Gluten-Free Holiday Guide: Thanksgiving & Christmas Recipes
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GF turkey, stuffing, gravy, pies, and cookies — every traditional holiday dish made safely gluten-free. Plus tips for mixed-diet family dinners.
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The Holiday Challenge
Holidays revolve around food — and traditional recipes are loaded with gluten. But here's the secret: almost every holiday dish can be made gluten-free and taste just as good.
Naturally Gluten-Free Holiday Foods
These traditional foods are ALREADY safe:
GF Versions of Traditional Dishes
Gluten-Free Stuffing
Replace bread cubes with:
Gluten-Free Gravy
Instead of flour as thickener, use:
Gluten-Free Pie Crust
Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
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Tips for Mixed-Diet Family Dinners
Holiday Baking (GF Cookies & Treats)
GF Sugar Cookies
Use any sugar cookie recipe, substitute GF flour blend 1:1. Add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum if your blend doesn't include it.
GF Chocolate Chip Cookies
Use Enjoy Life chocolate chips (allergen-free) + GF flour blend. Almond flour cookies are also excellent.
GF Gingerbread
Use GF flour blend + molasses + ginger + cinnamon. King Arthur has a great GF gingerbread mix.
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Sarah Mitchell
Lead Content Writer & Nutritionist, B.S. Nutrition Science
Sarah was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2018 and writes evidence-based guides combining clinical nutrition knowledge with 6+ years of personal gluten-free living experience. All health content is medically reviewed by our advisory team.
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