Gluten Free Easter Candy Available Nationwide

No Whey Chocolate

This top 8 allergen free company sells a variety of gluten free Easter candy options. Find vegan cream filled chocolates, hollow bunnies, and sunflower seed butter filled chocolate cups in their Easter Collection.  This company also makes dairy free WHITE CHOCOLATE!

Safe Sweets

Safe Sweets Chocolates are free from the top 14 allergens. This means no gluten, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, fish or shellfish. They’re also free from mustard, gelatin or corn syrup. Click this link to see Safe Sweets’ complete Easter line. 

See’s Candies

The majority of See’s Candies contain no gluten. They state the following on their website. “Candies produced in See’s Candies facilities do not contain gluten, and these products are the vast majority of those we sell. We sell a small amount of specialty candies that we purchase from other partner confectioners.

Although these don’t contain gluten, they are manufactured in shared facilities or in shared equipment with gluten-containing products. These products are candy canes, peanut butter bites, lemon drops, apple pie bites, Hanukkah hard candy, hot cocoa, chocolate covered coffee beans sold in our retail shops and online at Sees.com.”

Raaka Chocolate

While I haven’t tried them yet, I’ve been following Raaka Chocolate on social media for a while. Their gluten free waffle cone chocolate squares are what caught my eye. However, this month they are launching gluten free and vegan Robin’s Egg chocolates. (And no oat milk!) They’re also soy free, and appear to be corn free. Order Raaka’s Robin Eggs from their website. (All Raaka products are gluten, dairy and soy free. Oat milk is used in some of their products. They use coconut, but no other tree nuts or peanuts. They are also organic and Non-GMO certified.) 

Venchi

I learned about Venchi chocolate while putting together my Gluten Free Advent Calendar List. The vast majority of their products are gluten free. Click here to see the entire list of Easter gluten free candy options.

Choc Zero

Choc Zero makes low sugar, keto and gluten free chocolates. Their gluten free Easter candy options include shaped bunnies in dark, milk, and white chocolate. Click this link to learn more.

Tootsie Roll

Tootsie Roll offers a LARGE assortment of candy options for Easter. That includes chocolate Tootsie Roll Eggs, Junior Caramel Eggs, Andes Mint Bunnies, Double Bubble Eggs, and more. See the complete list on the Tootsie Roll website. All Tootsie Roll products are gluten, peanut and tree nut free, as well as kosher. 

Jelly Belly

Jelly Belly products contain no wheat, rye or barley. They offer a large assortment of gluten free jelly beans for Easter. You can order from their website, or use the store locator on their website. Horrocks in Lansing often has a large assortment of Jelly Belly beans.

Peeps

Love them or hate them, boxed Peeps are gluten free. (Please note that Peeps on a Stick are NOT labeled gluten free.) Did you know that you can use Peeps to make Crisped Rice Treats? Make sure to use a gluten free crisped rice cereal, like Aldi or Nature’s Path. Click here to get the recipe for Peeps Rice Krispies from Smart Schoolhouse. 

Hershey Chocolate

Hershey has a specific gluten free Easter Candy list on their website. This includes the York Peppermint Patty Eggs, Rolo, Milk Chocolate Hershey Kisses (no add’l flavoring), and Easter Milk Chocolate Mini PB Cups. All of these items are specifically labeled gluten free. The Reese’s PB Eggs are NOT labeled gluten free. 

Make your own Chocolate Easter Eggs with My Gluten Free Kitchen’s recipe for Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Easter Eggs.

Alter Eco

While Alter Eco doesn’t specifically make Easter Candy, many of their candy bars and truffles ARE gluten free. When searching their website, you can specifically mark that you only want gluten free options shown.

Cadbury Products

In the United States, Cadbury products are distributed by Hershey. There is no gluten free label on either the mini eggs, or the Cadbury Cream eggs. However, neither contain gluten ingredients. Please read this article, Are Cadbury Eggs Gluten Free?, by Wheat by the Wayside. *Note, I personally eat these products. Also if you’re a Gluten Free Watchdog subscriber, the Mini Eggs have been tested. 

Chocolove- No Longer Labeled Gluten Free

I have been a fan of Chocolove candy for a long time because their products were specifically labeled gluten free. However, when I recently visited their FAQ section, their website states the following:

“We’ve recently updated our packaging and you may have noticed the Gluten Free &/or Dairy Free claims are no longer on the front of our packaging. We want to assure you that there have been no changes to the recipes or ingredients. The products you love are made with the same high-quality ingredients as always.”

Their seasonal Easter candy options include peanut butter, marshmallow and caramel filled chocolate eggs. They also offer an easter truffle assortment.

WARNING- Lindt Chocolate is NOT Gluten Free

Lindt milk chocolate products contain barley malt powder and are NOT GLUTEN FREE. Please don’t eat these. 

Michigan Made Gluten Free Easter Candy

Looking to support local when buying gluten free Easter candy this year? Check out these three companies!

