Wrap up your healthy holiday menu with these 67 best gluten-free holiday recipes. From healthy appetizers to gluten-free holiday desserts, this collection ensures a flavorful and joyful celebration for everyone at the table. These amazing menu ideas are exactly what you need to keep your family well-fed during this busy season or if you are planning a special holiday dinner.
The holidays are here and with that comes plenty of delicious food. Days are filled with various activities and events and lots of entertaining - no wonder it's a favorite season for many! But holidays can also be a challenging time when you're following a certain way of eating.
To help you stay on track with healthy eating during this holiday season, we've compiled this list of healthy gluten-free recipes that everyone will love.But don't limit these gluten free recipes for the holidays only - they're great served up on a busy weeknight too!
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- Healthy Gluten-Free Holiday Dinner Menu
- Tips for Making Gluten Free Holiday Recipes
- Gluten-Free Holiday Basics
- Gluten-Free Holiday Appetizers
- Best Gluten Free Holiday Salad Recipes
- Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes
- Gluten Free Holiday Soups
- Best Gluten Free Holiday Dinner Ideas
- Fermented Recipes to go Holiday Meals
- Best Gluten Free Holiday Desserts
- Healthy Holiday Drinks
- FAQs
Healthy Gluten-Free Holiday Dinner Menu
This collection of healthy gluten free holiday recipes will not leave any guest deprived when faced with all the party food galore. From favorite brunch recipes to serving a crowd and ending the evening with delicious gluten free holiday dessert, this round-up has you covered.
If preparing healthy real food is just as important to you during the holidays as it is any other time, get ready to bookmark this collection of Healthy Holiday Recipes. Some of these recipes are paleo, GAPS, and low carb but all of them are gluten-free with an emphasis on traditionally prepared foods.
Tips for Making Gluten Free Holiday Recipes
- Plan ahead. If planning for a holiday dinner party, it's wise to plan ahead. Start planning your gluten-free holiday menu well in advance to ensure you have ample time to source ingredients.
- Buy seasonally. The holidays are an excellent time to let those root veggies and winter squashes shine. Include seasonal produce like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and hearty greens in your gluten-free holiday recipes.
- Use naturally gluten-free foods. Instead of serving something that has been processed and manufactured to comply with a gluten-free label, embrace naturally gluten-free foods.
- Offer a variety of flavors. Create a well-balanced and flavorful gluten-free holiday menu. Experiment with herbs, spices, and seasonings to enhance the taste of your dishes and make gluten-free options just as enticing as traditional ones.
- Be adventurous. Use the holiday season as an opportunity to try new and exciting gluten-free recipes. Experimenting with diverse ingredients can lead to surprising discoveries.
Gluten-Free Holiday Basics
- Good quality broth: A good broth can be a terrific base for soups, stews, chilis and gravies. Use chicken broth for mild soups, beef bone broth for bold stews, and this meat stock recipe can be used interchangeably for pretty much any dish. You can also swap out the water and use broth instead when cooking grains to bump up the nutrition.
- Hearty gluten-free grains: Incorporate naturally gluten-free grains such as quinoa and rice. Buckwheat is often overlooked but it's such a gem when it comes to gluten-free holiday recipes. Roasted buckwheat adds incredible flavor as a side with butter or in salads. Instant Pot buckwheat is my favorite way to make as is millet Instant Pot.
- Know-how's to winter squashes. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash for longest strands or air fryer butternut squash so it doesn't get mushy. These are naturally gluten free and so hearty and delicious!
ðŸ’Make it Nutrient-Dense: Make sure you include organ meats and plenty of ferments with your hoiday menu to keep the foods interesting and nourishing.
Gluten-Free Holiday Appetizers
Who doesn't love appetizers? Start your evening right with a few of these healthy bite-size finger foods. Perfect for mingling and snacking, these small bites will set the tone for a festive and flavorful holiday gathering, gluten-free style.
Crispy and Tender Beef Tongue Recipe
This beef tongue recipe is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Top it with fresh herbs, lemon, and piquant onion for a refreshing and flavorful treat. Packed with protein and nutrients, it's a great appetizer, hors d'ouvres or even a light supper.
15 minutes minutes
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Easy Beef Liver Pâté
A nutrient-dense appetizer, this Easy Beef Liver Pate recipe starts with browning onions in butter and blending to luscious consistency with cream, coconut aminos, and seasonings.
35 minutes minutes
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Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)
Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with lemon, fresh dill, capers, and Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious naturally low-carb, GAPS diet, and primal appetizer.
