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    Celiac.com's Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Guide

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Remember, some bouillon cubes contain gluten, so be sure to use gluten-free bouillon cubes. Tip: Thicken your homemade gravy with either corn starch or arrowroot flour.

    Celiac.com's Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Guide - Preparing a great gluten-free Thanksgiving has never been easier. Photo: CC--Ruocaled
    Caption: Preparing a great gluten-free Thanksgiving has never been easier. Photo: CC--Ruocaled

    Celiac.com 11/18/2016 - With your local grocer carrying more gluten-free products then ever before, preparing a great gluten-free Thanksgiving has never been easier.

    If you plan on using pre-made, or packaged items for your dinner, then be sure to read labels and make certain your choices are gluten-free.

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    If you are preparing a meal at home, make sure the turkey you buy is gluten-free. Not all brands of turkey are gluten-free. Some contain gluten in their additives, and some birds are treated with various flavorings or rubs, and may not be gluten-free, so double check.

    Also, be very careful about any seasoning or gravy packets that come with otherwise gluten-free turkeys. If you're not sure, check the ingredients, and use our Gluten-Free Ingredient Lists to help you shop.

    There other gluten-free brands, but be sure to check with your local store and read labels to be sure your turkey is gluten-free.

    Here's a helpful Open Original Shared Link from our online forum.

    Next, make great gluten-free gravy with Celiac.com's delicious gluten-free gravy recipe.

    Remember, some bouillon cubes contain gluten, so be sure to use gluten-free bouillon cubes. Tip: Thicken your homemade gravy with either corn starch or arrowroot flour.

    This recipe makes a rich, savory gravy that will have your guests coming back for more. This recipe makes enough gravy to serve about eight to ten people.

    Gluten-Free Savory Gravy

    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound turkey giblets and neck
    • 1½ quarts gluten-free chicken stock
    • 2 carrots, chopped
    • 1 stalk celery, chopped
    • 2 cups water
    • 1½ cups pan drippings from roasted turkey
    • 4 tablespoons of corn starch, adjusted as needed
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

    Note: One tablespoon corn starch (¼ ounce) thickens one cup of liquid

    Preparation:
    While the turkey is roasting, place the turkey giblets and neck into a large saucepan with the carrots, celery, water, and chicken stock.

    Bring to a boil over medium heat, skim off any foam that rises to the top, reduce heat to low, and simmer the stock for 3 hours.

    Skim off the fat, strain the stock, and set aside. There should be about 4 cups of stock.

    Take carrots and celery and press through a strainer. Spoon strained carrots and celery into the stock and stir.

    Skim off and discard all but ¼ cup of the fat from the drippings in the roasting pan, and place the roasting pan over medium heat.

    Whisk in the corn starch, then heat and stir the corn starch mixture until it becomes pale golden brown, about 5 minutes. To avoid lumps, mix the starch with an equal amount of cold liquid until it forms a paste, then whisk it into the liquid you're trying to thicken. Once the thickener is added, cook it briefly to remove any starchy flavor. Don't overcook.

    Whisk in the stock and tomato paste; bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then whisk in the cranberry sauce. Simmer for 10 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

    Best Ever Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe

    Make sure you prepare gluten-free stuffing. Try Celiac.com's Best Ever Gluten-free Stuffing Recipe.

    Ingredients:

    • 5-6 cups gluten-free bread (about 2 loaves), cut into one-inch cubes, toasted and cooled
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cups celery, chopped
    • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
    • 1-2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
    • 1-2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Directions:
    Sauté the onion and celery in olive oil on medium-low heat until clear.

    Stir in the rosemary, sage, and thyme, and cook two more minutes, until the aroma of the herbs fills the air.

    Bring the chicken stock to boil on high heat.

    Place the egg yolk in a medium-sized bowl and carefully spoon two or three ounces of the chicken stock into the egg yolk, slowly, while whisking the mixture.

    Add the rest of the chicken stock to the egg mixture. Note: Blending a small amount of stock into the egg first will prevent scrambled eggs.

    Add the cooled celery, onion, and herbs mixture into the stock and egg mixture. Toss the bread cubes into this mixture and coat thoroughly.

    Add the salt and pepper and toss bread a bit more.

    Place all of this into a greased casserole dish (big enough to hold three quarts) and cover it with aluminum foil.

    Place in 400°F oven for 40-50 min, covering as needed with aluminum foil, until done. Insert a toothpick into the stuffing. If it comes out clean, the stuffing is done. If not, bake until the toothpick comes out clean.

    If you want to cook the stuffing inside the turkey add only 1 cup of chicken broth.

    Serves six to eight people, depending on their appetite for stuffing.

    Thanksgiving Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie

    Lastly, prepare winning gluten-free desserts, such as:

    Celiac.com's Best Ever Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Adapted from Libby's Original Pumpkin Pie Recipe)

    Ingredients:

    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 can (15 oz.) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin (Yes, it's gluten-free!)
    • 1 can (12 fl. oz.) Evaporated Milk
    • 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
    • Whipped cream (as desired)

    Directions:
    MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

    POUR into gluten-free pie shell.

    BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.



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    The link for the list of gluten free turkey brands isn't working.

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    Guest Jefferson Adams

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    The link for the list of gluten free turkey brands isn't working.

    Thanks so much for pointing that out! We´ll get right on that.

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    Guest Scott

    Finally found a Pumpkin Pie that's is worth the money. Katz Pumpkin Pie is really good.

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    Yvonne (Vonnie) Mostat, RN

    Cannot find the Katz Pumpkin Pie mix or ready made here in Canada. I feel like we are about four years behind our U.S.A. neighbours on the products we have in our stores. Seems everything is frozen, I assume to save on wastage because there are not that many gluten intolerant people in this town we live in. It means a trip of 35 miles into Vancouver, or, as we usually do, we go down to our Summer Home in Blaine, Washington and really "Go to Town' once a month in Winter and every other week in Summer. I AM STILL SO DISAPPOINTED THAT THE MAKERS OF THE GLUTEN FREE PASTRY MIX, ALREADY MADE AND PACKED INTO A QUART CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERTOR PART OF THE STORE.  The three grocery stores near to us in the U.S.A. do not know why they stopped purchasing them, and two other people near me were uttering the same complaint as I was. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO MAKES THIS WONDERFUL PRE-MADE AND PRE-PACKAGED GLUTEN FREE PASTRY. One of the quart plastic containers holds enough pastry for a pie with the top on it and if you are careful you can cut out about four or six tart shells for butter tarts. HOPE someone can help me.

    Vonnie Mostat

    P.S. :I have been fortunate to read some of Jefferson Adams articles and read some of his literature. He is concise, accurate and obviously intelligent....i.e: He does not have "Brain Fog" right now.

     

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    Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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