Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, or you are trying to avoid some breads, 
then knowing your gluten free options can be a paramount importance to your day. The 
tough part can be when holidays roll around, exposing you to many of the foods you 
avoid. Keeping up with a strict diet can be difficult, but it’s important to know that there is 
a light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some different gluten-free options for the 
holidays, so everyone at the table can enjoy what you have prepared.

Leeks and Potatoes 

Potatoes are a very popular vegetable in an endless number of dishes. Part of what 
makes them so great is the variety of ways in which they can be prepared and served to 
rows of smiling faces. This first dish is no exception. With its flavorful tastes and mouth 
pleasing textures, the leek and potato oh goodness can satisfy the most discerning of 
palettes. The ingredients also pair well with breakfast foods like eggs, sausage, and 
ham, making the leftovers something to look forward to during the next day or two. 

Gravy

You love gravy, but what can you do? Flour contains gluten, and that is the exact 
reason you are trying to learn what kinds of foods you can eat during holiday time. Fear 
not however, because gravy can be made in lots of ways. You can simply leave out the 
flour which will leave your homemade gravy tasty but extra thin and watery, or you can 
do what the professionals have been doing and add some cornstarch. This will give 
your gravy some of the thickness that you’re looking for without having to cheat your 
diet. 

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This dip makes and excellent complement to many dishes and can even be used as a 
topping for meats, and chips of various kinds. There are lots of gluten free corn chip 
options available that will make for a delicious treat, side dish or appetizer for your 
friends and family. Spinach and artichokes are gluten free, and the other main 
ingredient, cream cheese is most often gluten free. If you feel that you want to make the 
dip richer, you can easily add a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese or cheddar 
cheese to the mix. Use minced garlic for flavoring and you’ll have a dip no one at your 
dinner will forget. 
 

