With family meals beckoning on Christmas and New Year's Eve and Super Bowl parties in the planning stages, it's prime time for special occasions, though Olivia Dupin doesn't sweat it. The South Jersey resident loves to host her own intimate dinner parties. “I’ve worked as a private chef for nearly 10 years, so adapting recipes to a home kitchen comes naturally to me,” says the Culinary Institute of America-trained Dupin. Last month she released her second cookbook, Gluten-Free Entertaining: More than 100 Naturally Wheat-Free Recipes for Parties and Special Occasions, which showcases dishes enjoyed by her friends and family whether they're wheat eaters or not.
Dupin's celiac disease diagnosis four years ago changed her career - and her life - for the better. “I’ve loved food my whole life, and I was thrilled to be working as a chef, but I felt exhausted all the time and I was severely anemic,” says Dupin, who has worked for comedian Jerry Seinfeld and New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira. “When the doctor told me I had celiac disease, I was simultaneously relieved to finally have a diagnosis and terrified that I would have to give up everything I loved. But with a little extra attention to ingredients, I’ve developed ways to eat great without gluten."
Baked salmon with tomatoes and fennel |
Two Gluten Free Philly readers can win a copy of Dupin's new Gluten-Free Entertaining cookbook. To enter up to three different ways, follow the instructions below. Entries are being accepted through Sunday, December 8. Good luck!
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I'd love to win this book! I make special cakes for the GF Hubby for every gathering we go to....Especially Chocolate Cake with Peanutbutter Icing!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book! Very much in need of some new entertaining recipes!
ReplyDeleteI'm newly diagnosed with gluten intolerance. So far my entertaining menu has been pretty bland. Recently made turkey, roasted brussel sprouts and quinoa with sage butter. Haven't tackled desserts yet!
ReplyDeleteI love sweets! With the holiday season, my favorite thing to make is a tray of chocolate covered GF goodies! It never lasts long and everyone can enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI have one awesone gf cookbook (La Tartine Gourmande) and I can't wait to add to the collection! The cake on the cover looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteI find that Guacamole makes the world go round. I use Rick Bayless' guac mix- a packet of liquid goodness added to 2 avocados makes a terrific guac for GFers and wheat-eaters alike.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to gluten free living and this book would be a great,
ReplyDeleteI just found a simple cheese cake receipe that is a crowd pleaser!
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ReplyDeleteAs basic as it sounds, I have people beg me to make these for parties. I give platters as gifts. Chex Treats! Instead of Rice Krispies, I use Chex! Delicious! Add some peanut butter, some chocolate chips, whatever to make them different each time!
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ReplyDeleteWe like to make dal tadka (an indian spiced lentil dish) that works great on a buffet or for dinner for two.
ReplyDeleteGluten free pizzelles
ReplyDeleteI have found a recipe for Gluten Free Blueberry Scones and they are just amazing! We drink tea every day and these scones are a great little treat to have with the tea. I have also taken them to a recent shower I was co-hosting and they went over fabulously there!
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