The holiday season is a time of celebration and fun with friends and family, but it is also a time of high-caloric food intake. It can be a tough time of year for anyone who has certain dietary restrictions like gluten free and/or dairy free. If you have either of those restrictions, it can be difficult to enjoy the holiday food on offer because most if not all traditional American recipes contain both gluten and diary. Today, we wanted to offer you some spectacular dish alternatives that can help you stay both within your dietary guidelines and happy that you will be able to indulge in delicious holiday food with confidence.
Gluten Free Recipes
Main Dish: Dutch Oven Lemon-Mustard Roast Turkey Or Chicken
The best recipes that are in line with certain dietary restrictions are the ones that are so full of flavor and tasty that you forget that it is restricted in any way at all! That is definitely true for this fantastic chicken or turkey recipe. It is full of flavor, easy to pull off, and packs a punch that will have all of your guests begging for seconds. Full recipe here.
Side Dish: Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are often overlooked when it comes to side dish preparation, but they are relatively easy to prepare and pack a lot of flavor with minimal prep. This recipe is simple and yields a side dish that is hearty and flavorful while being both gluten free and dairy free! Follow the recipe and then add your favorite toppings like garlic salt, or rosemary, paprika, chili flakes… the sky’s the limit!
Dessert: Honey-Pear Sweet Cream Galette
For our gluten free dessert, we are going a little more indulgent. We are diving into a quick and easy pastry that combines the lightness and floral flavors of pears with the rich and decadent flavors of honey, rolled up together in an unforgettable dough. Enjoy!
Dairy Free Recipes
Main Dish: Easy Vegan Wellington
Yes, this dish is dairy free! So much so that it is actually Vegan. But, don’t let that throw you. This dish is as delicious as it is impressive to look at! Any Wellington dish, when pulled off properly, is a huge hit and this is no exception. Full recipe here.
Side Dish: Feast-Ready Scalloped Potatoes
Just because we’re going dairy free doesn’t mean that we have to be flavor free! Set your guests’ jaws on the floor when you tell them that this luxurious looking dish is practically vegan! It is both dairy free and gluten free, yet looks and tastes like it is packed with both. Try the full recipe here.
Dessert: Sweet Potato & Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is typically a dish that sets diets back a few weeks once consumed, but not this one! This “pecan pie” uses the natural flavor and texture (and sweetness!) found in sweet potatoes to really bump up the flavor profile of this fantastic dessert. Full recipe here.
For The Road
We hope you enjoyed learning about these healthy holiday recipes. If you would like to know more about this or anything else along these lines, we are happy to help. Just contact us and we can go over your options and help you find the best path for your health and nutrition goals. Schedule a consultation for any of our amazing services by reaching out to us here. We look forward to hearing from you.
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