Mindo Chocolate

All products made by Mindo chocolate contain no gluten. They even make their brownies made with certified gluten free oat flour! This Easter, choose between Luna the Bunny and their delicious Starry Night Easter Eggs. (The eggs contain nuts and milk.) Find them at Plum Market stores or online.

Oh MI Organics –

Despite names like Apple Pie and Baklava, every chocolate ‘cup” made at Oh MI Organics contains no gluten. The use no peanuts, soy, or cow’s milk in the facility either! (Goat’s milk is used on premises to make their caramel.) 

Travel to their shop in St. Johns to pick up their gluten free Easter candy options. They include Sunbutter filled eggs, and dairy-free marshmallow cream filled eggs, as well as solid chocolate bunnies. They may also offer some Easter themed gift bags.

Gluten & Dairy Free Easter Candy (and Vegan)

Looking for more dairy free options? Go Dairy Free offers more suggestions on her Dairy Free Chocolate Easter Bunny post, but please note that not all items are necessarily gluten free. Please share below any other gluten free Easter candy options I may have left out.

Gluten Free & Dairy Free Chocolate brands listed in her post:

• Chocolate Emporium
• Coracao Chocolates
• Ethereal Confections
• Bixby Chocolates

Originally posted March 2019

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One of My Most Popular Recipes

Years ago I made Gluten Free Resurrection Rolls and EVERYONE loved them. The recipe went viral on Facebook. I think it reached something like 20,000 people. Well, almost everyone loved them. One person made them without the marshmallows, and said they were dry and awful. Therefore, I’ve been meaning to make straight up gluten free crescent rolls.

So, I made them again. And again. And again, until I felt I got them right. Now of course, I have a freezer full of rolls and a waistline that doesn’t need them. Yeah, don’t need to grow there, lol. *It’s 2020, and I’ve made them again, with a time saving change. I completely cut our the 90 minute rise time. Read below to learn more.

Can I Make These Dairy Free? Egg Free?

Extra butter. That’s what my recipe was missing last year. Not in the recipe, but ON the rolls itself. The picture above probably looks like shaggy flour, but it’s not. It’s dough covered with a thin layer of butter. Think of your circle of rolled dough as a pizza crust, and butter as the sauce. Make sense? Don’t skip this step, or your rolls will be dry.

Speaking of butter, I have not yet tried these gluten free crescent rolls sans dairy. Cup 4 Cup Multipurpose Flour recently removed milk powder from their Multipurpose blend. (The ingredients changed in fall of 2024.) I used shortening in my second attempt in these rolls, and was not excited about it. For those who need a dairy AND egg free recipe, please try these Gluten Free Vegan Garlic Crescent Rolls from Petite Allergy Treats.

Also, using less flour than before improved this recipe. Note, GF flours absorb moisture differently.

How To Roll Crescent Roll Dough

I conquered the dough for these gluten free crescent rolls. Next, to master the actual rolling. I based my recipe on the one from Betty Crocker. That cookbook recommends making 16 crescents. (Smaller rolls pictured above.) Can I be honest? Too small. If I’m gonna go to the trouble of making rolls from scratch, I want more than just two bites.

Therefore, in my next attempt I cut my circle to make 8 gluten free crescent rolls. Go big or go home, right? Next time, I may make 12 though. No need for carb overload, right? A tip on how to form your gluten free crescent rolls. First, roll the wedge of dough forward from the outside edge, in toward the center. This helps you form those perfect spirals.

**Time Saving Update – Roll, Rise and Bake (Fall 2020)

This recipe for gluten free crecent dough has been my “go to” for so many things. However, after talking with Jules Shepard, I’ve made some tweaks. In the past, I’ve allowed the dough to rise, then rolled them, then allowed them to rise again. She said the second rise was unnecessary. You can hear more of her baking tips in my May 2020 interview with her.

So, I took her at her word, and made them again, with her advice. I eliminated the 90 minute dough rise all together. Once the crescent dough was formed, I rolled it, brushed it with butter, and then cut and rolled the dough into crescents rolls. Then I allowed them to rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes. Once risen, I preheated the oven to 350 degrees and baked them for 12 minutes. I took pictures of the rolls made with the shorter process, and I must say that they taste amazing!

What to Serve with Gluten Free Crescent Rolls

My husband and I ate these rolls with a dinner of roasted chicken, green beans, gluten free au gratin potatoes and my mother-in-law’s famous lemon cake. We don’t eat pork, but these would pair great with your Gluten Free Easter ham.  Or make this Roast Beef from Allergy Free Alaska, and have delicious leftovers!

Other Uses For This Dough

I use this crescent dough to recreate all the “Pillsbury” based recipes you miss. Use this dough to make Pigs in a Blanket, Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings, and Cheeseburger Crescent Rings. (Do not baste the inside of the roll with butter, tho.) I also use this dough to make Gluten Free Resurrection Rolls, which are perfect for Easter.

