Gather your friends and family for a special weekend with these gluten free recipes that are perfect for feeding a crowd. Find recipes and ideas for sizzling grilled dishes, fresh salads and sides, irresistible appetizers, summery desserts, and refreshing drinks.
May is nearly gone, and with its departure comes Memorial Day weekend!
This holiday marks the chance to honor America’s fallen soldiers. As they say, freedom isn’t free, and we are forever grateful to those who have lost their lives fighting to protect ours.
If you plan on gathering with friends and family this weekend, I’m sharing over 40 gluten free recipes that are perfect for this time of year.
From sizzling, fork-tender grilled dishes (though I’ve got you covered if rain’s in the forecast!) to crowd-pleasing dips, summery desserts, and seasonal sippers too, this menu is perfect for gathering your loved ones to enjoy together.
Main Dish Ideas
Easy Baked Ribs
No smoker? No problem! Easy Baked Ribs are succulent, juicy, fall-off-the-bone-tender, and baked vs smoked.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled pork tenderloin cooks in just 15 minutes! This easy, healthy grilling recipe is fork-tender, full of sizzling flavor, and fool proof.
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Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter
Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter features a homemade steak seasoning and buttery herb finish. This easy sizzling grilled steak recipe is mouthwatering!
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Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken Wings are proof that big things come in small packages. These chicken wings are juicy, sizzling, and packed with flavor!
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Berry Chicken Quinoa Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Berry Chicken Quinoa Salad is packed with protein, vegetables, and berries then drizzled with a luscious, homemade Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette.
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Bruschetta
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Bruschetta pairs sizzling grilled portobello mushrooms with fresh bruschetta topping. Serve as a healthy main or side dish.
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Steak Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Steak Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is a feast for the eyes and stomach! This restaurant-quality salad is loaded with dried cherries, crispy shallots, candied pecans, and goat cheese.
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How to Smoke Salmon
Smoked Salmon is my #1 favorite food to smoke. Buttery, succulent and full of flavor, I’ll show you how to make hot-smoked salmon right at home!
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Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs
Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and super easy – no marinade required! Great for meal prep or a delicious sizzling dinner.
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Dip and Appetizer Recipes
Easy Fruit Dip
The Best Fruit Dip is made from 3 everyday ingredients and is perfect for the holidays, parties, showers, and BBQs. Pair with fresh fruit for a beautiful presentation.
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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect hot dip recipe for parties and potlucks! Cheesy, spicy, and made with just 5 ingredients.
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Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle are a quick, healthy, fresh, and fabulous appetizer recipe! Easy to assemble, and perfectly poppable.
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How to Cut Watermelon Sticks
Learn how to cut watermelon sticks — the best, mess-free way to serve watermelon, and a hit with kids! I’ll show you how with a video and step-by-step photos.
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Dirty Martini Dip
Dirty Martini Dip tastes like an olive-adorned dirty martini in dip form! This alcohol-free, bold and zesty dip is irresistible.
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Loaded Deviled Eggs
Loaded Deviled Eggs are bursting with big, savory flavors and creamy, crunchy textures. This easy appetizer is a hit at BBQs and parties!
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Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip
Boursin Bruschetta Dip is an easy, summery appetizer recipe that features a layer of creamy Boursin cheese topped with fresh, homemade bruschetta. A total crowd-pleaser!
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Pickle Wrap Dip
Pickle Wrap Dip turns your favorite poppable appetizer into a simple, craveable dip. This easy, gluten free dip recipe is totally addicting!
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Restaurant Style Salsa
Restaurant Style Salsa is inexpensive and a cinch to make at home. Learn the ingredient I use to make it taste just like a restaurant's!
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Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip
Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip is a party in a bowl! Fresh, healthy, and crunchy, it's a staple at parties and get togethers!
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Copycat Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Dip
No Trader Joe's? No problem! Copycat Trader Joe's Everything Bagel Dip is a cinch to make at home. This gluten free chip and vegetable dip is irresistible!
