Fourth of July weekend is often a time of family gatherings, parties and other fun activities celebrating America’s independence.  As with most celebrations, food nearly always plays a big part.  But what happens to those of us with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who show up to a fun event and discover that there is virtually nothing safe to eat except for the raw veggies?  Now I’m all for fresh veggies, but they don’t quite cut it for a full meal!  

In order to avoid this food disaster and make your Fourth enjoyable consider bringing a dish or two that you know will be filling and satisfying.  Then you can not only enjoy the veggies but also a delicious dish or two that you know is gluten-free and delicious.  The key to making this work so that everyone will enjoy the dish you bring is to make something that is authentic in taste, which most often means something that is naturally gluten-free.  Below you will find many delicious, authentic tasting, dishes that will work perfectly for your upcoming Fourth of July celebration.  

Grilled Chicken Wings

Appetizers:

Baby Red Potatoes Stuffed with Garlic & Herbs
Chicken Satay
Grilled Chicken Wings
Buffalo Wings
Layered Bean Dip
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Prunes & Smoked Mozzarella Wrapped in Proscuitto
Roasted Red Pepper Rolls Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Herbs

Mesclun with Watermelon, Feta & Toasted Pine Nuts

Salads:

Asian Salad with Apples & Carrots
Green Bean Salad with Apples & Bell Peppers
Romaine Salad with Oranges & Strawberries
Mesclun with Watermelon, Feta & Toasted Pine Nuts
Spinach Salad with Turkey Picadillo
Summer Coleslaw
Wild Rice & Chicken Salad

Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa

Main Course Dishes:

Fried Chicken
Chili with Beer
Chicken & Tortilla Lasagna
BBQ Baked Beans
Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa
Jambalaya
Santa Fe Lasagna
BBQ Pork Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

Very Berry Cheesecake

Desserts:

Blackberry Upside Down Cake
Lime Cheesecake
Coconut Cupcakes
Peach Cobbler
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Very Berry Cheesecake

- Chef Jessica

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