***Important Note – This recipe was made with Cup 4 Cup flour. I’ve tried it with other flours, and have not had good results. For successfull crescent rolls, please make these with the flour I recommend. If you use a different flour blend, I can not guarantee that you’ll have good results.

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Homemade Gluten Free Crescent Rolls

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword rolls

Servings 12

Equipment

• Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set, 1-Qt, 1.5-Qt ,and 2.5-Qt Glass Mixing Bowls,
• Pyrex 2 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set, Includes 1-Cup, and 2-Cup
• Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour, 3 Pounds
• Fleischmann’s Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)

Ingredients

• 1 pkg active yeast or fast rise yeast
• 6 tbsp warm water 105-110 degrees
• 4 tbsp sugar divided
• 1 3/4 cup "Cup4Cup" flour 210 grams
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 c. butter COLD, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg room temperature
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Additional 2 tbsp softened butter for spreading and basting

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. (We are warming the oven to create an environment for proofing the dough. You will turn it off prior to putting the dough ball in the oven. Turn it off once it reaches 200 degrees) 
• To begin, proof your yeast. I use a glass 2 cup measuring cup to do this. Mix the yeast and 1 tbsp sugar together. To that, add your warm water and allow to proof for 5-10 minutes. It should easily double in size, if not more. 
• **Update – You can also use instant rise yeast, which requires no proofing. Simply add the dry yeast to the blend of flour and sugar. Add warm water to the dough as the recipe calls for. 
• Meanwhile cut your cold butter into the flour+ cornstarch. I use a food processor to do this. However, you can use a pastry cutter, or simply use your hands to mix it in. Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl.
• To that add the egg, salt, 3 tbsp sugar and proofed yeast. (Or just warm water, if you used rapid rise yeast.) Mix until all of the water is absorbed, and a dough ball forms.
• TURN OVEN OFF. (If you haven't already.) 
• Place dough on a lightly floured surface. (I like to use parchment paper.) Using a rolling pin, roll into a 12 inch circle. Gently spread approximately 2 tbsp softened butter on top of dough. 
• Cut dough into 12 (or 8) sections. Working from the outside, roll each individual triangle towards the center to create your crescent. Place your rolls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Place rolls in the warmed (but turned off) oven. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• After rolls have risen to almost double their size, remove rolls from oven, and preheat oven to 350 degrees. While oven is heating, brush each roll with a thin coat of butter to prevent over browning while baking. Oil can also be used.
• Once oven comes to temperature, bake rolls in oven for 12-15 minutes. I always rotate my pans halfway through the baking cycle. 
• After rolls are done, remove from oven, and serve warm. If desired, brush with any remaining melted butter. 
• Freeze any remaining rolls for later. 

This post is not sponsored by Cup 4 Cup. However, Plan It Products did give me a the Cooking Liner free of charge while I was at the International Housewares Show. It works like thin parchment paper, but is reusable. I have to admit, I LOVE it! Next I need to see how it compares to using a silpat versus parchment paper. Who wants cookies?

This post does contain Amazon affiliate links. Purchases made through those links help support this blog with no extra expense to you. Thank you for your continued support!

Originally Published April 2019

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What is Ham? How is it Different from Pork?

The term pork encompasses all cuts of meat from a pig. However, a ham is specifically the back thigh or rump of a pig. A ham may be sold fresh, smoked, or cured. Compared to a pork roast, a ham lasts longer in the fridge, due to preservatives.  Since hams usually contain additional spices, their flavor is deeper than a fresh cut of pork. To learn more, visit this Ham v Pork article, or the Ham 101 article. 

Which Ham Brands are Gluten Free?

Truth be told, I’ve never seen a ham that lists wheat, rye or barley as an ingredient. Boarshead Ham is gluten free, as are most of their meats. Other gluten free brands include Dietz & Watson and Jones Dairy Farm, which are both certified gluten free. For my fellow Michiganders, Dearborn Hams are also gluten free. For an extensive list of brands that make gluten free ham, visit Verywell’s Gluten-Free Ham List. 

How Long Can I Keep Leftover Gluten Free Ham? 

The suggested serving size for ham is about 1/3 lb per person. (1/4 lb for a boneless ham, 1/2 lb for a bone in ham.) However, people always buy larger hams to keep leftovers for themselves, and to send home with guests. The USDA recommends keeping leftover ham no longer than 3-5 days. For best taste, the USDA recommends freezing ham no longer than 2 months. Visit their article on Ham and Food Safety for more information. 

What Can I Make with Leftover Gluten Free Ham?

There are lots of options! I’ve compiled a list of 20 recipes to make using your leftover gluten free ham. While there are traditional soup recipes, I’ve also included quiche, ham spread, croquetas and even pizza! So plan ahead now and make sure you have all the ingredients you need to cook up these dishes.

Recipe Collection

1

Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole For Two

This simple Gluten Free Breakfast Casseole for Two uses bread (or leftover rolls!), eggs, cheese, and leftover ham.

