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This classic gluten free German chocolate cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting is credited to a Texas homemaker who used Sam German’s sweet baking chocolate, still made today by Baker’s Chocolate Company.

A perfect comfort dish for dreary winter days, Swedish Meatballs are traditionally made with ground pork and smothered in rich cream-laden gravy. This low-fat version reduces the calories but not the flavor. Turkey plays a starring role in the meatballs and a small amount of half-and-half and plain yogurt replace heavy cream in the sauce. Choose dark meat ground turkey for the most flavor.

Fresh-caught fish paired with bright lime-infused cilantro pesto brings out the best of the Pacific coast. At Mirador in the Arenas del Mar Resort, red snapper is plated on a bed of quinoa pilaf with cilantro pesto drizzled artistically on top and around the fish for an elegant casado-style meal. This dish can also be served fuss-free and family-style; let each person arrange their own plate. If you can’t have fish, replace the red snapper with pan-seared or grilled boneless chicken breast.

Homemade cashew cream provides the rich, luscious base for this vegan gluten free spinach & artichoke strata - not the standard egg custard.

St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur that adds elegance and warm floral notes to this Prosecco cocktail. Finish it off with splash of fresh lemon juice and garnish with a lemon twist.

These gluten-free cheese puffs can be prepared 1 to 2 days ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.

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.

Grated fresh ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves brighten up this gluten-free sweet potato pie, which is made with creamy coconut milk. It will become a classic on your Thanksgiving table. This recipe can be made egg-free; see instructions.

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.