Need a gluten–free, vegetarian recipe to bring to a picnic or bbq this summer? This brown rice salad is full of tasty bits of treasure. It's also quick to assemble and you can riff off this recipe with items you happen to have in your pantry. More

Many readers requested tips and help for eating gluten-free this week, and we came across one awesome resource for the new (and experienced!) gluten-free cooks out there. No, this Tumblr won't teach you how to cook gluten-free vegetarian meals or show you how to substitute quinoa for wheat, but it will give you a good belly laugh over some of the challenges you face when eating gluten-free — and sometimes that is just as helpful and cathartic as all the tips in the world! More

I developed this recipe specifically for those times when I'm dining solo. It's not that it can't be expanded to feed two or more, but I like the fact that it is my special, alone-time treat. It is truly one of my favorite meals: good, basic, hearty eating that fills me up and makes me ready for whatever life is throwing my way. It's suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I am very happy to share it with you today. More

Gluten-free eating has become better known in the last few years, as increased awareness has delivered many people from the symptoms of celiac disease. Are you newly diagnosed with celiac or a gluten intolerance? Going without gluten can be a little overwhelming for newbies. If you're thinking about going gluten-free, there are plenty of resources to help get you on your way... starting with many of the posts in The Kitchn's archives! More

My favorite appetizers are simple affairs: easy to make, easy to eat. These elegant little cucumber cups fit the bill quite nicely, with the added bonus of making it appear as though they were much more difficult to make than they were. Paired with a gin & tonic, these are a total dinner party win. More

Sometimes, in the midst of cooking, a what if? can lead you towards an entirely new path. That's what happened when I set out to make Vietnamese summer rolls wrapped in sheets of rice paper. "Can you fry rice paper?" my partner wondered as he eyed the translucent round sheets. "Let's experiment," I gamely replied. More

Q: My husband cannot have anything that is made with any kind of flour. I would like to make cakes. Is there anything I can use instead of all-purpose flour, cake flour, etc. Is arrowroot something that could replace the flour?

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Green's is among the old-guard of gluten-free beers. I have no doubt that their brews have saved many newly gluten-intolerant beer lovers from going thirsty. This is their "Endeavor" ale, a gluten-free version of a traditional Belgian dubbel brewed with rice, buckwheat, and sorghum in place of barley. Let's see how it stacks up, shall we? More

Item: Probiotic & Filmjólk Swedish Non-Fat Drinkable Yogurts from Siggi's
Price: $1.99 to $4.99
Overall Impression: Yummy low-sugar drinkable yogurts.

We're big fans of Siggi's Iceland-style yogurts — extra thick, and extra high in protein. So when he sent some of their drinkable yogurts to check out too, I was thrilled. These are really delicious! More

Silken tofu makes an excellent base for creamy dips without the use of sour cream or other dairy. In this bright and zesty green dip, we combined tofu with peas and Mexican-inspired ingredients like cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. More