Get the Recipe

2

Gluten-Free Mashed Potato Crust Quiche

This easy grain free quiche has a crust made from leftover Mashed Potatoes! Use leftover ham as your protein, and any leftover veggies you have.

Get the Recipe

3

www.whattheforkfoodblog.com

Gluten Free Ham and Cheese Quiche

With a buttery, classic pie crust, this Ham and Cheese Quiche from What the Fork is the perfect way to use up leftover ham.

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4

mygluten-freekitchen.com

Ham and Potato Chowder {Gluten-free}

This thick and delicious Gluten Free Ham Chowder recipe from My Gluten Free Kitchen is one of my FAVORITE soup recipes. I guarantee you'll love it too!

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5

www.letthemeatgfcake.com

Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

Navy Bean Soup is not only a great way to use up leftover ham, but also ham hocks. Recipe from Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake

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6

www.onelovelylife.com

Ham & Split Pea Soup (Gluten & Dairy Free)

How often I forget how much I love Split Pea Soup! This recipe from One Lovely Life is gluten free AND dairy free!

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7

theprettybee.com

Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes (Dairy Free).

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes, layered with chunks of leftover ham, make for a delicious and hearty dinner.

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8

allergyawesomeness.com

Leftover Ham Asparagus & Lemon Pasta Dinner

Pasta salads are a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. This top 8 allergen free recipe from Allergy Awesomeness uses leftover ham, asparagus, and fresh cooked pasta.

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9

www.mommyhatescooking.com

Dill Ham Salad made with Leftover Ham

This creamy Ham and Dill Salad spread requires only 9 ingredients, and is a perfect snack with crackers, or spread for a sandwich.

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10

eatatourtable.com

Cuban Style Gluten Free Croquetas

I have always wanted to try these Cuban Style Gluten Free Croquettas from Eat At Our Table. Like Mozzarella sticks, without the cheese!

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11

MI Gluten Free Gal

Gluten Free Monte Cristo Sliders

This Monte Cristo Sliders usually call for thin sliced ham, but leftover ham would work well, too! Find the whole recipe in my Instagram Reel.

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12

peaceloveandlowcarb.com

Ham and Cheese Keto Hot Pockets

These grain free hot pockets are made with almond flour, seasonings, cheese and ham. Even if you don't follow a Keto diet, these still sound amazing!

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13

www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com

Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie {Dairy-Free Option}

Who says pot pies have to be made with chicken? Substitute your leftover ham in this recipe from Mama Knows Gluten Free.

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14

Individual Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pies

Miss those frozen Banquet individual pot pies? Make them from scratch in 6″ pie dishes, and use your leftover ham instead of chicken.

Get the Recipe

15

iowagirleats.com

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Skillet

This 5 ingredient meal only takes 20 minutes to cook! Another great gluten free savory meal recipe from Iowa Girl Eats.

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16

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Ham Fried Rice

Less than 10 ingredients, and less than 20 minutes to cook, this Ham Fried Rice is a delicious and easy recipe to get on the dinner table!

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17

www.skinnytaste.com

Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas with Ham

This naturally gluten free slow cooker recipe is a fantastic way to use up your leftover ham. Recipe from Skinnytaste

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18

eatatourtable.com

Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu

My husband and I LOVE this recipe. The crackers she mentions are no longer in production, but you can substitute with your favorite (ground) cheese crackers, or even Whisps or Moon Cheese!

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19

therealfooddietitians.com

Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust

Who says pizza is only for dinner? This gluten and grain free breakfast pizza is made with a hash brown crust, and topped with ham, eggs and cheese.

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20

cupcakesandkalechips.com

Hawaiian Pizza with Gluten Free Crust (or use your favorite!)

Yes, pineapple does belong on pizza. Made with a from-scratch yeasted pizza dough, this recipe is perfect for eating while watching basketball or football.

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What dishes do you traditioanlly make with your leftover gluten free ham? Are there new-to-you recipes on this list you hope to try? Share your recipe ideas with us in the comments! 

Originally Published December 2022

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Our Pork, Shellfish and Gluten Free Household

My husband and I make up quite the culinary challenge. Not only must I refrain from eating gluten, but artificial sugars also make me ill. My husband on the other hand becomes violently ill from eating pork and shellfish. He often jokes that regardless of his Christian faith, God still intended him to keep kosher.

Keeping kosher involves more than just avoiding pork and shellfish, though. It involves the ethical slaughter of animals, not eating meat and dairy together, and other culinary guidelines. During Passover, it also involves the restriction of eating items with leavening and frequently involves baked goods devoid of wheat.

Passover = Seasonal Gluten Free Foods

Because many Passover items are free of wheat, it becomes the best time of year to find new gluten free foods. Many seasonal items hit the shelves that are even certified gluten free, like these Manischewitz marshmallows. I originally bought them for my husband, as they contain no pork.

