Quick and hearty Gumbo
Yum. We made this as a (belated) toast to Mardi Gras and Louisiana. I realize it isn’t perfectly accurate, but it is tasty and we all loved it. It’s also quick and easy, which is a huge bonus. We’ve had a wretched cold around here lately, and the spiciness of the [...]
Black Bean and Sausage Casserole
There is also a stove-top version of this recipe.
I originally used this recipe while vegetarian and not Gluten Free, but adapted it to make it a little heartier. You can revert this recipe to vegetarian by omiting the ground beef, and using a vegetarian sausage substitute that works for your dietary requirements.This is a [...]
Chicken Tetrazinni
This is a great use for leftover chicken, onions, mushrooms, and pasta. Or if you really love it you can make it with all new ingredients too.
This is a delicious gfcf, gluten free recipe! It is also a wheat free, dairy free, egg free, tree nut free, peanut free, fish free, shellfish free, [...]
Shrimp and Keilbasa Casserole
This is an unexpectedly delicious dish! The shrimp and keilbasa complement each other well, and the cajun spice gives it a bit of a kick – we all love this one!
This is a delicious gfcf, gluten free, family-friendly recipe! It is also (if you double check ingredients!) a wheat free, dairy free, [...]
Quick Chicken Curry
This is quick and easy!
Ingredients:
1.5-2.5 lbs Boneless/skinless breasts or thighs, cut into strips (with breasts, cut so you get short strips) Can also substitute pork if that’s on sale)
1 14 oz can coconut milk
1 head cauliflower chopped
1 onion, diced
2+ cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 TBS Patak’s curry paste
1 cup frozen peas
1 can chick peas
oil of [...]
Stuffed Round Zucchini
A wonderful old farmer/wood-carver at our local farmer’s market has had these gorgeous round zucchini lately. I bought a couple this past weekend, and decided they were perfect for making stuffed zucchini. If you need to use regular zucchini, the recipe is the same, except you will likely need more than two zucchini [...]
Jambalaya with rice
Adapted from “Cajun and Southern Gluten-Free Delights”
1 lb andouille sausage, keilbasa, or linguica (what I used) sliced thin
1 lb chicken, chopped into smallish pieces
1 cup chopped bell pepper
3+ cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 lb okra, chopped into rings
(recipe calls for 1/2 cup chopped parsley, but I didn’t include [...]
Shepherd’s Pie
This is an old family favorite of mine. My dad would make it very frequently. I know there are other recipes out there, but this is the “real” one to me!
This is a delicious gfcf, gluten free, family-friendly recipe! It is also (if you double check ingredients!) a wheat free, dairy [...]
Jambalaya
This is a classic in our house. It’s adapted from an actual Cajun cookbook, even!
This is a delicious gfcf, gluten free, family-friendly recipe! It is also (if you double check ingredients!) a wheat free, dairy free, soy free, egg free, tree nut free, peanut free, fish free, and corn free recipe
1 pound [...]
Thanksgiving Pot Pie
This is a great non-leftover-looking way of using up leftovers from Thanksgiving or other big holiday meals. This idea was inspi Chicken Pot Pie and Shepherd’s Pie.
This is a delicious gfcf, gluten free, family-friendly recipe! It is also (if you double check ingredients!) a wheat free, dairy free, soy free, [...]






