Joe & The Gluten Free Life

Prep time: about 20 minutes

Cooking time: 12 to 18 hours

Yields: about 10 to 12 cups

Gluten/Soy/Nuts/Dairy free

Vegetarian/Vegan

Apple Butter... creamy and flavorful. Perfect companion for toasts, biscuits, or muffins. This apple reduction is a good breakfast choice to add a little bit of both sweetness and tartness to every bite.

Apple butter is quite easy to make and requires only six ingredients: apples, refined white sugar, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. One extra ingredient is also needed and that is patience. It takes anywhere from 12 to 18 hours to make, and that is the catalyst that ensures a dark color and deep flavor.

Apple Butter is 100% gluten free, dairy free, nuts free, soy free, vegetarian, and vegan!

Happy St. Andrew’s Day!

In honor of this Scottish holiday I am sharing one of my favorite Scottish recipes. It is pretty easy to make and delicious!

It is 100% gluten/soy/nuts/dairy free.

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/scottish-beef-stew

Happy thanksgiving!

Find over 180 gluten free recipes at

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/recipes

Learn how to make traditional and delicious soup that is perfect on its own or as a base for other dishes: French Onion Soup!

Prep time: about 10 minutes

Cooking time: about 40 to 50 minutes

Yields: about 10 cups

Gluten/Soy/Nuts free

Dairy Free options available

French Onion Soup...what's not to like about it? It is delicious, comforting, full of flavor, and so easy to make! It is perfect by itself or as a base for other dishes. Not matter how you serve it, it will be a hit!

This is a must in your culinary repertoire. It will impress those at the dinner table and will gain you accolades from the most hardcore picky eaters in your family.

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/french-onion-soup

Wheat Allergy

There’s a large number of individuals in the Gluten Free community that are forced to avoid gluten not because they are struggling with Celiac Disease but because they are actually highly allergic to wheat and wheat products.

It is important that we learn the different between being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, having a gluten intolerance, and having an actual allergy to wheat that could have extreme consequences that could immediately endanger a life.

Learn all about the following:

• What is Wheat Allergy?

• What Causes Wheat Allergies?

• Risk Factors

• Anaphylaxis

• When to See A Doctor

• Wheat-dependent, Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis

• Sources of Wheat Proteins

• Symptoms of Wheat Allergy

• Diagnosis & Testing

• Treatments

• Medications

• Emergency Care

•Potential Future Treatments

• Lifestyle

And more.

Knowledge is power when it comes to understanding and living with a potentially dangerous allergy to foods and beverage.

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/wheatallergy

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone!

I have gathered all my thanksgiving recipes into one place for everyone to enjoy. Over 15 recipes that include appetizers, salads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and libations.

Hope it helps through this somewhat stressful week!

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/recipes-categories/categories/thanksgiving

Brined Turkey

A delicious and easy to make juicy turkey, brined and roasted to perfection!

Prep time: 30 minutes

Resting Time: 12 to 48 hours

Cooking time: varies from 2.5 hours to 6 hours

Yield depends on the size of the turkey

Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Nut

It is that time of the year again: Holidays Season!!! Lots of cooking and hungry mouths to feed! But don't worry...I am here to help with the most important part of dinner and center piece: the turkey!

This beautiful turkey packs a lot of flavor and has a succulent crispy skin. It is just perfect!

Cooking a turkey is really not that hard. I only requires patience and time. This recipe is so simple that anyone can do it, and the final results are just visually stunning and spectacularly delicious!

The herbs and lemons used on this recipe is what makes it so flavorful. The best part is that all the herbs are very easily found in your fridge or at your local grocers.

Recipe in link below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/brined-turkey

No-Bake Banana Pudding

Learn how to make this delicious and easy to make no-bake banana pudding!

If you are looking for an easy to make dessert that will delight children and adults alike, look no more. I have come up with a delicious no-bake Banana Pudding inspired by the traditional recipes from the Southern parts of the United States.

This no-bake banana pudding is layered with vanilla wafers, homemade vanilla custard, and fresh bananas and topped with vanilla whipped cream and wafers. It is truly sinful and delicious! The best part? It is done under 30 minutes!

You can showcase this no-bake banana pudding at your next family dinner, church event, office potluck dinner, or any other social gathering.

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/joe-s-no-bake-banana-pudding

Cioppino

A delicious and easy to make seafood stew from San Francisco.

Delicious, indulgent, satisfying, and comforting. Those are the best adjectives I can use to describe this amazing seafood stew from San Francisco, California.

Made with a variety of fresh seafood (mussels, shrimp, scallops, crabs, clams, squid, white meat fish, etc), aromatics, herbs, and wine (white or red)... Cioppino has become a new favorite of mine.

With a wonderful layer of flavors and a hint of heat, this is a must-have recipe to add to your repertoire!

The best thing about Cioppino is that it is easy to make and you can change the ingredients to fit your likes and needs. And to those living a vegetarian or pesco-vegetarian lifestyle: this is a great meal!

If you can get fresh seafood in your area: no problem! you can also use an assortment of frozen or canned products to make this!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/cioppino

A delicious chicken lasagne loaded with spinach, herbs, and garlic and topped with a creamy white sauce!

Lasagne..simple and delicious. A favorite of mine. I have combined it with another favorite, Pizza Pollo e Aglio, and created a new staple at our house.: Lasagne Pollo e Aglio (Chicken and Garlic Lasagne). It is creamy, full of amazing flavors, and truly delicious.

Loaded with layers of a light filling made with ground chicken, ricotta cheese, fresh herbs, spices, spinach, and... lots of garlic, this lasagne is a true winner. It's a great option for those looking for a different yet delicious take on the traditional dish. This is a great recipe to add to your repertoire.

