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Jacqueline Kerber
March 17, 2025

Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

  • Gluten-free Bisquick mix

  • Parmesan cheese

  • Paprika

  • Garlic salt

  • Chicken breasts

  • Gluten-free cooking spray

  • Melted butter

How to Make It:

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.

  2. Spray a baking sheet lightly with gluten-free cooking spray to prevent sticking.

  3. In a large plastic storage bag, combine:

    • Gluten-free Bisquick mix

    • Parmesan cheese

    • Paprika

    • Garlic salt
      Seal and shake gently to mix well.

  4. Cut boneless chicken breasts into small nugget-sized pieces.

  5. Place the chicken pieces into the prepared plastic storage bag.

  6. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously to coat each nugget evenly with the mixture.

  7. Arrange the coated chicken nuggets evenly on your greased baking sheet.

  8. Drizzle melted butter lightly over each nugget to promote crispness during baking.

  9. Bake at 450°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 45 min | Total Time: 65 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/3 cup canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How to Make It:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. In a large bowl combine: flour, baking soda and salt.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla.

  4. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

  5. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with walnuts.

  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.

  7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Double bean & roasted pepper chilli

Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 1 hr and 15 min | Total Time: 1 hr and 45 min

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped

  • 2 yellow or orange peppers, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil

  • 2 x 460g jars roasted red peppers (in brine, see note below)

  • 2 tsp chipotle paste

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika

  • 2 tbsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

  • 400g can refried beans

  • 3 x 400g cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 x 400g cans black beans, drained and rinsed

How to Make It:

  1. In a large, heavy-based saucepan or casserole dish, gently fry chopped onions, celery, and finely chopped yellow or orange peppers in oil over low heat until soft (without browning).

  2. Drain both jars of roasted red peppers, reserving the liquid (brine). Set aside about a quarter of these peppers and place them in a food processor.

  3. To the peppers in the food processor, add chipotle paste, red wine vinegar, cocoa powder, dried oregano, sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cinnamon. Blend until you achieve a smooth puree.

  4. Add this puree to the softened vegetables in the pan. Cook gently for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Add the canned chopped tomatoes, refried beans, one full tomato can of water, and the reserved pepper brine liquid. Simmer gently for 1 hour until the chili thickens, tomatoes break down, and flavors meld into a smoky sauce.

  6. At this point, you can either cool and refrigerate the sauce (if making ahead) or proceed directly. If continuing immediately, add drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans, plus the remaining roasted peppers cut into bite-sized pieces. (If the batch is too large, divide into two pans to make stirring easier.)

  7. Gently reheat until the chili is bubbling hot, season to taste, and serve.

Gluten-free Snacks for Kids' Parties

  • Fruit skewers

  • Yogurt-covered gluten-free pretzels

  • Popcorn

  • Cheese and meat platter

  • Gluten-free chicken nuggets and hot dogs

  • Gluten-free cookies, cupcakes, or muffins (made with nut-based or gluten-free flour)

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