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It can be a little tricky to reinvent the traditional Thanksgiving recipes for those who have gluten intolerance.

How to enjoy stuffing or turkey gravy or apple pie that are usually made with wheat flour? Not to fear!

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving in your home or visiting friends and family, you’ll be the top chef with these delicious dishes that can be enjoyed by everyone at the holiday table. And many of the recipes are for all those Thanksgiving leftovers too.

From the ultimate pasta substitute, spaghetti squash to amazing gluten free stuffing to turkey tetrazzini browse with confidence as all these recipes are gluten free.

Gluten Free Apple Cider Donut Recipe

Published October 29, 2024 | Last Updated September 1, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 9 Comments

Enjoy the cozy goodness of gluten-free apple cider donuts that are quick and easy to make! These irresistible treats will fill your kitchen with all the inviting scents of fall. These tender fluffy apple cider cake donuts are infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Finished with butter and a dusting of cinnamon…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Nut free, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Au Jus Gravy Recipe (Low Carb)

Published December 22, 2023 | Last Updated January 2, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 15 Comments

Savor the simplicity of this low-carb Au Jus gravy recipe, a velvety gravy that bridges the gap between meat and culinary senses. Each spoonful promises to be a savory indulgence. Ah, there’s something undeniably wonderful that happens in a kitchen, especially when the aroma of a roast begins to waft through the air. The sizzle…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Dairy free, Egg free, LOW CARB, Most Popular Recipes, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Recipe (Gluten Free)

Published November 19, 2021 | Last Updated April 2, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 10 Comments

These gluten free pancakes are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. They’re moist and fluffy on the inside, slightly crispy around the edges, and flavored with pumpkin spice to make them a tasty autumn breakfast. Treat yourself and your family with these moist, light, and fluffy pumpkin spice gluten free pancakes.  They’re one of my favorite…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Egg Free)

Published November 5, 2021 | Last Updated September 21, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 10 Comments

These healthy gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are loaded with milk chocolate chips. They’re refined sugar free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy them. And they smell heavenly when they’re baking in your oven. A few weeks ago, inspired by the autumn weather, I set out to create a recipe for the most…

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Filed Under: Egg free, Fall Favorites, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Recipe, Recipes with dairy-free option, Thanksgiving

Low Carb Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe

Published November 24, 2020 | Last Updated October 30, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 1 Comment

Emergency recipe! While I was writing up my Thanksgiving menu, I realized that I didn’t have a stuffing recipe planned. Oh my. The Thanksgiving meal just doesn’t feel complete without stuffing. Since I’m following a low carb diet, however, bread stuffing is a no-no. Cauliflower to the rescue.

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Egg free, Keto, LOW CARB, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Recipes with dairy-free option, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Velvety Smooth Gluten Free Gravy Recipe

Published February 16, 2020 | Last Updated February 17, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

Get all my tips and techniques to make velvety smooth gluten free gravy in this quick and easy tutorial. And you can watch how I make it in the video at the end of the post. Has this ever happened to you? You attempt to make gravy only to end up with a lumpy mess?…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Egg free, Nut free, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Creamy Cauliflower Mash

Published December 5, 2017 | Last Updated July 31, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 15 Comments

Easy no-fail creamy caulimash | Healthy keto recipe | Best paleo recipe | gluten free recipe | How to make cauliflower mash | Skinny Taste | Thanksgiving side dish | Christmas dinner side dish | Holiday side dish

Recently, I was talking to a friend who had started following a low-carb diet. She was looking for a substitute for mashed potatoes and had tried making cauliflower mash. However, hers kept turning out runny and tasteless. Oh dear! That’s why I had to write this post. I love cauliflower mash, and I’ve figured out a recipe that always tastes almost exactly like delicious mashed potatoes. Promise.

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Egg free, LOW CARB, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads

12 Low Carb Soups and Side Dishes To Grace Your Holiday Table

Published November 15, 2017 | Last Updated June 5, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 3 Comments

Here are a dozen gluten-free, low-carb, nutritious soup and side dish recipes that you can choose for your holiday table. (Though really these dishes would be lovely additions to any meal!) These delicious dishes can be enjoyed by everyone at the holiday table.

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Best Holiday Recipes, Best Thanksgiving Recipes, Dinner, LOW CARB, Paleo, Recipe, Soups, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads

Pomegranate, Balsamic, And Raw Honey Glazed Carrots

Published December 23, 2016 | Last Updated October 8, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 22 Comments

It’s the day before Christmas Eve, and I’m officially in holiday mode as I plan the upcoming Christmas meals. If you’re looking for a last-minute, extra-special recipe for your holiday table,

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Filed Under: Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian

10 Favorite Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Published November 17, 2016 | Last Updated March 8, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 12 Comments

I have an extra special post for you today! I’ve compiled my family’s favorite gluten-free recipes that I make each year for our Thanksgiving dinner. I love cooking for our holiday feast, but it can be a little tricky to reinvent the Thanksgiving staples for those who have gluten intolerance.

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Filed Under: Best Thanksgiving Recipes, Gluten Free Living, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Savory Turkey Wings With Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Published April 27, 2016 | Last Updated August 3, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 14 Comments

These savory turkey wings with their wonderfully crispy skin and tender juicy meat are destined to be a new favorite dinner choice. The homemade cranberry sauce takes them to a whole new level of amazing flavor.

