Walnut Red Pepper Dip

This is one of my favorite recipes. It’s super simple, quick to make, and has just a few ingredients. This dip makes a great snack with chips, crackers, or vegetables. It’s also my go-to recipe when I need to bring something to share for a party. This dip works with many special dietary needs; it’s […]

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Basil and Tomato Chicken

Going with the fresh basil theme from last week’s pesto recipe, here’s another option for using fresh basil: in a marinade for chicken breasts. This Italian inspired marinade is wonderful for summer with the bright flavors of fresh tomato, basil, and balsamic vinegar. It’s super fast to prepare and needs only a few ingredients. Be sure […]

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Spinach Basil Pesto

This was my first attempt at homemade pesto, and I must say it won’t be the last. I have a basil plant that needed some serious harvesting, so the time to try making pesto had arrived. I was incredibly pleased with this recipe! It has a bright, fresh flavor. I was curious about how it […]

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Versatile Sausages and Peppers with Marinara Sauce

You’re probably wondering why I have a slow cooker recipe in the month of May. The slow cooker is for the winter, isn’t it??? Truth is, I use my slow cooker as long as I can before the weather gets too hot. Besides, not all slow cooker recipes have to cook all day long and […]

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Cranberry-Pumpkin Nut Muffins

This is a great breakfast muffin since it’s not too sweet and it’s nice and hearty. The recipe is super easy and quick. I’m a “lazy baker” so any baking recipe that is not very labor intensive is always best in my book. I found this recipe in two places: originally posted on Caveman Food […]

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Eggplant Caponata

Ever wonder what to do with eggplant? This is a pretty simple recipe that I pull out every so often. It’s a slightly spicy and sweet dish that you can use to top anything: chicken, fish, rice pasta, or vegetables. It also freezes well, so it’s handy to make a batch and freeze part of […]

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Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Recipe: Citrus Chicken!

This is a perfect recipe for those times when you just don’t feel like putting in a lot of time in the kitchen. There’s only a few minutes of prep time involved; just be sure to allow for 90 minutes of baking time. The chicken comes out nice and moist, with a wonderful sweet citrus […]

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Butternut Squash “Lasagna”

Who doesn’t love lasagna? For those who have to stay gluten-free, it usually means using a gluten-free lasagna noodle to replace the regular noodles in a standard lasagna recipe. Cool thing about this recipe is that you don’t need noodles of any kind. I like that it’s naturally gluten-free; plus, it eliminates a trip to […]

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Pumpkin Nut Muffins

Beware, these muffins are highly addictive. They’re like crack around our place. It’s hard to stop at just one, but you can do it with some strong willpower. These muffins sure satisfy a sweet tooth, and they have that nice cake-like texture that is missing from so many gluten-free baked goods. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, […]

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Restaurant Review: Deschutes Brewery

I went to Deschutes Brewery for the first time. I kept hearing so many good things about it, I just had to try it out. First off, I was impressed with the separate gluten-free menu that was offered, and the number of choices! Burgers with gluten-free buns, appetizers, chicken wings, salads, even gluten-free breadsticks. It […]

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Welcome to Gluten-Free Fever!

Welcome to my blog, Gluten-Free Fever! So what exactly is this blog about? I live in Portland, Oregon, which is a gluten-free paradise. Restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores…so many of them here offer gluten-free options. Eating out can be particularly difficult for people with gluten intolerances, so I’m always on the lookout for good places […]

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