15 minutes minutes
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Savory Sliced Apple Appetizers
Slightly tart slices of Granny Smith apples are loaded with savory cream cheese and delicious crunchy toppings. They are GAPS, primal and totally wholesome. Think caramelized apple slices but fancier savory version.
10 minutes minutes
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Caprese Stuffed Avocado - Gluten Free, Low Carb
Stuffed with fresh mozzarella, garden tomatoes, and basil - drizzled with balsamic glaze and dusted with crunchy salt flakes. This low carb treat is an easy 5-ingredient appetizer and a great way to start the holiday festivities.
30 minutes minutes
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Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms
This easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe is a delicious party appetizer that offers bold flavors without the fuss.
30 minutes minutes
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Easy Deviled Eggs
This classic appetizer comes with only 4 ingredients but big flavors. It's great for all kinds of gatherings or even a simple snack.
25 minutes minutes
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Cajun Sweet Potato Fries (Whole30, Paleo)
Healthy and tasty alternative to french fries, these Cajun Sweet Potato Fries are subtly sweet with that Cajun spicy, zesty, savory and smokey flavor.
40 minutes minutes
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Best Gluten Free Holiday Salad Recipes
Including a nice variety of healthy salads to your holiday menu is always a smart idea. Check out these delectable salads that would pair so well with your healthy mains and entrees.
Autumn Harvest Kale Salad
This Autumn Harvest Kale Salad has slightly roasted kale and Brussels sprouts (for easier digestion), delicata squash, and tossed with tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
35 minutes minutes
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Healthy Carrot Salad
Shredded raw carrots, caramelized onions, and refreshing cilantro tossed with pungent spices and apple cider vinegar makes a great addition to any meal.
32 minutes minutes
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Classic Caesar Salad
This Classic Caesar Salad recipe is made from scratch with tangy homemade Caesar dressing, toasted croutons, and crunchy romaine lettuce.
30 minutes minutes
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Cabbage Cucumber Salad (Low Carb)
This Cabbage and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious addition to your meal. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it's naturally paleo, low carb, and Whole 30.
20 minutes minutes
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Chopped Mediterranean Salad
This Chopped Mediterranean Salad features crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and other fresh veggies dressed in a simple white wine vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, pepperoncinis, and Kalamata olives for a delicious and satisfying salad.
20 minutes minutes
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Arugula Goat Cheese Salad with Prosciutto
This Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto is an infusion of flavors and textures that can complement any dish. The best part is it's made with a handful of ingredients and just 15 minutes of prep time.
15 minutes minutes
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Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad
This Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad is a simple, yet refreshing addition to any summer meal. With only 5 ingredients, it comes together in under 15 minutes.
15 minutes minutes
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Easy Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes
Side dishes are the best part about a holiday dinner and these are no exception. Some of these are classics while others have a unique flare but they all make a healthy and delicious addition to your holiday table.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
An easy and delicious side dish that consists of bacon, sage, garlic and of course the sweet potatoes.
1 hour hour
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Roasted Green Beans with Bacon
Roasted Green Beans with Bacon are perfectly tender and so delicious. This easy 20-minute side dish goes with just about anything!
30 minutes minutes
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Roasted Carrots with Garlic
Oven-roasted whole carrots with garlic and herbs make an easy and delicious side dish that can go with just about any meal. This savory Paleo and Whole30 side come together in 20 minutes.
30 minutes minutes
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Creamed Mushrooms
Full of satisfying flavors in caramelized onions, garlic, rich butter and cream, finished off with red wine reduction. Great over pasta, chicken or steak!
45 minutes minutes
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Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Parmesan
These Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Parmesan are a festive take on traditional cabbage steaks. Made with only four simple ingredients, they are flavorful, and delicious and pair perfectly with any protein.
35 minutes minutes
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Crispy Oven Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Fluffy on the inside, golden on the outside, these Crispy Oven Roasted Garlic Potatoes make a wonderful sheet pan side dish with only 4 ingredients and little prep time.
50 minutes minutes
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Easy Oven-Roasted Broccolini Recipe
Add this Easy Roasted Broccolini Recipe to your weekly meal plan! This stupid easy side dish consists of 2 minutes hands-on prep time and 5 simple ingredients. It's low carb, GAPS, Primal, and overall a healthy side dish with very little effort.
22 minutes minutes
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Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Tender Brussels Sprouts roasted with crispy bacon and tossed in parmesan makes a delicious versatile side dish everyone will love.
37 minutes minutes
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Gluten Free Holiday Soups
Soups are one of the best ways to include extra nutrition in the form of nourishing bone broth and seasonal vegetables. And just because soups are not commonly served at holiday meals, doesn't mean you can't start now. This is a small sampling of some healthy soups that can be included on your holiday menu.
