The time to express our gratitude has become synonymous with mouthwatering treats made from traditional ingredients found in the New World, centuries ago.  The traditional Thanksgiving Menu has undergone changes over the years yet the spirit of the day remains firmly enmeshed in our hearts. But it is also important to steer clear of dangerous food allergens that can wreck our health causing intense discomfort if we forget to avoid them during the celebrations. Why not combine the gaiety and healthy food together creating a delicious allergen free party menu for Thanksgiving Day? You will realize how simple it is once you check out the tips given below.

1. The Vegan Thanksgiving  Day  Menu

Go with the flow and plan your menu around vegan ingredients which are bound to be free of allergens to a great extent. Do be careful of excluding flour or gluten rich foods even as you do away with animal products and certain tree nuts in order to make the feast truly allergen free. Here is an idea of the items that you can serve this Thanksgiving.

• ·         Sweet Potato Soup
• ·         Cranberry Slaw
• ·         Wild Rice with Butternut Squash
• ·         Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie

2. Kosher Menu for Thanksgiving

The Jewish traditional food is likely to be devoid of harmful allergens to a great extent.  While tradition demands the rules for slaughtering animals, Judaism also frowns upon meat mixed with dairy products which help to eliminate common food allergens greatly. Let us now see how to serve  allergen less food for Thanksgiving Party that would be suitable for our Jewish friends as well.

• ·         Herb encrusted Roast Turkey
• ·         Onion & Balsamic Gravy
• ·         Sesame Green Beans
• ·         Cornbread Muffins
   

3. Traditional Native American Indian Menu

The food exchanged between the Native Americans and Pilgrim Fathers can be re-served with just a few alterations on this Thanksgiving yet again. Not only is the food superbly delicious it also remains largely allergen free thanks to the indigenous ingredients used.  This is what you can serve.

• ·         Smoked Turkey
• ·         Green Bean Salad
• ·         Cornbread
• ·         Dark Chocolate Liqueur
• ·         Maple Sugar Lollipops for kids

4. Japanese Style Menu for Thanksgiving

The eastern part of the world has much to offer even on an occasion like Thanksgiving. The Japanese food is predominantly rice and fish based which makes it extremely healthy and nutritious. The ingredients are usually free from harmful allergens and you can safely tuck it into these exotic food preparations on the d-Day.
 

• ·         Okonomiyaki- Japanese Pancakes made with rice flour, water, and dashi.
• ·         Miso Soup
• ·         Sukiyaki- A hot pot style dish of assorted vegetables and thinly sliced beef.
• ·         Matcha- Green Tea Ice Cream

5. Contemporary Allergen Free Menu

If you happen to wary of exotic food and foreign influences on the dishes, you can definitely opt for the following party menu which shuns all major allergens.
 

• ·         Sugared Apple Slices with Pumpkin Dip
• ·         Plain Roasted Turkey with Lemon Sauce
• ·         Mashed Baby Potatoes with Herbs
• ·         Coconut Rolls
• ·         Apricot Pie

So why worry? Eat, drink & be merry when you have an allergen free menu laid out for you to enjoy.

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