Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is fast approaching.  On Thursday the nation will gorge themselves on turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, those pasty dinner rolls and pie.  Lots and lots of pie.  For those of us with allergies, such holiday meals can be like obstacle courses.     The traditional Thanksgiving fare leaves us feeling left out at the family table.  

Thankfully, there are many delicious ways to keep the spirit of Thanksgiving without sacrificing your diet.   Here are some of my favorite recipes that are perfect for holiday get- togethers and good enough for grandma to enjoy.

Also, check out my Thanksgiving recipe roundup from last year, which has a few other options not mentioned below.

So, let's be thankful!

And by the way, I'll be posting a recipe for a delicious Sweet Potato Pie with Seedy Amaranth Crust tomorrow - it's gluten-free, vegan, and suitable for those in the late stages of the anti-Candida diet. So check back soon!

Pepper-Crusted Cashew Cheese with Herbs

Appetizers

• Sweet 'n Salty Roasted Butternut Seeds (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Garlicky Olive Tapenade (GF, vegan, ACD)
• White Bean Garlic Dip (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Beet Hummus (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Pepper Crusted Cashew Cheese with Herbs (GF, ACD, vegan, raw, contains cashew)
• Tuscan Chicken Liver Paté (GF, ACD)
• Wholegrain Crackerbread with Sesame (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Crispy Raw Flaxseed Crackers (GF, vegan, raw, ACD)

Russian Salad with Sauerkraut and Creamy Mustard Herb Dressing (GF, vegan, ACD)

Salads

• Carrot Ribbon Salad (raw, ACD, vegan, gluten free)
• Cabbage & Celeriac Winter Slaw (GF, vegan, raw, ACD)
• Celeri Rémoulade a.k.a. Celeriac Slaw with Creamy Cashew "Mayo" (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Russian Salad with Sauerkraut and Creamy Mustard Herb Dressing (GF, vegan, ACD) 
• Rutabaga Apple Salad (Gf, vegan)

Cream of Turnip and Fennel Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)

Soups

• Creamy Spinach & Celeriac Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Cream of Turnip & Fennel Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Rainy Day Lentil Squash Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Black Eyed Pea and Turnip Stew (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Celery Root and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Creamy Cashew Wild Rice Soup (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Gypsy Soup, A Variation (GF, ACD) - make with leftover turkey instead!
• Herbed Chicken & Greens Soup (GF, ACD) - make with leftover turkey instead!

Crock Pot Beef Roast with Root Vegetables and Flourless Gravy (GF, ACD)

Main Course 

Who says you need to cook a whole turkey? Try one of these other protein packed options instead.

• Wild Lentil Loaf with Parsnip Gravy (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Sunny Quinoa Burgers (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Lentil Rutabaga Burgers (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Crock Pot Beef Roast with Root Vegetables and Flourless Gravy (GF, ACD)
• Dad's Mesquite-Smoked Grilled Chicken Breasts (GF, ACD)
• Caper & Shallot Turkey Burgers with Basil Pesto (GF, ACD)
• Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie (GF, ACD)
• Herbed Turkey Meatballs (GF, ACD)

Wild Rice & Quinoa Pilaf Stuffing with Parsnip Gravy (GF, vegan, ACD)

Stuffing Substitutes

• Rice Cooker Wild Basmati Pilaf (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Wild Rice & Quinoa Pilaf Stuffing with Parsnip Gravy (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Wild Rice with Hijiki & Carrots (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Rutabaga Parsnip Hash with Bacon (GF, ACD, vegan option if made without bacon))
• Apple, Turnip & Cabbage Hash (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Stuffing made with Yeast-Free Pumpkinseed Teff Sandwich Bread (GF, vegan, ACD)

Apple, Turnip & Cabbage Hash (GF, vegan, ACD)

Sides

• Rutabaga Sweet Potato Mash with Vanilla (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Rutabaga Fries (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Garlic-Seared Brussels Sprouts (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Herb-Roasted Carrots, Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts, and Fennel (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Roasted Fennel, Parsnips, & Celeriac (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Pan-Fried Parsnips and Leeks (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Cumin-Kissed Kale (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Rutabaga Parsnip Hash with Bacon (GF, ACD, vegan option if made without bacon))
• Apple, Turnip & Cabbage Hash (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Tarragon Roasted Turnips (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Turnip Broccoli Au Gratin (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Garlic-Chive Parsnip Mash (GF, vegan, ACD)

Yeast-Free Pumpkinseed Teff Sandwich Bread (GF, vegan, ACD)

Breads

• Cardamom Prune Teff Millet Muffins (GF, vegan, ACD)
• Spiced Sweet Potato Quick Bread (GF, vegan)
• Yeast-Free Pumpkinseed Teff Sandwich Bread (GF, vegan, ACD) 
• Basic Coconut Flour Bread (GF, ACD, grain-free, contains duck eggs) 
• Millet Quinoa Kefir Flatbread (GF, ACD, contains dairy)
• Garlic Chive Drop Biscuits (GF, vegan)
• Wholegrain Crackerbread with Sesame (GF, vegan, ACD) 
• Whole Grain Buckwheat Yogurt Muffins (GF, vegan option, contains dairy) 

Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Crust and Cashew Cream (GF, vegan, ACD)

Desserts

• Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Crust and Cashew Cream (GF, vegan, ACD) 
• Amazaké Pumpkin Custard with Apple Cider Gelée (GF, vegan)
• Apple Cupcakes with Raisin Cashew Frosting (GF, vegan, frosting contains cashew) 
• Rutabaga Honey Spice Cake (GF, vegan, low sugar) 
• Black Bean Fudge (GF, vegan, ACD) 
• Oatmeal Carrot Tea Biscuits (GF, vegan, ACD)  - cut into Fall shapes!

Comments

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[Chickiepea]

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