Holiday Traditions Reimagined: Nourishing Recipes for a Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sugar Season
I’ve always loved the tradition of the holidays — the familiar aromas, the recipes passed down from my mom, and the comforting meals we crave year after year. But as I discovered my wheat and dairy allergies and shifted toward lowering sugar and eating more intentionally, I had to reimagine the holiday dishes I loved most. These updated recipes — my Heritage Stuffing, Spinach Madeleine, Fresh Cranberry–Orange Jam, and Candida-Friendly Parsnip & Sweet Potato Mash — honor tradition while supporting my body through the Vata and Kapha seasons. With Ayurvedic spices, gluten-free swaps, and dairy-free options, these dishes are nourishing enough for everyday winter meals and festive enough for your holiday table.
Lisa’s Heritage Stuffing (Gluten-Free, CCF-Spiced, Optional Sausage or Oysters)
This is the stuffing that has become the heart of my Thanksgiving table — a blend of my mom’s classic recipe and the Ayurvedic wisdom I’ve woven into my cooking over the years. With fresh fennel, cumin, and coriander creating a natural CCF digestive blend, and grounding root vegetables that bring warmth and texture, this gluten-free stuffing is deeply nourishing and endlessly customizable. Whether you make it with sage sausage, oysters, or keep it vegetarian, this dish brings comfort, balance, and tradition to the holiday table.
