WHAT EXACTLY IS PALEO?
The Paleo diet is built around the principle of "eating the way our ancestors ate." It can get confusing, and there are some grey areas , but for the most part, these are the rules:
NOT PALEO: Dairy, grains, processed sugars, white potatoes, legumes*, alcohol.
PALEO APPROVED: Meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, certain unprocessed sweeteners and sugars (honey, maple syrup, and agave are OK).
This presents a little bit of a challenge on Thanksgiving, a holiday that traditionally involves gluten-filled bread stuffing and lots of butter. But, with the right recipes, it's possible to have a holiday dinner with all of your favorite Thanksgiving staples.
*Legumes include beans, lentils, and peanuts
1. Duck Fat Roasted Turkey
2. Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions
3. Cranberry and Almond Upside Down Cakes
4. Rosemary Apple Turkey
5. Caramelized Onion and Sausage Stuffing
6. Bacon Butternut Squash Soufflé
7. Paleo Cornbread Stuffing
8. Roasted Pumpkin Soup
9. Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
10. Buttery Thyme Turnip and Parsnip Purée
11. Paleo Pumpkin Pie with a Pecan Crust
12. Green Bean Casserole
13. Paleo Pecan Pie Tart
14. Brussels Sprout and Bacon Slaw
15. Stuffed Turkey Breast
16. Grain-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing
17. Sweet Potato Pancakes
18. Paleo Dinner Rolls
19. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
20. Pumpkin Bread Pudding
21. Paleo Cranberry Sauce
22. Savory Sweet Potato Stuffing
23. Chewy Pecan Brittle
24. Cranberry Cherry Relish
25. Brussels Sprouts Chips
26. Stir-Fried Kale and Bacon
27. Honey Roasted Carrots with Balsamic
28. Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potatoes
29. Coconut Oil Deviled Eggs
30. World's Best Paleo Gravy
31. Roasted Vegetable and Arugula Salad
32. Rainbow Chard with Shiitake Mushrooms and Wlid Garlic
33. Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
