10 Gluten-Free Family Meals That Taste Great!

2016-02-19
10 Gluten-Free Family Meals That Taste Great!

Whatever the reason you're avoiding gluten, making gluten-free foods is far from boring. Macaroni and cheese, stroganoff, casseroles, and even pizza can be made without gluten. These delicious recipes are designed to be prepared with gluten-free ingredients and may be suitable for people with celiac disease. Always double-check the ingredient lists on the foods in these recipes to ensure they don't contain gluten. Be sure to consider things like fish sauce, broth or stock, and other condiments.

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Homemade Pizza

Thanks to our versatile gluten-free all-purpose flour (plus egg whites for stability), you can make the perfect allergen-friendly pizza at home. Mix and match your favorite sauces, cheeses, vegetables, and meats to create gluten-free pizzas the whole family will love.

Test Kitchen Tip: For a pizza crust that is naturally gluten-free, try one of our vegetable crusts, such as Swiss chard-asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini-sage, or spaghetti squash.

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Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl

Go global with a hearty Asian-style gluten-free rice noodle bowl packed with lean chicken meatballs, rice noodles, and crisp lettuce. Ditch the bottled stuff, and make your own spicy hot sauce to complete the meal. Keep the stir-fry theme going by combining your favorite flavors or using whatever's in the fridge for a low-key dinner.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle is the go-to soup when you're feeling under the weather, and now your gluten-free friends can enjoy it as well. It's not just soothing for itchy throats, either.

Test Kitchen Tip: Be sure the chicken broth you're cooking with is confirmed gluten-free.

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Pumpkin, Bean, and Chicken Enchiladas

These seemingly indulgent gluten-free enchiladas are generously filled with chicken, beans, and cheese, then smothered in a pumpkin sauce and topped with more cheese for just a smidge over 350 calories for a serving of two enchiladas. When labeled 100% corn, tortillas are gluten-free, but they may be packaged at a plant that also makes products containing wheat, resulting in contamination. Be sure to confirm the corn tortillas you use are gluten-free.

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Skillet Chicken and Green Beans with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Yes, you can have a gluten-free chicken dinner in 30 minutes. This speedy skillet dinner requires boneless chicken thighs, green beans, and an easy lemon-tahini sauce. Look for tahini sesame seed paste in the condiment aisle or the ethnic food section of larger grocery stores.

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Coconut-Chicken Curry Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty chicken curry the next time you need a one-pot meal. Coconut milk adds a creaminess to the gluten-free chicken recipe, which is packed with vegetables and fresh flavors, including ginger and lemon. This is also a great winter slow cooker recipe to keep on hand for busy weeknights.

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Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

This gluten-free dinner recipe is just like the classic stroganoff Grandma used to make. Our simple homemade noodles recipe comes together in minutes. Before you know it, you'll have a piping hot bowl of beef stroganoff that everyone can enjoy.

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Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Say hello to your new favorite breakfast (or breakfast for dinner) with these delicious gluten-free biscuits and gravy. The buttermilk biscuits are so soft and flaky, no one will be able to tell they're gluten-free, and they make the perfect base for soaking up our gluten-free sausage gravy.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

Here's a homey dinner that you might not have believed could be made gluten-free. Tender chunks of chicken pair with a classic vegetable medley in a signature creamy sauce. Use our gluten-free flour mix to whip up some fluffy biscuits to top this hearty dinner.

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Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Pecans, and Pancetta

This cozy gluten-free recipe is loaded with some of our favorite flavors of fall (cranberries, pecans, and squash) but you can make it any time you need a comfort food fix. Stick to plain brown rice or wild rice for this recipe. The packaged mixes are more likely to contain gluten.

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