Nourishing Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup (Egg Free, Dairy Free)
Nourishing and full of detoxifying properties, this Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup is madeeasilywith just 8 ingredients. Make this grain-free(paleo, keto, low-carb) and use vegetable noodles.
30 minutes minutes
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Shurpa Soup Recipe (Uzbek Lamb Soup)
Shurpa Soup Recipe brings together tender lamb, hearty root vegetables, and a burst of amazing flavor. This Uzbek Lamb Soup with Vegetables is great to cozy up to during the cold months but light enough to nourish and satisfy you year-round!
1 hour hour
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Creamy Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Warm up to this Creamy Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This comforting soup is rich, hearty, and satisfying. It’s packed with tender chicken, flavorful rice, and fresh vegetables and cooked in a creamy broth - all in one pot for a complete and healthy meal.
50 minutes minutes
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Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Kale Soup
Hearty and delicious, this soup comes together quickly and easily in the Instant Pot or your favorite pressure cooker.
44 minutes minutes
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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Chunky, hearty, delicious and nutritious! Warm up to a bowl of Whole30, Paleo and Keto White Chicken Chili that requires only 8 ingredients and minimal effort with the help of the Instant Pot.
45 minutes minutes
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Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Loaded with seasonal veggies and nutritious bone broth, this soup is a powerhouse of nutrition and can easily be ready in under one hour.
1 hour hour
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Best Gluten Free Holiday Dinner Ideas
If you want something festive but a different pace from the traditional turkey or ham, check out these recipes below. These are great for a casual dinner with friends and family and yet look festive enough to be classified as "dinner party" official.
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon, Asparagus and Potatoes
A complete meal on one pan - full of flavor and easy toput together. Can be customizable to fit your dietary needs for Whole30, Paleo, or Low Carb.
30 minutes minutes
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Oven-Baked Swedish Meatballs (Paleo, Whole30)
These Paleo Swedish Meatballs are just as satisfying as the original comfort food but without the gluten or dairy. They come together easily, baked to perfection in the oven, and then smothered in the delicious gluten-free gravy.
50 minutes minutes
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (no canned soup!)
This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe is made from scratch and has no canned soup! It's a delicious comfort food featuring flaky tuna, gluten-free egg noodles, creamy onions and mushrooms, and peas. The best part is this old-fashioned classic meal can be on your table in 40 minutes.
40 minutes minutes
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Chicken Potato Casserole (Easy Chicken Potato Bake)
This Chicken Potato Bake recipe is simple yet so flavorful. With only 5 main ingredients, this meat and potatoes casserole is total comfort food on busy nights.
1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
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Easy One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus
This Easy One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus recipe is the perfect dinner solution for busy weeknights. It's easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor.
40 minutes minutes
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Baked Salmon with Mayonnaise
Perfectly flaky baked salmon with mayonnaise sauce made with capers and fresh dill comes together with 5 simple ingredients and 15 minutes.
15 minutes minutes
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Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
This classic comfort food boasts hearty vegetables and ground lamb smothered in rich gravy and topped with mashed potatoes. Made in one pan and baked to golden perfection.
55 minutes minutes
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ground meat and rice filling wrapped in cabbage leaves, topped with flavorful tomato sauce and baked to perfection.
2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
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Spatchco*ck Turkey
This Spatchco*ck Turkey Recipe cooks evenly and produces delicious crispy skin and juicy meat in a fraction of the time as the traditional roasted turkey.
2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
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Air Fryer Duck
Air Fryer Duck is an easy main dish that can elevate any meal. The air fryer makes cooking this intimidating game meat easy, giving you crispy skin and juicy meat with minimal effort.
1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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Fermented Recipes to go Holiday Meals
Holidays are not a time to be slacking on naturally-formed probiotics in fermented foods. You can ready more about what ancestral diet and the real definition of nourishing foods. Thankfully, we have you covered with some of the best fermented recipes that pair excellently with these holiday gluten-free recipes.
Raw Sauerkraut
Making traditionally fermented sauerkraut at home isn't time consuming and doesn't require special supplies. This Raw Sauerkraut recipe is foolproof and will ensure you get perfectly crunchy probiotic-rich fermented food every time.
21 days days 20 minutes minutes
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Fermented Red Cabbage Sauerkraut
This Red Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe (or fermented red cabbage) is made with just a few simple ingredients and easy steps yet provides a delicious and tangy kraut that's excellent with every meal.
7 days days 10 minutes minutes
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Fermented Green Tomatoes
Learn how to make Fermented Green Tomatoes and preserve those unripe tomatoes before the season ends. With the traditional method of lacto-fermentation, this pickled green tomatoes recipe is easy, delicious, and packed with nutrition.
