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    Gluten-Free Comfort Food Dinners

    Craving something cozy and satisfying? These gluten-free comfort food dinners are warm, hearty, and full of flavor-the kind of meals you actually want to cook when the week winds down. Whether you're in the mood for homemade gluten-free lasagna, cheesy pasta, crispy gluten-free chicken cutlets, or a simmering pot of soup, these recipes bring all the comfort without the gluten.

    Hearty Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes

    These pasta dishes are pure comfort in a bowl. Cheesy, hearty, and made for second helpings.

    • A slice of gluten-free lasagna lifted from a pan with cheese pull.
      The Best Gluten-Free Vegetarian Lasagna
    • A plate of gluten-free fettuccini with the homemade sauce, topped with shaved parmesan.
      Gluten-Free Spaghetti Sauce: No Meat, Canned Tomatoes
    • Gluten-free ravioli that are half circles with crimped edges.
      Gluten-Free Cheese Ravioli Recipe with Homemade Pasta
    • A bowl of gluten-free macaroni and cheese garnished with fresh parsley.
      Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese (Stovetop or Baked)
    See more Pastas →

    Gluten-Free Pizza Night Favorites

    Pizza night is always a win! These crusts are chewy, golden, and better than delivery.

    • Gluten-free pizza cooked in an Ooni pizza oven with perfectly charred crust, garnished with basil.
      Ooni Gluten-Free Pizza Dough with Caputo Fioreglut
    • A gluten-free Detroit pizza topped with pepperoni and basil in dark pan.
      Gluten-Free Detroit-Style Pan Pizza Recipe: Caputo Fioreglut
    • Gluten free Chicago deep dish pizza with sauce on top, sliced and resting on parchment paper, sprinkled with parmesan and parsley.
      Gluten-Free Deep Dish Pizza: Authentic Chicago Version
    • Best Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Recipe
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    Cozy Gluten-Free Soups & Chilis

    Grab a bowl and get cozy-these gluten-free soups and chilis are warm, satisfying, and made to simmer all afternoon.

    • A bowl of chili garnished with cheese, jalapenos, green onion, and lime wedges.
      Gluten-Free Chili with Beef and Beans
    • A bowl of creamy gluten-free potato soup topped with bacon, white cheddar cheese, and chives.
      Gluten-free Potato Soup
    • Three bowls of gluten free broccoli cheddar soup. Blue pot in background.
      Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • A bowl of gluten free chicken noodle soup shown from above with crackers and a spoon to the side.
      Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup
    See more Soup →

    Family-Style Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

    These recipes are great for meal prep or lazy Sundays. These are the meals that make everyone happy.

    • Italian beef sandwich with melted provolone cheese on small plate next to peperoncini peppers.
      Chicago-Style Shredded Italian Beef Sandwiches (Gluten-Free)
    • Sloppy Joe sandwich in front of blue pot and striped towel.
      Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes: Easy From Scratch Recipe
    • Gluten-free chicken cutlets sliced on plate next to small salad, shaved parmesan, and lemon wedges.
      Gluten-Free Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlets Recipe
    • Shredded chicken Tinga on top of tostadas with refried black beans and cilantro.
      Chicken Tinga Tostadas: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

    Low-Effort, Big Flavor Gluten-Free Recipes

    Low-effort dinners that taste like you worked all day.

    • Steaks in zip top bag with marinade and parsley on top.
      Gluten-Free Steak Marinade
    • Mexican citrus marinated chicken breasts in a bowl with grilled bell peppers and onions.
      Mexican Citrus Marinade for Chicken
    • a pyrex bowl containing marinade and parsley leaves, fresh parsley on a cutting board
      Italian Marinade
    • Basil pesto sauce dripping from spoon back into jar filled with pesto sauce.
      The Best Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce: 5 Minute Recipe!

    Comforting Gluten-Free Sides

    Because sometimes the side is the best part. These gluten-free recipes pair perfectly with your favorite mains.

    • Gluten-free Hashbrown Casserole in a white dish, scoop removed on a plate.
      Gluten-Free Hashbrown Casserole
    • Gluten free corn casserole in white dish with scoop removed.
      Gluten-Free Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe Without a Mix
    • A serving of gluten free au gratin potatoes on small white plate with fork.
      Gluten-Free Au Gratin Potatoes: Easy, Creamy, & Cheesy!
    • Golden brown gluten free garlic bread on a baking sheet.
      Gluten-Free Garlic Bread: Quick & Easy Recipe
    See more Side Dishes →
    • Image collage of gluten-free soups: chicken noodle, chili, broccoli cheddar, and potato soup.
      My Favorite Gluten-Free Soups to Make This Winter
    • Golden brown chicken breasts on top of creamy rice inside 3 quart slow cooker.
      Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole (Gluten-Free)
    • Fresh gluten free egg noodles in a pile, some dangling from pasta cutter above.
      Homemade Gluten-Free Egg Noodles Recipe: Four Ingredients
    • Crispy gluten free chicken wings in bowl.
      Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Wings Recipe: Best Method!
    • Gluten free lasagna noodles stacked on a wooden board next to a bowl of gluten free flour.
      Homemade Gluten-Free Lasagna Noodles Recipe
    • Gluten free lemon chicken orzo soup in a bowl with lemons slices and parsley for garnish.
      Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • A white casserole lined with baked chicken enchiladas.
      Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
    • A slow cooker with chipotle chicken chili inside, a hand holding a wooden spoonful out of the chili.
      Chipotle Chicken Chili
    Katie Olesen Wheat by the Wayside

    Hi, I'm Katie!

    Founder of Wheat by the Wayside; your go-to spot for the gluten-free comfort food recipes you crave! Living with Celiac Disease, I understand the importance of a strict gluten-free diet. Let's whip up some gluten-free treats together!

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