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All Things Gluten and Dairy Free

Hi I'm Charla, the brains behind That Girl Cooks Healthy. My website specialises in delicious recipes that are free from dairy and gluten free. I also make it my mission to show case modern and traditional Caribbean recipes with emphasis being on healthy where possible. What are you waiting for, let's get cooking!

Christmas Recipes

It's that time of year, explore your festive recipes right here!

  • drink with lights around it
    Haitian Cremas (Vegan)
  • overhead shot of the turkey crown
    Slow Cooker Turkey Crown
  • Cookies on a cooling rack
    Gluten Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
  • two glasses and jug of ginger beer
    Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe
  • overhead shot of the cake
    Sorrel Cake (Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • A large jar of soaked fruit
    How to Soak Fruit For Christmas Cake
  • 2 glasses of ponche de creme
    Ponche De Creme (Punch Ah Creme)(Vegan)
  • A bowl of soup with a grey side plate
    Turkey Neck Soup
  • A piece cut out of the rum cake
    Jamaican Rum Cake (Gluten Free, Grain Free)
  • red jam in jar
    Sorrel Jam
  • cake with decorations
    Jamaican Fruit Cake (Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • coquito with nutmeg shells
    Vegan Coquito (Alcohol Free)
  • Vegan Nut Roast Recipe (Gluten Free)
  • Jamaican hot chocolate
    Jamaican hot chocolate (cocoa tea)
  • A skillet of Ackee and Saltfish
    Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish (Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free)
  • two glasses of sorrel
    Jamaican Sorrel Drink
  • Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine (Instant Pot, Stove Top, Slow Cooker)
  • Overhead shot of the soup
    Jamaican Pepperpot Soup (Vegan)
  • Caribbean Coconut Rum Cupcakes (Vegan, Gluten, Grain Free)
  • A cup of tea with cinnamon sticks and orange peel.
    Hot Sorrel Tea (Caribbean Style)
  • Wings and dip on a plate
    Caribbean Sorrel Chicken Wings
  • 2 glasses of punch
    Christmas Holiday Punch
  • close up of the sauce
    Vegan Cranberry Sauce
  • Oatmeal with cranberry and orange slices
    Orange Cranberry Oatmeal (Vegan)

Caribbean Dishes

Bring a taste of the Caribbean to your household with an assortment of traditional and modified versions of island recipes. From Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago. Furthermore, my recipes are free from gluten and dairy free!

  • Turkey Picadillo
  • A close up of the oxtail in the slow cooker
    Jamaican Oxtail Stew with Butter Beans (Slow Cooker)
  • 2 skewers on a plate
    Jerk Oyster Mushrooms
  • Meatballs with curry sauce
    Caribbean Curry Meatballs
  • Jackfruit, butterbeans with rice and peas and avocado
    Vegan Oxtail Stew (Jackfruit and Butterbeans)
  • Roasted Curry Pumpkin Soup (Vegan)
  • A single bowl of soup
    Roasted Cho Cho Soup (Chayote Soup)(Vegan)
  • plantain fries with white dip
    Plantain Fries

See more Caribbean recipes →

Main Entree Recipes

This section is dedicated to a plethora of worldwide main dishes. All dishes are healthy, wholesome and super filling. A great place to find recipes to host at a dinner party.

  • Tuna Steaks Recipe
  • Chicken dinner in a bowl
    Cajun Chicken Bowls
  • stir fry on a plate
    Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry
  • oyster mushrooms on a bed of rice
    Oyster Mushroom Chicken (Vegan)

See more Main Entree recipes →

Smoothies & Drinks

A selection of smoothies - be it for breakfast or you can even go that extra mile and consume it as a meal replacement. A selection of yummy drinks - hot and cold.

  • smoothie in a slice of melon
    Watermelon Smoothie
  • A pitcher of juice and a glass
    Chayote Water
  • 2 glasses of okra water in a glass.
    How to Prepare Okra Water
  • 2 glasses of smoothie
    Pineapple Banana Orange Smoothie

See more smoothies & drinks →

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About Charla

I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & cooking fanatic. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

Learn more about me →

Recent Recipes

Why not be the first to try some of my latest recipes, go head! I dare you!!

  • 2 jars of stock
    How to Make Lamb Stock
  • Puree in a jar
    How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
  • Crispy edamame beans in a bowl
    Air Fried Edamame Beans
  • condensed milk in a small jar
    Keto Condensed Milk

Recently Updated

  • Sweet Chilli Shrimp {Instant Pot or Stove Option}
  • cabbage on a plate
    Jamaican steamed cabbage
  • chicken in a red pot
    Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
  • bread with cranberry pieces
    Gluten Free Butternut Squash Bread
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Hey, I'm Charla!

I'm an avid Caribbean foodie. Welcome to the haven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

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  • 2 glasses of chia pudding with crushed watermelon
    Watermelon Chia Pudding (Vegan)
  • Jamaican Boiled Dumplings (Gluten Free)
  • 2 tacos garnished on a plate
    Gluten Free Vegan Tacos

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