Appetizers

Recipe: Gluten Free Tomatillo Salsa

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Tomatillo Salsa

I really enjoy the Calgary Farmer’s Market. I actually like to visit farmers markets wherever I travel. There’s something about the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables filling all the stalls that makes my heart skip and bring a smile to my face. Maybe it reminds me of the huge gardens I had as a [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

I love chickpeas! I discovered this new found love earlier this year when I had homemade hummus.  While browsing for recipe ideas, ‘Roasted Chickpeas’ kept popping up so I just had to try it. They’re a great crunchy snack and super easy to make. It would also make a terrific Christmas ‘Foodie’ gift. You can [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Cheese Ball

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Cheese Ball

With all the entertaining that goes on during the holidays, this is an excellent appetizer that is super easy to make and can be saved in the fridge for later. It makes a large cheese ball perfect for feeding a large family gathering or used as an appetizer for a party buffet.   Gluten Free [...]

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Recipe: Hasselback Potatoes

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Hasselback Potatoes

With the holidays just around the corner, we could use more inventive ways to use potatoes. Potatoes are a naturally gluten free food and are also inexpensive. Hasselback Potatoes are a great addition to any meal and look great on the plate. Plus, they taste good! If you want to add something truly elegant, add [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Chili Con Queso Dip

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Chili Dip

Entertaining season has started. With only a month till Christmas, it’s the time of year for family gatherings, hockey parties, bake sales, Christmas parties and more. I will be posting more often for the next month, alternating savory with sweet gluten free recipes. I’ll also be trying to include dairy-free and vegan options. I’m starting the [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Spicy White Bean Dip

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Bean Dip

Want a quick and easy healthy dip recipe? How about a 5 ingredient dip recipe? OR maybe even a gluten free and vegan dip recipe!? Well your in luck cause that is exactly what I am giving you today! All three! With the holidays approaching there is always more entertaining going on and sometimes the [...]

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Recipe: Vegan Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna In a Jar

by Carrie Appetizers
Vegan Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna In a Jar

This past weekend for us, was Thanksgiving and I had a mix of dietary issues to include for the meal. I am gluten-free as you know, but my son and his friend Jamie are also vegan so that needed to be addressed for the meal. Was there still going to be turkey and stuffing? Of [...]

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten-Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Here is a quick and delicious appetizer from our friends at Chatelaine Magazine. I have become a fan of this Canadian magazine this year. They have embraced gluten free cooking and quite often have specific gluten free recipes that are quite tasty or have recipes that are naturally gluten free such as these Stuffed Dates. [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Aioli Dip

by Carrie Appetizers
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Aioli

I love sweet potato fries. It is something I love to order in restaurants if they are gluten free, which means NO cross contamination. That is something that is hard to find lately so I am making them more at home. I do have a good deep fryer at home, but tend not to use [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Focaccia & Honey Mustard Dressing

by Carrie Appetizers

Ahhhh paninis….have you heard about paninis lately? Do you know what a Panini is? If you watch Oprah at all, this season, one of Oprah’s favorite things was the Breville Panini Press and her Panini sandwich. A Panini is basically a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. Oprah’s was made with sourdough bread, turkey, pepper jack cheese, [...]

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Recipe: Snap Peas and Bacon

by Carrie Appetizers
snap peas and bacon

In July when I was in Seattle, snap peas were in season. Most restaurants were offering it as a side entry. At the Keg we were served a wonderful dish of snap peas and bacon. It seemed like such a simple dish to make and knew once we got home I would make it often. [...]

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Recipe: Salsa with Falafel Chips

by Carrie Appetizers
falafel chips with salsa

While cruising the aisles of Amaranth Whole Foods Market I discovered a new gluten free product: Falafel Chips. While they were quite pricey (almost $6.00) I decided to give them a try. And I was not disappointed. These chips are described as high fiber, high protein, and full of flavor. And the description is correct [...]

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