Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Shopping Checklist

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Shopping Checklist

Hosting Thanksgiving is an honor! With your pumpkin spice latte in hand and your autumn print apron on, youre ready to conquer the kitchen and bring family and friends together over delicious food. Have a gluten free guest attending? No need to fear! Bobs Red Mill is here to make your gluten free Thanksgiving shopping a breeze. Between versatile ingredients, specialty flours and wonderful recipes, were sure youll be able to create the Thanksgiving dinner table of your dreams.

Versatile Ingredients

These ingredients might seem simple enough (they are!) but make sure to stock up ahead of time to eliminate day-of stress. Youll be surprised how much eggs, flour and oil youll go through when youre cooking up a Thanksgiving feast for a crowd. Youll use these ingredients for everything from baking to roasting your bird to creating the gravy, so make sure to have them in your pantry! Well cover the purpose of many of the ingredients in the recipes below.
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Sugar (cane sugar and brown sugar)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cranberries
  • Oil (olive oil and coconut oil)
  • Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice)
  • Fresh herbs (thyme, sage, and rosemary)
  • Heavy cream
  • Onions
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Shallots
  • Ground pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Stock
  • White wine (for cooking and for drinking!)
  • Nuts (pecans and walnuts)

Bobs Red Mill Ingredients

For the recipes below, there are some staple Bobs Red Mill ingredients we suggest having on hand to make your gluten free holiday preparations easy and enjoyable.

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Ready to dive into your Thanksgiving feast and give your gluten free guests dishes to swoon over? Keep reading to check out some of our favorite recipes!

Savory Butternut Tart

This Savory Butternut Tart serves as a perfect side dish to a roasted turkey (and is a wonderful option for those going vegetarian or gluten free on Thanksgiving). The tart dough is made with our Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix, butter, egg and cold water, and the filling is a fantastic mix of peeled butternut squash, olive oil, onion, butter, fresh thyme, shredded Gruyere and Parmesan. This recipe makes one tart, though the colors look so beautiful when set in the center of the table, we suggest making two!

Gluten Free Pecan Pie

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Shopping Checklist _ Bobs Red Mill This Gluten Free Pecan Pie still offers those classic Thanksgiving flavors, just in gluten free form. The crust is made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, cold butter, coconut sugar and ice water. Just keep in mind, the dough is best to work with when its cool but not completely chilled. The filling is a unique blend of eggs, brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, freshly grated orange zest and toasted pecans. Enjoy it on its own, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside a big dollop of whipped cream.

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gluten Free Chocolate Crust

This Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gluten Free Chocolate Crust is creative, delectable and perfect for vegan and gluten free guests. The crust is made with almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut oil and pitted Medjool dates. The pumpkin cheesecake is a tasty mix of soaked cashews, vegan cream cheese, pumpkin, coconut oil, maple syrup, arrowroot starch, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Once combined, the flavors of these mini cheesecakes complement each other wonderfully. Top your treats with chocolate syrup, chocolate chips or whipped coconut cream as an extra-sweet holiday bonus.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes

Thanksgiving dinner is where all the time and energy goes but theres something so special about a Thanksgiving breakfast. These Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes offer just enough pumpkin flavor to not overwhelm you when the pumpkin desserts start flowing later in the evening. Theyre made with our Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, though you can also feel free to substitute Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour. Top them with pure maple syrup, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg and a bit of extra pumpkin pie spice.

Popovers (or Yorkshire Puddings)

These Popovers, also known as Yorkshire Puddings, are a fantastic addition to a gluten free Thanksgiving dinner table. Theyre made with just four ingredients: milk, eggs, Gluten Free Pancake Mix and melted butter. Theyre done in muffin tins and are a fun baking activity for even the littlest of helpers. For an easy variation, consider adding fresh chopped herbs to the batter.

Gluten Free Bacon and Sage Stuffing

If you have some stuffing fans in the family, this recipe for Gluten Free Bacon and Sage Stuffing will make their hearts soar. Its made with our Gluten Free Cornbread Mix, bacon, onion, celery, fresh sage, minced garlic and chicken broth. Bake until the top is brown and crisp and serve alongside all your other dinner goodies.

Gluten Free Quinoa Crackers

If youre planning to serve a pre-dinner charcuterie spread on Thanksgiving, consider incorporating some of these Gluten Free Quinoa Crackers into the mix. Theyre elegant and super easy to make, perfect for adding a hint of something homemade and fancy to your cheese board. Theyre made with just Organic Quinoa Flour, everything bagel seasoning, sunflower seeds, salt, freshly ground black pepper and water. Pop them in your pizzelle maker and sit back and enjoy a chilled pumpkin spiced beverage.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a great side dish for both gluten free and non-gluten free guests. They call for just carrots, butter, brown sugar, orange juice, salt and pepper. Simply throw it all in a skillet, cook until tender and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm for the easiest (and best) side dish ever. Whether youre hosting Thanksgiving for a big group or just a select few family members, we hope this Thanksgiving shopping list has given you some gluten free inspiration. At the end of the day, when the meal has been enjoyed and the desserts have been devoured, we know that above all else, youll be left feeling happy and content after a day spent with special people. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, Happy Thanksgiving!
Bob's Red Mill
November 16 2018

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