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An Easy Guide to a Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

This is your complete and simple holiday how-to: an easy guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving. Delicious dishes for every course.

Recipes for the ultimate guide to a gluten free menu plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

Looking for some gluten free Thanksgiving menu inspiration? Look no further. I’ve got you covered.

I’ve put together a complete guide to creating your Thanksgiving meal – 100% gluten free. I’m talking, drinks, snacks and appetizers, turkey, gravy, gluten free bread, veggies, side dishes, and dessert.

There’s something here for everyone!


 Cocktails

Apple Cider Mimosas – What The Fork Food Blog

Sparkling Hard Apple Cider Sangria – Iowa Girl Eats

Cranberry Orange Sangria – What The Fork Food Blog

Cranberry Apple Margarita – My Sequined Life

Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

If you’re looking for a simple cocktail to get you through the entire holiday season, try this Wassail Recipe. It’s got all your favorite fall flavors and spices plus orange and cranberry to carry you into winter. It’s such a cozy drink!

Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule from What The Fork Food Blog. A twist on the classic Moscow Mule, perfect for drinking all winter long. | whattheforkfoodblog.com


Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Cider – The Busy Baker

Crockpot Cranberry Pear Cider – Fox and Briar

Festive Sparkling Cider – Domestically Blissful

Sparkling Ginger Cranberry Mocktail – The Speckled Palate

Thanksgiving Punch – i heart naptime  (pictured below)

Thanksgiving Punch for a Crowd plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com


Snacks and Appetizers

Fried Almonds with Thyme – What The Fork Food Blog

 Butternut Squash Soup – Grain Changer 

Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log – Carlsbad Cravings

Dried Fruit and Pistachio Baked Brie – Homemade Interest 

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread – Dinner then Dessert

Homemade Chex Mix – What The Fork Food Blog

Turkey Fruit Platter – The First Year  (pictured below)

Turkey fruit platter plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com


Turkey and Gravy

Damn Good Roast Turkey – Self Proclaimed Foodie 

Best Ever Paleo Gravy – What The Fork Food Blog

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast – Barefoot Contessa

Maple Glazed Spatchcock Turkey with Turkey Gravy – Plays Well With Butter

Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey with White Wine Pan Gravy – Half Baked Harvest

Easy Roast Turkey – Boulder Locavore (pictured below)

Easy roast turkey recipe plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com


Gluten Free Bread  

 Pull-apart Gluten Free Dinner Rolls – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

The Best Gluten Free Biscuits – What The Fork Food Blog 

Gluten Free Popovers – Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Gluten Free Sourdough Bread – What The Fork Food Blog

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Cornbread – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

Cheddar Sage Biscuits – What The Fork Food Blog

This super quick and easy gluten free cornbread recipe is sure to be a family hit. It's can easily be made dairy free too! Serve it for a dinner side dish with chili, or bbq, or even have it for breakfast with a drizzle of honey. Recipe from @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free bread recipes | easy gluten free recipes | gluten free baking | how to make gluten free cornbread | the best gluten free cornbread recipe #glutenfree #cornbread #bread #easyrecipes #quickbread

Gluten Free Sourdough Pumpkin Bread – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Artisan Bread – gfJules

Gluten Free Rolls with Garlic and Herbs – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bread – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Rosemary Rolls – What The Fork Food Blog

These gluten free dinner rolls are soft with a nice chew to it - just like regular wheat rolls! If you've been missing real dinner rolls, try this recipe! Plus, they’re much easier to make than you’d think! From @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free bread recipes | gluten free rolls | yeast rolls | gluten free yeast rolls | gluten free bread recipes #glutenfree #dinnerrolls #yeastrolls #glutenfreebaking #easyrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreebread #bread #recipes


Vegetables and Cranberry Sauce

Autumn Apple Pear Salad – Recipe Runner

Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce – What The Fork Food Blog

Cranberry Chutney – Little Sunny Kitchen

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce – Celebrating Sweets

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries – Platings + Pairings

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole from What The Fork Food Blog | whattheforkfoodblog.com

Caramelized Butternut Squash – What The Fork Food Blog

Green Bean Bacon Bundles – The Speckled Palate  

Brandy Glazed Carrots – Jo Cooks 

Autumn Salad with Maple Vinaigrette – Dishing Out Health

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

overhead shot of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple in a white serving bowl

Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash – Good Life Eats

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – A Family Feast 

Low Carb Broccoli Gratin – Kalyn’s Kitchen 

Roasted Apple and Radicchio Salad – The View From Great Island

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots – Diethood (pictured below)

roasted carrots on a sheet pan garnished with chopped fresh parsley


Potatoes

Sweet Potato Casserole – Hungry Hobby

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Cravings of a Lunatic

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Savory) – Platings + Pairings

Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Garnish & Glaze

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Savory Nothings

Fully Loaded Sweet Potatoes – The Novice Chef  (pictured below)

Loaded Sweet Potatoes recipe plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com

Gluten Free Stuffing

Gluten Free Stuffing – Gluten Free on a Shoestring 

Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans – Valerie’s Kitchn 

Gluten Free Cajun Style Cornbread Dressing – Flippin Delicious 

Quinoa Stuffing – Simply Quinoa

Sausage Cranberry Apple Stuffing Muffins – Running to the Kitchen

Keto Cauliflower Stuffing – Wholesome Yum

Apple and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing – Snixy Kitchen  (pictured below) 

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing recipe plus your ultimate guide to a gluten free Thanksgiving on What The Fork | @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com


Desserts

Pumpkin Dip with Pie Fries – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Fudge Pecan Pie – What The Fork Food Blog

Cranberry Upside-Down Cake – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars arranged on unbleached parchment paper

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Pie Crust – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Apple Upside-Down Cake – What The Fork Food Blog 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cake – What The Fork Food Blog

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting – What The Fork Food Blog

Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie – What The Fork Food Blog  (pictured below)

This is a classic, easy recipe for Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie. It’s made with a flaky pie crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and warm spices. This is THE pumpkin pie for your Gluten Free Thanksgiving! There’s a dairy free and lactose free option in the recipe notes with a Gluten Free Pie Crust recipe too. Gluten Free Pie Recipe from @whattheforkblog - visit whattheforkfoodblog.com for more gluten free desserts. #glutenfree #pumpkinpie #Thanksgiving #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreepie

Gluten Free Apple Crisp Pie – What The Fork Food Blog

Caramel Chocolate Pears – Jacqueline Steves 

Homemade Gluten Free Apple Pie with Double Crust – What The Fork Food Blog

Guilt Free Pecan Pie Cookies – Allergy Free Alaska

Swedish Apple Pie – Texanerin

Maple Cream Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream – What The Fork Food Blog

Gluten Free Apple Crisp – What The Fork Food Blog (pictured below)

Gluten Free Apple Crisp in a round white baking dish

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  1. Thanks Sharon for including my ‘bird’ in your gorgeous guide! Sharing on social media now!

  2. This is so great for the holiday season. Thank you for sharing!

  3. Love a one stop shop to find all the recipes for cooking/baking over the holidays!!!

  4. You’re so on top of it! Thank you for all of the beautiful suggestions!

  5. Sabrina says:

    This is perfect for my gluten-free sister-in-law! Thanks for sharing!

  6. Love this so much! My husband’s cousin and aunt are both gluten free, so I’m always on the lookout for good dishes to make for them. Can’t wait to share this!

  7. Dee says:

    What an awesome collection! Passing this on to my gluten free friends!

  8. This is such a great round-up! So many good ideas!

  9. This is so useful for putting together a healthy, gluten-free holiday! It is great to have all these options in one place. Thank you!