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39 gluten-free Christmas recipes

From entrees to dessert we have all of your gluten-free needs covered so no-one has to miss out on a Christmas feast.
Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad

Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad

Is there a coeliac in your family? Make sure no one misses out on a delicious Christmas feast with these tasty gluten-free recipes.

We have your entire festive menu covered, from entrees and mains, to side dishes and desserts. Why not start the meal with some warm grilled prawns, served with a zesty avocado salsa? Then, move onto a tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with a creamy potato salad.

To finish? Try our rich gluten-free Christmas puddings, mango pavlova or fruity coconut mascarpone cake.

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Prawn cocktail platter

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Prawn cocktail platter

Prawn cocktail platter

Why limit the classic prawn cocktail to a tiny glass when you can have an entire platter. It’s just like the original, only bigger and better.

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Sweet potato cake with candied orange

Sweet potato cake with candied orange

It’s cake with a healthy twist. Made with sweet potato, orange and almond meal this moist cake is topped with sweetened ricotta and candied orange

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Roasted chickpeas and beans

Roasted chickpeas and beans

How to create a healthy snack by roasting chickpeas and butter beans with a sweet and sour spice mix.

Caprese Salad

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Caprese salad

Caprese salad

This classic Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil is proof that the simple things are often the best.

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Chocolate indulgence cake

Chocolate indulgence cake

One of the hardest things for people who follow gluten-free diets to enjoy but you won’t have to feel like you’re missing out anymore.

Orange and maple glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts.

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Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Orange and maple-glazed baby carrots with hazelnuts

Capitalise on carrots’ natural sweetness with this gorgeous recipe that uses syrupy sweet maple and zesty citrus to create an exceptionally tasty side dish.

grilled vegetable and ricotta stack

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Grilled vegetable and ricotta stack

Grilled vegetable and ricotta stack

What better way to get your five-a-day than this colourful and healthy vegetable and ricotta stack.

lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

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Lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

Lamb fillet salad with green pesto dressing

Pesto dressing adds zing to this fresh lamb salad.

Oysters with red wine vinaigrette

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Oysters with red wine vinaigrette

Oysters with red wine vinaigrette

Taste the fresh ocean air from the comfort of your home with these plump oysters swimming in vinaigrette.

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Gluten-free bread

Gluten-free bread

Our gluten free bread uses a blend of different flours and xantham gum to create a light fluffy texture to suit all your carb-loading needs.

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Milk bun pull apart

Milk bun pull apart

This gluten-free milk buns are perfect for all your breakfast, lunch and dinner needs. With your favourite sandwich filling or the perfect hamburger.

TOMATO AND GOAT'S CHEESE TART with Rice and Seed Crust

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Tomato and goat’s cheese tart with rice and seed crust

Tomato and goat’s cheese tart with rice and seed crust

A tasty gluten-free tart with fresh tomatoes and a creamy goat’s cheese centre.

pavlova

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Pavlova with berries and cream

Pavlova with berries and cream

Named after the Russian ballerina, the pavlova is a familiar and well loved Antipodean dessert. You can experiment with all kinds of fruit toppings, but berries and cream is always a winner.

warm spiced prawns with     avocado salsa

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Warm spiced prawns with avocado salsa

Warm spiced prawns with avocado salsa

This light, fresh and flavoursome dish is perfect as a starter or finger food for dinner parties.

chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

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Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French and there’s a lot about this chocolate, honey and red berry version that is perfect. For starters, it’s easy to make and doesn’t melt too quickly which means it’s great for entertaining. It also looks amazing.

Gluten-free christmas pudding

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Gluten-free Christmas pudding

Gluten-free Christmas pudding

A gluten-free diet doesn’t mean lowering your standards. This gluten-free Christmas pudding is bursting with fruit and flavour.

