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3 Gluten-Free Recipes to Make a Part of Your 2025 Easter Dinner

Another Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to celebrate with friends and family. You must be looking forward to the four-day weekend that calls for egg hunts, roast dinners, and plenty of fun.

How about making this Easter’s menu healthier? This is particularly important for those who are gluten-intolerant or have Celiac disease.

In this article, we will discuss three delicious gluten-free recipes. They have been selected because they are scrumptious, healthy, and reflect the spirit of the holiday.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Did you know that there is an entire day dedicated to this lovely dish? The US celebrates National Mashed Potato Day every year on the 18th of October. This dish has become a vital part of the Easter menu over the years.

One of the top reasons for this is the fact that mashed potatoes are easy to prepare and versatile. It is considered to be a comfort dish for many, especially when paired with meat.

A great way to save time and effort on this recipe is to prepare it in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Just keep safety in the forefront, as cases of pressure cooker explosion have become extremely common.

You don’t even need to make any major blunder. TorHoerman Law shares that pressure cookers may contain defects that cause an explosion during use. Just check all its valves and rubber seals before cooking. Also, avoid overfilling or opening the lid prematurely.

Ingredients

• Potatoes, preferably russet potatoes
• Garlic herb butter, made by sauteing butter, garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage
• Cream cheese or sour cream
• Parmesan cheese, because why not!
• Liquid for the potato to cook in, preferably broth or milk

Directions

• Start by adding your potatoes to the pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Also, add the required amount of salt and water.
• Regular butter will work just fine, but it’s best to have garlic herb butter at hand. This is the stage to prepare for it.
• Once your potatoes are done, wait for at least 10 minutes before opening the cooker’s lid. Then, mash the potatoes right inside the pot, add the garlic herb butter along with sour cream, salt, and pepper.

That’s it! Your creamy, delicious mashed potatoes are ready to be served. Mashed potatoes in and of itself is a naturally gluten-free recipe.

However, you need to be mindful of the additional ingredients. For instance, see to it that you do not use all-purpose flour to thicken the gravy that goes alongside. Use cornstarch or arrowroot powder instead.

California Roast Lamb

Roast lamb in its various forms is a must-have on the Easter menu. It is symbolic of Christ’s benevolent sacrifice on the Cross as the sinless ‘Lamb of God.’ The eating of the lamb during this auspicious occasion is a way to commemorate and honor the Lord’s sacrifice.

Besides being a recipe that holds cultural significance, this is also easy to prepare. You can serve California roasted lamb with any rice dish for a full and satisfying meal. The prep time should hardly take 10 minutes. However, you will need at least two and a half hours to bake, along with standing time.

Ingredients

• A lamb leg, around 4 to 5 pounds in weight
• Halved garlic cloves, around 2 to 3
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Nearly 2 cans of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 to 5 artichokes, quartered
• 1 cup water
• Fresh oregano, thyme sprigs, and halved lemons (optional but will enhance the flavors)

Directions

• Start by cutting slits into the meat and insert halved garlic cloves.
• Now, rub the lamb with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
• The next step is to roast it at around 400 degrees for 30 minutes. After that, reduce the heat to 350 degrees and roast for another hour.
• Then, take the lamb out and skim off any fat in the pan. Pour in the tomato sauce, lemon juice, and water.
• Again, place the lamb inside the oven and roast it for another hour or until it becomes medium-rare.
• Let the dish stand for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Finish with a garnish of lemons and fresh herbs.

Once served on the plate with rice, guests are sure to come back for more. This is an inherently gluten-free recipe, but you should be careful about the other ingredients. Check the sauces, breading, and marinades as these may contain gluten.

Scrumptious Chocolate Cake

Any type of celebration calls for a cake. Easter should be no different since it is a day to celebrate the fulfillment of mankind’s redemption through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

While you can prepare any flavor of gluten-free cake, chocolate is sure to be a universally appreciated one. Now, many people struggle with making their cakes gluten-free. After all, this ingredient imparts a unique texture, right?

The good news is that preparing a gluten-free chocolate cake is undetectably easy. This recipe will ensure your cake turns out moist, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious!

Ingredients

• Every good cake mix needs this, but choose a gluten-free variety. Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 is a good gluten-free choice. If you select any other variety, just make sure it has xanthan gum in it for proper texture.
• 1 full cup of cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs
• A mixture of white and brown sugar for a rich flavor
• Almond milk, but you can use dairy milk as well
• Coffee powder, which helps bring out the flavor of cocoa. You can substitute this with hot water.
• Any kind will work here, but if possible, use refined avocado oil.

Directions

• The first step involves greasing your cake mold with the oil. Spread the oil at the bottom of the mold and place parchment paper on top.
• In a mixing bowl, add all the wet ingredients and whisk them (except for the coffee or boiling water).
• Now, add the dry ingredients and whisk them well too.
• Pour in the coffee or boiling water until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Add the batter to the pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow the cake tin to rest for 15 minutes before flipping it onto a cooling rack. It should slide right out.
• Now, peel off the bottom and flip the cake over to make it upright.

Voila! It was as easy as that. Now, all you need to do is add the buttercream frosting along with other toppings. This recipe is not naturally gluten-free because many bakers use regular flour.

However, it’s the gluten-free flour that makes all the difference. You can prepare it and place it in the refrigerator a day before so it’s ready to be served on Easter day.

Due to the rising risk of Celiac disease, more and more Americans are going gluten-free. The market for gluten-free products is growing at a CAGR of 13.5% between 2024 and 2028.

Even if your guests are not all gluten-free, the three recipes we have shared are a safe bet. Prepare them and be ready to be showered with compliments.

 

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