April is rich in celebrations through the globe. Between religious festivals, spring festivals and cultural events, each region has its own customs ... and its culinary specialties! At Glutenevasion , we take you a tour of the major holidays in April and traditional recipes that accompany them , often naturally gluten -free or easily adaptable.
🥚 Easter - a universal celebration
Where: Europe, Africa, America, Oceania
when: in 2025, April 20 and 21.
Christian feast par excellence, Easter is available according to cultures, but has one thing in common: family meal .
- In Italy , we savor the Colomba Pasquale , a soft brioche in the shape of a dove.
- In Greece , the roasted lamb is king, accompanied by Tsoureki , a sweet braided bread.
- In Ethiopia , the tables are adorned with Doro Wat , a spicy chicken stew served on the Injera .
- In France, the leg of lamb also occupies a place of choice. Served with mimosa eggs as a starter, you will have a French Easter meal.
🎯 Gluten -free recipes to explore : Provencal lamb leg , English simnel or the Mississippi Mud Cake .
🌙 Ramadan - Between spirituality and shared feasts
Where: Muslim world (Africa, Middle East, Asia)
when: according to the lunar calendar (often in April, but in March in 2025)
during the sacred month of Ramadan , the faithful fast from sunrise. The evening meal, the Iftar , becomes a festive moment.
- In Morocco , we are preparing the Harira , a rich soup for legumes.
- In Egypt , the Foul Medmmes (simmered beans) is essential.
- In Indonesia , we often finish the meal with Kolak , a banana and coconut milk dessert.
🎯 gluten -free recipes to test : almond and nut ghoribas
🌸 Hanami-flower picnics under the cherry trees
Where: Japan
when: March to April
the tradition of Hanami consists in admiring the cherry blossoms by tasting a spring picnic.
- We share decorated bentos, Mochi sakura (rice paste and cherry leaves) and Dango .
🎯 Gluten -free recipes to try : Japanese Dango, Mochi with sticky rice flour, onigiri with gluten -free soy sauce.
💦 Songkran - New Year Watered and Spicy
Where: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma
when: From April 13 to 15
Buddhist New Year is celebrated with buckets of water ... and tasty dishes!
- In Thailand , Khao Chae is a specialty of rice served in fragrant water, accompanied by salty dishes. But Pad Thai is commonly prepared.
- In Laos , we prepare Laap , Lap or Larb , a lemon -chopped meat salad.
- In Cambodia , the Amok Trei , coconut milk fish, is essential.
🎯 Gluten -free recipes to cook : beef laap , Pad Thai , green mango salad .
🌾 Pessa'h - A Passover based on azyme bread
Where: Jewish world
when: March/April
the Jewish Passover , or Pesa'h , commemorates the exit from Egypt. For eight days, we avoid any food containing sourdough.
- Séder meal includes Matsa (unleavened bread), bitter herbs, hard eggs, harosset (dried fruit paste).
- Many traditional recipes are naturally gluten -free!
🎯 Recipes to discover : Folly -free coconut cake , gluten -free matza dumplings, apple charter .
🐟 Abril feria - Andalusian tapas and parties
Where: Spain (Seville)
When: April (after holy week)
during the Feria de Abril , Seville dances to the rhythm of flamenco, between ferias, horses and ... good dear.
- Tapas, tortilla space , Jamón Ibérico and Churros (to do in gluten -free version!) Are in the spotlight.
🎯 Gluten -free recipes to cook : homemade tortilla , garlic sautéed shrimp or pádron peppers .
🌱 In summary
April is a true mosaic of cultures, beliefs and tasty dishes. Whether you are curious to discover other traditions or in search of gluten -free culinary inspirations, these festivals are the perfect opportunity to travel ... on your plate!
👉 And you, what feast of April do you want to celebrate this year? Tell us in the comments or on Instagram @GluteNevasion!
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