Easy and trendy gluten-free recipes in time for the holidays

Delicious slow-cooked creamed corn, perfect for the holiday season. Photo credit: Jackie Stone

By Jackie Stone

Following the gluten-free diet fad this holiday season may prove problematic for some dietary hipsters, with gluten in so many recipes.

Not to worry, here are some recipes transformed to accommodate the gluten-free dieters. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 (15.25-ounces) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into thin slices

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place corn into a slow cooker. Stir in milk, sugar and pepper until well combined. Without stirring, top with butter and cream cheese. Cover and cook on high heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Uncover and stir until butter and cream cheese are well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups thinly chopped green beans
  • 1 onion, thinly chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup milk, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 5 tablespoons grated parmesan or kasar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil a pot of salted water and toss in the green beans and chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes and transfer into a bowl full of water and ice. Let them sit there for about 5 minutes and strain. Pat them dry with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
  • Preheat the oven to 190C (374F).
  • Whisk the eggs and mix them with olive oil and milk.
  • Add in salt and black pepper.
  • Combine these with cornmeal and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Fold in green beans and onion and stir until combined well.
  • Grease a baking pan and pour the mixture in it.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, take it out and top with remaining 3 tablespoons of cheese and put it back in oven. Cook for another 5 minutes until the cheese topping melts a little and gets golden.