I was going to come up with how to have a gluten free Thanksgiving, but someone else has already done it for me. Check out:
http://liveglutenfreely.com/
Click on the recipes under "Thanksgiving Just for You".
If you are having guests over that eat gluten free, don't stress! There are lots of gluten free recipe sites online. Many times, if you use a gluten free recipe, your other guests might not be able to tell the difference. So, no need to make two of everything.
The first rule of thumb is to assume gluten is in everything! Manufacturer's sneak it into things like soups, dressings, and marinades, to name a few. If you have the option of making a whole recipe, and the only thing with gluten in it is the cracker crumbs/breading on top-just leave off the crackers on a portion of it for your gluten free guest. This would only be an option for those that are not super-sensitive to gluten.
The hardest thing is finding good substitutes for bread and rolls. Usually the frozen gluten free sandwich bread in regular grocery stores is not very good. Whole foods sells Udi's breads and bagels that taste like the real deal. Another tip-many gluten free baked goods and breads taste better toasted.
My kids and husband like the Bisquick®-type Drop Biscuits. The recipe can be found here:
http://www.pamelasproducts.com/recipe_frames.html
I can't really enjoy them, knowing they are made with shortening!
A good bread option could be pumpkin bread or zucchini bread. I made these pumpkin spice bars today, and they are delicious. I left off the icing and they are still yummy!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/harvest-pumpkin-spice-bars-gluten-free/0307b7d1-324c-4b69-84cf-53f71f27962b
Here's my mother-in-laws great recipe for gf cornbread:
2 cups Pamela's Baking Mix (or new GF Bisquick-we haven't tried it with that yet)
2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups milk
2 Tablespoons Oil
Bake in 9x13 or muffin pan (12) at 400 for 20-25 minutes.
Have a Happy, Healthy, Gluten Free Thanksgiving!!!!
