Happy-Hour Hummus
Happy-Hour Hummus
Recipe
Make this easy hummus recipe in food processor and serve with gluten-free dippers such as carrots, radishes, and sugar snap peas.
Make this easy hummus recipe in food processor and serve with gluten-free dippers such as carrots, radishes, and sugar snap peas.
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Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs
Recipe
To keep these portable, gluten-free snacks from turning on their sides when serving, use a deviled egg tray.
To keep these portable, gluten-free snacks from turning on their sides when serving, use a deviled egg tray.
Smoked Salmon and Fingerling Potatoes
Smoked Salmon and Fingerling Potatoes
Recipe
Instead of serving smoked salmon on toasted bread slices, serve on slices of potato and top with créme fraiche and caviar.
Instead of serving smoked salmon on toasted bread slices, serve on slices of potato and top with créme fraiche and caviar.
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Kale Chips
Kale Chips
Recipe
Kale chips are all the rage, so it’s nice that these crunchy chips happen to be gluten free. Use them as an alternative to potato chips or tortilla chips when you’re looking for something different for an appetizer or snack.
Kale chips are all the rage, so it’s nice that these crunchy chips happen to be gluten free. Use them as an alternative to potato chips or tortilla chips when you’re looking for something different for an appetizer or snack.
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Grilled Shrimp with Romesco Sauce
Grilled Shrimp with Romesco Sauce
Recipe
Serve this as an appetizer at your next outdoor bash, and your guests will swoon over the spicy, rich sauce full of fire-roasted tomatoes.
Serve this as an appetizer at your next outdoor bash, and your guests will swoon over the spicy, rich sauce full of fire-roasted tomatoes.
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Tomato-and-Goat Cheese Tartlets
Tomato-and-Goat Cheese Tartlets
Recipe
Fresh cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and herbs make a delightful filling for a savory gluten-free tart crust. Serve these individual tartlets as an appetizer or enjoy them as part of a light meal alongside a salad.
Fresh cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and herbs make a delightful filling for a savory gluten-free tart crust. Serve these individual tartlets as an appetizer or enjoy them as part of a light meal alongside a salad.
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Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Bites
Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Bites
Recipe
Turn "jacket potatoes" into irresistible potato salad bites. Capers offer a twist on traditional relish; they're actually pickled flower buds and add bright, briny flavor to this appetizer.
Turn "jacket potatoes" into irresistible potato salad bites. Capers offer a twist on traditional relish; they're actually pickled flower buds and add bright, briny flavor to this appetizer.
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Indian-Spiced Roasted Nuts
Indian-Spiced Roasted Nuts
Recipe
This simple recipe makes a tasty party snack. Use your favorite nuts, and add a bit of heat with a dash of ground red pepper, if you like.
This simple recipe makes a tasty party snack. Use your favorite nuts, and add a bit of heat with a dash of ground red pepper, if you like.
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Roasted Sweet Onion Dip
Roasted Sweet Onion Dip
Recipe
Roast a sweet onion (such as a Vidalia) along with a head of garlic for an sweet, caramelized flavor, then combine the chopped onion and garlic with sour cream for this easy, make-ahead party dip.
Roast a sweet onion (such as a Vidalia) along with a head of garlic for an sweet, caramelized flavor, then combine the chopped onion and garlic with sour cream for this easy, make-ahead party dip.
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Parmesan Crisps
Parmesan Crisps
Recipe
These flourless cheese crisps have only two ingredients (Parmesan cheese and black pepper) and are great for serving as an appetizer or on top of a soup or salad.
These flourless cheese crisps have only two ingredients (Parmesan cheese and black pepper) and are great for serving as an appetizer or on top of a soup or salad.
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Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Recipe
Serve strips of flank steak marinated in gluten-free soy sauce, honey and rice wine on gluten-free crackers and top with a dollop of flavored mayonnaise for an easy appetizer that’s totally gluten free.
Serve strips of flank steak marinated in gluten-free soy sauce, honey and rice wine on gluten-free crackers and top with a dollop of flavored mayonnaise for an easy appetizer that’s totally gluten free.
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Roasted Beet Hummus
Roasted Beet Hummus
Recipe
The beet flavor (if not the color) in this dip is very subtle, with a nutty edge from walnuts and walnut oil, concentrated sources of fat and flavor. Pair with crunchy crudités.
The beet flavor (if not the color) in this dip is very subtle, with a nutty edge from walnuts and walnut oil, concentrated sources of fat and flavor. Pair with crunchy crudités.
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Chocolate-Almond Pretzels
Chocolate-Almond Pretzels
Recipe
Just 3 ingredients create this delightfully salty-sweet snack. It's so easy, you won't ever want to stop making this recipe.
Just 3 ingredients create this delightfully salty-sweet snack. It's so easy, you won't ever want to stop making this recipe.
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Nam Sod
Nam Sod
Recipe
Roll up bites of this spicy Thai turkey salad in crunchy cabbage leaves for a super-flavorful light meal or appetizer.
