Gluten-free food taste tested

Courtesy of Betty Crocker

They may lack gluten, but these delectable pantry basics are anything but flavor-free.

Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Brownie Mix

Gluten-free goes mainstream. Simply add eggs and butter for scrumptious fudgy treats that come together in minutes.

To buy: $5 for one 16-ounce box, at supermarkets.

Courtesy of Udi's

Udi’s Gluten-Free Pepperoni Pizza

Say ciao to cardboard-like pies. This personal pizza has a thin, chewy crust, extra-cheesy topping, and ample amounts of spicy pepperoni.

To buy: $8 for one 10-ounce pizza, at Whole Foods Markets and natural food stores.

Courtesy of feel-good-foods.com

Feel Good Foods Handmade Asian-Style Chicken Dumplings

These eight juicy potstickers can go head-to-head with your local takeout. Packed with chicken, cabbage, scallions, and spices, they even come with a zesty dipping sauce.

To buy: $8 for one 10.75-ounce box, at supermarkets and natural food stores.

Courtesy of Annie's

Annie’s Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar

Not just for kids, these rice shells have a mellow nutty flavor that is hardly discernible under the classic creamy sauce.

To buy: $3 for one 6-ounce box, at supermarkets and natural food stores.

Courtesy of whidbeyfresh.com

Whidbey Fresh WildeBerryaki Sauce

Gluten lurks everywhere—even in soy sauce. This versatile teriyaki blend has a sweet and spicy tang, thanks to blackberries, oranges, fresh ginger, and garlic.

To buy: $7 for one 12-ounce bottle, whidbeyfresh.com.

Courtesy of Bisquick

Bisquick Gluten-Free Pancake and Baking Mix

Make this mix your go-to for light, fluffy pancakes and moist muffins that are indistinguishable from the originals.

To buy: $5 for one 16-ounce box, at supermarkets.

Courtesy of Green's

Green’s Gluten-Free Ales

These three tasty brews are everything most wheat-free versions are not—crisp, bright, and refreshing. Available in medium-bodied amber ale, fruity Tripel ale, and rich, chocolaty Dubbel ale.

To buy: $6 for one 16.9-ounce bottle, at supermarkets.

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Immaculate Baking Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough

Satisfy a sweet tooth in minutes with this pre-made gluten-free cookie dough (the first of its kind). Warm from the oven and studded with melty chunks of chocolate chips, these treats are utterly satisfying.

To buy: $5 for one 14-ounce package, at Whole Foods Markets and natural food stores.

Courtesy of williams-sonoma.com

Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Flour

Leave it to a four-star chef like Thomas Keller to develop the ultimate gluten-free flour. This brilliant concoction of rice and tapioca flours can be substituted for the all-purpose variety in equal measurements. Even better, cakes bake up light and springy without a hint of the all-too-common sawdust taste.

To buy: $22 for one 3-pound bag, williams-sonoma.com.