Fall means it’s time for the holidays, including my favorite Thanksgiving Food Ideas.
Autumn is fantastic because the weather cools off, the leaves turn beautiful colors, and my Thanksgiving pies start going in the oven!
Thanksgiving Food Ideas
I can barely contain myself when this holiday comes around.
I love that we have an entire day dedicated to gratitude, and I love celebrating with my darling family.
Is Thanksgiving a Holiday?
So, if you’re wondering, is Thanksgiving a holiday, the answer is yes.
It is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada.
Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October, while American Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November.
Healthy Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
I love that my Thanksgiving meal includes so many delicious superfoods.
With the harvest of fall upon us, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to eat the rainbow.
And so, each year, we have a variety of gorgeous, colorful dishes on the table, from the greens of kale and brussels sprouts to the orange of Pumpkin Pie, and the beautiful bright red of cranberry sauce.
All delicious superfoods that are easy to make, perfectly traditional, and incredibly healthy.
If you’re looking for Keto Diet Healthy Recipes, try my Keto Pumpkin Pie and many other hits below!
Recipe for Roasted Turkey with Balsamic
Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving
Vegetable Side Dish for Thanksgiving
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal, other than dessert, is the vegetable sides! Here are some of my favorites:
Sides for Thanksgiving
It’s not all about the turkey and vegetables, there are plenty of other delicious sides for Thanksgiving.
Cranberry Sauce Orange Juice
How to Make Cranberry Sauce
Biscuits with Almond Flour
Thanksgiving Pies
Saying that we love pies in this house is a major understatement!
And we love them even more during fall.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Homemade
Recipe for Chocolate Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving Recipe Desserts
What’s better than a chocolate chip cookie? A nut-free, egg-free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie!
If you’re looking for some other unique recipes for the holidays, check out my Thanksgiving Desserts.
There you’ll find delectable recipes for the below and more!
Thanksgiving Recipe Leftovers
There’s nothing better than waking up the day after Thanksgiving to a fridge full of leftovers.
If you are wondering what to make with turkey leftovers, I’ve got the perfect solutions for you.
Ideas for Leftover Turkey
I love making Turkey Chili, or when the family is in the mood for something more simple, a classic turkey soup.
Alternatively, my Recipe for Turkey Hash is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner folded into a savory leftover Thanksgiving remix.
Onion, squash, and turkey come together to make the most flavorful Thanksgiving recipe leftovers.
Thanksgiving Recipes for Vegans
Don’t worry, I have some great recipes for the vegans in your life too. Check out my:
Thanksgiving Recipes for Vegetarians
And if you’re a vegetarian, you can use the recipes for vegans above as well as the vegetarian items below:
Thanksgiving Recipes Easy
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a time of gorging on unhealthy fare or sitting at the table watching others eat and feeling deprived.
With my healthy Thanksgiving recipes, you can enjoy grazing and being full without the high-carb hangover.
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food or tradition? Leave a comment and let me know!
Lynn says
Hello Elana. We are having the kale & cranberries for Thanksgiving and can’t wait. Thank you for such great recipes! I am a family caregiver and have created a website about caregiving to pass along links to good, practical information and websites. [www.caregivingcafe.com] Surely some of them care for loved ones on gluten-free diets. They’ll have a hard time choosing what to prepare! Happy Thanksgiving!
Kami says
We are on GAPS so our Thanksgiving will be grain free too! I love being grain free and feel so good (it’s been 3 months). We’ll be having brined turkey, fresh cranberry sauce, faux tatoes (mashed cauliflower with bone broth, butter, and salt), grain free stuffing, roasted asparagus, and pumpkin pie souffle (on your most recent tart crust). YUM!!
Melissa says
I was so excited when I read this post. When I first went gluten free and sugar free a year ago you were the place to go when I wanted desert (which is often)! However because of continuing symptoms I have had to go the paleo route. I am excited at the prospect at more paleo desert recipes. I love your sunbutter ice cream recipe, it has been my saving grace on the paelo diet! I took that as a base and have made several flavors: mint chocolate chip, cookie dough, apple pie, almond cluster, and recently chocolate brownie. I made a small website to share the recipes for family and friends http://www.wix.com/cmeicecream/icecream. Thanks again!
Primal Toad says
This is awesome! Maybe I’ll have to host Thanksgiving when I’m older and reference this :)
nel says
My dinner will be GAPS/Paleo friendly:
Turkey, brined and roasted with gravy
Mashed cauliflower
Kale, either braised or crisped
Simple salad with butter lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, etc
A fermented cranberry sauce and I think your raw sauce
Either coconut flour or almond flour biscuits
Baked apples
We’re just skipping the stuffing this year and making it all simple-
Chelsea says
Bacon wrapped pecan stuffed dates are my go-to thing to make for a non-paleo crowd. Since I’ll be eating with one this year, I’m planning on making those as well as your stuffing recipe. I don’t really care if anyone else tries the stuffing, I’m bringing that one as a comfort food just for me!
Cs says
So what are you using for sweeteners? I’m still waiting for you to fall in love with date syrup.
Becca says
I tried the kale with cranberries salad yesterday. It was absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing something new and different. :)
Hannah Willette says
Elana-
Your Paleo Thanksgiving looks delicious! I’ve been a paleo eater for over a year and I have found relief in my gut by choosing the right food to eat. I plan on making the mashed cauliflower for the pot luck I am attending for Thanksgiving.
I saw you linking Loren Cordain and Robb Wolf. Have you visited Mark Sisson at the Daily Apple? He has a wealth of information too.
I enjoy your recipes – keep them coming. I will be linking you soon in my paleo blog. Feel free to stop by and take a look.
K says
love the sugar-free and super food parts, but nothing can ever replace a *compassionate* cruelty-free thanksgiving!