The method is very simple: prepare the filling, layer the lasagne, and bake. That's all. It truly requires minimal cooking skills and the results will impress everyone at the dinner table.

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/lasagne-pollo-e-aglio

Lime Chicken Salad

(Gluten/Soy/Dairy/Nuts free)

Tangy, spicy , easy to make, and delicious...this cold salad will be a new favorite of yours!

Discover the amazing flavors in this refreshing and unique salad inspired by the traditional Asian Lime Chicken Salad found in South East Asia and China. It is spicy, flavorful, aromatic, and above all...so easy to make!

It truly requires no effort to make: boil the chicken, chop some ingredients, mix together, and serve! You can serve it as a snack, an appetizer in lettuce wraps, as entree with rice noddles or over rice, or as a soup over a nice chicken broth. The possibilities are endless!

Aside from being delicious and easy to make, this dish is pretty healthy: no added oils, fats, and it is loaded with fresh herbs and ginger. Perfect for those following a healthy diet or lifestyle!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com//post/lime-chicken-salad

Ginger Pecan Carrot Cake (Gluten Free)

Carrot cake... a favorite of mine. Easy to make and truly delicious. But this is not your regular grandma's carrot cake...no. Never expect anything ordinary with me. This one is my own twist on the traditional carrot cake. And it is an explosion of flavors and textures!

My version of a carrot cake is layered and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting, pecans, and crystalized ginger bits. Inside, a moist cake made with apple sauce and full of spices, ginger, and pecans... absolutely delicious!

So, if you are looking for a new way to spice up your carrot cake...this is the recipe for you! It is 100% gluten free and ovo-lacto vegetarian!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/ginger-pecan-carrot-cake-gf

Rustic Potato Salad:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: about 25 minutes

Serves: 10 to 12 people

Gluten/Soy/Dairy Free and Ovo-vegetarian

There is nothing more traditional and controversial in the southern region of the United States than a potato salad. Traditional because you find it at family dinners and reunions as well as in at social and church gatherings. Controversial because every southern mama has their own unique recipe, thus igniting the neverending "whose potato salad is the best?" argument.

Well...I am not going to end the debate (although I think my potato salad is actually the best. There... I said it), but at least I am going to add my version of potato salad to the hat. I'll let you all be the judge of it. LOL

This is another favorite of mine. It is really easy to make and 100% delicious! And to make every southern mama gasp while clutching their pearls, I dare to add fresh dill to mine (I know... I will probably get my southern card revoke over this). However... it is so good and people love it!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/rustic-potato-salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad (GF)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: about 20 minutes

Inactive time: 0 to 2 hours

Yields 6 cups

Gluten/Soy/Nuts Free

Discover a delicious pasta salad infused with the flavors of the Mediterranean!

This a very simple recipe that requires minimal cooking skills. It packs multiple layers of flavors and it is perfect for family dinners, social functions, or simply as a side dish or a snack. It can be made in advance and store refrigerated for up to 4 days.

I combined flavors from both Italy and Greece to create this recipe. Feel to add or omit ingredients to adjust this pasta salad to your desired preference. As always, when I create a new recipe I add a twist. The twist is an unexpected ingredient: apples! It adds a wonderful crunch texture while softening the tart flavors from the pickled ingredients. It also balances the saltiness associated with prosciutto. If you are vegetarian, just omit the prosciutto.

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/mediterranean-pasta-salad-gf

Joe’s Shrimp Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes

Inactive time: from 0 to 4 hours

Yields: about 5 cups

Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Nuts free

Pesco-Vegetarian/Vegan

Learn how to make this delicious refreshing spicy shrimp salad!

If you in need of a quick salad, snack, side dish, or an appetizer... this is the one! Healthy, pesco-vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nuts free, and 100% delicious! This shrimp salad is so easy to make and requires no cooking skills whatsoever!!!

Perfect for parties, dinner parties, social functions, potluck events, and the such! It only takes a few minutes to put together and right away develops a flavorful punch! The best part is that you can make this using store-bought frozen cooked shrimp, so no cooking necessary!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/joe-s-shrimp-salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh (Gluten Free)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Inactive time: from 0 to 4 hours

Yields: about 6 cups

Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Nuts free

Vegetarian/Vegan

Learn how to make this delicious and healthy staple from the Levant region of the Middle East!

Healthy, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nuts free, fat free, and 100% delicious! This traditional mezze is a favorite of mine! It is so easy to make and requires no cooking skills whatsoever (well... only boiling water!)

This is my version of Tabbouleh, which is gluten free. I use white quinoa instead of bulgur wheat and the results are just as flavorful as the original recipe. The best thing about this recipe is that calls for all fresh ingredients, full of proteins, vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants.

Tabbouleh is perfect for a snack, as an appetizer, or as a side dish for your party or celebrations!

Link to recipe below:

https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/quinoa-tabbouleh-gluten-free

Gluten Free Pastitsio

Learn how to make this delicious traditional Mediterranean dish!

Pastitsio...the traditional pasta dish found in multiple Mediterranean countries ... Full of flavors... Full of layers... Downright delicious!

Commonly known as the "Greek lasagne", Pastitsio is a staple in Greek, Cypriot, Egyptian, and Maltese cuisine and it is made with a small tubular pasta, meat sauce, cheeses, topped with a creamy Béchamel sauce, and then baked to perfection. A true family favorite!

This is my version of pastitsio. I love placing the pasta in the bottom, meat sauce in the middle, and then the Béchamel on top. I find that by doing this, I get more defined layers.

Link to recipe below:https://www.joeandtheglutenfreelife.com/post/gluten-free-pastitsio