Meals

This satisfying recipe is not your mama’s usual bread stuffing. This cauliflower stuffing checks the boxes for so many dietary and nutritional needs—free of gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and nuts. Plus, it’s low-carb, paleo, keto and vegan. Surprise! Paleo and keto can easily be meat-free too. Roasted cauliflower is the stand-in for bread with herbs and spices delivering holiday flavors.

This stuffing has everything—sweetness from the plantains, spicy-saltiness from chorizo and plenty of vegetables to balance and enhance the flavors.

Apricots and golden raisins pair deliciously in this special comfort food but other dried fruits work just as well. Serve noodle kugel warm from the oven or gently reheat it in a low oven (cover the dish with foil to keep it moist). For best results, do not replace eggs with an egg substitute.

With a few easy substitutions, you can enjoy favorite Thanksgiving casseroles like this dairy-free gluten-free green bean casserole. No one will suspect this delicious green bean casserole recipe is gluten free. This dish travels well; garnish with gluten free fried onions just before serving.

Glazing a roast turkey takes your holiday bird to the next level. When the remaining glaze is reduced and finished with butter, it becomes a silky sauce that’s served alongside.

This recipe produces a fuss-free classic roast turkey and quick, richly flavored gravy. It requires refrigerating the salted turkey at least 24 hours or up to 2 days before cooking (a longer chilling time is preferable). Avoid turkeys that list anything other than “turkey” on their ingredient label. But if you’re using a self-basting turkey (such as a frozen Butterball) or a kosher turkey, omit salt from rub in step 1—and check labels carefully for gluten and other allergens.

The nutty flavor of wild rice harmonizes perfectly with earthy mushrooms and sweet-tart cranberries and pears. Vegetables round out this bread-free stuffing and create a delicious vegan dish that can be baked in a prebaked acorn squash or small pumpkin for individual servings.

A bounty of fresh herbs provides a flavorful roasted bird. This roast gluten-free turkey recipe requires refrigerating the brined turkey at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours before cooking (a longer brining time is preferable).

Dried cranberries deliver a hint of sweetness in this delicious vegetarian version. This cranberry cornbread stuffing pairs well with poultry or pork. For vegetarian guests, consider stuffing acorn squash.

This gluten-free pepperoni pizza recipe from Cup4Cup is so good it makes us sing!!