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How to throw a gluten-free dinner party

Our guide to throwing a dinner party... without flour!

Greek lamb pastitsio by Helen Tzouganatos

Source: Loving Gluten Free

Starters

Crispy cauliflower vegetarian nuggets served with a homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for entertaining and that won't have you missing chicken!
Crispy gluten-free cauliflower nuggets with easy barbecue sauce
Crispy gluten-free cauliflower nuggets with easy barbecue sauce Source: Loving Gluten Free
This thin and crispy pancake-like dish from the Ligurian coast is naturally gluten-free. Here's it's dressed with a minty, rich tahini sauce.
Kale and pea socca with yoghurt tahini dressing
Kale and pea socca with yoghurt tahini dressing Source: Loving Gluten Free
No pastry = no flour = no problem! Here, the bacon is cleverly used as a tart shell for the pillowy egg filling.
Egg and bacon pies
Egg and bacon pies Source: Donna Hay: Fast, Fresh, Simple
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and cheesy all-round, Brazil's cheese balls are perfect for entertaining or whenever a warm baked cheese and bread craving kicks in.
Extra puffy gluten-free Brazilian cheese puffs
Extra puffy gluten-free Brazilian cheese puffs Source: Loving Gluten Free

Mains

Nettles, potatoes and cornstarch make for this soft, plush gnocchi by Ormeggio’s Alessandro Pavoni. This recipe pairs the gnocchi with a simple tomato and basil sauce, but feel free to use your favourite!
Nettle gnocchi Ormeggio
Nettle gnocchi Source: A Lombardian Cookbook
You could use any tubular pasta shape for this recipe. If you can find ziti or mezzani they'll give you that beautiful cross-section of rings, but gluten-free options are usually a bit limited in terms of shapes so penne is just as good.
Greek lamb pastitsio by Helen Tzouganatos
Source: Loving Gluten Free
Chicken thighs are more flavourful than breast, so they pair well with a spiced Pedro Ximenez braise.
Chicken thighs in Pedro Ximenez
Chicken thighs in Pedro Ximenez Source: On Country Kitchen
Move over, cauliflower! This recipe uses our favourite bright-orange root veg for the base instead. Why not try making a big batch, and having your guests top their individual pizza with whatever they’d like!
Gluten-free sweet potato pizza
Source: Nikki To

Dessert

This recipe also uses whipped coconut cream instead of the more traditional mascarpone, making it dairy-free as well!
Gluten-free coconut tiramisu
Gluten-free coconut tiramisu Source: Loving Gluten Free
Almond meal and meringue are the magic ingredients that give this cake its structure.
Donna Hay gluten-free chocolate fudge cake
Donna Hay gluten-free chocolate fudge cake Source: Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance Kids
A classic two-fer recipe - you get a tasty brownie recipe AS WELL AS a sauce recipe! #winning.
Gluten-free pumpkin brownie pudding with peanut butter sauce
Gluten-free pumpkin brownie pudding with peanut butter sauce Source: Loving Gluten Free

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Published 13 March 2020 9:30am
Updated 1 April 2020 1:44pm
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