Colleen Saltarelli
Gluten-Free Recipe Developer and Photographer
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My same is Colleen Saltarelli and I am a gluten-free recipe developer and food photographer. As a Connecticut native, I bring a dash of New England with each gluten-free dish I create.
I hold a Bachelors Degree in Pastry Arts Management from the Culinary Institute of America, am a ISSA Certified Nutrition Specialist and is ServeSafe certified. Because of these credentials, I am uniquely qualified to help brands promote their products in innovative, genuine and relatable ways.
My social media following is comprised of mostly female individuals in their late 20’s to early 40’s, that primarily live in the United States and follow a gluten-free diet. I have built a community with real authentic engagement, from actual people who care about good food and great products.
I have already built relationships with a number of food brands from seafood, to pasta, to baking mixes. They find value in the high quality content I create and continue to work with me because they see results.
Recipe development and food photography are my passion. I take content creation very seriously and pursue this as my full-time profession. That being the case, I take pride in the quality of work I produce and the manner in which I conduct business.
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🌟 If you’re on the hunt for delicious and safe gluten-free options in Western, CT, you have to check out Mitchell’s Putnam Park Deli and Market! 🌟 From mouth-watering cheese bread sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats to convenient gluten-free snacks and fresh coffee, they’ve got everything you need. Plus, they take gluten-free preparation seriously, so you can enjoy every bite with peace of mind. Come visit Mitchell’s Putnam Park Deli and Market today and taste the difference! #MitchellSince1945 #MitchellsDeliAndMarket #GlutenFreeGoodness #GlutenFreeColleen #GlutenFreeLife #BethelCT #FoodieFavorites #GlutenFreeSnacks #DeliciouslyGlutenFree
Cinnamon Roll Blondies My brown butter blondie bars swirled with a cinnamon roll inspired filling & topped with decadent cream cheese frosting. 3/4 cups gluten-free all purpose flour, I like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 6 tablespoons butter, browned and cooled 3/4 cups brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons browned butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix together the gluten free flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside. Add the browned butter and brown sugar to an electric mixing bowl and mix for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well. Stir in the dry ingredients. Pour batter into parchment lined 9x6 pan and smooth it all out. Mix melted browned butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over the top, swirl with a knife. Bake for at 350F for 25-35 minutes. Cool completely. 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 oz butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix. Pipe the frosting on top of each blondie square and enjoy! #glutenfree #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreerecipe #blondies #glutenfreeblondies #brownbutter #brownbutterrecipe #cookiebars #singluten #sansgluten #glutenfrei #senzaglutine #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollblondies
Lemon Glazed Cookies Tender and sweet lemon cookies topped with a tart lemon glaze and decorated with perfect little lemon slices. They just scream summertime and I am ready for it! ❓Anyone else been LOVING lemon flavors lately? Lemon Glazed Cookies 3/4 Cup Butter, Softened 1 cup Sugar 2 Large Eggs Zest of 1 large lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 1/4 Cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp Baking Powder ¼ tsp Salt 1 cup powdered sugar 4-5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice zest from 1/2 a lemon lemon slices for garnish Preheat the oven to 350F. Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Using a ¼ cup, portion into round balls. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press on the tops of each ball with your palm. Bake for 11 minutes until just set. Cool completely. Mix the powdered sugar lemon juice and lemon zest. Brush glaze on top of each cooled cookie. Top with a lemon slice to garnish. #glutenfree #glutenfreecookies #copycatrecipe #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreebaking #lemoncookies #lemondessert
Churro Cookies A sweet and tender cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with a swirl of cinnamon buttercream, finished with just a sprinkle of extra cinnamon sugar. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups gluten-free flour, I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons cinnamon Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Using a ¼ scoop, roll in cinnamon sugar, portion onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press on the tops of each ball with your palm and freeze until firm. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 11 minutes until just set. Cool completely. 8 oz cream cheese, softened 4 oz butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash cinnamon Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon and mix. Pipe the frosting on top of each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar. #churros #churrocookies #snickerdoodle #falldessert #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe
Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies A sweet and savory cookie filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut then rolled in crushed potato chips and pretzels. 440g gluten-free flour, I like Bobs Red Mill 1:1 8g baking soda 6g salt 227g browned butter, softened 247g brown sugar 158g sugar 110g eggs 16g vanilla extract 100g coconut, toasted or not 350g semi-sweet chocolate chips Crushed potato chips and gf pretzels for garnish Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside. Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 min. Add eggs and vanilla slowly. Add dry ingredients on low until combined. Add chocolate chips and coconut and mix until just combined. Scoop into balls, roll in crushed potato chips and gf pretzels and freeze dough balls until solid. When ready to bake, heat oven to 325F and line sheet pans with parchment. Bake for 15-8 minutes, turning the pan halfway through. #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe #chocolatechipcookies #potatochipcookies #chocolatecoverpotatochips
