Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Recipes appropriate for Thanksgiving.

Turkey Stock – The Best Part of Thanksgiving

December 12, 2014Instant Pot, Recipes, Soup, ThanksgivingStarlene

We've been making turkey stock from the Thanksgiving turkey for decades, long before I ever heard of GAPS or Nourishing Traditions. It's the perfect opportunity to make a large amount of broth, and then we're set for several batches of soup. I always save the neck, gizzard and heart to… Read the rest

Spiced Caramel Sauce (Honey Sweetened, Dairy-Free)

December 6, 2014Dessert, Recipes, Thanksgivingcaramel, desserts, honeyStarlene

Yesterday I took the Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pecan Pie to work for our potluck / Secret Santa / Christmas / holiday party. There was just one little problem. It looked too plain. It was beautiful in its own “real food” way, but I knew the top needed to be… Read the rest

Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pecan Pie (Grain-Free, Honey Sweetened)

December 5, 2014Dessert, Pie, Recipes, Thanksgivingapples, cranberry, desserts, pecansStarlene

I was inspired to make this yummy pie after I made the Pear Pecan Pie. I just knew it was going to be a hit and it was perfectly delicious! I must warn you that it is pretty sweet, but the cranberries lend a tart bite and balance out the… Read the rest

Faux Cornbread Dressing Poppers (Grain-Free, Corn-Free)

November 23, 2014Breads, Recipes, Thanksgivingbutternut squash, coconut flourStarlene

You'll never guess where the inspiration from this recipe came so I'll tell you… my husband and I were shopping at Fry's Marketplace, which is a Kroger brand store and in the advertisement they showed a photo of Dressing Balls. I had never heard or thought of such a thing!… Read the rest

Pear Pecan Pie

October 24, 2014Dessert, Pie, Recipes, Thanksgivingpears, pecansStarlene

One of my favorite things to do is to buy several pounds of in-season fruit and envision a brand new recipe over several days, attempting to bring it to fruition when I'm off work. Last weekend I had pears. First I made a “braided” bread with pear and apple filling.… Read the rest