The Bojon Gourmet • seasonal recipes from a recovering pastry chef

Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes {dairy-free option}

These gluten-free pancakes get nutty flavor from whole-grain sorghum flour, tangy buttermilk, and a splash of vanilla. With tender, fluffy middles and crispy edges, these pancakes are easy to whip up for breakfast or brunch. See the recipe for dairy-free, vegan, blueberry, and other options.

Stack of Gluten Free Pancakes

I’ve been working to develop the perfect gluten-free pancake recipe for two years (!) After making (and eating) batch after batch, making tiny tweaks each time, I’m finally 100% happy with the recipe. I’m so excited to finally share my favorite gluten-free pancakes with you!

I’ve been making a double batch of these on Sundays, and then storing the extras in the fridge for a quick breakfast during the rest of the week. They make a nourishing canvas for all of the amazing late-summer fruit in season right now.

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Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Bruschetta

Two favorite appetizers join forces in this gluten-free garlic bread bruschetta, made extra pretty with a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes ripe for casual entertaining. Whip these up for a quick appetizer or snack for your next party. Thanks to Vermont Creamery for sponsoring this post!

Bruschetta is one of those quintessentially genius Italian dishes. Just a few ingredients turn out a casual appetizer or snack that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Bruschetta is always a crowd pleaser. This gluten-free garlic bread bruschetta breaks with tradition by joining buttery garlic bread enhanced with oregano and pepper flakes with everyone’s favorite summery tomato topping.

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Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint

This perky quinoa cucumber salad gets crunch from cucumber and radish marinated in kicky lemon garlic vinaigrette and a fresh bouquet of dill and mint, all topped with briny feta. An easy, nourishing vegetarian lunch or side dish.

This quinoa cucumber salad is a riff on a favorite farro salad I shared here back in 2013. I don’t eat glutenous farro anymore but I’ve been craving the flavors of cool cucumbers and thinly sliced radish against chewy grains and loads of fresh herbs. Quinoa to the rescue!

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Gluten-Free Cherry Clafoutis

When cherries are at their peak, this French dessert is easy to whip up. Somewhere between a dutch baby and a pudding cake, gluten-free cherry clafoutis combines fresh cherries steeped in brandy or whiskey with a vanilla scented almond flour batter. Easy peasy summer dessert bliss.

I’ve been guilty of cherry hoarding this summer. I just can’t resist snapping up a bag or two when I see them, all plump and sweet, for a brief period in July. Golden and blush-hued Raniers are especially a treat. As such, we’ve ended up with entirely too many cherries in the fridge, more than we can possibly eat.

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

This gluten-free blueberry coffee cake gets a tender crumb from butter and sour cream and earthy flavor from brown sugar, oat, and sorghum flours. A layer of jammy blueberries and addictive salty-sweet streusel take it over the top.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Fudgesicles

Chocolate peanut butter lovers rejoice! This vegan fudgesicle recipe takes just a few healthyish ingredients: coconut milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla. A hit of salt and chopped peanut butter cups take them over the top.

The Quest for a Healthier Homemade Fudgesicle Recipe

Full disclosure: Though I spent many childhood summers nomming strawberry, coconut, and lime fruit-only popsicles, as well as ice cream bars, Italian ices, and loads of Coffee Heath Bar Crunch ice cream, I can’t remember ever having eaten a classic Fudgesicle. Nor do I have any desire to. So my version may or may not taste like the classic. But I can assure you, it tastes delicious. And it definitely does not taste vegan or naturally-sweetened.

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