze

Close up of muffin tin meatloaves on white parchment and wood board. Spoon on left with glaze.
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Lasagna (Noodle Recommendations)

April 9, 2023

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Lasagna (Noodle Recommendations)

Gluten-free vegetarian lasagna on white plate with fork and fresh basil garnish. Plate with lasagna in back left and wood board with basil in back right.
Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Breast

November 18, 2022 (last updated April 1, 2023)

Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Breast

White plate with rice, broccoli and sliced toaster oven chicken breast. Fork and gray napkin on left.
Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

November 6, 2022 (last updated January 6, 2023)

Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Overhead view of white baking dish with toaster oven chicken thighs with chive garnish. Blue napkin with fork and knife on left. Wood board underneath. Stack of white plates partially visible in upper right.
Crispy Toaster Oven Chicken Wings

November 1, 2022 (last updated January 31, 2023)

Crispy Toaster Oven Chicken Wings

crispy toaster oven chicken wings on sheet pan with celery sticks and green onion garnish on white plate. Small bowl of dipping sauce on right and metal cup with celery sticks on left.
Vegan Delicata Squash Boats with Apple Cider Reduction

October 14, 2021 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Vegan Delicata Squash Boats with Apple Cider Reduction

vegan delicata squash boats on wood board. Serving fork on right and fresh sprigs of thyme, sage leaves and fresh mushrooms in front. Gray background.
Skillet Chicken with Cumin-Lemon Sauce

October 5, 2021 (last updated March 6, 2023)

Skillet Chicken with Cumin-Lemon Sauce

White serving bowl with pasta, chicken and cumin sauce. Lemon slice and green onion garnish. Board with lemons and green onion in background.
Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie with Creamed Corn

September 15, 2021 (last updated April 24, 2022)

Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie with Creamed Corn

Gluten free shepherd's pie in souffle dish with chive garnish on wire rack. Green napkin on right. Small plate with spoon and metal cups with ketchup on left. Stack of plates with forks and napkin in back.
Easy 3-Minute Orange Marinade for Chicken

July 29, 2021 (last updated December 28, 2022)

Easy 3-Minute Orange Marinade for Chicken

close up of grilled chicken with orange marinade on dark stone plate. Slice orange garnish, Fresh cilantro on left, lime wedges in front.
4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade in 5 Minutes

July 18, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade in 5 Minutes

chicken breasts cooking on grill. Pastry brush on left brushing marinade on chicken,
20-Minute Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto Pasta

March 9, 2021 (last updated April 28, 2023)

20-Minute Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto Pasta

white bowl with creamy vegan pesto sauce. Bowls of pasta on right and in background.
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

February 7, 2021 (last updated September 8, 2021)

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

overhead view of gluten-free pizza with broccoli, slice olives and tomato, balsamic glaze drizzle.
Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs

January 17, 2021 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs

close up of crispy roasted chicken thighs on wire rack. fork on left
Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Piccata (One Pan Recipe!)

January 11, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Piccata (One Pan Recipe!)

overhead view of cast iron skillet with gluten free chicken piccata topped with chopped parsley sliced lemon and capers. Silver serving spoon
Baby Back Ribs with Cocoa Spice Rub

July 24, 2020 (last updated April 28, 2022)

Baby Back Ribs with Cocoa Spice Rub

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

July 21, 2020 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

mini bell peppper halves stuffed with quinoa on white plate with mint leaf garnish
Chili-Lime Shrimp

June 13, 2020 (last updated October 19, 2022)

Chili-Lime Shrimp

chili lime shrimp on plate with bed of lettuce and wedges of lime
Salmon with Cilantro Lemon Pesto

April 14, 2020 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Salmon with Cilantro Lemon Pesto

2 square white bowls with cilantro lemon pesto, wood spoons with salt on left and right, cut lemon and garlic bulb in back
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This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled w This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled with fresh strawberries in a strawberry swirl. It's the perfect dessert for a crowd on a spring or summer day. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Simply take some fresh strawberries and whirl them in the food processor until they're finely chopped. Mix some into the batter and spread the rest between layers of batter to create a pretty swirl when you cut into the cake. 
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This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good, sunny treat. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and packed with cinnamon spice goodness. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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I prefer my carrot cake with no crushed pineapple or nuts or raisins. I use a little applesauce to give it some fruity flavor but that's it. So if you're on team nut-free, raisin-free, this is the cake for you.
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Whether it's summer peach season or not you can ma Whether it's summer peach season or not you can make this gluten-free peach cobbler. The recipe includes instructions for fresh, frozen or canned peaches. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in ju This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in just 5 minutes. When you want a cake just for yourself, it's the perfect recipe. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
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All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
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Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
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No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toas No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toaster oven and still came out with golden brown delicious skin. 
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Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
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Link to the recipes in my profile.
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This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and t This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and tender they'll never know it's gluten free. Get the full recipe at chefjanetk.com
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