Gluten-Free Entertaining - More than 100 Naturally Wheat-Free Recipes for Parties and Special Occasions

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Special Occasions

Life is full of reasons to celebrate in between those big holidays! Whether you

are planning a casual dinner with good friends or the perfect evening to impress

someone special, I’ve got menu options here that are just right.

Kid’s Birthday Party ... 90

Game Night ... 99

Impress a Date Night ... 110

Summertime Picnic ... 118

Simple South American–Inspired Dinner for Friends ... 127

Baby Shower Brunch Buffet ... 138

Spanish Tapas-Style Dinner Party ... 148

Ladies’ Lunch ... 161

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Cinnamon Eggnog

•Soy-free •Nut-free

Homemade eggnog is really easy and completely heavenly. Impress all of

your holiday guests by making it from scratch this year.

Pear Prosecco Cocktail

•Soy-free •Dairy-free •Nut-free

This delicious cocktail made with Italian sparkling wine is served with a sugar cube in the

bottom of the glass, which dissolves slowly as you sip your drink, sweetening it perfectly.

A touch of pear brandy adds complexity and punch!

In large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cream, egg

yolks, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Cook until the mixture thickens enough

to coat the back of a spoon, whisking constantly to prevent curdling the

egg yolks. Remove from the heat and let cool. Remove the cinnamon

sticks and add the ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir in

the bourbon. Chill before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

Chef’s Tip

Experiment with almond, coconut, soy, or rice milk for a dairy-free version

of this classic treat!

Pour the pear brandy into a champagne flute. Pour in the prosecco, drop

in the sugar cube, and serve.

Yield: 1 serving

Chef’s Tip

Other fruit brandies would be delicious here, too. Try apple brandy

(Calvados) or raspberry brandy (framboise).

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