Easy Gluten-Free Entertaining Cookbook Available from GlutenSmart

Recipe by Aimee DuFresne. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian; if yogurt is omitted this recipe is also Raw Vegan/Vegan and Diary-free. This is a version of one of the very first soups I made while left to my own devices in culinary school. It was the first time my own recipes were being served in the adjacent restaurant; a very exciting, and somewhat nerve-wracking, moment. To my surprise and delight, it turned out to be a big hit, was enjoyed by patrons and sold out very quickly.

Recipe by Aimee DuFresne. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan. The bitter dandelion green is gaining popularity and can now be found on most supermarket shelves alongside spinach and kale. It has been used by herbalists as a appetite stimulant as well as a digestive aid, which makes it a perfect ingredient to start off your meal and evening of entertaining.

Recipe by Aimee DuFresne. Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free. Polenta is a corn-based and thus gluten-free grain option that is often overlooked. Originally from Northern Italy, polenta was once the staple food that sustained Roman soldiers. However, it did not quite gain the popularity that pasta or pizza did over the years.

Recipe by Christine Seelye-King. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan. This is a great all-purpose herb blend that adds flavor to a variety of springtime dishes. It makes a great dip flavoring, is lovely sprinkled over fresh broccoli just before steaming it, goes great in eggs or on top of fish.

Recipe by Christine Seelye-King. Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan. A primavera dish is a fabulous way to feature loads of crisp spring and summer flavors. This quinoa version takes advantage of the delicate crunch of quinoa along with the colorful additions of raw or blanched veggies.

Recipe by Aimee DuFresne. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian. Sweet potatoes in warm weather? Yes, I know it is odd, but there are a few reasons I have included this recipe. While sweet potatoes are generally in season during the fall and winter, depending on where you are located and what the weather has been like, spring might be the very end of the season. Given the sometimes erratic and unpredictable force that is the weather, it may be that spring has not yet sprung. If you find yourself entertaining in cooler conditions, this dish is warm and comforting as you wait for warmer weather.

Recipe by Christine Seelye-King. Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free. This crust provides a crisp and flavorful crust that holds up well to moist ingredients such as in the Tart of Spring Greens.

Recipe by Christine Seelye-King. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan. Fresh cherries are so decadent you hardly need to do anything to them during their short stay at the local market. A quick pop under the broiler warms them and intensifies their sweetness and aroma, and the spiced balsamic syrup gives the perfect accompaniment.