Gluten-free Holiday Food and Gift Tips

Celiac.com 12/11/2009 - Happy Holidays, gluten-free food lovers! Our readers enjoyed the Open Original Shared Link so much that we've decided to provide even more gluten-free food for thought as the holidays kick into high gear!Once again, the basic message is the same: With a little of planning and a few tips, anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can enjoy safe,delicious gluten-free foods, treats, and baked goods this holiday season without worrying about accidental gluten consumption.

Alongwith some of our favorite tips and links for preparing delicious gluten-free meals and treats, we've included a list of great gluten-free gift selections to help you get the most out of your gluten-free holiday season.

Once again, for those planning to prepare a gluten-free turkey dinner, here are some helpful tips to help it go smoothly:

• Start your gluten-free holiday dinner with a gluten-freeturkey. Not all brands of turkey are gluten-free. Some contain glutenin their additives—so, as with everything else, check the ingredientsand use our Open Original Shared Link or our Open Original Shared Link to help you shop.
• Demand gluten-free stuffing! Accept no substitute. Don’t risk putting non-gluten-free stuffing in your turkey. Instead, try Open Original Shared Link.
• Top that stuffing with simple, delicious gluten-free gravy from either a Open Original Shared Link, or a Open Original Shared Link. Remember, some bouillon cubes contain gluten, so be sure to use Open Original Shared Link. Tip: Thicken your homemade gravy with either corn starch or arrowroot flour.
• Prepare easy, tasty gluten-free side dishes by browsing Celiac.com's extensive listing of Open Original Shared Link, where you will find side dishes to impress even the snootiest gourmet.
• Nothing says holidays like the smell of baking. Load up on your Open Original Shared Link and other hard-to-find items like prepared Open Original Shared Link  Open Original Shared Link, brownies and baking mixesOpen Original Shared Link.

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  Meantime, for those looking for more great gluten-free holiday food and meal suggestions, including celiac.com's Best Ever Gluten-free Stuffing, and Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie, click on the links.

  Celiac.com wishes you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy gluten-free holiday season!