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Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

At iowagirleats.com we share easy gluten free recipes with everyday ingredients — no specialty grocery store nor hard to find ingredients required!

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☀️ 15 Gorgeous Easter Brunch Recipes

Hi Reader, Hunting for eggs and baskets works up an appetite my kids would happily squash with chocolate peanut butter cups and jelly beans. But before saying "yes" to digging into their Easter baskets, I like everyone to have a hearty breakfast first. These 15 gluten-free brunch recipes fit the bill! Need something the entire family will love? Try this classic. Want something nostalgic? You'll never regret making these. Can't decide between sweet or savory? Have both! #1 Hash Brown Breakfast...

slice of gluten free quiche

Hi Reader, Although my job as a recipe developer is to create gluten free recipes I think YOU'LL love, selfishly, Gluten Free Quiche is one I couldn't wait to dive into. I hadn't had a slice of warm, savory quiche since going gluten free over a decade ago, and it was the first thing I made after mastering Gluten Free Pie Crust last year. Expectations = BLOWN out of the water! My entire family loves this recipe (minus one child with food allergies), and I'd love for you to try it for Easter...

bowl of homemade chicken pad thai

To opt out of this email series, click here. Hi Reader, It's the final week of our Gluten Free on a Budget email series! Over the past 5 weeks we've covered: How to shop your pantry to get dinner on the table for less. My favorite $2/serving dinners. How to stretch 1lb of meat to feed your whole crew. How recipe cascades can save you time and money. Meatless (i.e., inexpensive) meals your entire family will love. This week, we're covering restaurant copycat recipes. This excites me for 2 main...

bowl of gluten free bunny munch

Hi Reader, Because celebrating the sweet-side of the holiday doesn't have to be limited to jelly beans and chocolate eggs — 10+ GORGEOUS gluten free Easter desserts! From no-bake treats, to whimsical desserts, sunshine in bar form, and an irresistible 3-ingredient recipe, these bright, seasonal, and seriously gorgeous desserts will satisfy any sweet tooth this holiday. #1 Gluten Free Bunny Munch Get the Recipe #2 Gluten Free Lemon Bars Get the Recipe #3 Dirt Cake Get the Recipe #4 Triple...

pan of pasta fresca

To opt out of this email series, click here. Hi Reader, You know how some people say soup or salad isn't a complete meal? Well my family tends to think, "a meal isn't a meal without meat". As we've already covered in our Gluten Free on a Budget series, meat is ridiculously expensive right now. The recipes I'm sharing today are not only family-friendly and gluten free, but meatless too. That automatically puts them in the "budget-friendly" category, and truly my kids love every single recipe...

dish of classic scalloped potatoes

Hi Reader, Believe it or not, Easter is only a few weeks away. It's so early this year! I'm still getting used to the time change, let alone the fact that April is right around the corner. That said, there's still plenty of time to plan your gluten-free Easter menu, starting with an array of festive, gorgeous sides and appetizers to flank your Brown Bag Baked Ham. From luscious potato dishes to vibrant salads, festive apps, and a 5-minute fresh veggie side, these recipes are just as memorable...

bowl of crock pot reuben dip

Hi Reader, One thing about me is I loooove a Reuben sandwich. One of the things I miss most since going gluten free over 12 years ago is being able to order a hot, messy, cheesy Reuben at a local deli or pub. Thank goodness for Crock Pot Reuben Dip! This ultra-creamy, savory, and tangy dip is irresistible, and packed with classic Reuben flavor. Perfect for dipping into while watching March Madness or celebrating St. Patty's Day, though it's crowd-pleaser at any party or get-together. I can't...

roast chicken in a skillet

To opt out of this email series, click here. Hi Reader, In this week's episode of "Gluten Free on a Budget", we're talking recipe cascades — i.e. dishes you can cook once then use in multiple different ways. Not only does this save you money but, maybe more importantly, TIME — which seems to be in short supply these days! 💡 Tip: For a family of 4-5, the slow cooker meals yield enough meat to eat once then use twice, without having to double the recipe. 🗓 Week 4: Cook Once, Eat Twice Slow...

salmon provencal

Hi Reader, We've got a couple of 70+ degree days in the forecast and you can just feel the shift in folks. Myself included. You couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces with a belt sander! In anticipation of warmer days ahead, I'm thinking about shifting from cozy comfort foods to light, fresh meals like the ones I'm sharing today. The 35+ Gluten Free + Meatless Meals below are easy, satisfying, and nourishing. No chicken, beef, pork, or turkey required to get a family-friendly dinner on the...

dirt cake jars

Hi Reader, Gluten Free Oreos are one of my very favorite treats because they're indistinguishable from regular Oreos. Did you know they're vegan too? Yes, there's no actual cream in the creme filling of an Oreo. 😂 This is especially exciting for my family because one of my kiddos is allergic to dairy. We love devouring a few Oreos together! Anyway, today is National Oreo Day, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with these two fun, cookies and cream-inspired desserts. They're...