Always check packaged food labels for gluten, including ketchup (Heinz is gluten-free), sriracha, fish sauce and broth (homemade stock is best – and safest). It's best to steer clear of dry-roasted peanuts for the same reason. To toast nuts, toast in dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes.
It is hard to tell that these crunchy, spicy cookies are gluten-free, since they taste just like the real thing.
A lighter texture with the same holiday fruitcake flavour is sure to please guests looking for a gluten-free alternative to traditional fruitcake.
These bars, from 125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes (Robert Rose, 2003, $19.95) by Donna Washburn and Heather Butt, are a tasty treat the whole family will enjoy. Look for xanthan gum, gluten-free baking powder, potato starch, rice flour and tapioca starch in health food and bulk food stores. Potato starch and rice flour are also available in most supermarkets.
These biscuits go with any meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner or even afternoon tea. Sorghum flour is naturally gluten-free and helps give the biscuits their old-fashioned fluffy texture. Serve them warm from the oven with butter and preserves.
Crispy edges and a soft, chewy centre—what’s not to love? These sweet and spicy gluten-free treats are bound to become a favourite. See below for our cream cheese sandwich variation.
These crisp, golden chicken strips will have the whole family begging for more no matter what their dietary needs are. Serve with your favourite gluten-free dipping sauce for a quick, nutritious, family-friendly meal.
