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Chef Danaβs true story: I was on LID over thanksgiving and it was TRAGIC. My mom made me my own paper plate full of bland turkey and sweet potatoes (sorry to put you on blast mom π ) I think we can all agree the best part of thanksgiving is the FOOD! I hope these LID approved thanksgiving recipes bring a bit more flavor and excitement to your life during LID.
Cranberry turkey
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Serving size: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs juice from an orange
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
Turkey:
- 1-2 Turkey breast
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 sprigs rosemary leaves
Directions:
- Add all marinade ingredients to a blender and process until smooth
- Drizzle 1 tbs olive oil at bottom of baking dish, place turkey in dish and pour marinade on top
- Marinate in fridge for at least 30 min. remove from fridge 15 min before baking
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Add fresh cranberries and rosemary leaves on top of turkey and bake for 20 min
- raise oven to broil, place turkey back into oven and broil for 5 min
- Garnish with remaining rosemary and cranberries
Notes:
- Add non iodized/non sea salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste for turkey seasoning
- Use zest from the orange to add on top of the finished turkey for added flavor
Scalloped potato dish
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Serving size: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 6 cups purple or russet potatoes
- 4 tbs olive oil
- 4 tbs arrowroot powder
- 3 cups almond milk
- 1 tbs dried thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp non-iodized/non sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions:
- Peel and slice potatoes to measure around 6 cups (2.5 large potatoes)
- Heat olive oil in sauce pan on the stove and add arrowroot powder, stir until combined
- pour in almond milk and bring to boil while stirring, when sauce thickens, turn down the heat and cook for 10-15 min – add salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder
- brush some extra ghee around sides and bottom of casserole dish, layer the potatoes in rows to overlap
- pour over sauce and sprinkle on thyme leaves, cover with foil
- Bake at 350 F for 30 min
- Uncover and bake for another 60 min
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 min, enjoy!
Notes:
- Use our homemade almond milk recipe for this one!
Herbed acorn squash
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Serving size: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 1-2 large acorn squash
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbs parsley leaves
- 2 tbs fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1.5 tsp non-iodized/non sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425F
- Slice the squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon
- Slice the halves into 1/4 inch thick slices (half circles)
- Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley and lemon zest – toss well to evenly coat
- Lay squash flat on a parchment lined baking sheet, put any left over mixture over the squash
- Bake until golden brown and soft – around 25 min
- Sprinkle cooked squash with more thyme, parsley and lemon zest
Notes:
- Remove leaves from thyme and parsley sprigs for cooking
- Use more herbs and lemon zest to sprinkle on top of cooked squash
Stuffed dates
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Serving size: 1
Ingredients:
- Dates
- Un-salted peanut or almond butter
- Raw Peanuts
- 1/2 cup Dairy free chocolate chips
- Spoon full of Coconut oil
Directions:
- Cut dates on one side and remove pits
- stuff dates with un-salted peanut or almond butter and peanuts
- Freeze for 30 min
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds
- Take dates out of freezer and roll in melted chocolate until covered, sprinkle with crushed peanuts and drizzle more chocolate if you want!
- Freeze for 30 min to 1 hr
- Store in fridge and enjoy!
Notes:
- Sprinkle non iodized/non sea salt on top for added flavor
- Some brands for non-dairy chocolate chips: Endangered species, Lily’s dark chocolate, HU chocolate, Enjoy life