Gluten-free Recipe: Warm Taco Dip for Your Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Rachel Sebell Graveline

As the weekend approached, I received 2 voicemails and multiple emails from my dad asking me for my warm taco dip recipe. While you are probably used to reading healthy gluten-free recipes on this blog, this will not be one of them. Eating healthy is great and most of the time, that is what you will find in my fridge, but there is one gluten-free recipe that I keep getting requests for at parties and that is my warm taco dip recipe. It is perfect for holiday parties, appetizer get togethers and even dinner if you thrown in some shredded lettuce. For a while it was a little annoying because I love to cook new recipes and share them with the people that I love, but hey, if you are known for a specific recipe and everyone asks for it, give the people what they want right? This dish is loved by both gluten-free and gluten-full guests. It is also great because it doesn’t invite cross contamination from other foods on the table like crackers. I am sorry to not be able to include a photo of the warm taco dip but it gets eaten so quickly that I never seem to be able to capture a photo!

Warm Taco Dip Recipe

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey (I prefer ground turkey)
  • 16 oz canned refried beans
  • 1 packet McCormick’s Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1/4 -1/2 cup medium salsa
  • 1/4 cup black olives (very optional make sure your guests like olives)
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or fiesta blend)
  • 1 bunch of scallions finely chopped

To make the warm taco dip, preheat oven to 350. Spray a casserole dish with canola oil lightly. In a skillet, brown the meat and add the taco seasoning as the directions specify. Spread the meat evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish. Then spread the refried beans on top of the meat. Dollop the sour cream over the beans and then top with half the scallions, onions, salsa, olives and finally the cheese. Bake the taco dip for 30 minutes. The warm taco dip is done when the cheese is bubbling and browned across the top. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining scallions. Serve the warm taco dip with tortilla chips or soft corn tortillas and shredded lettuce. Be careful, the dip is molten hot straight from the over.

What is your favorite hot appetizer for parties and events like the super bowl? Please share in the comments below.

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Gluten-free Recipe: Thick and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Rachel Sebell Graveline

butternut squash soupAs I prepare for my final semester of the MBA to begin this week, I am in need of easy gluten-free recipes so I whipped up a batch of  thick and creamy butternut squash soup. I was looking for a gluten-free soup that would fill me up on a class night, warm the winter chill (ok it isn’t that cold out but still) and freeze easily. This recipe is easy, healthy and filling. I don’t use any dairy so it can be enjoyed by vegans too. I like to make a big pot of gluten-free soup on the weekend for a quick and easy lunch or dinner during the week. By choosing easy healthy ingredients, I can cook the soup while I chop and prep for the rest of the week. While there are many gluten-free fast food options becoming available, I still want to choose healthy gluten-free recipes like a nice homemade gluten-free soup that will keep me healthy and able to balance the crazy work/school balance.

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Gluten-Free Pasta With Clam Sauce With a Tasty Healthy Twist

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Rachel Sebell Graveline

Gluten-free Pasta with Clam SauceMost gluten-free pasta with clam sauce recipes are filled with butter and cream, so they are not the best way to maintain your healthy New Year’s Resolution and can’t be really heavy to heat. But fear not, as you start off the New Year, with healthy gluten-free eating resolutions, you don’t have to sacrifice taste. Whenever I am cooking, I try to find healthy alternatives that don’t sacrifice taste.

Try this gluten-free pasta with clam sauce recipe for a warm, delicious and filling gluten-free pasta dinner. This meal is ready in under 30 minutes and reheats perfectly for lunch the next day. It is filled with veggies and protein and you won’t miss the heavy cream. Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Delight with Gluten-free French Toast

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Rachel Sebell Graveline

Gluten-free French Toast Starting your morning off right with a good gluten-free breakfast is a great way to greet the day. Gluten-free french toast is delicious and a fun way to change up your morning routine. This gluten-free french toast recipe is so easy, I can make it before I catch the train to work. Continue reading →

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5 Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas For the Work Week

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Rachel Sebell Graveline

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In need of some gluten-free lunch ideas? Sick of eating the same canned soup or tuna sandwich for lunch day after day? I find it is hard to be creative for breakfast lunch and dinner when you are eating gluten-free, working and in my case going to school. I need healthy meals that are easy to eat at my desk and preferably don’t need to be heated up. So where do I find my gluten-free lunch ideas? Sometimes I bring leftovers from dinner, but that can be really heavy and then they must get microwaved. I decided to start experimenting with some easy quick gluten-free lunch ideas that I had and they have been delicious. Continue reading →

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