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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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šŸ™ŒšŸ» Your FREE Weekly Meal Plan: 10/16/25

To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, A couple weeks ago my family and I visited our favorite apple orchard where they had a massive corn maze made with not corn, actually, but 10-foot tall millet plants which were impossible to see over or through. We figured 10 minutes, 15 tops, to get in and out. 40 minutes later my husband had to go on a solo expedition to find the exit then perform a one-man search and rescue operation to guide the rest of us out. Sheesh! But so...

cracker dipping into fig and pig dip

To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, My mother-in-law keeps a specific brand of jarred pepper jelly on hand to make the most incredible dip during the holidays, when the family is all together in town. We don't eat it at any other time of year, which makes the dip that much more special when we finally get to enjoy it together. I recently spotted a jar of fig jam in my pantry, which signals the return of Warm Fig & Prosciutto Goat Cheese Dip! This creamy, sweet, and...

mug of mulled apple cider

To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, My kids and I had a Halloween movie marathon last weekend complete with Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, Curious George Halloween, and Casper (one of them gasped then asked, "why is he so handsome?!" at the iconic face card reveal - #IYKYK. šŸ‘») Homemade buttered popcorn is a must for movie nights, while a mug of Mulled Apple Cider makes things even more delicious and cozy. Whether you sip this simple, seasonal drink while watching movies,...

bowl of signature beef chili

Hi Reader, It's chili (and some may say just as important — cornbread) season, and I've got over 5 incredible recipes to make and savor over the next several months. From my signature recipe that's won countless chili cook-offs for IGE readers, to Colorado-inspired chili, a healthy chil, and more, these flavorful recipes will fill your home with the most incredible scent, and satisfy your stomach for days. Personally, I can't have a bowl of chili without a square or muffin of Gluten Free...

stack of gluten free pumpkin muffins

Hi Reader, I had Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins waiting for my kids as a special after-school snack the other day and I’m not exaggerating when I tell you my middle child slammed two in under 60 seconds. I mean, relatable, but also a testament to how delicious these exceptionally soft, fluffy, and flavorful pumpkins muffins are. He had me smell the second one before devouring (as if I hadn't already had two myself šŸ˜‚) because the scent of pumpkin pie spice is just so extremely cozy. No notes,...

bowl of sesame peanut noodles

To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, This week a friend and I were commiserating over how hungry we've been lately. We attributed it to our body's biological clocks sensing the arrival of fall and wanting to shore up for the season that shall not be named. I mean, the waistbands of my pants hate me, but at least I'm eating well! šŸ˜† You will too with this week's FREE gluten free meal plan filled with delicious, seasonal, and cozy recipes. This might be my favorite week...

pot of creamy chicken wild rice soup

To opt out of seasonal/holiday emails, click here. Hi Reader, You simply have to trust me when I tell you that my Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is one of the coziest, most delicious soups you can make at home, and is a must-have for your fall cooking repertoire. This recipe is a dead-ringer for Panera's Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, except you don't have to pay through the nose for it — plus it's gluten free! Get this luscious and hearty soup onto your fall dinner table ASAP with a warm...

pan of cheese ham and hash brown casserole

Hi Reader, Although we're looking at a record-hot weekend, next week is looking crisp and cool(er, anyway). I can't wait to turn on my oven and start cranking out cozy fall casseroles like the ones I'm sharing with you today! From decadent casseroles, to a modernized version of a classic, breakfast casseroles (we love BFD), and Tex-Mex ones too — these comforting and satisfying gluten free recipes will receive cheers from your entire family. Many of these casseroles are complete meals in one,...

stack of gluten free breakfast bombs

Most Popular Recipes in September September brought all the cozy feels and make-ahead meals to help ease into fall. These top saved recipes were your go-to picks for simple, satisfying bites packed with comfort and flavor! Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Breakfast Bombs GET THE RECIPE Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup GET THE RECIPE Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic GET THE RECIPE CrockPot White Chicken Chili GET THE RECIPE Easiest Baked Chicken Breast GET THE RECIPE Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal...

chicken caesar salad panini

Hi Reader, As someone who needs to eat gluten free, I feel like a HOT lunch – vs a salad or something — feels extra special and satisfying. Can you relate? If so, Chicken Caesar Pesto Panini. That's it, that's the email. šŸ˜‚ Seriously though, this sizzling panini is a masterpiece, plus the recipe makes enough for 2-4 sandwiches, depending on how big your appetite is. That said, I like to heat one fresh in a skillet or my panini maker then wrap the remaining sandwiches in plastic wrap and stash...