{"product_id":"dec-16-2026-6-30pm-gluten-free-holiday-entertaining-hands-on","title":"DEC 16 2026 6:30PM: Gluten Free Holiday Entertaining - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe holidays are about gathering everyone around the table, and that should include guests who eat gluten-free. Chef Julia LeRoy shows you how to build a festive, Southern-inspired menu that is gluten-free from the first cocktail nibble to the last bite of cake. Nothing feels like a substitute, and no one has to eat a “special” plate. It’s simply a great holiday spread that every guest can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Julia will walk you through the techniques that make gluten-free cooking reliable: working with alternative flours so savory doughs come out flaky and crisp, thickening a rich braise without wheat, and adding texture with smart swaps like roasted squash in place of bread croutons. You’ll also learn how to plan and prep a holiday menu ahead, so you can spend the party with your guests instead of in the kitchen. You’ll leave with recipes you’ll make well past the new year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s on the Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePimento Cheese Straws:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Southern cocktail-hour classic, these cheese straws are sharp, buttery, and crisp, with a gentle kick of pimento and spice. They’re easy to make ahead and hard to stop eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale Salad with Squash Croutons and Parmesan Dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender massaged kale gets a seasonal update from caramelized roasted squash “croutons” and a creamy, savory Parmesan dressing. It’s bright, hearty, and festive enough for a holiday table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Fricassee with Braised Vegetables and Crispy Shallot:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is French comfort food at its coziest. Chicken is gently braised with vegetables in a silky sauce, then finished with a shower of golden crispy shallots for crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOatmeal Cake with Pecan and Coconut Frosting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A moist, warmly spiced oatmeal cake is crowned with a broiled-style pecan and coconut frosting. It’s a nostalgic Southern dessert that tastes just like grandma’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome hungry, because you’ll enjoy generous tastes of every dish as Chef Julia cooks. Whether you’re hosting a houseful of family in Ansley Park or bringing a dish to a neighborhood party in Decatur, you’ll head home ready to set a holiday table where every Atlanta guest can dig in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE CHEF!--\u003c\/strong\u003eJulia LeRoy is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/everydayalchemy.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEverydayAlchemy.com\u003c\/a\u003e, where she shares seasonal, wellness-driven cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWednesday, December 16th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67678656987172,"sku":"TS-545b5504c0a371a2e710643986133fa8","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/c3937d4d-f493-4048-9518-7da81e26dae4.jpg?v=1792006355","url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/products\/dec-16-2026-6-30pm-gluten-free-holiday-entertaining-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}