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 on 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)

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 can I feed a crowd that is 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 are the 3 most popular food dishes served on 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

Are all Butterball turkeys gluten-free? ›

Fresh and frozen Butterball turkeys are all natural, gluten free and raised without hormones. Fresh and Frozen Butterball turkeys are deep basted for juiciness and flavor. All natural means minimally processed and no artificial ingredients.

Does Velveeta contain gluten? ›

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

What cancels out gluten? ›

Over-the-Counter Treatment for Gluten Sensitivity

Taking digestive enzymes helps the body to efficiently break down nutrients (including gluten), but is not proven in the treatment of gluten sensitivity. Drinking herbal infusions (peppermint, chamomile, or ginger tea) helps reduce nausea and maintains hydration.

Why is everyone avoiding gluten? ›

Eliminating gluten is the only way to treat celiac disease, an allergic reaction to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine. However, as part of a new diet fad, many people are going gluten-free to lose weight.

Why is turkey not gluten-free? ›

If you are buying a pre-made turkey or pre-made turkey breasts, make sure you read all the ingredients. It may contain gluten-containing broth, gravy and/or gluten-containing stuffing inside. Don't like a turkey or don't want to risk it?

How to go 100% gluten-free? ›

Surprisingly, a gluten-free diet is similar to a traditionally healthy diet—few fancy foods are required. "Fill up your plate with naturally wholesome gluten-free foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, fish and lean meat," says Begun.

Are potatoes gluten-free? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

What happens if you are celiac and continue to eat gluten? ›

For people with coeliac disease, even small amounts of gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine (bowel), which prevents the proper absorption of food nutrients. Inflammation also occurs elsewhere in the body. If you have coeliac disease, inflammation and damage can occur even if you have no symptoms.

What is the least popular Thanksgiving food? ›

"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.

What is the most loved Thanksgiving food? ›

Popular Thanksgiving foods ranked
  1. Stuffing.
  2. Potatoes. ...
  3. Pies and other sweets. ...
  4. Other random foods. ...
  5. Rolls. Though rolls are certainly not a main dish, they are a key element of any Thanksgiving meal. ...
  6. Turkey. The classic entree for Thanksgiving is definitely a large turkey dish. ...
Nov 10, 2023

Do marshmallows have gluten? ›

Many, though not all, marshmallow brands in the United States are gluten-free. Some marshmallows may contain trace amounts of gluten. These may not be easily tolerated by people with celiac disease. People with mild gluten intolerance may be able to eat marshmallow brands that aren't labeled as gluten-free.

Is turkey and chicken gluten-free? ›

Yes, meat is naturally gluten-free.

Watch out for meats marinated or covered in sauces and broths, and be sure to read labels and check for any added ingredients.

What whole turkey is gluten-free? ›

Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey is all natural*, gluten free and raised without hormones on American farms. Each turkey is pre-brined before freezing for meat that's always tender and juicy. Frozen turkey can be purchased ahead of time for convenience and thawed prior to cooking.

How is a turkey gluten-free? ›

While turkey meat is inherently gluten-free, your typical Thanksgiving turkeys are sometimes injected with a basting solution that contains gluten.

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