r/glutenfreecooking • u/Itz_all_ohio • 1d ago
Question What are some GF snack/dessert ideas?
For context, I can pretty much eat anything other than strawberries due to a mild allergy to them. Typically I’ll pop a Benadryl if I eat something with strawberries and be good to go. However, I’ve been with my boyfriend for a little over two months now, and biweekly, he’ll have a DnD night with his family. He has two sisters that can’t have gluten, and I find enjoyment out of prepping snacks, desserts, or small meals when there’s people over.
One weekend, I did a charcuterie board and it was fairly easy to separate what was gluten free and what wasn’t. (There was plenty of hand washing between prep to ensure I didn’t accidentally gluten someone.) The next time, I found some gluten free rolls and made pizza sliders. My problem is that it’s fairly hard for me to think of gluten free dishes when I’ve never had to consider it before, and I’m not too aware of gf brands or ingredients. I do think that everyone should be able to enjoy something yummy without needing to worry if they’ll have a reaction to it, so I want to put more effort in learning how to cook gf snacks and meals.
On top of DnD nights, my boyfriend’s mom has invited me to their Thanksgiving next month. Traditionally, I like to make my family’s pumpkin roll recipe for close friends and family during the holiday season, but the self-rising flour isn’t gf. If anyone has any good suggestions on alternatives I could use to alter the recipe to make it gf, I would love that! Thank y’all so much.