Gluten free, vegan, dairy-free (But nobody will tell the difference!)
Friendsmas season is finally here! Getting together with your friends before everyone goes home for a couple weeks for the holidays is the best way to get into the Christmas spirit while getting a much-needed break from studying for exams. If your friend group has decided to do a potluck, you might be wondering what to bring, especially if you’re cooking for people with different allergies and dietary restrictions. Here’s a list of recipes that are easy to make, relatively affordable, and all gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free AND vegan—don’t worry, I kept the specialty ingredients to a minimum!
- Appetizers
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Time: 5-10 minutes
Cost: Low—you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already!
Specialty Ingredients: Gluten free corn chips (same price as regular ones)
- Appetizers
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Time: 15-20 minutes
Cost: Low
Specialty ingredients: Vegan shredded cheese (optional)
*Tip: Tostito scoops chips are gluten free.
- Sides
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Time: 20-30 minutes
Cost: Medium (some of the veggies aren’t in season in December)
Specialty ingredients: None
- Sides
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: Low
Specialty ingredients: None
- Mains
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Time: 45 minutes
Cost: Low
Specialty ingredients: Nutritional yeast
*If nobody is vegan or has a dairy allergy, making regular lasagna with gluten free noodles is a great option!
- Mains
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: Low
Specialty ingredients: Vegan butter (it tastes the same so if you’re not vegan you can still reuse it!)
- Desserts
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Time: 5 minutes (2 ingredients for the dip!)
Cost: Medium (cut the fruit yourself to save money!)
Specialty ingredients: Coconut whip topping
- Desserts
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Peppermint Chocolate Crunch Bars
Time: 30 minutes
Cost: Low-Medium
Specialty ingredients: Vegan chocolate chips
- Buy-and-Go Ideas
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Enjoy Life Snickerdoodles
These are SO good, and cost around $7.00 at Loblaws/Independent
*Tip: Decorate these yourself if you enjoy decorating but not baking!
- Buy-and-Go Ideas
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So Delicious Coconut Milk Holiday Nog
The best eggnog out there that everyone can enjoy! It costs about $7 at Loblaws/Independant
I hope this list was helpful- your vegan friends & those with allergies will appreciate the extra effort so much! Happy Holidays!