As somebody who loves gluten in concept however can’t appear to digest it in observe, the vacations generally is a daunting time. There’s the cookie swap with buddies, the workplace pizza occasion, the Hanukkah latke extravaganza, and too many household brunches. Gluten is in all places at these features, and it may be annoying to continuously dodge it. This 12 months deal with the individuals in your life who dwell a gluten-free life-style to those items, as a result of in addition they need to bake a chocolate cake or have an at-home dim sum brunch. Learn on to find 15 gluten-free items good to your buddy with celiac, your cousin with a gluten intolerance, and everybody in between.
A package that makes bakery-worthy truffles
You would possibly elevate an eyebrow at a cake combine that prices $20 greater than your go-to grocery selection, however this Flourless Darkish Chocolate Gold Leaf Cake Equipment (which, sure, comes with a sheet of 24k edible gold leaf) from The Caker guarantees to be probably the most decadent fudge-like chocolate cake you may have tasted. Get this for the buddy who likes to cosplay as an excellent baker and who doesn’t like to scrimp on the decadence.
This at-home dim sum feast
I’ve been going out for dim sum at Nom Wah, which opened in 1920 in New York’s Chinatown, since earlier than I might stroll or speak. So think about my pleasure once I came upon that it’s making Gluten-Free Rooster and Cabbage Dumplings, which will be shipped all around the nation. Add on a sauce or two (I like the black vinegar ginger and chili sauces) and ship some dumplings to your favourite dim sum buddy.
A field of scorching little biscuits
There are few issues higher on this life than a steaming scorching biscuit straight out of the oven laden with honey butter. Because of Charleston establishment Callie’s Scorching Little Biscuit, you’ll be able to expertise this similar pleasure even with out the gluten (and with out having to get on a aircraft to Charleston). Ship this eight-pack of biscuits, which comes frozen and able to heat up within the oven as quickly as a craving hits, to your gluten-free buddy you’re keen on most.
A set of best-selling mochi ice cream
I’ve written earlier than about my love for Mochidoki, a New York–primarily based mochi ice cream firm with an ingredient-driven ethos that provides technique to flavors like jasmine boba and purple candy potato. Maybe one in all mochi’s most redeeming qualities is that it’s naturally gluten-free, which suggests the frozen treats lover in your life can bask in any of the flavors (there are dairy-free choices too!) carefree.
A pack of cult-favorite chocolate chip cookies
Nothing says decadence like a chunky, heat Levain cookie. Thankfully to your vegan and gluten-free buddies, Levain has launched their signature chocolate chip walnut cookie baked with a vegan cashew butter, gluten-free flour, and vegan chocolate however with all the identical deliciousness. Do your self a favor and when you’re ordering a pack for a cherished one, get one for your self too.
Some healthyish candy treats to stash of their bag
Dalci is ideal for the individual in your life who must have a candy deal with after each meal, however can be all the time on the go. Their individually packaged brownies and blondies use almond flour, coconut sugar, and avocado oil to create a confection that’s particular sufficient for a weekend night time at residence and that’s handy sufficient to pop in your work bag for a noon pick-me-up. With this selection pack, your dessert cravings shall be set for all times (or no less than just a few weeks).
A couple of packing containers of giftable granola
Give this Candy Deliverance reward field trio to your buddy who, like me, is fanatical about granola. This Hudson Valley–primarily based model boasts seed-heavy, aromatic flavors like bitter cherry and pistachio rose which are freed from gluten and refined sugar. Bonus factors for the packaging, which can make you wish to preserve the tins out even after breakfast is full.
A field of candies that belongs in an artwork museum
You understand what they are saying—life is a field of gluten-free candies. And it would as effectively be this beautiful one from Compartés that makes the proper reward to your buddy who doesn’t go a day with out chocolate. Take my recommendation and order one for your self too. It’ll be the chicest factor you eat all vacation season (or 12 months).
One of the best cookbook for gluten-free baking
Get this cookbook for the individual in your life who aspires to show their kitchen right into a high-end bakery. This guide from writer Aran Goyoaga goes past the fundamentals with recipes like a chocolate hazelnut torte and lemon meringue tartlets. You would possibly wish to plan a go to to the house of this guide’s recipient so you’ll be able to pattern treats that may have you ever satisfied you underestimated the potential of gluten-free baking.
A couple of at-home film night time necessities
Know somebody who seeks consolation in housing a whole bag of popcorn whereas watching TV at night time? Change their life and purchase them Tochi Snacks’ Black Sesame Popcorn. The peerlessly spherical, fluffy kernels are coated in a nutty, candy flavoring. That is the sort of snack value gifting and the one you’ll preserve behind the cabinet for big day streaming (i.e., premieres, finales, new episodes of a present launched simply as soon as per week).
For individuals who prefer to work for his or her snacking pleasure, get them this Popsmith Starter Bundle, which incorporates its stainless-steel stovetop popper and 10 popcorn-making kits from Oh Sooo Buttery to Basic Kettle. An added bonus is how cute it seems each on and off the stovetop with coloration choices from Butter to Poppy to Cream.
A gluten-free pizza shipped straight from Italy
Your gluten-free family and friends shouldn’t need to miss out on a pizza occasion. Talia Di Napoli’s Gluten Free Margherita makes use of its conventional pomodoro sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil on a proprietary crust that mixes three gluten-free bases. It solely takes 10 minutes within the oven and no aircraft experience to have a slice of Naples proper in your kitchen.
Some grain-free crackers for impromptu cheese boards
A correct pantry ought to have crackers readily available always—who is aware of once you’ll need to assemble a cheese board on the drop of a hat or want one thing crunchy to dunk into your go-to nut butter? Whether or not you’re gluten-free or not, these buckwheat crackers from Maine Crisps are simply the correct amount of nutty and savory and boast flavors like olive and za’atar and savory fig and thyme (my private favourite). They’re the proper reward for the snacker in your life who likes to maintain issues attention-grabbing and gained’t accept simply any cracker.
These gluten-free baking mixes made with actual elements
These Stellar Eats baking mixes just about match each dietary restriction—they’re paleo-friendly, gluten-free, low-sugar, and plant-based. They’re additionally scrumptious and tremendous straightforward to make with just a few add-ins and choices for substitution. BA’s commerce editor Carina Finn, who’s decidedly not gluten-free, stated she likes to bake with them for fast, healthyish breakfasts.
All the things they should get actually into masa
One other nice reward to your project-seeking buddy who longs to change into an skilled at making tortillas at residence. This Masienda starter package contains each blue and white corn masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour that’s naturally gluten-free) and a tortilla press in your coloration of alternative. As soon as they’ve mastered the tortillas, it’s time to take it to the subsequent stage with the tantalizing recipes in Masienda founder Jorge Gaviria’s new cookbook. They’ll by no means have to go away residence subsequent time a craving strikes for a tostada, flauta, or quesadilla.
