Admit it, there are some of us who do not look forward to the holidays. Specifically, holiday dinners. Some of us will not eat roast beast and some cannot eat stuffing or the delicious-smelling desserts. My family has a potluck for holiday meals (There are a lot of us.), and it's often a challenge coming up with a dish I can eat that the rest of my family will be willing to try. I know I'm not the only one in this situation. So whether you are celiac, vegetarian, that awesome combination of both, or are cooking for one, I have compiled a list of cookbooks to inspire you.
In Gluten-free Makeovers, Beth Hillson shows you how to adapt your favorite meals into gluten-free fare. The recipes I'm most interested in trying are the challah recipe on page 40 and the black cherry cheesecake on page 210.
Out of the 100 Best Gluten-free Recipes by Carol Fenster, I can't wait to try the beet-orange salad with crispy goat cheese rounds on page 74 and the macaroni and cheese on page 96.
What makes 500 Gluten-free Dishes by Carol Beckerman and Deb Wheaton stand out is that several of the recipes come first as a base recipe and then have a list of variations. For example, there's a recipe for spicy squash and carrot soup on page 74 and a list of four variations on page 99.
125 Gluten-free Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Fenster has a sweet-and-sour tofu casserole that might convince your relatives to try tofu!
In Pure Vegan, Joseph Shuldiner includes a recipe for a delicious-sounding (no) cheese plate that is sure to be a boon to any appetizer buffet.
Each of these books also includes a section on how to properly stock a gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan kitchen. I've shared the dishes that interest me, which dish inspires you?
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