Need delicious bakes and meals without gluten? We've got easy gluten-free dinners, gluten-free baking for everyday (looking at you, banana and walnut bread!) and special occasions (hello meringue tower with chocolate sauce), plus party food, edible gifts and more. Whether you're entertaining for people with dietary needs, or on a gluten-free diet yourself, you need look no further.
Gluten-free baking recipes
Gluten-free cinnamon scrolls
When it comes to gluten-free recipes in Australia, cookbook author and TV host Helen Tzouganatos is a great source of ideas, and works to make sure that those on gluten-free diets don't have to miss out. Take these sweet buns, swirled with cinnamon, sugar and butter and topped with a cream cheese glaze, which she shared in season one of Loving Gluten Free.
Dairy-free flourless chocolate cake
Everyone should be able to enjoy a slice of chocolate cake and this rich and decadent cake from Anneka Manning is both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Gluten-free poppy seed tea cake with raspberry cream cheese icing
Deliciously flavoured with citrus, this cake is fresh and light. Little sparkles of poppy seeds embroider the crumb, while cream cheese icing rounds things out with a creamy, tangy contrast.
Bangin’ banana and walnut bread
Not only is this banana bread (pictured below) gluten free, but it's vegan too. But don't stop there. We have many great gluten-free banana bread ideas for you, too, including avo-nana bread, grain-free banana bread muffins and gluten-free protein banana bread.
Gluten-free bread recipes
High-fibre buckwheat chia bread
Wondering how to make gluten-free bread easily? This recipe from Helen Tzouganatos makes sure everyone can enjoy a slice of homemade bread warm from the oven.
Gluten-free mozzarella-stuffed flatbreads
These cheese-stuffed flatbreads are the perfect accompaniment to many other recipes, as well as wonderfully quick to throw together, since they are cooked in an air-fryer. With a light, crisp exterior and fluffy middle that’s packed with stringy, oozing cheese, fresh gluten-free bread has never tasted so good.
Gluten-free dinner recipes
Express lamb ragu tagliatelle
A traditional meat ragu generally takes about an hour to cook, but Helen Tzouganatos' express version, ready in under 20 minutes, delivers maximum flavour in minimum time.
Crustless zucchini pie (Batzina)
Batzina is a crustless pie originating from Epirus and Thessaly in Northern Greece. Helen Tzouganatos explains that Greeks refer to it as the 'lazy pie' because you don't need to worry about prepping the dough – it can be thrown together quickly and easily. The grated zucchini, creamy feta and eggs make the pie incredibly moist, with the dill and mint adding freshness and flavour.
Arepas with chicken salad (arepas reina pepiada)
Arepas are a round cornbread, and usually gluten-free, and in this Venezuelan recipe, homemade arepa are stuffed with a chicken, avocado and capsicum salad (or for a simple sweet version, try topping with butter and jam).
Gluten-free snacks and small bites
Almond breakfast bars
Keep Donal Skehan's no-bake gluten-free almond meal, date and coconut bars in the fridge for snacks or an easy breakfast on the go.
Sesame snap candy (ggae gwa ja)
These crisp, chewy sesame snaps are a popular Korean sweet. Made with black or white sesame seeds, sugar and starch syrup, they’re simple to make and incredibly moreish. Store in an airtight container for up to three months. If you like a sesame-nut combination, then try making these 'not too crunchy, not too soft' pasteli (Greek sesame bars).
Gluten-free Thai chicken sausage rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce
A Thai take on an Aussie classic, this recipe uses home-made gluten-free rough puff pastry.
Italian almond biscuits (ricciarelli)
These traditional Italian almond meal biscuits from Silvia Colloca are easy to make and one of SBS Food's most popular baking recipes, too. They will keep for weeks, so you can have some always on hand, and also make a lovely edible gift.
Gluten-free recipes for special occasions
Meringue swish
This tower of chewy-but-crisp meringues, piled high with ice-cream, chocolate sauce, hazelnuts and whipped cream, is a stunning gluten-free dessert.
Gluten-free chocolate roulade with espresso cream
Helen Tzougantaso says no-one would ever guess this is gluten free. "It has a light, fluffy texture and tastes almost like a cross between a sponge cake and a tiramisu."
Mohanthal (chickpea flour fudge)
This fudge-like sweet made with chickpea flour and ghee is traditionally made during Diwali in western Indian states such as Gujarat. Usually served as prasad (a devotional offering of food), the name translates into a 'dish for God'. Safe to say, it tastes divine!
Rhubarb and apple pie
When rhubarb is in season, bake up this impressive pie for a dinner to share (the pie will serve 6-8 people). With a gluten-free rough puff pastry lattice over a simple but delicious filling, this is glorious comfort food.
March 13-20 is Coeliac Awareness Week. For more great recipes, explore the gluten-free recipe collection.
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