I LOVE Thanksgiving. It is, without a doubt, my favorite day of the entire year. I love it so much that I usually extend it to be a three-day long extravaganza… a “pre-t’day” feast Wednesday, the “real” feast Thursday, and then a “thanks again” feast Friday. (And maybe even a Saturday gobble-down too, if I can squeeze it in!) It’s time completely dedicated to food and family… what’s not to love? Thanksgiving is literally the epitome of joy to me; good eating and good company, followed by good drinks and laughter. That’s a lot of good all packed into one day. HEAVEN.
If you’re like me, figuring out what to make can be a rather daunting task though… there are SO many things I want to cook up, where to begin!? Maybe it’s that I’m a Libra (ugh, decisions) or maybe it’s that I’m an obsessive food fanatic who wants to cook everything in sight, but narrowing down my menu is a nearly impossible task. So I’ve tried to take some of the work out for y’all this year… the following 40 recipes are Thanksgiving faves from some of my favorite food bloggers! We’ve put them all together to create a hodge-podge of healthy deliciousness perfect for any Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy!!
BEVERAGES
Cranberry Margarita– from Fancy Nonsense
Cranberry Ginger Smoothie– from Happy Healthnut
Homemade Egg Nog– from the Elliot Homestead
Chai Tea Concentrate– from the Elliot Homestead
SOUPS & SALADS
Butternut Squash Soup– from the Nourished Caveman
Autumn Salad w/Apples, Pomegranates, & Persimmons {w/Orange Vinaigrette & Candied Hazelnuts}– from the Savory Lotus
Raw Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup w/Spinach– from Green Thickies
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup w/Maple Cream, & Bacon– from Don’t Mess With Momma
VEGGIE SIDES
Sweet Potato Hash in Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash– from the Sprouting Seed
Spicy Asian Deviled Eggs– from A Happy Healthnut
Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Vanilla-Butter Pecans & Pomegranate Drizzle– from Honey, Ghee, & Me
Green Beans w/Bacon & Caramelized Onions– from the Nourishing Cook
Cheese-Scalloped Au gratin Potatoes– from the Nourishing Cook
Butternut Squash Gratin– from Oh Lardy!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Cranberry Brown Butter Sauce– from Oh Lardy!
Curried Apple-Butternut Squash Soup– from the Darling Bakers
Smoky Deviled Eggs– from Honey, Ghee, & Me
STUFFINGS
Slow-Cooker Stuffing– from Rubies & Radishes
Butternut Squash Quinoa Stuffing– from Veggie Converter
Breadless Stuffing– from Eat Naked Now
CRANBERRY GOODNESS
Simple Homemade Cranberry Sauce– from Fancy Nonsense
Fermented Cranberry Sauce– from Oh Lardy!
Honey Sweetened Cranberry Sauce– from Nearly Natural Momma
Spicy Fermented Cranberry Orange Relish– from Homemade Mommy
MEATS & MAINS
Cranberry Spinach Stuffed Pork Loin– from DJ Foodie
The Feast… Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Spread {Roast Turkey, Spiced Cranberry Sauce, & Gravy}– from Honey, Ghee, & Me
Italian Stuffed Turkey Thigh– from DJ Foodie
DESSERTS
Sweet Potato Pie {Grain & Dairy Free}– from the Savory Lotus
Grain Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups– from Primally Inspired
Grain-Free Cranberry Apple Smash from Grok Grub
Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Tarts {Paleo}– from the Beauty and the Foodie
Raw Gluten-Free Cheesecake– from the Nourishing Cook
Sugar & Grain-Free Apple Marzipan Tart– from the Nourished Caveman
Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie– from Life By Jeanie
Cranberry Fruit Salad– from Life By Jeanie
Maple Pecan Pie {No Refined Sugar}– from Learning and Yearning
Crustless Sweet Potato Pie– from A Happy Healthnut
Cranberry Mint Mousse– from A Happy Healthnut
Raw Chocolate Tarts– from Good Girl Gone Green
Pumpkin Spice Cake w/Gingersnap Crust– from Autoimmune Paleo
These recipes look delicious! Thanks for including me, Natalie!
WOW thank you for putting these togethe, it looks delish!! I can’t wait to dive into some of these recipes!
well, I’m eating smoked oysters gratin mixed in w/ smashed potatoes from T-day, a la Natalie, right now! So, what can I say? Words do not suffice. Paradiso!
This woman may even be able to teach me how to cook via her blog. Just the focus & expertise I need to get started experimenting & having fun. Thanks, Nat. Superb!
Aw, you’re sweet… thanks! 🙂