Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten-free recipes, as written — no substitutions required.
95 recipes
Chicken Mole Poblano
Three dried chiles toasted with almonds, raisins, sesame and spices, blended with a corn tortilla and a little dark chocolate, then simmered into a deep sauce over poached chicken.
Chicken Biryani
Yogurt-marinated chicken layered with basmati parboiled in whole spices, fried onions, and saffron milk, then sealed and steamed so the rice takes on the marinade without turning heavy.
Che Chuoi Banana Coconut Pudding
Ripe bananas simmered in sweetened coconut milk with tapioca pearls until the pearls turn clear and the liquid thickens. Served warm with toasted peanuts and sesame for crunch.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in a deeply cooked tomato-onion masala with ginger, garam masala, and amchur for a sour finish. Canned chickpeas keep it on a weeknight timeline.
Causa Limena Potato Terrine
Riced yellow potato worked with aji amarillo paste, lime and oil into a smooth putty, layered cold around sliced avocado and pressed in a loaf pan so it cuts into clean slices.
Cast Iron Steak with Pan Sauce
Ribeyes seared hard in cast iron and rested while the browned bits in the pan become a shallot and red wine sauce finished with cold butter. The sauce comes together in the time the steak rests.
Caribbean Sweet Potato Pudding
Hand-grated sweet potato baked slowly with coconut milk, dark brown sugar and warm spice into a dense, moist pudding. Fine cornmeal stands in for wheat flour and gives it a sliceable body.
Caribbean Rice and Peas
Long-grain rice steamed in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme, scallion and allspice. A whole Scotch bonnet rides on top for perfume, left unpierced so its heat stays out of the pot.
Brigadeiros
Brazilian party candies of condensed milk and cocoa cooked down in one pan until the mixture pulls from the bottom, then cooled, rolled into balls, and coated in chocolate sprinkles.
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Black-eyed peas tossed with diced bell pepper and celery in a sharp sweet-sour vinegar dressing. It improves in the refrigerator, so it is worth making the day before.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Corn tortillas rolled around roasted sweet potato and black beans, baked under a chile-spiced tomato sauce and Monterey Jack. Mashing the filling keeps the rolls from falling apart.
Bibingka Coconut Rice Cake
A rice flour and coconut milk batter baked in a banana leaf until set, then buttered, sugared, and browned under the broiler. Soft and slightly chewy, finished with grated coconut.
Beef Rendang
Beef simmered for hours in coconut milk with a lemongrass and galangal spice paste until the liquid cooks away and the meat fries in the separated oil, turning dark, dry, and intensely spiced.
Beef Massaman Curry
Beef chuck braised slowly in coconut milk with massaman paste, potatoes, roasted peanuts and tamarind. The balance is mild and sweet-sour rather than fiery, with warm spice underneath.
Beef Birria Tacos
Chuck braised until shreddable in a guajillo and ancho adobo, then folded into corn tortillas dipped in the red fat and griddled with melting cheese. The strained broth is served alongside for dipping.
Basil Pesto
Basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan worked into a coarse green paste with olive oil. Ground rather than blended, so it stays textured and does not turn bitter.
Azifa Green Lentil Salad
An Ethiopian cold lentil salad: green lentils simmered just to tender, then dressed while warm with mustard, lemon, green chile and red onion so the flavor soaks in as it chills.
Atchara Pickled Green Papaya
Shredded green papaya drawn down with salt, then packed with ginger, carrot and garlic in a cold sweet-sour cane vinegar brine. A refrigerator pickle meant to cut through fried and grilled food.
Akara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
West African fritters of black-eyed peas soaked and skinned, blended to a smooth paste and beaten until light, then spooned into hot oil so they puff crisp outside and stay fluffy within.
Stick of Butter Shrimp and Orzo
This stick of butter shrimp and orzo is a one-pot dinner that begins on the stovetop with creamy, cheesy orzo, that is topped with shrimp and finished in the oven. And yes, there is a whole stick of butter in the dish.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup with tender chicken, black beans, chiles, and corn is topped with avocado and cheese for a flavorsome, quick, and easy meal.
Spicy Spanish-Style Rice
Spanish-inspired spicy rice with tomatoes, jalapeños, and chili powder is super easy to make for a fiery, crowd-pleasing side dish.
All-Purpose California Beef Rub
A versatile coffee-based rub perfect for tri-tip and other cuts of beef, featuring a balanced blend of coffee, garlic, and warm spices.