To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, I'll never forget my husband's reaction the first time he saw my Mom prepare our family's traditional Christmas ham. He about fell out of his chair. 😆 True, the method is unorthodox, but it makes for the most delicious and juicy ham you will ever have in your life. No basting nor brushing required. It truly doesn't get easier or more delicious than Brown Bag Baked Ham. I honestly cannot wait to have a slice (or 7) on Christmas Day!...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's been cold and snowy here, which I'm (gasp) slightly enjoying as we lead up to Christmas. It's the kind of weather where only the heartiest and coziest of dinners will do. That said, my Chicken Stew has been hitting the spot lately! Savory, slightly-thickened, and packed with flavor, it features pulled chicken, veggies, and a flavorful, herby broth. Warming from the inside out, and easy - though I think it's special and gorgeous enough to serve for Christmas Eve dinner....
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When I was a little girl I had a set of animal cookie stamps that came with a shortbread cookie dough recipe, which I’d completely forgotten about until I developed this recipe for Gluten Free Shortbread. The flavor of these perfeectly sweet and buttery bars transported me back to standing on a stool at the counter in my family’s kitchen, pressing elephant, zebra, and lion shapes into the dough, then baking them until slightly crisp (sadly, not using an easy bake oven – but we got...
5 days ago • 1 min read
To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, The only thing occupying my oven today is this (cannot wait for dinner) as the gluten free no-bake holiday treats I'm sharing below require zero cooking or baking. Here's a quick overview of the recipes: If you make just one thing from this list, let it be this. I currently have enough ingredients on hand to make 6 batches for neighbor gifts. 😆 This tastes like gluten free Thin Mints. (No, GF thin mints do not exist. Yes, that...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Unlike Thanksgiving, which is a one day holiday, cooking and baking for Christmas lasts all month long as we host parties and get-togethers, share sweet treats with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner. Today I'm sharing 40 of the most popular gluten free Christmas recipes on Iowa Girl Eats to provide inspiration all month long. From my family's Christmas eve dinner tradition, to the cookies Santa always requests, plus some fun projects to fill winter...
7 days ago • 1 min read
To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, Preheat your oven, grab a mixing bowl, and crank up some holiday tunes - we've got Christmas cookies to bake this weekend (I've got these on the docket)! Few things scream "holidays" like baking and decorating cookies, and the 7 gluten free recipes I'm sharing today range from classic and nostalgic, to cookies with an irresistible twist. I just know you'll find something delicious to love. 😊 #1 Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies Get the...
8 days ago • 1 min read
To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, I don't know about you, but I'm already feeling the Christmas crunch (and not the good kind 😆)! All of the sudden I'm aware of how much there is to do over the next few weeks between hosting, school activities, shopping for Christmas gifts...the list goes on and on, and I know it does for you too! That said, join me in pencilling these simple yet family-pleasing recipes into next week's menu so you can at least get meal planning...
9 days ago • 1 min read
To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, Preheat the oven, grab your mixing bowl, and crank up some holiday tunes (are you team Amy Grant or Mariah Carey as reigning Queen of Christmas?) — we’ve got cookies to bake! Few things scream "holidays" like baking and decorating cookies, and the 7 gluten free recipes I'm sharing today range from classic and nostalgic, to cookies with an irresistible twist. I just know you'll find something delicious to bake! (Psst: if you're new...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Monday, and December 1st! I'm loving the fresh start of both a new week, and month. Feels like a great time to reset after an indulgent holiday, and regroup at the start of a merry yet hectic month. With that in mind, today I'm sharing a nourishing and warming soup recipe that takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Ham and Bean Soup is cozy, filling, and goes from fridge to table in no time at all. This soup is a reader and family-favorite — pair with this make-ahead side for the...
12 days ago • 1 min read