recipes for celiacs

With 2017 winding down, we thought it would be fun to share our most popular dishes of the year. Here are the top five most-viewed Gluten-Free Living recipes over the past 12 months—and they all happen to be great for a crowd, so whip up one or all of them for a get-together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Sharp Cheddar & Quinoa Enchiladas

These ooey, gooey Sharp Cheddar & Quinoa Enchiladas work as either lunch or dinner for a crowd. No one will even notice that this memorable dish is gluten free. Get the recipe>>

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2.  Nightshade-Free Pizza

This pie utilizes a nut-free pesto instead of tomato sauce, making it an ideal treat for those who need to avoid nightshades. This scrumptious pizza is also corn free and can be made dairy free, so it’s a fantastic option when hosting guests with dietary restrictions. Make this pizza tonight>>

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3.  Slow Cooker Shredded Pork

Think of this as pulled pork without the barbecue sauce. Serve with a side of cornbread and veggies for a crowd-pleasing meal or use it to make tacos, nachos or sandwiches. This dish provides the start to endless possibilities, so get creative! Find out why you should break out the slow cooker tonight>>

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4.  Pigs in a Blanket

This classic appetizer gets a gluten-free makeover with homemade “blanket” dough. This recipe is free of corn, nuts and soy, and it can also be made dairy free. Serve with honey mustard or horseradish sauce for a flavorful treat that everyone will gobble up. Get this crowd-pleasing recipe>>

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5.  Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

This crust is the perfect vehicle for your favorite pie toppings. You can make it as thin or as thick as you would like, just keep in mind that you may need to adjust baking time depending on thickness. The dough can be frozen for up to three months, so you can keep it on hand for whenever a pizza craving strikes.Get this crowd-pleasing recipe>>

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This succulent spread features three classic New Orleans recipes sure to thrill everyone at the table, whether or not they eat gluten. Two of these dishes embody some of my favorite food memories of growing up and spending my summer months in the Big Easy, simply made gluten free. The third is inspired by the incredible bounty of fresh produce we have here in the summer months that you can find easily.

The bonus with these gluten-free New Orleans recipes is the low cost to prepare them. The chowder costs about $2 per serving, the po’ boy about $4 and the shortcakes less than $1! Please keep in mind that I shop around for the best deals and prices. These products I found to be especially cheap at my local farmers market and produce stand, so do try to find your local ones as well for extra savings. I also swear by shopping at Aldi’s, so see if you have one in your area.

Click on each recipe below for the item-by-item cost breakdown.

Summer Corn and Heirloom Tomato Chowder

New Orleans-Style “Fried” Shrimp Po’ Boys

Strawberry and Basil Shortcakes with Chantilly Cream

Jilly Lagasse began cooking as a child when her father, Chef Emeril Lagasse, gave her a set of chef’s whites and let her help in the pastry and dessert department in one of his restaurants. She was diagnosed with celiac in 2004 and has written two gluten-free cookbooks with her sister, Jessie Lagasse Swanson, as the duo The Lagasse Girls, lagassegirls.com.

Photos by Jilly Lagasse