Gluten-Free Recipes for Appetizers/Snacks



Mixed Berry Frocho Pops

June 12, 2017

Mixed Berry Frocho Pops

Courtesy of Chobani

Makes 4 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt. Plain, strawberry, vanilla or blueberry works well.
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3-5 tablespoon honey, to taste

Directions:

  1. Use a food processor to purée berries, Chobani yogurt, lemon juice and honey until smooth.
  2. Divide mixture among freezer-pop molds, stopping about 1-inch from the top. If you don’t have freezer pop molds, use small paper cups. After filling, cut a slit in center and add a popsicle stick.
  3. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.
  4. Dip molds briefly in hot water before unmolding.


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Stuffed Mushrooms

May 20, 2017

 

Courtesy of Schar

Makes 30 servings

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 cup Schar Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
  • 2 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mushroom caps
  • 1/2 cup mushroom stems
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives for garnish

Directions: 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking tray well with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Remove mushroom stems.
  3. Make sure all the mushroom caps can stand up on their own. If not, slice a bit off the tops with a small knife till sturdy.
  4. Arrange all the mushroom caps on the prepared baking tray with the de-stemmed side up and ready to stuff.
  5. In a large sauté pan on medium heat fry the bacon until brown and crispy, about 6 minutes.
  6. Add the oil into the pan along with the minced mushroom stems, onions, garlic, bell peppers and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir well and sauté until the veggies soften, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Once softened turn off the heat and let cool slightly.
  8. In a medium mixing bowl add in the bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian mix and a bit of pepper. Stir well to combine.
  9. Add the warm bacon and mushroom filling into the bread crumb mixture and stir well to combine.
  10. Stuff each mushroom cap with a bit of the filling, pressing it down firmly as you go to secure the filling.
  11. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Serve on a platter or tray and garnish with a sprinkling of chives. Serve warm.
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Baked Stuffed Basil Tomatoes

May 16, 2017

Baked Stuffed Basil Tomatoes


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Courtesy of Schar

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup Schar Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 mushroom caps
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 2 Tablespoons basil
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Wash the large vine-ripened tomatoes and leave a bit of the vine on the tops. Slice off the tops and with a small spoon or measuring spoon hollow out the insides and seeds so you have plenty of room to stuff. Make sure the tomatoes can stand up on their own. If not, carefully slice a bit off the bottom to allow to stand independently.
  2. Finely dice the mushrooms.
  3. In a large sauté pan with deep sides warm the oil on medium heat. Add in the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the mushrooms soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the ground meat into the pan and use a wooden spoon to crumble the meat as you cook. Cook until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add in the fresh herbs, bread crumbs and a bit of salt and pepper to the pan and stir well for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and set pan aside.
  6. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. and grease a small baking dish big enough to hold the tomatoes tightly with cooking spray.
  7. Generously fill the tomatoes with the filling mixture, pressing down firmly as you go to stuff well.
  8. Once stuffed, carefully transfer to the prepared baking dish. Place each top or lid onto its matching tomato.
  9. Bake the tomatoes at 350°F for 15 minutes until the tomatoes start to wilt.
  10. Serve warm, straight away.


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Green Goddess Guacamole with Crackers

March 6, 2017

Green Goddess Guacamole with Crackers


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Courtesy of Crunchmaster

Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: Green Goddess Guacamole with Cracker

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. each finely chopped fresh parsley and cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 package (3.54 oz) Harvest Stone® Original Crackers

Directions:

  1. Mash together avocados, sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Stir in shallot, parsley, cilantro, chives, tarragon, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin until blended.
  2. Transfer to serving dish or bowl; serve with crackers for dipping.

Tips:

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for light sour cream if desired.
  • Substitute basil for any of the herbs if desired.


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Avocado Chocolate Mousse

February 1, 2017

From Julie Terrana of Best Whole Self

Ingredients: 

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Puree in blender or NutriBullet until smooth
  2. Serve chilled.
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Rocky Road Snack Mix

January 30, 2017

Rocky Road Snack Mix




Courtesy of Enjoy Life Foods

 

Enjoy Life Rocky Road Snack Mix RecipeMakes 1 large baking sheet.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups popped sorghum, quinoa, amaranth, or popcorn (see below for popping directions)
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped Enjoy Life Foods Crunchy Double Chocolate Mini Cookies or Enjoy Life Foods Double Chocolate Crunchy Cookies
  • 1 cup Enjoy Life Foods Semi-Sweet Mini Chips
  • 2 tbsp. allergy-friendly oil
  • 1 bag Enjoy Life Foods Mountain Mambo Seed & Fruit Mix

Popping Directions:

  1. Pour 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to medium-high heat.
  2. Add three kernels of your choice of sorghum, quinoa, amaranth or popcorn. Once the kernels pop, reduce to medium heat.
  3. Add the remaining kernels and shake the pot to coat them with the oil. Cover the pot.
  4. Let cook until the kernels begin to pop, then reduce to medium-low heat.
  5. Continue to cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the popping has slowed down, about 1 minute for amaranth, 2 minutes for quinoa, and 3 to 4 minutes for sorghum or popcorn.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer the kernels to a large bowl.

