Gluten-Free (or easily adapted) Recipes

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Chicken Shawarma

Middle Eastern-inspired chicken is tender and juicy with crispy edges and will form the base of a flavor-packed plate, bowl, or pita.  Years ago, a friend shared her chicken shawarma recipe with me, and it’s been a family favorite ever since. We especially love it in a Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl with add-ins like greens,…

Yogurt Tahini Sauce

A quick and easy alternative to tzatziki sauce, this creamy condiment is both nutritious and delicious!  A condiment with protein, wholesome fats, and calcium may seem like an outlier compared to many dressings and sauces, but this speedy sauce, which can be used much like tzatziki sauce, is all that and more. With a base…

Classic Hummus

Make light, creamy hummus like a pro with pantry staples and a few simple tricks—in 10 minutes!  In search of economical, nutritious snack ideas? Or perhaps you could use a new trick or two for your weeknight dinner lineup? And we all have the occasional last-minute appetizer emergency too. In all these instances, a great…

Kimchi Fried Rice

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.  I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked…

Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy-but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…

Baked Pancake Pizza

This nutritious pancake batter can be poured into a cake pan and baked as a pancake “pizza” that’s as fun to make and decorate as it is eat. Naturally grain- and dairy-free, the batter can also be adjusted to be peanut- or tree nut-free. If you give a girl a pancake…she might actually want to…

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Learn how to get perfectly crisp skin and tender, succulent meat every time with one simple method and a few helpful tips. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd. Crispy, almost cracker-crisp skin. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This recipe is a spinoff of my Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs and Thighs recipe, using…

Edamame Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrée or side dish and will be the star of any table!  Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…

Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)

Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes 

These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…

Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish.  A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…

Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)

Crunchy bread, two kinds of melty cheese, and minimal mayo make this the best tuna melt I’ve ever had. Economical, easy and delicious! Whenever my dad went out for lunch, there was a 99% chance he’d order a tuna melt. It was his thing, so my home version had a high bar to clear. My…

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