Dairy-rich eggnog, gluten-laden sugar cookies and gingerbread and nutty pecan pie — these classic holiday foods can all mean disaster for guests with food allergies. With a little creativity, you can effortlessly tweak your traditional holiday menu into an allergy-friendly spread. From appetizers to desserts, these helpful hints will make your holiday affair one to remember — for everyone at your holiday table.
Appetizers
Offer a variety of tasty, crowd-pleasing appetizer alternatives to cheese and crackers . Here’s a quick holiday-appetizer idea you can make with easy-to-find ingredients: Set out rice crackers with a variety of toppings: chutney, hummus (which is naturally gluten free), olives and roasted red peppers or sunflower seed butter.
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