4 Surprisingly Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

Holiday entertaining took on a new meaning when Michelle Tampakis, a pastry chef and baking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Determined to make gluten free versions of tried and true recipes led her to open Whipped Pastry Boutique, a small wholesale gluten-free bakery located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This artisanal bakery is a dedicated gluten free facility which has Orthodox Kashruth Supervision (oKs). Thanksgiving in Michelle's house is typically a full sit down dinner for 20-25 people, including Town & Country Editor-in-Chief Stellene Volandes, who can attest to the gluten-free deliciousness.

The following are a few gluten-free recipes to help with your holiday meal.

Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe

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Ingredients:
6 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb white mushrooms
Salt/pepper to taste
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lb Italian sausage
1 recipe/box gluten-free cornbread

Directions:
1. Chop or crumble the sausages, and sauté them in a frying pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, until fully cooked.
2. Cut the cornbread into small 1 inch cubes, and set aside.
3. Wash and slice the mushrooms, and sauté them in 4 tbsp vegetable oil
4. Once they are browned add the wine, allow wine to cook off. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add mushrooms, sausage, cheese and stock to the cubed cornbread and stir together, mixture should hold together. Add more stock if necessary.
6. Bake stuffing in a lightly greased 4qt baking dish, in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until firm. This Staub ceramic baking dish is the perfect size for some delicious stuffing.
7. Serve stuffing warm.

Gluten-Free Cornbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white rice flour
1 cup minus 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 1/8 cup soy flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsps salt
1 tbsp baking powder
Optional ingredients:
4 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled), ½ cup grated cheese,
4 seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers.

Directions:

1. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs and oil in a mixing bowl.
2. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to make a batter.
4. Add optional ingredients.
5. Pour onto a lightly greased and paper lined rimmed baking sheet, measuring 12 x 18 inches.
6. Bake at 350 until cornbread is golden and springs back to the touch.
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Gluten-Free Apple Tarte Tatin Dessert Recipe

Ingredients:

Dough:
1 cup brown rice flour
1/3 cup potato starch
2 tbsp tapioca starch
2 tbsp white rice flour
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp butter (3/4 stick)
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
2 tbsp ice water

Directions:
1. Combine the dry ingredients with the paddle attachment.
2. Add butter and allow it to work in until it disappears.
3. Combine the eggs, white vinegar and ice water in a small bowl with a whisk and pour it into the dry ingredients and allow it to mix for several minutes until it comes together.
4. Add a few more drops of ice water if necessary.
5. Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to a 10 inch circle, pierce dough all over with a fork and refrigerate until apples are cooked.

Apple Filling:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup water
4 tbsp butter
5 golden delicious apples

Directions:
1. Peel and core the apples and set aside while cooking the caramel.
2. In a 10 inch frying pan, combine sugar, lemon juice and water.
3. Wash down the sides of the pan very well with a wet brush to avoid sugar crystals clinging to the sides.
4. Cook over medium heat without stirring until an amber caramel in reached.
5. Turn off the heat and arrange the apples rounded side down into the caramel, fitting them as tightly as possible.
6. Cut remaining apple into thick slices and lay the slices on top of the halves.
7. Return pan to the heat and cook the apples over medium flame for 8-10 minutes until apples are softening and taking on the color of the caramel.
8. Top with chilled piece of dough and place frying pan in a preheated oven set at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before unmolding.
9. Working over the sink, carefully invert frying pan onto a serving platter. Cut into wedges and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:
6 ounces butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup xanthan gum

Directions:
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for several minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stop to scrape the bowl once each egg is incorporated.
3. Combine dry ingredients into a bowl.
4. Whisk together pumpkin, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the dry and liquid ingredients into the creamed butter.
6. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 7 ½ x 3 ½ inch loaf pan.
7. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out cleanly.

P.S. Michelle uses Bob's Red Mill for all starches mentioned in these recipe.

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Stellene Volandes

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Editor-in-Chief Stellene Volandes is a jewelry expert, and the author of Jeweler: Masters and Mavericks of Modern Design (Rizzoli).

4 Surprisingly Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What do gluten free people eat for Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

What Thanksgiving dishes require milk cheese butter or other dairy products? ›

Traditional side dishes that might have dairy or gluten include:
  • Mashed potatoes (milk, butter)
  • Stuffing (bread and mixes contain gluten and/or dairy)
  • Macaroni & cheese (cheese, milk, bread crumbs)
  • Green bean casserole (cream, fried onions)
  • Gravy (flour, butter)
  • Pies (butter and flour in crusts, cream in pumpkin pie)
Nov 15, 2023

What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

Most corn, brown rice and quinoa are whole grains that can be used as substitutes for grains that contain gluten. There are also many packaged gluten free baking mixes, so try some to find your favorite. Many of these other grains can be effectively used as substitutes for bread.

What is the best food for gluten-free people? ›

Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
  • Most low-fat dairy products.

What are 4 common foods at Thanksgiving? ›

The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
  • Roast turkey. We've already filled you in on how to carve a turkey like a chef. ...
  • Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. ...
  • Mashed potatoes. ...
  • Green bean casserole. ...
  • Corn casserole. ...
  • Sweet potato casserole. ...
  • Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Cranberry sauce.
Nov 2, 2022

What were 3 foods that were eaten during Thanksgiving? ›

The first Thanksgiving banquet consisted of foods like venison, bean stew and hard biscuits. And while corn and pumpkin had their place on the table, they hardly resembled the cornbread stuffing and pumpkin pie we feast on today.

What is in butter but not in milk? ›

Butter contains only trace amounts of lactose, which makes it different from most other dairy products. Lactose-intolerant people can consume up to 12 grams of lactose at a time without symptoms, and 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of butter contains nearly undetectable levels ( 4 ).

What is the most popular side dish served at Thanksgiving? ›

Traditional side dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in America often include roasted turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potato casserole, and gravy. Additionally, dishes like cornbread, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin pie are commonly enjoyed during these festive meals.

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

How do you avoid gluten on Thanksgiving? ›

A Registered Dietician's Guide to a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
  1. Tip #1: Pass on the stuffed turkeys. ...
  2. Tip #2: Use gluten-free flour to thicken gravy. ...
  3. Tip #3: Use gluten-free bread and broth to make stuffing. ...
  4. Tip #4: Whip up casseroles & vegetable dishes with gluten-free, cream soups.
Nov 21, 2017

What common meals are gluten-free? ›

  • Classic Stuffed Peppers. ...
  • Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles. ...
  • Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta. ...
  • Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon. ...
  • Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca. ...
  • Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta.
Feb 22, 2023

What treats can gluten-free people eat? ›

Treats that are surprisingly gluten-free
  • Plain tortilla or potato chips: Keep in mind that seasoned chips may contain wheat starch.
  • Plain chocolate: Read ingredients as some chocolate bars contain wheat-based wafers.
  • Ice cream: Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are safe bets. ...
  • French fries: Potatoes are gluten free.
Apr 13, 2023

Can gluten-free people eat stuffing? ›

Stuffing/Dressing

Regular stuffing (cooked inside the turkey) and dressing (made in a pan) start with dried cubes of bread, typically made with gluten. Gluten-free bread, however, is a perfectly acceptable substitute when you make your own!

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