Roll up bites of this spicy Thai turkey salad in crunchy cabbage leaves for a super-flavorful light meal or appetizer.
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Gabriel's Guacamole
Gabriel's Guacamole
Recipe
Fresh Mexican avocado is the base for this classic Mexican dip. Typically served with corn chips, it's also great with fresh veggie dippers.
Fresh Mexican avocado is the base for this classic Mexican dip. Typically served with corn chips, it's also great with fresh veggie dippers.
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Kalamata-Garbanzo Hummus
Kalamata-Garbanzo Hummus
Recipe
Greek yogurt and salty olives give this hummus a Mediterranean kick. Serve with gluten-free rice chips.
Greek yogurt and salty olives give this hummus a Mediterranean kick. Serve with gluten-free rice chips.
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Smoked Salmon Crostini
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Recipe
You can prepare the salmon topping for these party canapés earlier in the day and keep it refrigerated until ready to assemble. You’ll need gluten-free baguette slices for the base.
You can prepare the salmon topping for these party canapés earlier in the day and keep it refrigerated until ready to assemble. You’ll need gluten-free baguette slices for the base.
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Lemon-Parmesan Popcorn
Lemon-Parmesan Popcorn
Recipe
Never buy microwavable popcorn again after trying this tasty snack, which comes together in minutes using only a handful of ingredients.
Never buy microwavable popcorn again after trying this tasty snack, which comes together in minutes using only a handful of ingredients.
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Artichokes with Roasted-Pepper Dip
Artichokes with Roasted-Pepper Dip
Recipe
This colorful, savory dip is served with artichoke leaves, so there's no need for chips or crackers. Enjoy a flavorful gluten-free appetizer.
This colorful, savory dip is served with artichoke leaves, so there's no need for chips or crackers. Enjoy a flavorful gluten-free appetizer.
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Spicy Almond-Pumpkinseed Snack Mix
Spicy Almond-Pumpkinseed Snack Mix
Recipe
Smoky spices lend addictive flavor to this crunchy snack mix, loaded with rice cereal squares, roasted pumpkinseeds, and slivered almonds.
Smoky spices lend addictive flavor to this crunchy snack mix, loaded with rice cereal squares, roasted pumpkinseeds, and slivered almonds.
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Diner-Style Onion Rings
Diner-Style Onion Rings
Recipe
Revive this diner favorite using a mixture of gluten-free all-purpose flour, white rice flour, and club soda in the batter.
Revive this diner favorite using a mixture of gluten-free all-purpose flour, white rice flour, and club soda in the batter.
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Yogurt "Romesco" Dip
Yogurt "Romesco" Dip
Recipe
This version of a traditional Spanish sauce gets a touch of creaminess from Greek yogurt and a smoky flavor from charred bell peppers and smoked almonds. Serve with gluten-free crackers or crunchy veggie sticks.
This version of a traditional Spanish sauce gets a touch of creaminess from Greek yogurt and a smoky flavor from charred bell peppers and smoked almonds. Serve with gluten-free crackers or crunchy veggie sticks.
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Honey-Roasted Nuts and Fruit
Honey-Roasted Nuts and Fruit
Recipe
Use any variety of mixed nuts or seeds you like in this trail mix. Dried fruit is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the nuts add healthy fats and protein, which makes this an excellent on-the-go snack.
Use any variety of mixed nuts or seeds you like in this trail mix. Dried fruit is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and the nuts add healthy fats and protein, which makes this an excellent on-the-go snack.
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Hazelnut Hummus
Hazelnut Hummus
Recipe
Toasted hazelnuts add a new dimension of flavor to this garlicky bean spread.
Toasted hazelnuts add a new dimension of flavor to this garlicky bean spread.
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Hot Bean-and-Cheese Dip
Hot Bean-and-Cheese Dip
Recipe
Make this easy dip with ingredients you already have on hand: canned beans, canned tomato, caned chiles, hot sauce and cheese.
Make this easy dip with ingredients you already have on hand: canned beans, canned tomato, caned chiles, hot sauce and cheese.
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Lemony Fruit Dip
Lemony Fruit Dip
Recipe
Serve this fluffy citrus-kissed dip with any of your favorite fruits.
Serve this fluffy citrus-kissed dip with any of your favorite fruits.
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Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sauce
Recipe
Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and flaked coconut create a delightfully sweet crust on tender shrimp, ideal for dipping in spicy-sweet Mango Sauce.
Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and flaked coconut create a delightfully sweet crust on tender shrimp, ideal for dipping in spicy-sweet Mango Sauce.
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Endive with Smoked Salmon
Endive with Smoked Salmon
Recipe
Endive leaves make a great alternative to bread or crackers.
Endive leaves make a great alternative to bread or crackers.
