Gallery: 10 Gluten-Free Summer Recipes

Even if you're not damned to live without bread, beer and pasta for all eternity, gluten freedom can be liberating. Imagine feeling full without the insulin crash that inevitably rears its nap-inducing head when you've had a few inches too many of that 6-foot sub. Or drinking more with fewer potty breaks. Carb freaks and certified Celiacs alike can enjoy summer's spectacular food with few constraints, thanks to Food Republic's gluten-free summer recipes. Trust us, you won't miss the bun.  

Gallery: 10 Gluten-Free Summer Recipes

01. Chickpea Fries 

Chickpea fries, also known as Panelle or Panisse, are as good as, maybe even better than, French fries. Even though they require two steps — making the chickpea porridge, then shaping and frying — they’re not much more difficult and are far more reliable. You can produce them ahead of time and flavor them in at least a dozen different ways, serving them with just about any sauce you like. See our Chickpea Fries Recipe here. 

photo: Crystl on Flickr

01. Ratatouille Risotto 

Because we’re at the height of summer’s produce season, I load in ratatouille-style vegetables from my own farm. Your local green market should be just as plentiful. Remember that freshly picked vegetables have a shiny exterior, and that squash and eggplant should feel “tight” (squishy = loaded with water = soggy). See our Ratatouille Risotto recipe here. 

Photo: F. Martin Ramin/Studio D

03. Roasted Potatoes with Huanciana Sauce

Although the sauce is named after Huancayo, the capital of Peru's central highlands, this dish has come to represent classic Peruvian home cooking and is enjoyed all over the country. See our Roasted Potatoes with Huanciana Sauce recipe here. 

Photo: Tara Donne © 2011

04. Blue Cheese Grapes and Peaches 

Pressing blue cheese onto grapes and peaches can make your fingers a little, well, blue-cheesy. I recommend wearing disposable rubber gloves for the assembly. Placing your finished grapes back in the shape of a bunch of grapes is an easy and impressive presentation that makes any cheese platter look fantastic. See the Blue Cheese Grapes and Peaches recipe here. 

photo: pixel_monkie on Flickr

05. Sweet Avocado Ice Pops 

An avocado ice pop may sound unusual, but it's very tasty and has a luscious creamy texture without any dairy. The lime juice not only helps keep the paleta green, it also enhances the flavor of the avocados. See our Sweet Avocado Ice Pop recipe here. 

Photo: Ed Anderson © 2011

06. Salt and Pepper Shrimp 

This simple salt and pepper shrimp recipe paired with mango and sweet chile dipping sauces is sure to be an instant summer classic. Mmmmm. Shrimp. See our Simple Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe here. 

Photo: BasicB on Flickr

07. Grilled Peaches and Cream 

We spike this dish with some Schnapps, but feel free to substitute nectar or orange juice if serving to kids or teetotaling. Either way, add homemade whipped cream or a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream on the side to make this a complete dessert. See our Grilled Peaches and Cream recipe here. 

photo: mccun934 on Flickr

08. Bacon-Wrapped Trout With Pesto 

Trout is delicious when simply pan-seared, but add a little bacon and pesto to make this fish bold. Serve alongside roasted potatoes or a salad of quinoa with grilled corn. See our Bacon-Wrapped Trout With Pesto recipe here. 

Photo: vasile23 on Flickr

09. Grilled Watermelon Salad

Grilling watermelon makes it warm and caramelized on the outside while leaving it refreshing and crunchy on the inside. See our Grilled Watermelon Salad recipe here. 

Photo: BLT Steak, Los Angeles

10. Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple Salsa 

Jesse Vega, sous-chef at New York's Sueños Restaurant, created this recipe for the Manhattan launch of the Familia Camarena Tequila's gourmet taco truck. Pork is braised for hours until tender, then nestled in a warm corn tortilla and generously topped with a tequila-soaked pineapple salsa. See our Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple Salsa recipe here.   

Photo: Keith Kornfield

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