It’s that time of the year once again for all of you, my friends from across the border.
Even though I, as a Canadian, don’t get to celebrate American Thanksgiving, I thought that I would, as I usually do, share a few of my favorite Thanksgiving worthy recipes with you. Some of them you might remember from earlier years, but I also have lots of new material that I thought would make awesome additions to that list.
Besides, recipes, they don’t really get old and I don’t think that you could ever havetoo many Thanksgiving Recipes pinned to yourinspiration board or saved in your favorite recipesfolder.
At least I know I couldn’t.Whether I’m cooking for a crowd, for the fam, or just need to whip up a single dish to contribute to a party or gathering, I like to be prepared and have options!
Hopefully, you’ll find some great inspiration among the following…
MAIN DISHES
Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken
As you probably all know by now, this is one of my all time favorite recipes!
While Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken might not be the prettiest, it most assuredly isthe juiciest, moistest, tastiest, most deliciouschicken I have eaten my entire life. And it’s sooooo super easy to make, too!
Whether you’ve making chicken or turkey, I’m telling you, this Dutch Oven roasting methodsimply can’t be beat.
Apple Date Pistachios Stuffed Lamb Roast
Why not do things a little differently this year andtreat your loved ones toajuicy boneless leg of lamb that’s been generously stuffed with chunks of sweet apples, dates and crunchy pistachios.
It’s strikingly beautiful, delicious and not even as complicated to prepareas you might imagine!
Goat Cheese and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Sweet Potato Strings
Or perhaps you’d rather stick with poultry?
These moist, tenderchicken breasts arestuffed with tangy Goat Cheese, walnuts and cranberries. They then get all wrapped up in crispy, perfectly golden Sweet Potato Strings.
Talk about elegant, and yummy!
Pork would make for an excellentoption, too, me thinks. Thistender pork loinis all rolled-up andfilled with the most delicious candied ginger and butternut squash chutney.
If you’re wantingto serve something that’s a bit on the fancy side this next Thanksgiving, this is the perfect dish for you!
Here’s aone pot-dishoption that’sguaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters.
This Pulled Pork and Butternut Squash Casserole has pleasantnotes of sweet apple, spicy seasonal aromas as well as rich, heavenlytones of salted butter. A dream!
SIDES
Scalloped Sweet Potato Ring
Did you know sweet potatoes could look this beautiful?
This elegant sweet potato dishis much easier to make than you may think and is so deliciousand so pretty to look at, it’ll no doubtbe the star of your Thanksgiving table!
Candied Butternut Squash – With Pecans and Raisins
Here’sone of my ultimate favorite butternut squash dishes.
This Candied Butternut Squash is so tasty, I swear you don’t even need to be a fan of squash to enjoy it! It goes good with practically everything, any time of day!
Of course, it would be absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving.
Roasted Acorn Squash, Orange and Spinach Salad
Warm slices of roasted squash on a bed of spinach, topped with sweet slices of orange, crunchy toasted almonds and a robust coffee orange vinaigrette.
A definite winner!
Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole with Maple Walnut Crumble
This Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole might be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten: it’screamy and sweet and salty and crunchy and sugary and spiced and everything nice!
Simply put, I thinkit tastes like pure heaven and it’s definitely worthy of being served on Thanksgiving.
I get the feeling that you and your guests will agree with me on that one.
OVEN ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Now this would beone of mytop and most popular recipes of all times: to this dayit has been pinned close to 125 thousand times!Mind you, I can very well understand why.
So simple yet so elegant, this rustic Oven Roasted Butternut Squash mash is a tasty and versatile side dish that goes good with just about anything, any time of day!
Guaranteed to impress your guests, yetso easy to make, it won’t eatup much of your precious time at all. But that, nobody needs to know…
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PEAR AND CHESTNUT SALAD
Made to be served cold, thisbutternut squash, pear and chestnut salad with pomegranate, fresh and crispyfennel, dried prunes and crunchy pistachios,definitely has a clear winning advantage: itcan be made ahead of time!
Need another good reason to make it? It’s so delicious,I guarantee you it’sworthy of getting a prime spot on your Thanksgiving table, right next to your homemade smoked ham, perhaps?.
WHIPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH CANDIED MAPLE PECANS
I sort of get the feeling that this Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole, topped with a generous amount of crunchy and sweet Candied Maple Walnuts willend up being everyone’s big favorite of the day.
It’s seriously so dreamy, just one bite will have everybodywanting to give thanks all around!
You might want to make a double batch…
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE, GRATIN STYLE
If mashed Sweet Potatoes aren’t your thing, then this “Gratin Dauphinois”Style Sweet Potato Casserole may very well be just what you’ve been waiting for…
Made with layerupon layerof super thin sweet potato slices, this is averyelegant and scrumptiousalternative to the traditional Sweet Potato Mashfor your next Thanksgiving party.
HASSELBACK SWEET POTATOES
Wow your guests with these stunning and elegant looking Baked Potatoes.
Learn how toeasily make Hasselback Potatoes with a very simple trick, and then kick them up a notch to make them Thanksgivingworthy!
MAPLE DATE AND WALNUT OVEN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Here’s a side dish that’s so easy to make and so delicious, too, you’ll want to make it time and time again!
Even on Thanksgiving. Or ESPECIALLY on Thanksgiving, rather!
DESSERTS
PALEO PUMPKIN PIE
No Thanksgiving meal would be complete without dessert, now would it? And what better way to end this annual feast than with a slice of heavenly Paleo Pumpkin Pie?
With its devilishlysweet, spiced and super richcustard-like fillingandtender-yet-crispy crust, all that topped with a crunchy, honey sweetened crumble, this unconventional Pumpkin Pie is nothing short of spectacular.
Bet it’ll have youcoming back for more… year after year after year!
Paleo Pecan Pie
Or, you could go with this other great classic. Trust me when I say that the “real deal” has absolutely nothing over this Paleo version of Pecan Pie: its filling is perfectlysweet, silky smooth and crunchy at the same time, and tastes like a million bucks, too!
Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back!
Maple Caramel and Apple Cheesecake
If pie is not your thing, then might I suggest this crazy delicious Maple Caramel and Apple Cheesecake?
This one truly IS indulgent, but still totally gluten freeAND refined sugar free. No need to tell anyone, though. They’ll be too busy smacking their lips anyway…
Hungry for more?
I’ve gotplenty othergreat Thanksgiving recipe ideasinPaleo Home Cooking! Just sayin’, you know…
In case I didn’t get you covered here!
Happy cooking, Happy Thanksgiving!Love and kisses all around.