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Whole-Grain Crackers
Whole-Grain Crackers
Recipe
Gluten-free crackers are not hard to find on the market, but they're often highly processed and expensive. These homemade crackers, made with high-protein quinoa flour, are teeming with nutrients.
Gluten-free crackers are not hard to find on the market, but they're often highly processed and expensive. These homemade crackers, made with high-protein quinoa flour, are teeming with nutrients.
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Citrus, Fennel, and Rosemary Olives
Citrus, Fennel, and Rosemary Olives
Recipe
A mix of fruity and meaty olives works well in this recipe. They are ideal for cocktail platters, antipasto, snacking, or as a gift when placed in a decorative jar. You can refrigerate them for up to a month.
A mix of fruity and meaty olives works well in this recipe. They are ideal for cocktail platters, antipasto, snacking, or as a gift when placed in a decorative jar. You can refrigerate them for up to a month.
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Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans
Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans
Recipe
Toasting nuts brings out their flavor, and the flavor gets even better when you toast them in a mixture of sugar and spices.
Toasting nuts brings out their flavor, and the flavor gets even better when you toast them in a mixture of sugar and spices.
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Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole
Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole
Recipe
Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and even easier to eat with this colorful guacamole. When storing, press plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole to keep it from turning brown.
Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and even easier to eat with this colorful guacamole. When storing, press plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole to keep it from turning brown.
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Bruschetta with Warm Tomatoes
Bruschetta with Warm Tomatoes
Recipe
Use any variety of small summer tomatoes you find at the market in this recipe. For a gorgeous look, mix tomato colors and shapes, such as yellow and orange pear tomatoes paired with red grape tomatoes.
Use any variety of small summer tomatoes you find at the market in this recipe. For a gorgeous look, mix tomato colors and shapes, such as yellow and orange pear tomatoes paired with red grape tomatoes.
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Pizza Scones
Gluten-free scones that taste like pizza? Count us in. Turkey pepperoni, three types of cheeses, and Italian seasoning give these savory scones convincing pizza flavor, making them the perfect kid-friendly treat!
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Tempura Green Beans with Mild Cayenne Sour Cream
Tempura Green Beans with Mild Cayenne Sour Cream
Recipe
Batters like this one that use carbonated beverages such as club soda produce gas bubbles that discourage oil absorption, yielding a lighter fried food.
Batters like this one that use carbonated beverages such as club soda produce gas bubbles that discourage oil absorption, yielding a lighter fried food.
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Sesame Seed Crackers
Sesame Seed Crackers Recipe
Sesame seeds have a long and established history; they were once highly valued for their oil in ancient times. Serve these crackers with hummus, peanut butter, or slices of cheese.
Sesame seeds have a long and established history; they were once highly valued for their oil in ancient times. Serve these crackers with hummus, peanut butter, or slices of cheese.
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Spiced Pecan-Cherry Crunch Mix
Spiced Pecan-Cherry Crunch Mix
Recipe
Gluten-free toasted rice cereal, pecans, dried cherries, and spices are the key ingredients that make this snack mix anything but ordinary.
Gluten-free toasted rice cereal, pecans, dried cherries, and spices are the key ingredients that make this snack mix anything but ordinary.
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Salmon and Cucumber Bites
Salmon and Cucumber Bites
Recipe
Dramatically cut the calories out of this simple canape by subbing crisp cucumber slices for bread. The freshness of the cucumbers pairs well with the smoked salmon and creamy topping.
Dramatically cut the calories out of this simple canape by subbing crisp cucumber slices for bread. The freshness of the cucumbers pairs well with the smoked salmon and creamy topping.
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Baked Brie with Honey
Baked Brie with Honey
Recipe
A drizzle of honey adds a bit of sweetness to savory Brie. Pair this Baked Brie with Honey appetizer with grapes, dried figs, or apple slices.
A drizzle of honey adds a bit of sweetness to savory Brie. Pair this Baked Brie with Honey appetizer with grapes, dried figs, or apple slices.
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Perfect Poached Shrimp
Perfect Poached Shrimp
Recipe
Shrimp is always a popular appetizer item, and it also happens to be a great low-fat and gluten-free offering, particularly when it's poached. You can make this recipe a day ahead and keep chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Shrimp is always a popular appetizer item, and it also happens to be a great low-fat and gluten-free offering, particularly when it's poached. You can make this recipe a day ahead and keep chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
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Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites
Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites
Recipe
These little cream cheese-filled pecan bites are the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy. You'll have a hard time stopping with just one bite.
These little cream cheese-filled pecan bites are the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy. You'll have a hard time stopping with just one bite.
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Ham and Cheddar Potato Skins
Ham and Cheddar Potato Skins
Recipe
This traditionally high-fat appetizer got a makeover using reduced-fat sour cream, a reduced amount of cheese, and smaller potatoes to keep these bites portion-controlled.
This traditionally high-fat appetizer got a makeover using reduced-fat sour cream, a reduced amount of cheese, and smaller potatoes to keep these bites portion-controlled.
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