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Salads and Sides
The BEST Pasta Salad
The BEST Pasta Salad is an old family recipe that’s a hit at parties, potlucks, or as a zesty side dish with dinner. Full of flavor and punch!
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Jennifer Aniston Salad
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy this light, gluten free salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Esquites, aka Mexican Street Corn Salad, is full of fresh and craveable textures and flavors. Serve with any summer dinner!
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The Best Baked Beans Ever
The Best Baked Beans Ever are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. This old fashioned baked beans recipe with bacon will liven up any BBQ or cookout!
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Italian Quinoa Salad
Italian Quinoa Salad is bursting with fresh and zesty flavors, packed with protein, and light and healthy too. Serve as a filling, gluten free lunch or side dish with dinner.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad drizzled with Italian Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish to any summer meal! Quick, fresh, healthy, and delicious.
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Napa Sweet Corn Salad
Napa Sweet Corn Salad is full of fresh flavors and lots of crunch. Serve as a healthy side dish with any summer dinner, or take to a BBQ!
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Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy fresh vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a simple vegetarian side dish recipe that’s packed with fresh and zesty flavors.
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Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd
Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd is bursting with sweet and juicy fruits and berries. This big batch recipe is perfect for parties and potlucks.
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Gluten Free Potato Salad
Gluten Free Potato Salad is a classic potato salad free from crunchy mix-ins. This smooth and creamy homestyle potato salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish!
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Red Skinned Potato Salad
No mayo needed to make Red Skinned Potato Salad! This lighter, toppings-packed potato salad will be a summertime hit.
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Dessert Recipes and Ideas
Dirt Cake
Dirt Cake is a classic Midwestern dessert that's loved by all. This no-bake dessert recipe is perfect for holidays and summer BBQs.
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Gluten Free Scotcheroos
Gluten Free Scotcheroos are soft, chewy, and nostalgic in the most wonderful way! The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch in these no-bake bars is mouthwatering.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are crisp on the outside, dense and chewy on the inside, and made with everyday ingredients. Meet your new go-to CCC recipe!
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Triple Berry Crumb Bars
Triple Berry Crumb Bars are a sweet and easy gluten free dessert that's packed with fresh, juicy berries. Taste like pie but is so much easier!
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Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Gluten Free Angel Food Cake is impossibly light and fluffy, just like the original! This sweet and simple cake is perfection topped with whipped cream and berries.
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Gluten Free S’Mores Bars
Gluten Free S’Mores Bars are sweet, sticky, and ooey-gooey — no campfire needed! A quintessential summer treat that can be enjoyed all year round.
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Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Topped with a flourish of vanilla buttercream frosting – nobody would ever guess they're gluten free!
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Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp is a luscious, blueberry filling beneath a craveable, crunchy-crisp topping. The perfect summer dessert recipe!
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Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Gluten Free Lemon Bars are a simple yet outstanding dessert made with everyday ingredients. This bright and sweet-tart treat will be loved by all!
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Gluten Free Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Gluten Free Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and finished with a flourish of homemade buttercream frosting!
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Gluten Free Blueberry Pie Bars
Gluten Free Blueberry Pie Bars taste like old fashioned pie — without all the work! A juicy blueberry filling is sandwiched between buttery crumb layers.
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Oreo Mousse
Oreo Mousse is a fluffy and whippy gluten free dessert recipe that’s calls for just 3 main ingredients. Beyond yummy, and make ahead too!
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Cocktail Recipes
Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail
Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail is a refreshing and easy vodka cocktail recipe featuring fresh strawberries and basil. This drink is also great served as a mocktail!
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Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas
Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas are the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Incredibly refreshing and no fancy liquors required!
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Secret Ingredient Rosé Sangria
Secret Ingredient Rosé Sangria is festive, refreshing, and flavored with a secret ingredient that puts it over the top!
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Pomegranate Peach Prosecco Cocktail
Pomegranate Peach Prosecco Cocktail is fizzy and refreshing with zippy, unexpected flavors. Perfect for any special occasion!
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Where is the fig, goat cheese dip
Here you go! https://iowagirleats.com/warm-fig-and-prosciutto-goat-cheese-dip/