The finished black bean burrito.

Black beans are a healthy addition to any diet, and especially to a gluten-free diet. They are inexpensive and taste great.

The finished toasted chicken with arugula guacamole. Photo: Amie Valpone

This recipe comes to us from Amie Valpone.

The finished gazpacho soup with gluten-free croutons. Photo: CC-zorbs

A good Gazpacho soup is a thing of joy that will put a smile on your face, and leave you begging for more warm days to relish this chilled delight. This particular Gazpacho recipe is easy to make, and delivers big flavor, along with a cool refreshing punch to the palate.

The finished chilled avocado soup. CC-Jason_Hutchens

This version of chilled avocado soup uses avocado, chicken broth, cream, and coriander to create a rich, creamy soup that is served chilled, and which makes for a perfect dish for dinner on a warm summer evening.

The finished shrimp ceviche with baked tortilla chips. Photo: CC-Lorri_NY

This easy ceviche is a staple just about anytime I have friends over for lunch or dinner. Recently, I've started baking my own chips while the shrimp marinates in the lime juice. Making tortilla chips is an easy, healthy alternative to fried, store-bought chips.

The finished marinated flank steak. Photo: CC-SpecialDark

This is a really versatile recipe for steak. The marinade is a quick go-to; it doesn’t take long for the meat to take on great flavor. You’ll find the steak goes great in tacos, in a salad atop of a hearty bed of greens like arugula or spinach, alongside just a few slices of tomatoes, and especially as the star of its own solo show.

Preparing the grilled avocados. Photo: CC--MickieG

Grilled fruit is a culinary calling card of summer. Grilled avocados are a fun, tasty treat; by leaving the skin on all you’ll need is a spoon to dig right in!

The finished avocado and tomatillo soup. Photo: CC-devlyn

This version of a cold Mexican soup will refresh both your palate and your culinary repertoire. It makes great base, and holds up nicely to other flavors. Adding roasted chili or jalapeño peppers or cherry tomatoes gives it a surprising bite.

The finished halibut with mango salsa. Photo: CC-Gudlyf

This fresh fruit salsa dish bursts with the flavors of summer anytime of the year. Refreshing and easy to prepare, a splash of this simple salsa is all you need to compliment a great piece of fish.

The finished shrimp tacos. Photo: CC-Squid

These tacos come together so wonderfully in part because of the vibrant, contrasting colors of the salsa and shrimp. The jalapeños and chili powder transform otherwise simple shrimp tacos.

The finished Mexican eggs with chorizo. Photo: CC-nyaa_birdies_perch

I like to think of eggs as a “chameleon food.” You can dress them up any which way you’d like, and they make an excellent breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The same goes for this spicy Mexican spin on ordinary sausage and eggs.

The finished gluten-free New Mexico-style green chili stew. Photo--CC-Somm.ar

One of the best things I ever ate was a green-chile stew I had at a restaurant in Taos, New Mexico the name of which I don't remember. Still the stew of local, fresh roasted green chiles, squash, corn and pork stays in my mind to this day.

The finished chicken tortilla soup. Photo: CC-savemejeebus

When I was in Guanajuato, Mexico, years back, the woman who cooked at the house where I was a guest prepared the most delicious chicken tortilla soup.

Grilled fish is healthy and easy to make

Before outdoor grilling becomes a casualty of summer's end, I thought I'd offer up one more great gluten-free grilling recipe, with two delicious sauces.

Gluten-free tacos hit the spot!

These grilled pork tacos are quick, easy to make, and delicious. Topped with avocado salsa verde, they are a genuine gluten-free treat.

Guacamole from naturally gluten-free avocados is a summertime treat!

Naturally gluten-free, guacamole is one of the summertime treats that fuel California, and many other lucky places. High in protein, vitamins, and beneficial oils, and blessed with a wonderful rich flavor, avocados are one of earth's true super foods. This guacamole will keep folks coming back for more.

Photo: CC/avlxyz

What can I say, I love churros. I miss going being able to indulge in the warm delight of fresh churros. It is amazing that so many foods can be converted easily to gluten-free, and lucky for me, this is one of them. Traditional Churros from Spain are not made with cinnamon, but I love cinnamon  churros. However, I am also including the more traditional way of eating churros, a recipe for chocolate dipping sauce.

This recipe comes to us from "CeliacMom2008" in the Gluten-Free Forum.

This is a recipe that jmreed of the Gluten-Free Forum made for his wife--these work great when making fajitas.

Turkey Chalupas (Gluten-Free). This recipe comes to us from "loco_ladi" in the Gluten-Free Forum.