Top 15 Fan Favorites of 2023 • The Heritage Cook ® (2024)

15 – Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon Simplified (GF)

Beef Bourguignon (or Burgundy beef stew) is a French classic popularized in the United States by Julia Child. I’ve taken Julia’s recipe and streamlined it, making it easier for us to make over a weekend or even on a weekday if you will be home during the day.

14 – Texas Style BBQ Brisket and Perfect Brisket BBQ Sauce

Texas style BBQ Brisket is a true art form. The combination of seasonings, cooking style, type of wood, and wrapping to rest the meat all unite to create a memory that will last a lifetime.

13 – Pecan Pie Without a Crust (GF)

For those of you who are also intimidated by making your own pie crusts from scratch, here is a fantastic dessert that has all the flavors you want for your Thanksgiving table, travels beautifully if you are visiting friends or family, and is much easier to make than a traditional pie.

12 – The Easiest and Tastiest Holiday Prime Rib (GF)

Each slice of this Holiday Prime Rib is tender, moist and deeply flavorful. The exterior surfaces are gloriously browned and crispy. The meat is evenly cooked all the way through the roast. Only the two outside slices will be slightly more well-done than the rest. As the saying goes, “set it and forget it” there is no easier method!

11 – Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

I have a passionate love affair with fried chicken. There is no restaurant or homemade meal that brings me more pleasure. This is my absolute favorite. It incorporates all the best ingredients and techniques, and it was created by one of my favorite chefs. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!!

10 – Dairy-Free Creamy Potato Gratin (GF)

Have you dreamed of creamy, luscious potatoes au gratin but can’t have dairy? I’ve got you covered with today’s delightful Dairy Free Creamy Potato Gratin. All the flavor and texture with none of the dairy!

9 – Easy Restaurant Style Mexican Rice (GF)

When we go to a Mexican restaurant for dinner, one of my favorite parts of the meal is the rice. Today I am sharing a recipe for easy restaurant style Mexican rice. Packed with flavor, it is everything you want and so much more. It is so good you’ll swear you can hear the mariachi music playing!

8 – Duck Fat Fries – A Kid’s Favorite Snack (GF)

Have I got a fun recipe for you today – Duck Fat Fries otherwise known at pommes frites (pohm freet) in French. You probably know how much The Artist and I love France and its people – this was an extra fun theme for me! And duck fat takes these fries to a whole different level – out of this world!

7 – Easy Homemade Beef Stroganoff (GF)

Though I don’t have any Russian heritage, the post-World War II favorite, Beef Stroganoff is a favorite memory from my childhood. In its simplest form, the recipe is sliced beef, onions, beef broth, and sour cream. Mushrooms got added somewhere along the way and now we can’t imagine beef stroganoff without them.

6 – Fish and Chips with Homemade Tartar Sauce (GF)

Fish and chips are a tradition in Britain and a sense of national pride. You can find it in every pub and each declares theirs is the best! Fried fish and bread was mentioned in Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” in 1830. Chips, the English name for French fries, arrived in the 1700’s, an import from France and Belgium.

5 – Melt In Your Mouth Ribs Recipe (GF)

These Melt in Your Mouth BBQ Ribs are meaty and satisfying with all the flavors you dream of but made mostly in your oven. No hours of tending a grill required!

4 – Rosemary Roasted Beets, Potatoes, and Peppers (GF)

This combination of rosemary roasted beets, potatoes, and peppers is a delicious dish you can serve all year long, but it is especially good as we head toward the autumn and cooler days. It makes a beautiful side dish or vegetarian/vegan main course. It is naturally gluten-free making it a wonderful option when you are serving someone who cannot eat gluten.

3 – Variations on Coleslaw (GF)

Today I am sharing 3 variations on coleslaw so you can make different flavor profiles to suit your mood and the other foods you are serving. See how easy it is to adapt a recipe!

2 – Gluten-Free Classic Cheesecake with Almond Crust (GF)

You guys are going to love today’s Gluten-Free Classic Cheesecake! Smooth and creamy, it is a dreamy dessert you’ll crave all year long.Head to the grocery store, buy some cream cheese and sour cream, pull out your springform pan and dive in. This cheesecake is an indulgence that is worth every bite!

1 – Hearty Mixed Bean Soup (GF)

This pot of Hearty Mixed Bean Soup is the perfect way to warm up on cool days, feed your hungry gang, or to bring to a potluck. Healthy, delicious, and so substantial that you only need a salad for a complete meal, this will keep you well fed all winter long.

Gluten-Free Tips:

You can adjust any baking recipe to gluten-free by using 120 grams per cup of my favorite gluten-free flour blend. Commercial blends such as Pamela’s All-Purpose Artisan Blend, Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1, or King Arthur Measure for Measure are all good choices, just be sure to spoon the blend into a measuring cup, level off the top, and weigh the remaining flour. Use that weight for that specific flour. Add 1/4 tsp of xanthan gum or 1/2 tsp of psyllium husk powder per cup of flour if your blend doesn’t already contain it. They both help avoid crumbly baked goods.

Weighing your dry ingredients improves your results and gives you recipes that are easy to replicate. It is much more accurate and faster than using measuring cups. If you are using a kitchen scale, spoon your GF flour blend into a cup with straight sides and no spout, until mounded and then use a straight edge to even the top and scrape off the excess. Weigh the flour left in the cup and use that as your base weight for the flour measurements.

Let the mixed doughs rest for about 30 minutes before baking, if possible, to let the flours fully absorb all the liquids. If you have questions, you can find a lot of information by clicking on the “Gluten-Free” tab at the top of the page.

All recommended ingredients are gluten-free as of the writing of this article. Always check to be sure the products haven’t changed and are still safe to consume.

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