I don't know about you, but 2023 has been a doozy of a year for me and my family. Once the holiday music starts to play, though, my thoughts turn to cookies. I'm a cookie lover in all seasons, so I feel like Christmastime and its focus on cookies of all sorts suits me just fine. With a few simple ingredients, a good quality gluten free flour blend, a cookie sheet, cookie cutters, and the right cookie recipes, you can make the perfect gluten free cookies for the holiday season. From gluten free gingerbread cookies to stained glass gluten free sugar cookies, your holiday cookie platter will be t ..read more

These classic gluten free chocolate chip cookies are deliciously rich and thick, with slightly crisp brown edges and the perfect chewy center. They really are the best you'll find! What makes these “the best” gluten free chocolate chip cookies? It's entirely possible that you already have a recipe for classic gluten free chocolate chip cookies that you think is straight-up the best. But I'm here to tell you, these are better. This recipe is a version of the thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies that I was small-f famous for, long before I started baking gluten free for my son (and you ..read more

This extra flaky gluten free pie crust is made with sour cream and rolls out beautifully. You can have the perfect recipe for pie crust in your baking toolbox. It's right here! Before cookie season comes pie season. That means that we need light and extra flaky gluten free pie crust, and plenty of it. Actually, pie season is really any season. In the summertime, we make pies with summer berries and stone fruits. In the fall and winter, it's all about apple pie, and maybe a pecan pie or two. Why this is the best gluten free pie crust recipe ever For years and years (and years), I'd u ..read more

For those who are sensitive to gluten, have a gluten allergy, or have celiac disease, it's crucial to find gluten free grains that can provide the essential nutrients found in whole grains. Using grain free recipes is great, in moderation, but I believe that the addition of whole grains into a gluten free diet is good for you. Let's take a look at whole grains that are gluten free and which ones to avoid. Millet flour What is a whole grain? A whole grain is a cereal grain that comprises all three essential parts of the kernel: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Each part contributes unique ..read more

This easy gluten free apple cider donuts recipe is the cure for what ails you when you go to the apple orchard—but can't buy their sweet-smelling baked goods! Why you need to make these gf apple cider donuts Every fall during my gluten free son's young life, we'd go apple picking. And every fall, the smell of apple cider donuts would hang in the air and had the power to make my gluten free son and me downright miserable. So we did the only thing that makes any sense at all: bring our own gluten free apple cider donuts. And pick up some more apple cider while we're at the orchard, so we c ..read more

This easy gluten free cornmeal spoon bread casserole is a souffle-like delight, packed with bright kernels of yellow corn. Make it for the holiday season, or any time! A Southern classic, with a creamy interior and golden crust, is a dish that's sure to win hearts at your dinner table. Imagine the sweetness of fresh corn combined with the heartiness of a casserole, as a soft, custard-like casserole. This easy gluten free sweet corn spoon bread is a reason to love the holiday meal even more. So what is spoon bread? In case you're new to spoon bread, it's a classic Southern dish that combines c ..read more

Today I'm bringing you a bagel recipe that's about to change your breakfast game forever. If there's one thing I've learned on my gluten-free journey, it's that great bread is possible. It's not only possible but also absolutely critical to enjoying our meals—and our lives—without feeling like we're missing out.  As a born and raised New Yorker, chewy, crusty authentic New York-style bagels have always been very important to me. Now I bring them to you, gluten free! Bagels and I go way back. From the local bagel store of my childhood in New York, to the bigger, puffier bagels at the famed ..read more

Today I'm bringing you a bagel recipe that's about to change your breakfast game forever. If there's one thing I've learned on my gluten-free journey, it's that great bread is possible. It's not only possible but also absolutely critical to enjoying our meals—and our lives—without feeling like we're missing out.  As a born and raised New Yorker, chewy, crusty authentic New York-style bagels have always been very important to me. Now I bring them to you, gluten free! Bagels and I go way back. From the local bagel store of my childhood in New York, to the bigger, puffier bagels at the famed ..read more

So, you, or someone in your household suddenly finds they have to start a gluten free diet right away. It can most definitely catch you off-guard and may lead to some panic. But don't worry: the learning curve seems steep, but you can understand the basics quite easily. When I was told my very young son needed a strict gluten free diet in 2005, I had to adapt. And, back then, there weren't many resources to help, or many gluten free products available. Today, though, you've got me to help you get started and to hold your hand along this journey.  We have endless recipes for all your favor ..read more

This recipe for homemade Against the Grain-style gluten free tapioca bread rolls is just like the original. Stop paying too much for packaged gluten free bread! This tapioca bread recipe is really simple and, because it's not yeasted, doesn't take long to make (no rising time!). The result is deliciously cheesy, naturally gluten free bread.  Why you'll love this tapioca cheese bread recipe A few years ago, in a pinch, I bought a package of Against the Grain original rolls. They were so expensive (nearly $9 for 4 rolls!) that it was really really (really) hard to pull the trigger. But my ..read more