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    Hi there! Welcome to Vibrantly G-Free. I'm Jamie, the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind this gluten-free recipe blog.

    Here you'll find amazing gluten-free recipes that are meant for everyday, busy lives.

    Many recipes are inspired by American comfort foods and Italian classics. By tradition, Italian cooking is simple and delicious, and where my culinary background is rooted.

    Whether you're here for our Impossibly Authentic Dairy-Free Tiramisu or an Easy Paella for dinner, you'll find step-by-step instructions with photos so they are easy to replicate.

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    • More about me
    • FAQs
    • My Work
    • Jamie's favorite recipes

    More about me

    A headshot of Jamie, the blogger behind Vibrantly G-Free, outside in a forest wearing a blue top.

    I started as a research oceanographer, but quit my job to teach when my new celiac diagnosis made travel hard.

    Then, a hobby to cope with my diagnosis became a mission to share recipes and tips to make gluten-free tastier and easier for everyone.

    Welcome to my online home.

    I've always been a lover of good food. And while I notoriously hated cooking as a young adult, I did love to bake! When I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011, I nearly gave up on baking, which felt so hard with all the changes. This was long before gluten-free 1-to-1 flours existed.

    Little did I know, this was the start of my journey to love cooking. But let me tell you, it did not happen fast. The goal was always to make lots of food in as little time as possible so I could get back to the things I really loved. My first love was the Pacific Northwest outdoors, with an abundance of hiking with my dog Kaia, rock climbing, and cycle touring.

    Jamie and Kaia lying on the camper van bed with Smith Rock in the background.

    The first recipes I posted on this site were ones I loved and wanted to remember after I quit my science teaching job for a year of outdoor adventure in 2019. They were never meant to be seen by anyone but me and my partner, Lucas.

    When the pandemic hit in 2020, my travels were derailed and I ended up in a camper van to wait it out. This was the start of an entire section of amazing, trial tested one-pot recipes that are really really good.

    I realized that the simple recipes I was making were better than the gluten-free options in restaurants.

    This is when I realized I loved cooking.

    Since then, making recipes, food photography, and food videography have been my full time job.

    FAQs

    Do you have Vegan recipes?

    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.

    What recipe do you recommend for someone who is new to cooking?

    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.

    Any tips for someone new to gluten-free?

    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.

    What is the easiest recipe on the site?

    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.

    Do you feel deprived eating a gluten-free diet?

    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

    • Hero image of a slice of dairy free tiramisu with fresh berries on top and a piece of chocolate with a mint leaf on the side of the plate.
      Impossibly Authentic Dairy Free Tiramisu
      ★★★★★
    • Overhead view of a pot of savory pumpkin stew with potatoes, beans, and kale.
      Savory Pumpkin Stew
      ★★★★★
    • Coconut sugar chocolate chip cookies arranged on a kitchen counter and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
      Coconut Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies
      ★★★★★
    • Side view of a large bowl of Thai Chicken Soup with rice noodles, veggies, and fresh basil.
      Super Addictive Thai Chicken Soup
      ★★★★★
    • Creamy avocado pasta bowl
      Creamy Avocado Pasta
      ★★★★★
    • Three crusty gluten free french baguettes freshly baked on a pan.
      Foolproof Gluten-Free French Baguette
      ★★★★★
    • A side view of a cup of Italian hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a piece of chocolate.
      Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
      ★★★★★
    • Gluten free double chocolate muffins arranged on a white tablecloth.
      Gluten Free Double Chocolate Muffins
      ★★★★★

    What’s next?

    • Browse our Recipe Index
    • Explore our Gluten-Free Resources
    • Learn about our Free Resource Library
    • Check out my Essential Gluten Free Living Ebook

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    Thank you for being here, and welcome to our community space!

    ❤︎  Jamie

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    I'm Jamie -- a former math and science teacher, now full-time food blogger and photographer. I love to live on-the-go with tasty food to take along!

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