My family has been gluten-free for years, and holiday meal planning is one of my faves. I’ve compiled all of my family’s favorites, hoping this helps you to have the festive gluten-free feast of your dreams!
Sections
4
Sides
Salads
Sweets
The Main Course
Sides
Side dishes elevate any holiday meal to something really special!
My family devours this with some fresh butter! I love to top with rosemary and flaky salt during the holidays.
Easy Gluten Free Focaccia
This side dish captures the season’s best produce and beautiful colors. Makes great leftovers too!
Crispy Honey-Roasted Butternut with Cranberries, Feta & Pumpkin Seeds
Simple dish dishes are everything! Herby and satisfying and perfect for the season.
Roasted Herb Mustard Potatoes (Whole30, Paleo, GF, Healthy Side Dish) - Whole Kitchen Sink
A gorgeous and delish appetizer! We like to serve with apple slices or almond flour crackers.
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie – A Perfect Appetizer in 2025 | Cranberry recipes, Recipes appetizers and snacks, Appetizers easy finger food
Surprise your holiday guests with this special oatmeal! I imagine they’ve never had anything like it. Warm, comforting, and full of flavor!
Olive Oil Date Oatmeal | Munching with Mariyah
Sweet and savory and perfect for a cozy holiday dinner
Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots - Rhubarb & Lavender
You might be surprised by this combination of foods, but don’t let that stop you from trying this incredible side dish. Deep, well developed flavors make this dish a favorite of my family!
Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower & Grapes + video {paleo, vegan}
Salads
Salads can add real brightness to heavier holiday meals
This salad is full of festive colors and flavors! Keep the dressing separate if you want to prepare this ahead of time. A crowd pleaser!
Simple Apple Arugula Salad Recipe | Lemons & Zest
You will be shocked at how this simple recipe taste so gourmet! Even if you don’t identify as a huge celery fan, this recipe is delicious and so full of flavor.
Celery Salad
Sweets
No holiday celebration is complete without a little sweet treat
This bread is not too sweet, but very hearty and comforting. We love to top with butter and honey, or add a slice to a bowl of hot soup. I even grind my own oat flour for this recipe (it’s very easy)!
Pumpkin Oat Flour Bread
These scones are very easy to make and taste like apple pie. We love them with out without the icing!
Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Scones
The Main Course
Here are some entrées featuring festive flavors or ideas for repurposing leftovers
Highly recommend this recipe to use up your leftover holiday turkey! This recipe is so easy and the buttery biscuit topping is 10/10
Gluten Free Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
This delicious recipe can be made with acorn squash too. It’s even better the next day!
Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash With Pecans and Cranberries
This delicious recipe can be made with acorn squash too. It’s even better the next day!
Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash With Pecans and Cranberries