Hey there, fellow food lover! I'm Jamie-the recipe creator, photographer, and the friendly face behind Vibrantly G-Free. Welcome to my corner of the internet, where gluten-free eating is quick, fun, and seriously delicious!
I know what it's like to juggle a busy lifestyle and still crave great food, so I'm here to bring you gluten-free recipes that fit right into your hectic schedule without sacrificing flavor. My cooking style is rooted in American comfort foods and Italian classics-because who doesn't love a good pasta dish or a cozy bowl of soup?
Whether you're here for an Impossibly Authentic Dairy-Free Tiramisu or an Easy Paella recipe, my goal is to make gluten-free cooking approachable and tasty for everyone. And yes-there are photos and step-by-step instructions, because we all know how much easier it is to follow a recipe when you can actually see the end result.
My Story
Jamie Monkkonen - Recipe Developer & Writer
Jamie is the is the founder of Vibrantly G-Free, where all recipes are developed and photographed in her own kitchen. She shares flavorful, secretly gluten-free recipes inspired by American comfort food and Italian classics. Outside of her blog, she contributes to Mashed.com and Seattle's Child, and helps busy cooks make food that's both simple and satisfying.
I started my career as a research oceanographer, but after being diagnosed with celiac disease, I quickly realized that work-related travel (and food!) weren't as easy as they once were.
I had to make a choice: keep getting sick or find a new path. I made a quick career change to teaching, which I loved, and still do.
But eventually.. I found my way to cooking through this blog and I've never looked back!
At first, cooking felt like a chore-especially baking. But over time, I found a new passion for it, and I discovered just how fun it could be to whip up delicious, gluten-free meals in no time. I wanted to make food that wasn't just for me, but for everyone-including my non-gluten-free friends who loved what I was making!
Fast forward to 2020, and I found myself in a camper van, trying to make the best of the pandemic and diving deeper into my cooking. That's when I realized that the simple, one-pot recipes I was creating were way better than anything I'd ever had at a gluten-free restaurant.
Now, making gluten-free recipes, photographing food, and sharing the joy of cooking are my full-time gig. I can't wait for you to join me on this gluten-free journey!
FAQs
We have lots of tasty vegan options on the site! Check out our Vegan Recipe Category for 50+ recipes that are either 100% vegan, or have an easy vegan option that we make in my own home all the time.
Our Vegan Vodka Pasta is super easy and also decadently delicious! And if you have an instant pot, it really does not get easier than our 3-Step Easy Chicken Cacciatore.
If you're looking for baking recipes, this Foolproof Gluten-Free French Baguette uses only 3 ingredients and is super simple. Our one-bowl gluten-free double chocolate muffins are also very easy.
First of all, know that it does get better, even if it feels very hard and confusing in the beginning. I recommend exploring our gluten-free resources and reading my How To Go Gluten-Free post.
Hands-down one of our Chia Seed Puddings! There's the plain 2-ingredient chia pudding, a chocolate chia pudding, and my favorite mango coconut chia seed pudding. After that, I recommend exploring our smoothie recipes.
I definitely used to, but not anymore. When I first went gluten-free and needed to adapt to a new style of eating, I did feel deprived and left out of social situations. Gluten-free foods were less known and available and I wasn't a great cook.
Now, my non-gluten-free friends often comment on how good we eat! And stop by the house for dinner and snacks when they're in my area.
My Work
My recipes, photography, and videography can be found all across the internet. Most notably, I have a collection of unique recipes on Mashed.com. Since the birth of my daughter in 2022, I also write food articles for Seattle's Child.
I regularly work with brands to create unique recipes and content. Past partners include Farmer's Market Foods, Sumo Citrus, Masi Masa Trading Company, Modern Table, Coogies, and more!
Jamie's favorite recipes
What's next?
There's so much more to explore! Check out my Recipe Index, dive into gluten-free living with my Essential Gluten-Free Living Ebook, or become a VIP member of the Free Resource Library for grocery lists, travel checklists, and more.
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I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to be a part of your gluten-free adventure.
❤︎ Jamie