Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

This Thanksgiving I am planning to test out a few recipes, and use a few of my own.  Happy Thanksgiving!

 Cauliflower & Leek Mash: Planning to use some of my homemade beef bone broth brewing at home to steam the cauliflower and leeks, and add a little ghee into the mixture.  Once it's ready I am planning to whip it up w/ the hand mixer & voila! If you wanted to make this vegetarian use veggie broth, if you wanted to make it vegan use veggie broth & olive oil or coconut oil.  This is a great option for those not eating potatoes but wanting to indulge with a good homemade paleo gravy.  Here is a link to my current recipe on making a cauliflower mash.

http://eat2beehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/10/cauliflower-mash-recipe-potatoes-who.html


Mushroom Gravy: I created this recipe by accident a couple of weeks ago when trying to make a base for a quinoa risotto for some friends of mine who are vegan.  The gravy turned out so delicious!  It was super simple to make too. 

http://eat2beehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/11/portobello-mushroom-gravy.html


Green Bean Casserole: One thing I would really miss this Thanksgiving being Paleo is eating green bean casserole.  Coming from the midwest this gluten laden dish is almost always a staple during the holidays.  Luckily I found a recipe to test out for tomorrow on The Grass Fed Girl's blog.  Here is a link to check it out.  Will report back after I eat it on Thursday!! =D 

http://grass-fedgirl.blogspot.com/2010/11/low-carb-dairy-free-gluten-free-green.html

Sweet Potato & Chipotle Gratin: I have tested this recipe out before and it turned out delicious.  I would suggest tasting/adding the chipotle slowly or the mixture might get a bit spicy and ruin the dish.  I found this recipe on Jen's Gone Paleo.  Here is a link in case you would like to test it out as well this Thanksgiving. 

http://jensgonepaleo.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweet-potato-gratin.html

That's it for me on the cooking front this year.  My aunt will have the free range turkey & ham from Whole Foods, and my friend Rebecca is making a paleo pumpkin pie for dessert. Yummy!  I am sure there will be other non paleo dishes at the house too, but I don't think I will miss eating those one bit with all the yummy food options I have coming my way this year being paleo/primal!!  

The recipes below are delicious and a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast too.  Enjoy! 

Sauteed Cider Kale:
http://eat2beehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/11/cider-sauteed-kale.html

Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts: Pumpkin Pie:

http://eat2beehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/11/paleo-pumpkin-cheesecake.html

Happy Thanksgiving!

http://eat2beehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/11/pan-fried-brussels-sprouts.html