My plan was to save them for the summer for S’mores. However, I was in the mood for a fun baking project. I decided 2018 would be the year that I finally made gluten free Resurrection Rolls! What’s that you say? You’ve never heard of these Empty Tomb rolls? Well let me teach you about this tasty Easter object lesson!

Gluten Free Substitute for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

If you search for Resurrection Rolls on the internet, all the recipes have one thing in common. Pillsbury premade crescent rolls. Yeah, that’s not going to work for us. I knew that if I was going to make my own gluten free Resurrection Rolls, I needed to bravely attempt homemade crescent rolls for the first time. No time like the present, am I right?

So, I consulted our tried and true, old Betty Crocker cookbook. You know, the big red one that lies open flat and has full color pictures? Love that book. I found a recipe for crescent rolls, simply substituted Cup 4 Cup Multipurpose Flour (affiliate link), and set out to make my dough.

My Trick For Using Yeast & Proofing Dough

This dough contains yeast. Nothing makes me panic more than yeast. I’m slowly getting better at working with it, but I still worries me every time. Early attempts in my life yielded flat, short loaves of bread and lack luster pizza crusts.

The trick I learned was to stick the dough in a preheated, but TURNED OFF, oven. The oven’s warmth and draft free location is ideal for this. After leaving the dough for an hour, I was pleased to see it had risen. It had risen indeed! Next, roll out the gluten free crescent roll dough for these gluten free Resurrection Rolls!

*Need the oven space? My newest trick is to proof my dough by placing it in a bowl and setting it on top of a heating pad, set to medium temperature.

Generously Flour Your Work Surface

Just like any dough, you want to make sure you generously flour your work surface. I originally rolled the dough for these gluten free Resurrection Rolls on a silicone pastry mat. I has different circle circumferences outlined for what you want to make.

However, it doesn’t take the greatest pictures, so I transferred it to simple parchment paper. Which again, I dusted with flour to prevent sticking. I found it easiest to cut into segments with a pizza cutter. While technically Betty Crocker stated this dough would make 16 gluten free crescent rolls, we need bigger pieces to work with because of the marshmallow we’re putting inside.

How Dough, Marshmallows, Butter and Cinnamon Reveal the Death & Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

So what turns these gluten free crescent rolls into gluten free Resurrection Rolls? This fun, edible treat becomes an object lesson for telling about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each piece represents a part of the Easter story.

The dough symbolizes the tomb where Jesus friends placed his body. The marshmallow represents the body of Jesus. (The reason we use a marshmallow will becomes obvious after baking!) The melted butter symbolizes the oil used to anoint Jesus’ body after his death. Finally, the cinnamon and sugar blend symbolizes the spices used in burial preparation during that time.

Important Note on Wrapping the Marshmallows

Just as they completely wrapped Jesus’ body for burial, so must the marshmallows for these gluten free Resurrection Rolls. Otherwise the melting and expanding marshmallows will pop out of every nook and cranny possible.

The Tomb is Empty!

So the magic of these gluten free Resurrection Rolls reveals itself when you cut open the roll. The marshmallow disintegrates during baking, leaving a hollow opening in the center. The tomb is empty! He has risen and defeated the power of death.

I am so excited to share this post with you. One, I conquered gluten free crescent rolls, allowing me to finally make these gluten free Resurrection Rolls. In addition, I am joyful to share the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection with you. And about a God who is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love.”

Other Uses for This Dough

• Basic Gluten Free Crescent Rolls
• Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
• Gluten Free Apple Dumplings
• Gluten Free Cheeseburger Crescent Ring 

Tips for Recipe Success

1. I have only been successful with this recipe using Cup 4 Cup flour. It has NOT worked well with Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Measure for Measure.
2. The original recipe calls for shortening. I imagine that Earth Balance buttery sticks would work well in this recipe if you need to be dairy free.
3. I have tried using an egg replacer in this recipe, and it has NOT worked. Try this vegan crescent roll recipe instead.
4. If you need vegan marshmallows, Dandies (Amazon affiliate link) makes amazing ones, although they do contain soy.
5. If you want to make rolls without the marshmallows, please see my crescent roll recipe.
6. I have tried making the dough ahead of time, and chilling it to use the next morning. It works, but not as well.

Gluten Free Resurrection Roll Recipe

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Gluten Free Resurrection Rolls

Equipment

• Manischewitz Gluten Free Marshmallows 10oz (2 Pack)
• Roasted Ground Cinnamon 16oz) –
• Fleischmann’s Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)
• Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour, 3 Pounds

Ingredients

• 1 pkg active yeast
• 6 tbsp warm water 105-110 degrees
• 4 tbsp sugar divided
• 1 3/4 cup "Cup4Cup" flour (210 grams)
• 1/4 c. butter softened, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the filling

