So I know that Thanksgiving is over and I'm just now posting pics of my menu, but these are also recipes you could serve for Christmas if you so desire! Better late than never I say! My sister and her family were gracious enough to host my entire family this year for Thanksgiving. My family (husband & kids), my parents, and my aunt, her kids, and their families. All together we had 21 people. My sister is so understanding of our dietary needs and concerns, that she graciously agreed to let me plan most of the menu. Together we shopped, prepped, cooked, ate, and cleaned up. Thanks also to our parents who watched all the kids while we prepared the feast, and then gave us a date night too as a reward for our hard work. I have an AWESOME family!
So I just want to state up front that none of the recipes I cooked were originals, I found them all on line. I will give credit to where I found them so that you may find and use them if you so desire.
Here is the line up:
Turkey, which my hubby deep fried in peanut oil. He brined it in salt water for 24 hours, then dried it completely, then rubbed the whole thing down with spicy brown mustard, and then cooked it at 350 degrees oil temp for 4-5 min per pound.
Pork Tenderloin, was bought at Publix and it was pre-wrapped in bacon and seasoned Cajun. We smoked it in an electric smoker. Can't remember the times, but you can look it up on line if you are interested. That's what we did.
Sweet Potato Casserole: Recipe from cupcakesomg.blogspot.com
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon: I just quartered them, tossed in bacon fat, and roasted in a 400 degree oven for 30 min. Then topped with crumbled cooked bacon.
Dinner Rolls: Recipe from paleospirit.com (mine didn't rise like they usually do, because I kept opening the oven too much while they were baking.)
We also had some other items that were not grain free or Paleo friendly, so I did not include them here. If you are looking for a good pumpkin pie recipe, I recommend everydaypaleo.com
Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones as well! ENJOY!
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So I just want to state up front that none of the recipes I cooked were originals, I found them all on line. I will give credit to where I found them so that you may find and use them if you so desire.
Here is the line up:
Turkey, which my hubby deep fried in peanut oil. He brined it in salt water for 24 hours, then dried it completely, then rubbed the whole thing down with spicy brown mustard, and then cooked it at 350 degrees oil temp for 4-5 min per pound.
Pork Tenderloin, was bought at Publix and it was pre-wrapped in bacon and seasoned Cajun. We smoked it in an electric smoker. Can't remember the times, but you can look it up on line if you are interested. That's what we did.
Dressing: Recipe from www.againstallgrain.com
Green Bean Casserole: Recipe from (Don't hate me but I cannot find the recipe!)
It was homemade cream of mushroom and mixed it with green beans, then battered in coconut flour and arrowroot powder and fried in coconut oil, onion rings. Assemble as normal and bake at 350 for 30 min. We used home canned green beans and drained the liquid.
Deviled Eggs: Recipe from deliciouspaleo.wordpress.com
Sweet Potato Casserole: Recipe from cupcakesomg.blogspot.com
Apple Tartlets: Recipe from paleOMG.com (I also added dairy free caramel to the tops of mine. Simply melt 1/2 can of coconut cream concentrate from Trader Joes and add 1/2 cup honey and a 1/2 tsp salt. Then whip it until creamy and formed. Store in Fridge!
Fruit Salad : Made by my sister. Fresh fruit of your choice, covered in fresh pressed orange juice and topped with chopped pecans.
We also had some other items that were not grain free or Paleo friendly, so I did not include them here. If you are looking for a good pumpkin pie recipe, I recommend everydaypaleo.com
Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones as well! ENJOY!
