Start Here: New to Gluten-Free?

I have celiac disease, so every recipe on this site is one I make and eat myself. Whether you were just diagnosed, you have been gluten-free for years, or you are cooking for someone you love, this page is the best place to start.

If You Were Just Diagnosed

It gets easier, I promise. The first few weeks are mostly about learning where gluten hides and setting up your kitchen. These guides cover what I wish I had known at the start:

• Avoid These Common Gluten-Free Mistakes – hidden sources of gluten, reading labels, and avoiding cross-contact.
• My Favorite Gluten-Free Ingredients and How to Use Them – the pantry staples and brands I trust.
• The Best Gluten-Free Flour Blends for Every Type of Recipe – which flours to use for what.
• The Best Gluten-Free Snacks for On-the-Go – easy options for busy days and travel.

This is what has worked for me. Your doctor or a registered dietitian is the best guide for your own diagnosis.

Cooking for Someone With Celiac?

Thank you for doing it! The ingredients matter, but so does the kitchen. Even a few crumbs can make someone with celiac sick, so:

• Use a clean colander, cutting board and toaster. Scratched plastic and wooden boards can hold onto gluten.
• Open fresh butter, jam, peanut butter and condiments so there are no crumbs from regular bread.
• Wash shared pans and utensils before you start, and cook the gluten-free food first.
• Do not bake with wheat flour at the same time. It hangs in the air and settles on counters and tools.
• Look for a “gluten-free” or “Certified Gluten-Free” label on packaged foods, and check labels every time, because ingredients change.

Easy Recipes to Start With

These recipes are naturally gluten-free, so they do not need any special gluten-free products:

• Fresh Corn Salad
• Roasted Red Pepper & Chive Egg Bites
• Caramelized Onions
• Easy Gluten-Free Blood Orange & Arugula Salad
• Homemade Almond Toffee Bites – Gluten Free
• Gluten-Free Rocky Road Fudge

See them all in Naturally Gluten-Free recipes.

When You Are Ready to Bake

Gluten-free baking depends a lot on the flour blend. I use King Arthur Measure for Measure in all of my baking recipes, and that is what they are tested with. Good ones to start with:

• The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Easy to Make
• Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Bread
• Gluten-Free Triple Chocolate Brownies

Have a question? Send me a message. I love hearing from you.