• 8 gluten-free marshmallows
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. (We are warming the oven to create an environment for proofing the dough. Turn the oven off once it reaches 200 degrees.
• To begin, proof your yeast. I use a glass 2 cup measuring cup to do this. Dissolve one tbsp of sugar in the 6 tbsp of warm water. To that, add the active yeast, and stir. Allow to proof for 5-10 minutes. It should easily double in size, if not more. 
• Meanwhile, in a stand mixer, combine the flour, remaining 3 tbsp sugar, and salt. Mix together. To that, add chunks of softened butter. Mix until all the butter is incorporated without large chunks. (If you don't have a stand mixer, you can do this in a large bowl, and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour.)
• Add egg and mix until incorporated. Finally, add yeast and mix together until a dough forms.
• Transfer dough to large glass bowl to rise. Cover with saran wrap and place into warmed (but turned off!) oven to rise. Allow to rise 45 minutes.
• After dough has risen, transfer dough to a well-floured flat surface. Roll dough into a 12" circle. Cut into 8 equal wedges.
• To make the gluten free Resurrection Rolls, melt butter in a small dish. In a separate small dish, combine the sugar and cinnamon. 
• Dip a marshmallow in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place coated marshmallow at the edge of the crescent dough. Roll to the center of the wedge, tucking in the sides as you roll. Make sure that the entire marshmallow is covered. 
• If desired, you can coat the outside of the roll in melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Bake the gluten free Resurrection rolls in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Lightly coat with remaining melted butter when the rolls emerge from the oven. Allow to cool completely before cutting rolls in half to show empty center. 

**I was not compensated in anyway by Cup4Cup or Manischewitz for this post. This page contains affiliate links**

Originally Published March 2018

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As I write this, the world is in an odd season. Usually during Lent, we give up certain things – food, activity – as a religious discipline. In 2020, we are giving up physical interaction to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. As such, our Easter celebrations this year will look different.

Therefore, I’ve composed a list of recipes for a “Small Gluten Free Easter Dinner.” The idea being that most recipes serve no more than 4. Allowing yourself to have the comforts of the dishes you love, without the excess food that you can’t typically share with others. May we be reminded that life still emerges from the darkest times.

Gluten Free Easter Dinner Finger Foods

While you’re preparing your gluten free Easter dinner main dishes, set out these appetizers for noshing. A simple Charcuterie Board allows people to choose what they like. For something a touch fancier, try these Grain Free Cranberry Brie Bites. Also, do your family members stick olives on their fingers? Or is that just my cousin? 

Easter dinner isn’t complete without deviled eggs. I like this Small Batch Deviled Eggs recipe from Inspired Taste, because it only uses 6 eggs. Need even fewer? The Kitchn shares How to Make One Deviled Egg. Which is perfect for our household, because my husband refuses to eat them! 

Gluten Free Easter Dinner Main Meats

When preparing a Small gluten free Easter dinner, you may not want to go “whole hog” and make a ham. Perhaps these Apricot Ginger Glazed Pork Chops may be the serving size you’re looking for. Wanting to go a step fancier? These Garlic Butter Lamb Chops from Primavera Kitchen look easy AND delicious! 

(Note- Dearborn Ham’s packaging state their hams contain no gluten.)

This Perfect Roast Chicken from Iowa Girl Eats requires only three ingredients. I’ve made it myself, and it tastes perfect! I love that her post also includes other ways to use the leftover meat!  Looking for something smaller? Try the Braised Chicken Thighs recipe on my website.

Easter Dinner Salad & Side Vegetables

Feel free to keep your small gluten free Easter dinner simple with a tossed salad. However, should you want to take it up a notch, I love recipes like this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad from Spend With Pennies. Or try my mother-in-law’s favorite, Waldorf Salad. It serves just 4 people!

Something about spring leaves me craving asparagus. It’s the perefct vegetable for your Easter Dinner. My friend Vegetarian Mamma created the perfect Air Fryer Asparagus recipe. Don’t have an air fryer? Try this stove top Lemon Asparagus from Gluten Free Palate.  

When I asked what dishes are a “must have” for your Easter dinner, someone mentioned carrots. For a smaller gathering, these Roasted Rainbow Carrots from a A Dash of Megnut sound perfect. These 10 Minute Green Beans from Celiac Mama sound great, too!  

Easter Dinner Starches

No Easter dinner is complete without potatoes. Personally, I like the gluten free Au Gratin potatoes on my website. It uses only 2 lbs of potatoes, which is about three large russet potatoes. Perfect for 4 servings. If you prefer mashed potatoes, try this recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes from My Gluten Free Kitchen.

The Bible says “Man cannot live on bread alone.” Doesn’t mean I can’t try, right? My gluten free Crescent Rolls are perfect for Easter! If you can’t find yeast right now, I HIGHLY recommend these easy gluten free biscuits from There is Life After Wheat. It requires only one cup of flour!

You can also use my crescent dough to make these Resurrection Rolls. Great object lesson to teach about Easter!

Easter Dinner Desserts and Drinks

Last year I remade my mother in law’s Easter Cake with homemade lemon curd. It is DELICIOUS. However, this year I want to try Dessert for Two’s Lemon Layer Cake, which she makes in one 6″ round pan. It would require subbing gluten free flour. I would recommend using Cup 4 Cup or King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure.  

