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This was the first meal I ever made for Julia. I made this for her on our first date, more than 15 years ago. She has dietary restrictions now that prevent her from eating gluten, dairy and grains, but when she requested it again this year my mind immediately went to figuring out how to take that dish filled with dairy and wheat and turn it to something she could not only have, but would love.
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Spoiler, we figured it out. And really the key is knowing your products. None of the products in this post are sponsored, but the reason I say using the right products matters is because not all vegan cheese behaves the same. To bring the creaminess to this sauce, we use Miyokos brand Italian-style mozzarella which melts into sauces beautifully.
I’m also a big fan of Banza pasta noodles. Very high in protein, and they tend to hold together a lot better than other grain-free pastas. And with such a flavorful sauce, they taste just like a classic pasta noodle.
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Something that I’m better at now than I was in college is using fresh herbs. The fresh basil, added right at the end of cooking for maximum flavor, not only took this dish where it needed to be, but far beyond that initial version I made all those years ago. Truly an improvement over the original.
The vegetables I use for this are a play on the classic “Holy Trinity” of southern cooking, which is celery, peppers, and onions. We use leeks in place of onions, roasted red peppers instead of fresh, and a small amount of celery seed to get that flavor with making the texture stringy.
I first learned to make cajun chicken pasta while living in Louisiana as a young, 20 year old kid. I fell in love with the mix of flavors and, even though much of it is not friendly to dairy/gluten/grain intolerances, I’ve had a fun time coming up with dishes that bring a lot of that flavor without making our family sick.
So what’s your dish? That dish you remember making for that special someone? Do you still have it the same way you always have, or are there some changes you’ve made over the years? I’d love to hear about it and, if you give this one a try, would love to know how you liked it. Truly, the flavor is out of this world.
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Yum! Cajun chicken pasta is my husband’s favorite. My go-to impress guests meal is chicken piccata. I made it my own by adding artichoke and cherry tomato! It’s also funny how it became my go-to. The first year I was in my first house as an “adult” I told my cousin I wanted to make her a birthday dinner – anything she wanted. She said chicken piccata. So I found a recipe and made it. She got there and was very confused – she actually meant chicken marsala! HA! But we all loved it
My daughter is gluten and dairy free and I am so excited to surprise her with this recipe. Where do you get the cheese from? We live in Cary
Hi Kirstie! You can find the Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Cashew Milk Mozzarella Cheese Ball at Whole Foods, Target, Wal-Mart and more, but check your local store for inventory. Hope your daughter loves the recipe!
Hi Chris! Have you ever posted a roundup of your favorite GF/DF/whatever-free products? It would be so useful to see your go-to choices for butter, flours, breads, etc. Having your expert take on which products to try first would be great for those of us just starting out on allergen-avoidant journeys, and help us wade through all the (sometimes expensive) options. Love your recipes, as always!
So excited to give this a go! I have a friend who is uber celiac and even foods manufactured on equipment that also process wheat can trigger. Be careful with purchased seasoning mixes…
Thank you for sharing, I love that you have modified it to suit. I can’t wait to try this meal.
Where is the recipe??
Hi Virginia! Scroll down to the end of the post, and you should be able to see it. Hope you enjoy!