Sunday, November 20, 2011

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Please

Jack loving the Fall weather!
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, I thought it would be in my best interest to start thinking of a menu!! Unfortunately, Jack may not try anything, but I want to get in the practice of making a gluten-free Thanksgiving Dinner because one day, Jack won't be so picky, right?! Let's hope...
                                                    
So, what does this entail? Welllll, let's take a look at some favorite traditional Thanksgiving dishes and see if we can find yummy alternatives!
                                                                                   
First, Thanksgiving traditional dishes that ARE gluten-free:
                                                                                    Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Potato Casserole 
                                                                                        
Now for traditional dishes that AREN'T gluten-free, BUT will be by the time we are done :)
                                                                                                                               Stuffing                                                          
GF Alternative: Try Pamela's Products Stuffing Recipes - 
From Traditional Stuffing to Cornbread Stuffing w/ Apples and Bacon - Pamela's never disappoints! 
                                                                                                      Rolls
GF Alternative: Instead of the traditional rolls, make cornbread muffins! Try Pamela's Products Cornbread - from Cranberry Orange Muffins to Kernel Cornbread muffins (kinda of like corn casserole), there are some delicious cornbread recipes to choose from.
                                                                                                     Gravy
GF Alternative: Try this recipe from Gluten-Free Girl - it's a piece of gluten-free cake! ;)
                                                                    
Green Bean Cassorole
Seven Layer Salad - Yum!
GF Alternative: Honestly, I would skip the green bean casserole all together and make a Seven Layer Salad instead!  Mix it up a bit! But, if you really want the green bean casserole, check out this delicious GF GB Casserole. I know there are some other less time consuming recipes out there, but this one sounds delish!
                                                                          
Now for the most important part of Thanksgiving dinner: DESSERT! 
                                                                        
Ahhh, Pumpkin Pie
GF Alternative: Crustless, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie!  Sue, said that when people try her pumpkin pie recipe, they don't even notice there's no crust.  Just think how much time you save not having to make crust! 
                                                                                        
So there you have it - A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving fit for a King and Jack too. 
                                                                                        
From our family to yours - Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
                                                                                        

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