Techincally, these Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes from Wheat by the Wayside make WAY more than a small batch. However, they are simple, start with a box mix, and cupcakes freeze easily. (Especially if you don’t frost them first!) Missing coconut cake? Try these Single Serve Vanilla Cupcakes from A Saucy Kitchen, and top with coconut! 

Top off your gluten free Easter dinner with one of these delicious Citrus Mimosas from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free. Keeping it alcohol free? This list of Non Alcoholic Drinks from A Worthey Read has so many delicious ideas to try, including an Easter mocktail made with blueberries!

What are your must have recipes for a gluten free Easter dinner? Please feel free to comment below with your recipe suggestions.

Originally Published April 2020

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Perfect Dish for Holiday Leftovers

You could make this Mashed Potato Crust Quiche any time of the year. However, I find it most handy right after the holidays. I always make extra mashed potatoes, because they can be re-purposed in so many ways. After Thanksgiving or Christmas, there’s usually lots of turkey or ham left over. With your potatoes already mashed and your meat already cooked, throwing this quiche together is a snap!

How to Use Mashed Potatoes to Make A Crust

Of course, you can make this any time of the year. The mashed potato crust is easy to make. If you don’t have leftovers, just wash, cut and boil 3-4 potatoes. Once they’re fork tender, drain the water, mash and season to your preference. (I add butter and a bit of goat cheese to mine. Yum!)

Make sure the potatoes are cooled enough to work with, so you don’t burn your hands. Form the mashed potato crust into a pie pan and brush with oil. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, just until it starts to get golden brown. Then take it out and bump the oven to 375.

What’s the Ratio of Egg to Milk to Make A Gluten Free Quiche?

I don’t make quiche often, so I researched a few different recipes to come up with the best filling. I found Gluten Free on a Shoestring had a handy ratio in her recipe, so I followed that. Her basic ratio is 1/4 cup of milk for every egg. I used half and half instead.

What Vegetables/ Meat Do You Add?

I used sauteed mushrooms, onions and spinach for my vegetables. Really, you can use anything you like! I added the last remaining bits of turkey breast I had leftover from my Thanksgiving dinner to my egg mixture. I poured all of that deliciousness (and cheese!) into my prebaked mashed potato crust and waited with baited breath.

Best Gluten Free Quiche I’ve Ever Tasted

It was more beautiful than I even imagined! After allowing it to cool and set up, it sliced beautifully and held up well. It was even better the second day! In truth, this is delicious hot or cold. You’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your breakfast rotation! Thanks to Nicole Hunn and Jessica Webster for your insight on this dish!

Other Uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Looking for other uses for leftover mashed potatoes? Try this recipe for Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi from GF Jules. These savory Gluten Free Bacon Potato Pancakes from A Dash of Megnut sound delicious, too! And don’t miss my recipe for waffled stuffing! Check out this post from Eat at Our Table for more Gluten Free Thanksgiving Leftover recipes.

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Gluten-Free Mashed Potato Crust Quiche

Equipment

• OXO Good Grips Glass Pie Plate with Lid
• ZWILLING Twin Signature 3-pc German Knife Set
• Dreamfarm Flisk | 3-In-1 Stainless Steel Whisk

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• oil

For the Filling

• 6 eggs whisked
• 1 1/2 cups half and half I used 3/4 cup of cream and 3/4 cup of lowfat milk
• Favorite vegetables sauteed as to release their extra water ( no more than 3 cups)
• Favorite cooked sausage / bacon optional (no more than 8 oz)
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheese

Instructions

• Form mashed potatoes evenly into pie crust. Brush lightly with oil. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until lightly browned. When finished, remove crust and turn oven to 375.
• While the mashed potato crust is browning, saute vegetables and cook meat. Set aside.
• Whisk eggs and half-and-half, adding salt and pepper to preference. Combine cooled vegetables, protein and cheese with egg mixture and pour into prepared mashed potato crust. Bake at 375 for 30-35 until set. Allow to cool 15 minutes or more before serving.

Have you ever made a Mashed Potato Crust Quiche before? What are your favorite quiche recipes? Leave me a note in the comments below!

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Originally Published November 2016

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Scalloped Potatoes Vs Au Gratin Potatoes

Crunchy bits and cheese. Technically, these are the two major differences between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes. By definition, scalloped potatoes contain neither. However, people often interchange the two. For example, my friend Amanda at Eat At Our Table calls her family’s version Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, even though it contains cheese and crackers. As long as it tastes great, who cares what it’s called!

Regardless of what you call this dish, choose the correct bakeware. I chose to use my ceramic Staub 2 qt gratin dish. Ceramic bakeware holds heat well, and can be placed under the broiler, unlike glass bakeware. It can go from oven to table, then from fridge to microwave with no issues. Can’t do that with a metal pan!

What Kind of Potatoes Should I Use?

