Is Christmas dinner gluten-free?

Seasonal meats may enjoy the spotlight, but it wouldn't be Christmas dinner without all the festive trimmings. Many are naturally gluten-free , like roast potatoes and veg – but side dishes like bread sauce and pigs in blankets often contain gluten. Scroll to see our delicious gluten-free alternatives.

What do gluten-free people miss out on?

If you cut all gluten out of your diet, there's a risk that you could miss out on nutritious whole grains, fiber and micronutrients . Getting enough whole grains in your diet is especially important if you're at risk for heart disease or diabetes.

What happens when you stop eating gluten?

Many people with gluten-sensitivity feel so sick after eating bread products, their appetite suffers for the rest of the day. When you remove it from your diet, you might notice yourself getting hungrier, both because you're appetite's back and because of the food swaps you're making.

What is the hardest thing to make gluten-free?

Aaron Reed, senior food technologist, Cargill, echoed that bread is the hardest product to replicate when developing a gluten-free product. To help maintain loaf form, he suggested using setting ingredients, such as egg whites or other proteins, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or methylcellulose.

How to go 100% gluten-free?

Gluten-Free Alternatives Whenever possible, purchase gluten-free grains, flours and starches that are labeled gluten-free and, ideally, certified gluten-free by a third party . This is important because grains are considered high risk for cross-contact, which is when a gluten-containing food touches a gluten-free food.

What meats are not gluten-free?

Yes, meat is naturally gluten-free. However, be careful with breaded or floured meats , which typically contain wheat and therefore gluten. Watch out for meats marinated or covered in sauces and broths, and be sure to read labels and check for any added ingredients.

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Christmas is pretty much upon us, and while I'd have loved to have loads more gluten free Christmas recipes for you, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favourite recipes from other bloggers as well as myself! So many of my free from friends have been sharing their go-to Christmas recipes, I'm sharing the love with some of my faves.

Gluten free Christmas dinner recipes

Christmas roasties are a thing of beauty when done right, and Healthy Living James has gone all the way with hisRosemary Infused Roast Potatoes.Rosemary is the perfect addition to any tray of roasties and I'll certainly be giving these babies a go! Or for something a bit different, why not try these Gluten & Dairy Free Hasselback Potatoes from Gluten Free Alice?

If you're planning a ham instead of turkey (my fave!) then you need to give thisSlow Roasted Honey Ham from Laura at My Gluten Free Guide a go. It looks like it would melt in your mouth and is perfect for Boxing Day as well.

And for your side dishes, jazz up your sprouts with these BrilliantlyBoozy Brussels Sprouts from Nathalie at The Intolerant Gourmand. And theseHoney-Glazed Thyme-Roasted Spring Carrots & Parsnipsfrom Kate at Gluten Free Alchemist also look like a fantastic side dish. And no Christmas Dinner would be complete without someGluten Free Yorkshire Puddings, like this recipe from Becky at Gluten Free Cuppa Tea.

If you're planning a starter for your meal, why not try this gluten and dairy freeCarrot and Ginger Soup from Jenna at A Balanced Belly? Or you could try myGluten Free King Prawn Skewers with Mango, Coriander and Coconutfor a light and tasty starter.

Gluten free Christmas desserts

Edible gluten free Christmas gift ideas

Jenna over at A Balanced Belly has created these beautifulVegan Cardamom and Orange Chocolate Truffles, which are of course gluten free as well. They look so beautiful and would be perfect to pair with my for a beautiful box of hand-made gifts. Complete the truffle trio with these3-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles from Healthy Living James which are also vegan and gluten free.

If you want to give a box of baked goods, theseGluten Free Lebkuchen from Becky Excell are an absolute classic, and would look so pretty presented in a nice box to a loved one. And I might not be a fan of the shop-bought macaroons, but theseGluten Free Coconut Macaroons from Copper Confetti look delicious and super easy to make - a great gift idea! You can never go wrong with shortbread too, like myGluten Free Festive Shortbread recipe with white chocolate, pistachio and cranberry.

In our household, marzipan always goes down a treat. I might have to make some of theGluten Free Marzipan Chocolates from Kate at Gluten Free Alchemist. HerGluten Free Christmas Spiced Star Biscuits also look so pretty and would make a great homemade gift.

Or why not deliver some homemade festive tipple as gifts? ThisGluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Baileys recipe from Rebecca at Glutarama is guaranteed to be a hit. Meanwhile a box of my Gluten Free Prosecco Cupcakesor myGluten Free Baileys Cupcakes will always go down a treat with booze fiends!

And if you want something for the little ones, theseGluten Free Stained Glass Window Biscuits look lovely on the tree and will delight gluten free children.

Any more suggestions?

I think there's plenty here to get going with, but I'd love to know your go-to gluten free Christmas recipes! Comment below and leave your suggestions anddon’t forget to sign up for my e-newsletterwhere you’ll know about all my latest posts and finds!

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