Gluten free Christmas

GLUTEN FREE CHRISTMAS


Waitrose & Partners chefs and nutritionists share tips, ideas and recipes for a gluten free Christmas

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Eating gluten free at Christmas doesn't have to be difficult, says Waitrose & Partners nutritionist, Nicola Selwood. "We have delicious gluten free choices for every course, such as honey & rosemary cocktail sausages, creamy bread sauce, fruity mince pies and traditional Christmas puddings. And new to our 2019 gluten free range for Christmas – goat's cheese tarts with British smoked ham and leeks." 

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Gluten free turkey

The main course

Many turkeys are stuffed and the breadcrumbs in the stuffing often contain gluten. If you or a guest need to avoid gluten, why not try our Turkey Crown with Shallot & Smoked Sage Stuffing, which contains rice and maize flours  instead of wheat.  We also offer a large number of unstuffed turkeys which are suitable for those avoiding gluten.

 

sides

Sides

A must do Christmas side dish, roast potatoes, often contain wheat flour in the coating so always check the ingredients if you are buying ready made ones. Any gluten containing ingredient will be highlighted in bold, along with other allergens, in the ingredients declaration on pack. Waitrose goose fat potatoes do not contain wheat flour so are suitable for those avoiding gluten.

 

Pigs in blankets are a Christmas favourite, but some sausages will contain wheat in the breadcrumbs.  We offer a number of sausages and pigs in blankets which do not contain wheat flour so are suitable for those avoiding gluten.  

 

desserts and drinks

Desserts & drinks

 

Our Gluten Free range offers a tasty selection of Christmas sweet treats, including mince pies, Christmas cake adn Christmas pudding.

Did you know, most beers, lagers and ales contain gluten? Wine and spirits are naturally gluten free, but if you plan to serve beer or lager, then opt for a gluten-free one like Celia Premium Czech Lager

Gluten-free Christmas tips from the Waitrose & Partners Cookery School

Eleni Tzirki, Head Chef Manager, King's Cross

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"Don't miss out on crackers with cheese this Christmas. Substitute the crackers with oatcakes. They also make a great canapé for New Years with goat's cheese and a red onion chutney.

And why not try this home-made gluten-free stuffing:

gluten free stuffing

Recipe:

450g gluten-free pork sausages, skin removed
1 Bramley apple, peeled cored and grated
1 pack Cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 small onion, diced 

Method:
Preheat the oven to 200c. Mix all ingredients together, season well,
thenpack into an oven proof dish. 
Bake for 40 minutes.

 

Food made to order

Gluten free food for celebrations

For buffets, special dinners and office dos, find gluten free turkeys and party food made to order

gluten free recipes

Find more gluten free recipes for Christmas and all year round