Hi Reader, Gluten Free Cheeseburger Bombs with Special Sauce are my new favorite food. Cheesy, soft, and chewy (a rare texture in the gluten-free world!), they're just as good hot and fresh from the oven as they are reheated. I just polished one off after a quick 25-second spin in the microwave! If you tried and loved my Gluten Free Breakfast Bombs, these are the dinner equivalent, though they're great to have on hand in the fridge for easy lunches and after-school snacks. Anytime is a good...
2 days ago • 1 min read
To opt out of this email series, click here. Hi Reader, Take a spin around the grocery store and you can easily see that gluten-free items like bread, pasta, and convenience foods cost way more than their conventional counterparts. That said, Week 2 of my Gluten-Free on a Budget series is all about $2/serving dinners (or less!) that lean on naturally gluten-free AND normally inexpensive ingredients. Transform wallet-friendly and versatile staples like potatoes, rice, and beans into something...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, In true Midwest fashion, we kicked off the week with a 70-degree day and ended it with 7" of snow. I've said it once and I'll say it again — stay weird, Iowa! 😆 I'm seeing similar forecasts around the country, so maybe we stay in and cook something that tastes like it came from a restaurant, but is gluten free and easy to make at home? From crowd-favorite Tex-Mex recipes, to my favorite Ecuadorian dish, saucy noodles, and copycat soups, you can save money and stay off the roads...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Although we eat with our eyes first — and recipes like this are as fun to look at as they are to devour — I have to put in a good word for beige food like Ground Beef Stroganoff. SO flavorful, creamy, and satisfying. You'll actually be shocked by how delicious it is (may or may not have licked the serving spoon clean the last time I made this)! The recipe has quickly become one of my favorite ground beef dinners that I genuinely find myself craving. Pair with a green veggie and get...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, As much as I imagined myself being the type of Mom who decks out every inch of the house for each major and minor holiday...I'm just not. 😂 What I lack in paper chains, hearts, and felt garlands decorating our home for Valentine's Day though, I make up for in Pizza Fries and Dirt Cake. Somehow, I think my kids will survive. 😜 Whether you've got kids, grandkids, or are a kid at heart, these 5 Kid-Friendly Valentine's Day Recipes will make the day magical from start to finish! #1...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm loving that Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday day this year — more time to make, decorate, then devour a special gluten free treat! Whip up an easy-yet-impressive dessert, something your kiddos will flip for (ask me how I know!), or a recipe that will knock their socks off. These gorgeous, gluten free creations make celebrating the holiday feel extra sweet. 🥰 #1 (Secret Ingredient) Chocolate Cupcakes Get the Recipe #2 Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Get the Recipe #3 Gluten Free...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, While Iowa Girl Eats is all about easy, gluten free recipes made in minutes, it's also fun to slow down and make something a little extra-special every now and again. Valentine's Day is a the perfect excuse. I was about to point out that some of the 10 date-night-friendly recipes I'm sharing today are restaurant-quality — but ALL of them are ones you'd expect to see on the menu of an upscale eatery. Lucky for us, they're easy to make at home! From sizzling steaks to entrees made...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The Super Bowl is this weekend, and whether you're heading to a get-together, hosting at home, or watching from the comfort of your couch (forever wishing kickoff was at noon! 😅), I've got 20 recipes to make, take, and use to whip up an irresistible game-day spread. From decadent dips, to irresistible cookies, loaded apps, and crowd-pleasing entrees, these gluten free recipes will get cheers no matter who you're rooting for! Shareable Mains Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers Crock Pot...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The first bite of Gluten Free Lasagna Soup stopped me in my tracks. It tasted like a hot and cheesy slice of classic lasagna, but took just 30 minutes to make! Compared to the 90+ minutes I usually spend cooking, layering, and baking a full pan of lasagna, this deconstructed soup immediately earned a spot as an easy weeknight favorite. If you're craving something cozy, hearty, and genuinely satisfying, get this soup on your menu this week! Get the Recipe More Hearty Gluten Free...
25 days ago • 1 min read