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Filed Under: Chicken And Turkey Recipes, Dinner, Egg free, LOW CARB, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Published November 24, 2015 | Last Updated February 27, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 22 Comments

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This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Chicken And Turkey Recipes, Dairy free, Egg free, Lunch, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Salad, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Vegetables & Salads, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Cauliflower And Carrot Purée Recipe

Published November 23, 2015 | Last Updated January 29, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 7 Comments

Cauliflower, Carrot, Purée,gluten free, paleo

This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish. Ever been so busy preparing the main entrées for Thanksgiving that you didn’t have time to come up with a special vegetable side? No worries this Thanksgiving! This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish that pairs…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Egg free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads

How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide

Published October 20, 2015 | Last Updated August 10, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 81 Comments

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How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta. We all know that the kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Kitchen accidents happen even to…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Egg free, LOW CARB, Most Popular Recipes, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Turkey Tenderloin stuffed with Kale and Goat Cheese

Published June 15, 2015 | Last Updated October 13, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 10 Comments

Turkey tenderloin stuffed with kale and goat cheese is an elegant dish and actually simple to prepare. You’re going to love this meal. In our house, turkey tenderloin is one of our favorite dinners. We usually have it at least once every two to three weeks. It’s not terribly expensive, the meat is always tender…

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Filed Under: Chicken And Turkey Recipes, Dinner, Egg free, LOW CARB, Nut free, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Gluten Free Apple-Filled Pumpkin Crepes Recipe

Published February 20, 2015 | Last Updated January 24, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 22 Comments

Here in the Northeast where we’re experiencing one of the coldest winters on record, I’ve found one of the best ways to boost my family’s spirits is by whipping up a warm and tasty breakfast. And this one definitely tops the list. These golden-brown pumpkin crepes are stuffed with a sweet apple cinnamon filling and served with homemade coconut whipped cream for a deliciously nutritious breakfast or even dessert.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy free, French-inspired recipes, gluten free, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms

Published December 22, 2014 | Last Updated January 29, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 12 Comments

Caramelized shallots, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms and chopped garlic cloves are sprinkled with fresh parsley in this delectable holiday treat. I’m looking forward to serving this up as one of the vegetable side dishes at my family’s Christmas dinner.

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Filed Under: Dairy free, Egg free, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie with MI-DEL’s Graham Style Pie Crust

Published December 24, 2013 | Last Updated June 9, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie with MI-DEL’s Graham Style Pie Crust is every chocolate lover’s dream pie. And it’s so easy to make. If you need to whip up a quick and easy dessert to top off your Christmas feast (or any special occasion meal), this delicious gluten free chocolate cream pie with store-bought graham-style…

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Filed Under: Favored Gluten Free Dessert, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Recipe, Reviews, Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Turkey Tetrazzini

Published November 29, 2013 | Last Updated September 27, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 15 Comments

Gluten free turkey tetrazzini is a delicious combination of spaghetti and turkey in butter cream sauce; a great way to use up turkey leftovers. It’s so good. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey. And one thing’s for sure, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve…

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Filed Under: Chicken And Turkey Recipes, Dinner, Italian-inspired recipes, Pasta, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Gluten Free Hot Open Turkey Sandwich Recipe

Published November 29, 2013 | Last Updated November 30, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and we’re looking for creative ways to enjoy all of that leftover turkey.You can make many different kinds of sandwiches with gluten free bread. Some of our favorites are Udi’s bread, Against the grain rolls, and the newest favorite: The Paleo Bread.
Ready to make a delicious recipe idea for gluten free hot open turkey sandwiches? Let’s go.

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Filed Under: Chicken And Turkey Recipes, Lunch, Nut free, Recipe, Sandwiches & Pizza, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Savory Gluten Free Stuffing Or Dressing

Published November 27, 2013 | Last Updated November 22, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 20 Comments

This gluten free stuffing is out of this world delicious, easy to make, and everyone at your table will love it. It’s sure to become a favorite trimming at your Thanksgiving feast or any holiday meal. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the heartwarming embrace of savory stuffing (or dressing, as some like to call it)….

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Nut free, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

Published November 10, 2013 | Last Updated October 9, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 7 Comments

Gluten free pumpkin crisp is a super easy make-ahead dessert. Just don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to eat a third of it before it makes it to your table. Ha Ha It’s sooo good. 😊 Fill your home with the wonderful aroma of pumpkin crisp baking in the oven. Warm spices, velvety pumpkin goodness,…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie

Published October 27, 2013 | Last Updated November 20, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 11 Comments

Gluten Free, Sweet Potato Pie

Gluten free sweet potato pie is an easy to make treat. It can be made in a gluten free pie shell or without the crust as a creamy custard. Let me show you how to make this scrumptious sweet potato dish both ways. Sweet potato pie is a traditional side dish in the Southern United…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vitamix Recipe Collection

Irresistible Gluten Free Apple Pie (With Step By Step Pictures)

Published October 20, 2013 | Last Updated March 14, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 21 Comments

This easy gluten free apple pie is a delicious homemade pie you can whip up and serve hot from the oven in about an hour. The recipe uses a ready-made gluten free frozen crust for a hassle-free and delicious dessert. Try it today! This post has been updated with new photos, more helpful tips and a…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Restaurant Style Recipe

Published October 12, 2013 | Last Updated July 29, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 14 Comments

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Bacon Brussels Sprouts, a restaurant-inspired recipe. Easy, keto, low carb, paleo, and gluten-free. Delicious side dishes don’t get any better than this.  If you want your husband to take you out to dinner, don’t cook up his favorite restaurant dish at home. Just kidding. One of our favorite…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, LOW CARB, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Recipes with dairy-free option, Thanksgiving, Vegetables & Salads

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