Gluten-Free Recipes: Snacks & Appetizers

The finished fresh lobster salad. Photo: CC--Reneé S.

Lobster salad is a simple, elegant dish that will score big points with your loved one on Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any time you need a little romantic twist to your meals. It's great to take on picnics, and can be served with your favorite gluten-free bread, or on top of your favorite salad.

There is nothing like the taste of fresh-roasted nuts during wintertime. This recipe will please all of the nut lovers out there!

There is a variation on this tasty recipe using Rainbow Swiss chard and pine nuts on my Web site.

Photo: CC--Brian Maleszyk

Summer's almost over, but if you want a quick, easy to make salad that tastes amazing and makes you feel like you're basking in the July sun, then try this little trick: Toss some feta cheese over watermelon chunks. Then sit back and enjoy as the looks on your guests faces move from puzzled to intrigued to outright delighted. Be sure to relish the 'Mmmms' and 'Ooooos' and 'Awwws' that follow as they make their pleasure know.

The finished lemon cherry guacamole.

This recipe makes a wonderful dip that can be served with your favorite gluten-free chips.

The finished Buffalo-style chicken wings. Photo: CC--rick

This recipe will help you recreate the taste of your favorite restaurant wings. They are sure to please your guests, and make a big hit at the next showing of Monday night football, or your weekend sporting events.

Photo: CC--Pandafoodie

Contrary to popular belief, Gorgonzola, or blue cheese does NOT contain gluten. This recipe makes a tasty, refreshing salad that will turn heads and delight tastebuds.

The finished cauliflower.

This lovely dish makes an outstanding appetize, side dish with your favorite meal, or a nice h'orderve at a party.

The finished roasted curry cauliflower.

This gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free dish is a wonderful vegan snack or side dish!

The finished spring-time cole slaw. Photo: CC--steakpinball

I guess I'm what you'd call a coleslaw purist. I never liked it much as a kid, and once I started to like it as an adult, I developed a taste for the most basic coleslaws. I don't want any jalepeños, or other snappy flavors, like whacky, sun-dried tomato aioli in my coleslaw.

This recipe makes a great, healthy snack that is perfect to tide you over between meals!

The finished fennel crisps.

This gluten-free recipe can be served with your favorite dip, or just eaten by itself!

The finished honey-roasted Brussels sprouts.

This dish can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish for your favorite meal.

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Here's a great recipe to wow your guests for any gathering you might have.

Cinnamon and Rosemary Roasted Peanuts (Gluten-Free)

This recipe makes a great snack that is perfect when you have a few guests over.

The finished pan-roasted Brussels sprouts. Photo: cc--megan.chromik

The decadent, borderline sinful combination of bacon and blue cheese is one I use sparingly, but with the season of dinner parties upon us, I can’t think of a better reason to break it out.

The finished red pepper pumpkin seeds. Photo: CC--justgrimes

It doesn’t really feel like autumn until there’s a big bowl of pumpkin seeds waiting on the kitchen table. They’re best fresh but can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. I prefer my seeds on the spicy side, but this recipe can easily be toned down without one of the chili powders. A sweeter version with honey, cinnamon and brown sugar is great on yogurt or cereal.

The finished glazed carrots. Photo: CC--fotoosvanrobin

Butter and fresh tarragon were once my go-to dressing for carrots, but my flaring sweet tooth recently pulled me in a slightly different direction. This recipe turned out to be just sweet enough to rival dessert. This is a great dish to serve when you have guests, especially if you can get your hands on rainbow carrots.

The finished roasted artichokes and broccoli. Photo: CC--Laurel Fan

I find baby artichokes a little underrated; they’re easier to handle and usually cheaper. I tried these for the first time on the grill, but it’s just as easy to toss together and roast. I happened to have pistachios on hand the second time around and they turned out to be the secret star of this dish.