Stuffed Oreo Cupcakes Rich chocolate cake stuffed with an Oreo cookie, topped with sweet and dreamy vanilla buttercream, finished with an Oreo crumble rim and a small Oreo cookie piece. 240 g granulated sugar 214 g gluten-free flour, I like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 24 g unsweetened cocoa powder 24 g dark black cocoa powder 5 g baking powder 6 g baking soda 5 g salt 83 g eggs 195 g milk 83 g vegetable oil 3 g vanilla extract 110 g boiling water Gluten free Oreos Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pans with cupcake liners and Oreos, set aside. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Stir in boiling water. Spread batter evenly into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before using. 1 lb powdered sugar 1 cup softened butter 3 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp vanilla extract Whip the butter, sift in powdered sugar. Add cream while mixing then add the vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Gluten free Oreo cookie crumbs Gluten free Oreo cookie pieces Frost cupcakes and roll sides in cookie crumbs and top with cookie pieces. #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreebaking #cupcakes #glutenfreecake #glutenfreecupcakes #glutenfreeoreos #cookiesandcream #cookiesandcreamcupcake #chocolatecupcake
Cinnamon Fry Bread Cookies Sweet and buttery fry bread-style cookies brushed with melted butter and topped with cinnamon honey buttercream. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp butter extract 2 1/4 cups gluten-free flour, I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon butter extract Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Using a ¼ scoop, portion onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press on the tops of each ball with your palm to form a disc, brush with melted butter butter extract mixture and freeze until firm. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 11 minutes until just set. Brush with more melted butter and broil cookies for a few minutes until golden brown. Brush again with the butter mixture and set to cool. 1⁄2 cup butter 1-2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Combine butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon, honey to make the frosting. Mix until smooth and top cookies with a small scoop. Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon sugar if desired. #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe #frybread #frybreadcookies #cinnamoncookies #buttercookies
🍓🥭 Fresh Fruit Tarts 🍇🍊 A tender cream cheese tart shell, filled with homemade vanilla pastry cream, topped with whatever fresh fruit you have on hand and finished with a shiny fruit glaze. I made hundreds of these in culinary school and they never disappoint, always a showstopper. Cream Cheese Tart Crust 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour, I like Bob's Red Mill 1:1 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup powdered sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 stick butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Whisk gf flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar and confectioners’ sugar, combine well and set aside. In a separate bowl, place the cream cheese, butter, and mix with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mix well. Add the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Scoop and press into tart forms. Bake for 10-12 minutes, do not brown. Pastry Cream Filling 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, I like @singingdogvanilla 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 4 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter Bring the milk and vanilla bean paste to just a slight simmer on the stove, DO NOT BOIL. In a heat resistant bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar and corn starch, whisk until light and fluffy. Slowly add the milk to the yolks to temper, pour everything back into the pot and put it back on the stove on medium. Whisk constantly until thick, take off heat and whisk in butter. Refrigerate overnight before filling the tart shells. Fruit Glaze 3 oz fruit jam or jelly, smooth 1-2 tablespoons water fresh fruit Heat jam and water to melt, stir smooth. Top tarts with fresh fruit. Brush glaze over fruit. **Disclaimer: I do not guarantee the gluten-free validity of any product or ingredient. Please consume at your own risk.** #glutenfree #glutenfreecookies #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreebaking #fruittarts #freshfruittart #glutenfreetart #tartrecipe
Chocolate Crumb Cake Cookies A super rich chocolate cookie stuffed with gluten-free Oreos, topped with silky vanilla cream cheese frosting and finished with a sprinkling of crushed gluten-free Oreos. 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg + 1 yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 1/3 cup gluten-free flour, I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1/4 cup dark black cocoa powder, sifted 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup crushed Oreos Cream butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and egg yolk, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup and mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, cocoa powders, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined. Fold in crushed cookies. Using a ¼ cup scoop, portion onto parchment and freeze until just firm. Preheat the oven to 350F. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 11-13. Cool before frosting. 8 oz cream cheese, softened 4 oz butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Crushed Oreos Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix. Pipe the frosting on top of each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with more crushed cookies #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe #cakecookies #chocolatecookies #oreocookies #cookiesandcream
