Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipes for the Holidays

Well the holidays are here again. It seems like the years are rushing by. But it is always good to spend quality time with dear friends and family. If you require a gluten-free diet here are few holiday recipes ideas especially for you! Cranberry-Orange RelishrnGluten Free and Dairy Free RecipernIngredients Makes 2 cupsrn• 2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries • 1/4 cup diced red onion • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 2 blood oranges, or navel oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, juices reserved • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger (not processed) • 1/2 cup sugar (no refined sugar) • 2 stalks celery, peeled to remove strings, cut in 1/4-inch dice • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped • 1/4 cup pecans, toasted, broken in pieces Directionsrn1. Place cranberries in food processor, and pulse to chop coarsely, about five pulses. Transfer to a medium bowl. rn2. Add onion, jalapeno, lime juice, orange sections and juice, ginger, sugar, and celery; mix gently. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Just before serving, add mint and pecans, and toss to combine. rnProvided by Martha Stewart Living November 1995rnPaleo diet consist of fresh fruits, nuts, no refined sugar and nuts. Original diet modified no refined sugar and unprocessed ginger.rnGourmet Rice DressingrnGluten Free RecipernIngredientsrn1 cup onions, choppedrn1 cup celery with leaves, choppedrn4 ounces sliced mushroomsrn3 Tablespoons butter or margarinern1 cup rice, uncookedrn2 cups gluten-free chicken broth, boilingrn1 teaspoon saltrnpepper to tastern3/4 teaspoon gluten-free poultry seasoningrn1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted DirectionsrnSaute onions, celery, mushrooms and uncooked rice in butter until vegetables are tender and rice is golden. Put in a 2-quart buttered, shallow casserole. Stir in seasonings and chicken broth. Cover casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork, sprinkle with almonds. If casserole has no cover, use foil sealed to top of dish. Makes 5 1/2 cups. VariationrnReduce celery to 1/2 cup and add 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped and I cup gluten-free ham, cooked and chopped. 3/4 teaspoon GF curry powder can be substituted for pepperrnProvided by Celiac Sprue Assoc.rnHONEST INGREDIENTS: The Paleo Dairy Free and Gluten Free Cookbooks combines 310 recipes. All which are gluten-free, dairy-free and preservative-free recipes. A healthy low fat diet consisting of lean meat, fish, poultry, raw fruits and vegetables and nuts. Delicious healthy dairy free recipes that anyone can enjoy. Order: Paleo Gluten Free Recipe Cookbook http://www.favoriterecipes.biz/paleo.html For a selection for Favorite Secret Recipes Order: Favorite Recipe Secrets http://www.favoriterecipes.biz