8 days days 30 minutes minutes
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Spicy Sauerkraut with Ginger and Garlic
This Spicy Sauerkraut with Ginger and Garlic is a delightfully zesty take on sauerkraut that is packed with antioxidants and beneficial bacteria for gut health.
21 days days 30 minutes minutes
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Easy Fermented Cherry Tomatoes
Fermented cherry tomatoes are a great way to preserve that summer harvest and include more gut-healthy probiotics to your meals.
10 days days 10 minutes minutes
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Best Gluten Free Holiday Desserts
Finish off your holiday dinner party with one of these guilt-free desserts.Whether you're looking for a diet-friendly sweet treat or simply aiming for a lighter post-dinner dessert, these gluten-free holiday desserts will ensure a satisfying finale to your holiday feast.
Easy Gluten Free French Crepes Recipe
Simple yet delicious gluten-free French crepes recipe that delivers the same delicate texture. This blender crepe recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and no special pan required!
1 hour hour
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Coconut Flour Banana Muffins
Made with coconut flour and are dairy free, nut free, gluten and grain free. They make a delicious, perfectly moist Paleo treat or breakfast on the go.
28 minutes minutes
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Coconut Flour Brownies (Paleo, GAPS)
These Coconut Flour Brownies are made with only a handful of ingredients and sweetened with honey, these treats are Paleo, GAPS and totally dairy free.
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Gluten-Free Almond Orange Cookies
Thin Almond Orange Cookies dipped in chocolate and topped with toasted almonds.
25 minutes minutes
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Keto Hazelnut Butter Cookies (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
These delicate, buttery cookies practically melt in your mouth.Roasted hazelnuts give them a nice crunch and a luscious drizzle of sugar-free chocolate takes these low carb treats over the top.
35 minutes minutes
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Paleo Crêpe Cake with Cranberries
Perfectly satisfying with graceful layers of crêpes, whipped coconut cream and maple-sweetened cranberries. This treat is gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free.
1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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Healthy Holiday Drinks
Some of these healthy holiday drinks can be enjoyed along with your meal, while others are rich that it's best you savor them as a treat afterwards. Either way, know that they are healthy and delicious and a great way to round off your holiday meal.
Honey Citrus Mint Tea Recipe (Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball Tea)
Honey Citrus Mint Tea, once a Starbucks secret menu item, can now be made easily at home with just a handful of real food ingredients and 10 minutes.
10 minutes minutes
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Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Thick and creamy, this homemade Eggnog is perfectly mild with just a hint of seasonal spices. Find out how to make Eggnog in 20 minutes using just milk, eggs and a healthy sweetener.
1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
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Easy 2-Minute Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte (Low Carb, Paleo, GAPS)
Rich in flavor and healthy fats, this easy 2-minute drink will become a regular daily treat. This drink can be made with herbal "coffee", and coconut cream to keep it paleo.
2 minutes minutes
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Nourishing Hot Cocoa with Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows
Nutrient-dense hot cocoa mix combined with butter and raw milk to create rich chocolate drink. Top with honey-sweetened marshmallows to create a complete treat.
45 minutes minutes
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Herbal Coffee (caffeine-free)
This decadent and delicious coffee substitute has many added health benefits. It's completely caffeine-free and can be enjoyed any time of day.
20 minutes minutes
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FAQs
What is a sample of a gluten-free menu?
I recommend serving naturally gluten-free foods such as air fryer pork tenderloin with a simple side dish of roasted veggies or a salad with house dressing. The most important thing to keep in mind is to use simple ingredients that your gluten-free guests already love and enjoy eating. Having some gluten-free bread or gluten-free desserts is a good idea and a perfect way to show hospitality to those who are on a gluten-free diet.
What are good gluten-free Christmas recipes?
Start with a hearty main dish consisting of a good source of American classic protein like beef, chicken, or salmon and a potato casserole or au gratin. This chicken potato bake is a great recipe and a holiday favorite. A humble baked potato is a simple recipe that makes family traditions shine. Elevate this classic with your favorite toppings to truly make it a special occasion. Finish the night with delicious desserts. Follow this guide on natural sweeteners to add subtle sweetness to your night.
What are classic recipes for a Christmas dinner?
Many of the holiday favorite dishes are also on the Thanksgiving menu. You'll often find pumpkin pie, a big dish of classic stuffing, cranberry sauce, along with roast turkey, baked ham, and prime rib. Thankfully, you don't have to skimp out on those if you are following a gluten-free diet because there are recipes galore to satisfy your dietary preferences.
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