Snack Mix Directions:

  1. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine your choice of popped kernels and crushed cookies in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, microwave the mini chips and oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted and smooth.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the kernel and cookie mixture, mixing well until coated. Stir in the Mountain Mambo.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
  6. Break into pieces and serve, storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

 

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Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing

November 29, 2016

Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing

Courtesy of Chobani

Chobani Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing RecipeMakes 6 appetizer salads

Herbed Dressing Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Chobani whole milk Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 Tbsp. shallot, sliced
  • cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. gluten-free Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. pasteurized egg yolk
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
  • ½ cup grape seed oil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp, oregano, fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dill, finely chopped

Mediterranean Salad Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, ½” dice
  • ¾ cup roma tomato, flesh only, ½” dice
  • ¼ cup red onion, ¼” dice
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 quart romaine lettuce, chopped

Directions:

  1. Combine garlic, shallot, vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth and slowly add oils in a steady stream. Add herbs and process just to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing to taste. Reserve any remaining dressing for future use.
  3. Divide salad among 6 plates.


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Moldavian Corn and Feta Cheese Bread

September 27, 2016

Courtesy of Chef Oonagh Williams of Gluten Free Cooking with Oonagh

Chef Oonagh's Maldovian Corn and Feta Cheese BreadI taught Lithuanian cooking classes for about 10 years and spent a month studying at the University in Vilnius, Lithuania. This recipe is adapted from one in the English language cookbook Please to the Table by Anya von Bremzen, which is available in U.S. I normally use Arrowhead Mills gluten-free cornmeal, as it has the texture I prefer. I’ve also used Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free cornmeal, which is finer than Arrowhead Mills. Depending on the brand of cornmeal you use, you might need more liquid. The coarser the cornmeal, the more liquid it will absorb. Note that Bob’s Red Mill cornflour to me is just a finer grind of Bob’s Red Mill cornmeal. In the U.K., cornflour is the thickening agent called cornstarch in U.S.

The bread is about 1” deep when baked in 8×8” (20×20 cm) pan. This is a very mild tasting bread apart from the tang from the feta cheese. I would also try cooking a chopped onion until very soft to add flavor and moisture. You can also add herbs to the batter. The bread is nicest served warm and is quite tender, so it can be easily sliced and microwaved. You can cut into croutons and pan fry to top soup, chili, salad, etc. Or cut into 3” squares and halve the squares for sandwiches with smoked ham.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (4 oz., 112 g.) crumbled Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup (2 fl. oz., 60 ml.) sour cream OR ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (it may be too tangy with the sour cream)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (240 ml.) milk
  • ½ stick (2 oz., 56 g.) melted butter
  • 1 cup (about 5 oz., 140 g.) cornmeal (1 cup of coarser cornmeal will probably weigh more than fine and absorb more liquid)
  • ¼ cup King Arthur gluten-free flour blend (You could probably use any gf flour you like that doesn’t contain xanthan gum or baking powder)
  • 1½ tsp. gluten-free baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • No xanthan gum

Directions:

  1. In a 6 cup (1½ l.) bowl, stir together the feta cheese, sour cream or yogurt, eggs, milk and melted butter.
  2. Stir dry ingredients together and stir into wet mixture. Blend well. It’s quite a wet batter now, but thickens during the 15 minute standing.
  3. Turn oven on to preheat to 375°F (190°C) and leave the batter to sit for 15 minutes.  This allows time for cornmeal to swell and absorb liquid. Pour into a greased 8×8″ pan.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until light golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30-40 minutes.
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Easy Chicken, Beef or Pork Satay

September 19, 2016

Easy Chicken, Beef or Pork Satay





 


Courtesy of Thai Kitchen

 

Makes 8 servings.

Thai Kitchen Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping SauceIngredients:

  • 8 oz. (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless beef sirloin steak or boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Thai Kitchen® Red Curry Paste
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Thai Kitchen® Premium Fish Sauce
  • Thai Kitchen® Peanut Satay Sauce
  • Bamboo skewers

Directions:

  1. Thread meat onto skewers in a zigzag fashion. Place in baking dish.
  2. Place garlic, coconut milk, curry paste and fish sauce in blender; cover. Puree until smooth.
  3. Pour marinade over skewers. Cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove skewers from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  4. Broil or grill skewers 2 to 3 minutes per side or until meat is lightly browned and cooked through. Serve skewers with Peanut Satay Sauce.

Thai Kitchen Tip: Soak bamboo skewers thoroughly in water for at least 30 minutes before threading with meat. This prevents them from burning when on the grill.


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Layered Taco Dip

July 25, 2016

Layered Taco Dip

Courtesy of Crunchmaster, Andrea Mason and Taka Hotani

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix (1.25 oz.)
  • 1 can fat-free refried beans (16 oz.)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend (cheddar/Monterey Jack) cheese
  • 1 bag Crunchmaster® Roasted Garlic Multi-Seed Crackers (4.5 oz)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes
  • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced

Optional additional toppings:

  • 1 chopped avocado
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and season with taco mix. Set aside.
  2. Spray a 24 oz. Au Gratin dish or 9” deep dish pie pan with non-stick baking spray. Evenly spread 1 can of fat-free refried beans on the bottom of the dish. Top with ground beef/taco mixture. Sprinkle with Mexican blend cheese.
  3. Layer the Multi-Seed Crackers around the outside of the dish in an overlapping pattern. Cover crackers with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  4. Bake at 350˚F for 15 minutes, until cheese melts and dish is warmed through.
  5. Take from oven and remove foil from crackers. Cover with fresh chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions.

 

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