A Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day
For me, a gluten-free Valentine’s Day has always been better spent in the comfort of my own home with a homemade meal. Sharing food and building memories with my loved ones. But with such a hectic and busy work schedule it is difficult for me to prepare a large, extensive meal. That is exactly why I stick to the basics. I’ve created a quick and simple, gluten-free Valentine’s inspired meal to share with anyone special in your life. [Plus, these recipes are so easy to double or triple to accommodate a full Valentine’s day party feast!]
For an entree course I’m making my famous gluten-free and dairy-free “Penne Alla Vodka-Less” recipe, which is featured in my cookbook “Gluten Free My Recipe: A gluten-free cookbook and conversion guide“. (Email me directly at mcnav@glutenfreemyrecipe.com to receive a free gift with any book purchase.) The perfect savory accompaniment for the thick vodka-less sauce is my herb focaccia bread. Prep the bread first and bake it while preparing the pasta so both dishes are ready and hot to serve together. In all honesty, is there anything better than dipping bread into the leftover pasta sauce on your plate?
For dessert I’ve created something that’s perfect to make ahead of time and leave in the fridge until it’s time to eat. My chocolate chip cookie dough is perfect for sharing with your loved ones. Pick out your favorite gluten-free snacks for dipping! You can even make a huge batch of this recipe and use it for a dessert dip at your next party. It’s made with About Time’s Vanilla Whey Protein for a healthy alternative to gluten-free flours and makes it safe for raw consumption. My recipe yields 8 servings but no one will judge you if you polish this whole thing off on your own!
So this holiday, skip the reservations and long waits at an expensive restaurant. Forget about slaving over a hot stove to prepare a complicated dinner. Instead, spend your time enjoying the company of the people you love. Remember, simple is always best and sharing love is all that really matters. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients:
Herb Focaccia Bread – hot from the oven!
- 1 tsp. gelatine
- 1 Tbsp. dried yeast
- 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill garbanzo bean flour
- 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill potato starch
- 2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill white rice flour
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, separated
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary (or 1/2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary), separated
- 1 Tbsp. dried thyme (or 1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme)
- A pinch of salt and sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Ingredients:
Penne Alla Vodka-Less – the best bowl of comfort food
- 1 (8 oz.) box gluten-free penne pasta (I prefer quinoa penne)
- 1 (24 oz.) jar gluten-free marinara sauce or appox. 3 cups of homemade sauce
- 1/4 cup dairy-free grated Parmesan topping, separated
- 1/2 cup dairy-free coconut creamer
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 Tbsps. vegan butter
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (yields 8 servings)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – need we say more?
- 1 stick vegan butter
- 3/4 cup organic brown cane sugar
- 1 tsp. gluten-free pure vanilla extract
- 2 scoops About Time vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free chocolate chips
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