Looking for something a little different to cook on the BBQ? Try this – the boneless, skinless turkey breast comes off the grill tender and juicy with just a hint of teriyaki flavour. Leftovers are fantastic in a turkey-havarti panini served with cranberries (made with GF bread of course)!
spiced carrot cake – just like grandma makes (only gluten and dairy free)
Made with a combination of coconut, quinoa, and rice flour, this gluten free carrot cake brings together the flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla with just a hint of cloves. The crushed pineapple and shredded carrots make it moist and keep it tasting fresh for days – but then, it’s so good, you won’t need to worry about that.
Recipe for not-too-sweet icing included below.
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Like this? You might also want to try these other gluten free recipes:
gluten free dad’s cookies – crispy and spicy
dark chocolate cake – one of our fav’s
banana bread – pretty much a staple around here
bbq ginger-lemon chicken – roast chicken is no longer just for Sunday
I know, I know, it looks a little odd on its roost (or should I say ‘roast’?), but this chicken is so tender, tasty, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a recipe staple. A gf friendly variation of beer can chicken, once the poultry is prepped and on the grill, you close the lid and walk away!
Stand the chicken on your grill by using the can and drumsticks to make a tripod or use an accessory like the one in the photo that holds the can and stabilizes the bird. These can be found in the BBQ supply section of numerous kitchen stores – and they’re dishwasher safe.
If you like this, you might also like our grilling recipes for:
coconut-rhubarb brown betty
This versatile brown betty recipe has a sweet, crumbly topping that compliments the fruit compote beneath it perfectly. It gets its amazing coconut flavour from three sources: shredded coconut, coconut oil, and coconut flour. 
Serve a spoonful over a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream or dairy free coconut ice cream for an informal dessert or easy weeknight treat.
tropic-colada
Here’s a great family-friendly recipe for a crushed ice drink that will cool everyone down in the summer heat! If you’re looking for something more adult, serve in a hurricane glass with an ounce of rum.
tina’s three-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork
Throw three simple ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and have amazingly tender pulled pork ready for dinner. Serve it on a gluten free bun (or Udi’s bagel as shown here) with coleslaw or potato salad and a New Planet Blonde Ale – can summer evenings get any better?
Great for informal entertaining, this pork tastes like BBQ ribs but is soooo much easier! It is inspired by our sister-in-law’s recipe. Thanks Tina for the recipe and for all the great GF meals!
gf and me’s old fashioned nut butter cookies
Make these soft, chewy, and not-too-sweet gluten free cookies with your favorite peanut or almond butter. The choice is yours, but make a double batch ‘cause they won’t last long – and they are even better the second day!
This is a conversion of one of our favorite pre-GF recipes.
Looking for gluten free cookie recipes? Try these other gfandme.com favorites:
geoff’s favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
melt in your mouth shortbread cookies
slow cooker swiss steak – great for hot summer days
Braised in a garlic and onion tomato sauce that is fantastic served over rice or gluten free noodles, this steak is melt-in-your-mouth tender. AND it is prepared in the slow cooker which is great on those busy days – summer or winter. Throw everything in the pot in the morning, turn it on, and dinner is ready at five o’clock – right when the last thing you feel like doing is cooking a meal!
gluten free sunday morning pancakes – we’re on Cloud 9
These pancakes are lightly sweetened with just a hint of a crust on the outside. They’re also easy to make so make lots ’cause you can freeze them. Try one thawed in the toaster with peanut butter or your favorite jam for a quick weekday breakfast.
Any all purpose gf flour will work for these gluten free pancakes, but we like to use Cloud 9 – made in New Westminster, British Columbia and found at our local Costco. Made with Cloud 9 flour, these pancakes are high in fibre and protein and make a great meal Sunday morning or Tuesday night.
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Check out our decadent version of these awesome pancakes: Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
Looking for gluten free recipes made with Cloud 9 flour? You may also want to try our:
Old fashioned Nut Butter Cookies
gf and me’s summer holiday gluten free entertaining ideas
Monday is Canada Day, a time for celebrations and summer get togethers with family and friends. Here are gf and me’s top recipes for a great summer BBQ! Try one or two or put them all together for an unforgettable summer BBQ! Happy Canada Day!
A great way to cool down and relax on a hot summer afternoon.
Perfect for entertaining: you put the plank on the grill and forget about it! Full of sweet and savory flavour, cedar plank salmon is a true West Coast classic.
3. Roasted Potatoes:
Compliments everything from fish to chicken to beef. Make it on the grill, in the oven, or in your Tfal fryer.
3. Orange and Strawberry Spinach Salad:
This salad is sweet and light and takes in all the best that the July markets have to offer.
4. Baked Beans:
The perfect make ahead side dish. Great for pot lucks!
A truly fantastic dessert. The red and white topping makes this perfect for Canada Day.
Who doesn’t love fresh ice cream? Make it with the kids while you wait for the fireworks to start. And since it’s Canada Day why not add a few chopped red maraschino cherries?