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Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla layer cake

This gorgeous mixed berry and vanilla cake from The Australian Women’s Weekly and Disney’s ‘Healthy Family Eating’ cookbook is naturally gluten and refined sugar free, making the ultimate dessert for those who love their dessert but want to stick to a healthy diet.

gluten-free berry tarts

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Gluten-free berry tarts

Gluten-free berry tarts

An elegant dish to bake for an afternoon tea with friends, or a light dessert on a summer’s eve. Serve with a little cream if you like.

orange and ginger florentines

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Orange and ginger florentines

Orange and ginger florentines

Salmon with herb & walnut salsa

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Salmon with herb and walnut salsa

Salmon with herb and walnut salsa

This beautiful roasted salmon with a herb and walnut salad is a light and refreshing option to serve for Christmas dinner.

gluten-free Christmas fruit cake

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Gluten-free christmas fruit cake

This gluten-free Christmas fruit cake is every bit as moist and tasty as its wheat based counterpart. We used Farex baby rice cereal, but use whichever brand you prefer. Make it up to two weeks ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad

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Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad

Make your own bourbon-glazed ham with a warm potato and celery salad.

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Slow roasted lamb shoulder

Slow roasted lamb shoulder

Slow roasted to tender perfection, this gorgeous lamb shoulder dish is the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family. Served with crisp baked potatoes, it’s a dinner dish the whole family will love.

Chocolate and caramel macarons

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Chocolate and caramel macarons

Chocolate and caramel macarons

You don’t have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.

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Tea brined roasted chicken

Tea brined roasted chicken

Change up your next Sunday night roast with this tender tea brined chicken from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook. Juicy and succulent meat with a gentle smoky flavour.

Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

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Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

Just because you don’t eat gluten doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Christmas treats – try this delicious glace fruit cake.

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Honey roasted carrots with labne

Honey roasted carrots with labne

Sweet honey-roasted carrots pair perfectly with creamy labne for a Mediterranean-style side dish

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Roast turkey breast with cranberry and pistachio stuffing

Roast turkey breast with cranberry and pistachio stuffing

Cooking a whole turkey can be rather daunting and time-consuming, however, this rolled breast is stress-free and quick, yet looks spectacular. If you’re entertaining a larger crowd, simply double the recipe to feed 12.

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Prawn, zucchini and mint salad

Warm summer afternoons call for this delicious prawn, zucchini and mint salad – light, fresh, and perfect for the festive season!

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Spice-crusted lamb racks and roasted carrots

Spice-crusted lamb racks and roasted carrots

Jazz up dinner time with these delicious lamb racks. They are rolled in a delicious seed and spice mix, and served with juicy roasted carrots for the ultimate family meal.

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Gluten-free Christmas cakes

Gluten-free Christmas cakes

cauliflower fried rice

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Cauliflower ‘fried rice’ with mushrooms and ham

Cauliflower ‘fried rice’ with mushrooms and ham

This tasty recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s cookbook ‘2-Day Super Diet’ is not your average fried rice. They’ve swapped rice for cauliflower for a lower calorie meal, suitable for the 5 2 Fasting Diet.

GLUTEN- AND DAIRY-FREE   Spicy Fruit Cakes

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Gluten- and dairy-free spicy fruit cakes

Gluten- and dairy-free spicy fruit cakes

Women's Weekly Christmas desserts

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Coconut and mascarpone cake

Coconut and mascarpone cake

This impressive-looking dessert combines the beautiful creaminess of mascarpone cheese with sweet and tart strawberries and raspberries. This cake is lovely served at Christmas time or for birthday celebrations.

Perfect potato salad

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Perfect potato salad

Perfect potato salad

Give this classic European salad a try with our easy recipe and enjoy the fresh parsley, mint and potato smothered in rich homemade mayonnaise.

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Cauliflower and passionfruit ice-cream cake

Cauliflower and passionfruit ice-cream cake

A gorgeous ‘ice-cream’ cake using cauliflower and cashew nuts for a creamy filling, a crunchy nut & seed base, topped with a tangy passionfruit curd.

Chocolate Almond MACAROONS

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Chocolate almond macarons

Chocolate almond macarons

A light and tasty chocolate treat the whole family will love. These delightful French biscuits are gluten-free made with almond meal and egg whites.

coconut ice

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Coconut ice

Coconut ice

This simple, no-cook confection produces plenty of creamy, sweet blocks of the pastel coconut treat to share. Perfect for kid’s parties or school fete

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Calypso pavlova with mango curd

Calypso pavlova with mango curd

Mangoes add a juicy burst of sunshine straight from the tropics to our favourite Christmas dessert.

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