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    Fresh, seasonal recipes for every day - naturally gluten-free, dairy-optional, always chef developed & tested.

    Christmas Dinner Recipes & Holiday Mains

    Special-occasion mains that deliver impressive flavor without complexity. From roast beef tenderloin and smoked turkey to restaurant-style pork tenderloin and seafood dishes, these recipes are designed for confident, stress-free hosting.

    • beef tenderloin on a plate.
      Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin (Chateaubriand)
    • Wine braised beef short ribs with sauce and vegetables in a pan.
      Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs Recipe
    • A golden crusted pork rib roast on a gray platter with fresh green parsley.
      Pistachio Crusted Pork Rib Roast
    • Pork tenderloin with creamy mustard sauce close up with a serving fork.
      Roast Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard Sauce

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    A Foodcentric Life is where fresh, seasonal recipes meet real-world cooking-gluten-free by design, health-focused, and always full of flavor. Created by a professional chef, the recipes here are tested to work, whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or a special gathering. Find tips to adapt recipes for dairy-free or other dietary needs, but the goal is always the same: simple, satisfying food made from whole ingredients. Let's cook something delicious together!

    Latest Fresh Recipes from A Food Centric Life

    Discover the latest recipes packed with wholesome ingredients to nourish your body and excite your taste buds. From satisfying meals to energizing bites, each dish is crafted to keep you feeling fresh, healthy, and inspired.

    • Raspberry shrub vinegar drink with fresh raspberries and mint with ice in a tumbler.
      Raspberry Shrub (Sugar-Free Mocktail Recipe)
    • An oval baking dish of golden cornbread dressing with cranberries and veggies, and a silver serving spoon.
      Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
    • A slice of nantucket cranberry pie on a plate topped with whipped cream, whole cake behind.
      Nantucket Cranberry Pie
    • Rund bowl of golden green Brussels sprouts with pancetta, herbs, and shallots ready for serving.
      Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta (Stovetop)

    Christmas & Holiday Desserts

    Special-occasion desserts that feel indulgent, not fussy-from chocolate ganache tart and cozy cranberry cake to panna cotta, custards, and holiday-worthy cheesecake.

    • A slice of nantucket cranberry pie on a plate topped with whipped cream, whole cake behind.
      Nantucket Cranberry Pie
    • Chocolate Tart With Hazelnut Crust
      Decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart
    • Vanilla bean creme brulee in white ramekins on a wire rack.
      Easy Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
    • Gluten-Free Cheesecake (Instant Pot Recipe)

    Fast & Easy Dinners for the Busy Season

    Quick, flavor-forward meals based on simple proteins and bright sauces-steamed salmon, oven-baked shrimp scampi, and weeknight chicken dishes ready in about 30 minutes.

    • A gray platter of sals verde chicken breasts with tomatillo sauce, grated cheese and chopped cilantro.
      Easy Salsa Verde Chicken (green salsa chicken)
    • baked lemon shrimp scampi
      Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi
    • A round pan of golden chicken thighs in red sauce with rosemary on the side.
      One Pan Italian Chicken Thighs
    • Close up of a platter of salmon filets with lemon and herbs on a table.
      How to Make Steamed Salmon

    Festive Dips, Spreads & Appetizers

    From casual favorites to elegant bites, these recipes make entertaining effortless and delicious when you want to make your guests smile.

    • Creamy salmon dip on an appetizer tray with crackers and cucumber chips.
      The Best Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
    • A bowl of whipped ricotta cheese dip with endive leaf in for scooping.
      Whipped Ricotta Cheese (Dip or Spread)
    • Mediterranean appetizer tray with baked feta (mezze platter).
      Mezze Platter with Easy Baked Feta Cheese
    • Closeup of mushroom pate in a white ramekin with a spoon.
      Classic French Mushroom Duxelle

    More Appetizer Recipes

    Cozy Soups & Stews for Chilly Nights

    Cozy up with a bowl of fall flavor. These soups are warm, hearty, and brimming with seasonal favorites, from creamy to chunky and hearty-perfect for crisp autumn days.

    • A dutch oven full of chicken minestrone soup with a bowl on the side.
      Hearty Chicken Minestrone Soup
    • Instant pot lentil soup
      Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe
    • The deep colors of beef barley soup in a white bowl with herbs.
      Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
    • A white pot of turkey and wild rice soup on a gray wooden board with herbs and parmesan cheese on the side.
      Turkey and Wild Rice Soup with Leftovers

    More Soup Recipes

    Holiday Baking & Cookies

    Enjoy the flavors of the season with gluten-free treats that are big on taste. Think cranberry oatmeal cookies, an easy pumpkin snack cake, airy chocolate chip meringues, and a nostalgic 1940s favorite-Sand Tart Cookies.

    • A stack of crunchy cookies on a counter with a glass of milk and cookies cooling behind.
      Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (gluten-free)
    • Pumpkin snack cake with chocolate chips.
      Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
    • A round white plate piled with chocolate chip meringue cookies.
      Forgotten Cookies (chocolate chip meringues)
    • sand tart cookies
      Old Fashioned Sand Tarts Cookie Recipe

    More Gluten-Free Baking Recipes

    Meet Chef Sally

    Welcome! I'm Sally-chef, recipe developer, and Certified Health Coach. With over 20 years of professional experience (and two NYT bestsellers in the mix), I create real food recipes for real life: always tested, approachable, and full of flavor.

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