42 Gluten-Free Recipes for Christmas & New Year’s

Warm, indulgent and cozy, a mug of Salted Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to begin Christmas morning. Extra marshmallows for us, please.

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? If you’re hosting a big party, whip up a big pitcher of this Tito’s Handmade Vodka Toast before your guests arrive and simply hand out glasses of this bright little cocktail before the ball drops.

Welcome New Year’s Day with these bubbly Peach Bellinis. They still have the classic combination of orange juice and sparkling wine, but the addition of homemade peach puree makes them extra-special for the first morning of the new year.

These elegant miniature quiches make for perfect brunch fare on Christmas morning or New Year’s Day. Feel free to make them in advance and serve them at room temperature the next day.

If you’re hosting a sit-down Christmas dinner, consider leading the meal with this Goat Cheese & Citrus Appetizer Salad. With winter citrus and festive red pomegranate seeds, it boasts just the right amount of holiday spirit.

Simple to make, easy to eat, and downright addicting — you won’t be able to eat just one of these savory Italian Parmesan Crisps.

If your family celebrates the Feast of the Seven Fishes, consider kicking off the feast with this Spicy Shrimp and Pasta Shell Soup. It’s free from corn, egg, dairy, nut and soy.

Serve these crowd-pleasing Dried Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto on their own or as part of a cheese board and watch them disappear as rapidly as you can put them out.

Put a wintery spin on a classic summertime snack with these Smoked Mullet Deviled Eggs. They’re perfect for a holiday open house or as a snack to nibble on while you watch the ball drop.

These nut- and soy-free Quinoa Potato Poppers are baked, not fried, so they’re easy to pop in the oven in between conversations. (They’re also a killer way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.)

These classic Pigs in a Blanket are corn, nut and soy free and can be made dairy free, so they’re sure to please everyone on your guest list.

Save the ho-hum mash for Thanksgiving and spice up your holiday potatoes with this unique Cumin-Spiced Potatoes with Chorizo.

Think there’s no fresh produce to be had in December? You’re forgetting about winter greens, which can survive long after other vegetables have died out. Pair hearty Swiss chard with crunchy chestnuts for a Christmas side that won’t be forgotten.

Another forgotten winter vegetable is celery root (also known as celeriac). Do as the French do and toss it with plump capers and a creamy mustard mayonnaise.

Need a take-along dish to a holiday party or gathering? Consider this Walnut & Molasses Tea Bread, which works just as well on the breakfast table as it does in a holiday party spread.

This Wild Rice, Chorizo and Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing will turn heads at every holiday dinner table.

Struggling to find a meatless holiday entree? Consider this vegan Boeuf(less) Bourguignon. We think it is fashionable enough to serve even to a party full of steak enthusiasts.

Dress up your annual holiday ham with this chef-created recipe, which features the complementary flavors of plum and star anise.

Based on an old European recipe, these thin, crisp  gingerbread cookies not only taste just like their old-world counterparts but also are gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free.

These simple fluted cookies pair perfectly with a cup of Christmas tea or hot cocoa. They’re a nice taste of restraint in a season of over-the-top indulgence.

Originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour — hence the name — this lighter gluten-free version has a velvety texture and a rich, buttery flavor.

This recipe puts everything you love about pecan pie on a shortbread crust. If you’re looking for a great dessert that is sure to please both gluten-free and non-gluten-free guests, these tasty pecan pie bars are perfect.

This Hazelnut & Honey Swiss Roll cake bakes in less than 10 minutes and is guaranteed to impress.

These adorable little Mini Bakewell Tarts will be the star of your holiday dessert spread. We recommend leaving a few out for Santa, too.

This gluten-free version of Mary Berry’s classic English Cherry Ring Cake is a surefire Christmas crowd-pleaser.

When cut into bars, this moist gingerbread makes handy portable snacks. You can also turn it into one long loaf and dress it up with a lemon drizzle and crystallized ginger.

For a more rustic take on traditional apple pie, consider this Caramel Apple Galette, which features a free-form crust instead of a fitted, plated one.

This quick nut free, soy free recipe produces about eight dozen gluten-free spritz cookies, the perfect amount for gift giving or a holiday party.

These gluten-free thumbprint cookies are also vegan, dairy free and soy free, making them ideal for a holiday gathering with more than one dietary restriction.

These festive gluten-free gingerbread cookies are vegan and free of corn, dairy, nuts and soy.

These gluten-free white chocolate chip peppermint cookies are a perfect way to use up leftover candy canes. They’re also dairy, nut and soy free.

These gluten-free almond cookies with a spiced cinnamon glaze will bring a new twist to your classic cookie platter. They’re also paleo and soy free.

This sumptuous gluten-free tiramisù cheesecake is wonderfully rich but not too sweet.

These soft spiced cookies are like snickerdoodles, only better. And, of course, sans gluten.

What to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Why, his favorite chocolate chip cookies, of course! Not your everyday chocolate chip cookie, these taste thoroughly decadent.

These irresistible cookies share many ingredients with an Austrian Linzer tart filled with raspberry jam, but are far less sugary.

Traditionally fashioned to look like a log, this festive cake is filled with a luscious chestnut cream and covered with dark chocolate “bark.” We couldn’t imagine a better end to a holiday dinner.

Based on an authentic North German recipe, this sumptuous Christmas “bread” is studded with dried fruits and conceals a layer of marzipan.

Filled with a luscious almond-flavored butter cream and cloaked in dark chocolate, this German almond-potato torte is ideal for the holiday season.

Exceptionally light and luscious, this ricotta cheesecake makes a graceful ending for an extra-special dinner.

This quintessential Viennese dessert makes a grand appearance on any holiday table.

For edible luxury, it’s hard to top these no-bake miniature cheesecakes.