Let’s get cooking. First things, first, my husband was right. In selecting potatoes for this dish, I first used russet potatoes. Which work fine. However, he recommended white potatoes. Lemme say after multiple attempts, his suggestion of white potatoes worked better. How he knows all this stuff, I don’t know. He needs to go on Jeopardy.

Secondly, after three attempts at these gluten free au gratin potatoes, I decided my idea of soaking the potatoes was not ideal. This washes off the additional starch in the potato, which we want! It is key to making a richer sauce as the potatoes cook. Finally, while some suggest using a food processor or mandalin, I slice my potatoes by hand. Just try to keep them as uniform and thin as possible.

Ratio of Cream to Cheese to Potatoes

The first time I attempted these gluten free au gratin potatoes, I tried to copy the sauce from Schar’s macaroni and cheese recipe. They start a roux with their crushed Table Crackers. Yeah, that doesn’t work here. Many recipes suggest using milk and flour. However, I wanted to keep this as simple as possible. Therefore, I went with the heavy cream + cheese method.

I consulted many cream based recipes. After looking at Once Upon a Chef’s recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin, I settled on a simple ratio. For every 8 oz of potato, I use 1/2 cup of cream and 1/4 cup of cheese. Extrapolate that to 2 lbs of potatoes, and you get 2 cups of cream and a cup of cheese. (If you’re not a fan of dairy, this recipe isn’t for you.)

Gluten Free Saltine Crackers

As mentioned previously, the difference between gluten free scalloped potatoes and gluten free au gratin potatoes is the presence of cheese or a crunchy topping. Since I’m an over achiever, I did both! In groups, I often see people asking about a good replacement for saltine crackers. Without fail, I always mention Schar Table Crackers.

Therefore, I chose to highlight them in this dish. I mean, these crackers taste amazing on their own. It’s a good thing they come in individual packs of 6 crackers. Otherwise, I might eat the whole package in one setting! However, they work great in casseroles and anything needing a bit of crunch.

What To Serve with Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes

I chose to make this dish after a handful of people on my Facebook page said Easter isn’t Easter without potatoes. But what to serve with it? We don’t eat pork, so ham was right out. Therefore, I made Iowa Girl Eats’ Perfect Roast Chicken. Being spring, I lean towards making Brussels sprouts, even though they’re not in the picture.

Other people mentioned rolls, therefore I made gluten free crescent rolls. Many mentioned deviled eggs, but my husband won’t touch those with a ten foot pole. Since I don’t want to eat them all myself, I passed. For dessert, I remade my mother in law’s Easter cake, filled with homemade lemon curd. You should too.

Live Simply – Delegate

Can I be honest? I made the rolls, chicken, lemon curd, frosted the cake, and  potatoes all in one day. AND I HURT. My feet hurt. My back hurt. I don’t know how people do all this in one day! For certain, holiday meals are not for the faint of heart. Pace yourself friends – this is a marathon, not a sprint.

Definitely make a written plan, and time your dishes accordingly. Make what you can the day ahead. Think through what oven space you have to work with. Suggest others help by bringing dishes to round things out. I think Aunt Esther can safely bring Jello. Uncle Bob can bring the olives and pickles. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL!

Need Dairy Free, Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes?

As mentioned, my recipe contains lots of milk and cheese. If you need a dairy free version, I recommend The Pretty Bee’s version of Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes. Looking for that cheesy flavor? Try this Creamy Vegan Potato Au Gratin from Allergylicious.

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Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes

Equipment

• Schär Shop – Table Crackers
• Hamilton Beach Food Processor 10 Cups
• Staub Ceramic Baking Dish Set, 3pc, Dark Blue

Ingredients

For the base

• 2 lbs white potatoes 8 medium
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the topping

• 3 tbsp butter melted
• 9 Schar table crackers crushed
• 3/4 c shredded Gouda or Swiss cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Wash and peel potatoes, and slice as thin as possible. Cut to uniform width, using a mandolin if necessary. 
• Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. (You will do 4 layers, so use a quarter of what you have.) Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with salt and pepper (You choose how much. I’d say no more than a 1/4 tsp of salt and an 1/8 tsp of pepper per layer. I did not measure it when i made them.)
• Then top the potatoes with 1/2 cup of cream and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. I used Cheddar, but you can use something else if you wish. 
• Repeat for three more layers until all ingredients are used up. 
• Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. 
• While potatoes are baking, crush 9 Schar table crackers, and mix with the 3 tbsp melted butter and 3/4 c shredded Gouda cheese. (If you’re not a big fan of a crunchy topping, you can reduce it to 6 crackers (crushed), 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.) 
• After the first 30 minutes of baking, remove casserole from oven, and remove foil. Sprinkle coating on top and return to oven. Bake for another 30-45 minutes, until potatoes are cooked to desired tenderness. (I cooked mine for 30 minutes more, but you might like yours more tender than I do.) 
• Serve hot. I served 6 with this 2 quart casserole dish. 

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Originally Published April 2019

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