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Cake 240 g granulated sugar 214 g gluten-free flour, I like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 24 g unsweetened cocoa powder 24 g dark black cocoa powder 5 g baking powder 6 g baking soda 5 g salt 83 g eggs 195 g milk 83 g vegetable oil 3 g vanilla extract 110 g boiling water Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pans with parchment and set aside. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Stir in boiling water. Spread batter evenly into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before using. 1 cup softened butter 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3-5 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream Cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth and lump free. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time on low. Bump it up to medium and add the heavy cream until it reaches your desired consistency. #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreerecipies #glutenfreetreats #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #peanutbutterchocolate #chocolatepeanutbutter #peanutbutterandchocolate #chocolateandpeanutbutter #glutenfreecake #cakesofinstagram
S’mores Cookies Soft and warn graham cracker cookie stuffed with chocolate chips, topped with marshmallow cream and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 1/3 cup gluten-free flour, I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups chocolate chips Marshmallow fluff/cream Gluten-free graham cracker crumbs Preheat the oven to 350F. Cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup and mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, gf graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, baking soda+powder, and salt and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips Using a ¼ cup, portion into round balls. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press on the tops of each ball with your palm then create a hole in the center. Fill the hole with a heaping spoonful of marshmallow fluff. Bake for 11-13 minutes until just set. Sprinkle with additional gf graham cracker crumbs. Best served warm. #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe #smores #smorescookies #glutenfreesmores
CONFETTI Cake Cookie 🎉 A fluffy and sweet vanilla sugar cookie stuffed full of colorful rainbow sprinkles. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract, I like @singingdogvanilla ½ tsp almond extract 2 1/4 cups gluten-free flour, I use @bobsredmill gluten-free 1-to-1 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine gf flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt, set aside. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and continue to mix, again light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extract, mix. Add in the dry ingredients and mix smooth. Carefully fold in sprinkles. Using a large scoop, roll into balls and place with plenty of room on baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, do not let them turn brown. Enjoy! #glutenfree #glutenfreecookies #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreebaking #confetticakecookie #funfetticookie #confetticookie
Dulce De Leche Snack Cake A super sweet snacking favorite! Classic vanilla cake topped with a sugar sweet dulce de leche buttercream and drizzled with a little extra dulce de leche on top. 3oz vegetable oil 225 g granulated sugar 150 g eggs, room temperature 315 g gluten-free flour, I like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 1/4 tsp salt 9 g baking powder 6 oz milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or paste Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8 or 9x9 cake pan with parchment and set aside. Cream oil and sugar. Add eggs and beat at medium speed for one minute. Add flour, salt, baking powder, milk, and vanilla, beat at medium speed for one minute. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely. 1/2 cup butter, softened 3-4 cups powdered sugar 2/3 cup dulce de leche, extra for garnish 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Beat the butter, add the powdered sugar and dulce de leche, mix until smooth. Add cream or milk to desired consistency. Frost the cake and drizzle with additional dulce de leche. Enjoy! #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreerecipies #glutenfreetreats #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #glutenfreecake #cakesofinstagram #dulcedeleche #dulcedelechecake #vanillacake
Maple Cinnamon Roll Cookies A sweet and tender vanilla sugar cookie base speared with cinnamon roll filling and topped with a swirl of rich maple frosting. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups gluten-free flour, I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy and light. Add gf flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Using a ¼ scoop, portion onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press on the tops of each ball with your palm and freeze until firm. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 11 minutes until just set. Cool completely. 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth. Spread a 2 tablespoons of the smear onto each cookie. Beat butter, maple syrup 1 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon maple extract or flavoring 3-4 cups powdered sugar With an electric mixer, beat butter, maple syrup, maple extract and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Pipe out a swirl onto of each cookie and enjoy! #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecookies #cookierecipe #glutenfreecookierecipe #vanillacookies #maplecookies #cinnamonroll #cinnamonrollcookies
Double Chocolate Snack Cake A super rich and decadent dark chocolate cake, topped with whatever jam you like, frosted with a luxuriously smooth chocolate buttercream and finished with a final swirl of jam. 240 g granulated sugar 214 g gluten-free flour, I like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 24 g unsweetened cocoa powder 24 g dark black cocoa powder 5 g baking powder 6 g baking soda 5 g salt 83 g eggs 195 g milk 83 g vegetable oil 3 g vanilla extract 110 g boiling water Jam, jelly or preserves Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pans with parchment and set aside. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Stir in boiling water. Spread batter evenly into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before using. Top with a thin layer of jam. 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Jam, jelly or preserves Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and creamy. Frost cake and swirl with jam. #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreerecipies #glutenfreetreats #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #glutenfreecake #cakesofinstagram #chocolatecake #chocolatesheetcake #darkchocolatecake #chocolateraspberrycake