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Gluten-free Thanksgiving

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Rutgers chapter.

Happy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving!!

Struggles turn into Satisfaction:

There are several people who have been diagnosed with celiacs disease and people who have an intolerance for gluten. I recently have gained an intolerance for gluten (gives me severe migraines). I always make pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but since the crust is  made with wheat flour, I can’t eat it. So, I want to enjoy the tasty dishes on the table as well. There’s also stuffing, which is literally BREAD crumbs.

Living in a Colorful World:

What’s so great about living in this diverse country, there are so many options for foods (ex. vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, etc.). It can still have the strong flavor of cinnamon and nutmeg, or the soft fluffiness of normal bread…it’s just gluten-free! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of the different flavors that pair so well together. Sweet and savory are my favorite combination!

Substitutions for Flour:

There are many substitutions for regular AP Flour, such as, Rice Flour, Millet Flour, Oat Flour, Tapioca Flour, etc. When it comes time to go shopping for the meal’s ingredients, many food markets now have their own section for gluten-free alternatives. Even if you’re not gluten-free, it’s still worth trying. From my family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Check out these recipes!

Recipe for Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins:

https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/gluten-free-pumpkin-muffins

gluten-free thanksgiving sweet pumpkin
Katherine Carroll

Recipe for Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread with Cinna-Maple Butter:

https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/gluten-free-zucchini-bread

veggies bread brown bread
Helena Lin

Recipe for Gluten-Free Stuffing:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/11/how-to-make-the-best-gluten-free-stuffing.html

Thanksgiving side chicken
Liz Kaplan

Hi!I am currently a sophomore/transfer here at Rutgers University. I want to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. I  want to be an advocate for sexual assault victims, as well as, after graduation, going to nursing school and eventually becoming a forensic nurse. No one should have to go through something like that alone. I love animals, especially dogs! I love to write about food, there's so much to describe about food. I love to cook/bake and have been doing so since I was very young. Something that helped me find my way in the culinary world was that I got over a fear, which in the end, has affected me in such a positive way!