Another holiday season is here, and it's a great opportunity to thank our customers for a terrific year! Together, we've grown in our knowledge about celiac disease and gluten intolerance, and we've created new products to enjoy . . . celebrating, gluten free.

This season, Sweet Ali's is spreading holiday cheer one baked good at a time! We are pleased to take your holiday pre-orders up to Monday, December 21st. Please stop in or call us at 630-908-7175 to place your order.  We’ll be happy to help you with your menus and gift ideas, as well!

Holiday Menu 2015

Photo: Our holiday theme, "May the Force of this Holiday Season Bring Peace on Earth" (Thanks, Sue!)

Christmas Week Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Christmas Eve: 9 am – 3 pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Saturday 12/26: Closed

New Year’s Week Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:  9 am – 5:30 pm
New Year’s Eve: 9 am – 3 pm
New Year’s Day: Closed
Saturday 1/2: Closed

Join our town this Friday evening from 4 pm–8 pm as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas! Stop in to warm up at Sweet Ali’s and enjoy complimentary, freshly baked cookies! Local merchants will be open late, and there will be family activities for all!

Shrimp Salad in Endive Leaves

1 pound cooked peeled and deveined medium shrimp, chopped
1/3 cup minced celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated

In a medium bowl, stir together shrimp and next 8 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Spoon about 2 tablespoons shrimp mixture onto each endive leaf; serve immediately. Makes 8 to 10 servings

Compliments of Paula Deen.

Sweet Potato Nachos

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), makes about 6 cups of rounds
1 T olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp paprika
1/3 cup black beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped tomato (1 plum tomato) OR
1/3 cup no-salt-added, canned, diced tomatoes, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup chopped avocado

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cover the baking pans with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes thinly (about quarter-inch rounds). In a bowl, toss the rounds with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika. Spread evenly on prepared pan (might need two pans). Bake for 10 minutes and use a spatula to flip the sweet potato rounds. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until crisp.

Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle beans and cheese over the sweet potatoes. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and avocado. Serve.

Compliments of The American Heart Association - Other healthy recipes from their site

Check out our gingerbread recipe! From simple cut out cookies to a gingerbread house project, gather the family and start a tradition! Your family memories are waiting  . . .

Gingerbread recipe and link to our gingerbread house template. One recipe for cookies; two for a small house. Or, mix up more batches to make a gingerbread house village!

Where can you find Sweet Ali's December Tastings?

PLEASE NOTE: SWEET ALI'S LAST DATE TO SHIP PRODUCTS FROM OUR ONLINE STORE IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. SHIPPING WILL RESUME MONDAY, JANUARY 4.