90+ Paleo AIP & GAPS-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues,
but the parent of all the others. ”
~ Cicero

Introduction

When you're on a healing diet, the traditional holiday foods go through a transformation. Some people see it as a cause for grief. I see it as a cause to celebrate! Look at these amazingly delicious and healing recipes! Food has never tasted so good.

Appetizers

• Caramelized Coconut Chips from Mel Joulwan
• Kale Chips from Paleo Mom
• Crispy Mushroom Chips from Health, Home and Happiness
• Turmeric Apple Chips from South Beach Primal
• Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
• Apricocities from Virginia Hunter Gatherers
• Nature's Candy from Everyone Eats Right
• Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms from Autoimmune Wellness
• Blueberry Balsamic Beef Liver Pate from Primalist
• Chicken Liver Pate with Orange and Cloves from Paleomantic
• Roasted Cauliflower Hummus from Strictly Delicious
• Onion and Bacon Jam by Low-Carb One Day (omit pepper for AIP)
• Serve a selection of raw veggies with the above dips and pates

Soups

• Fennel Apple Soup from Elana's Pantry
• Celeriac Leek Soup from Autoimmune Wellness
• Kabocha Squash Soup with Ginger & Lemongrass from Tummyrumblr
• Creamy Butternut Squash Soup from Tasty Alternative
• Roasted Pumpkin Soup from Easy Dairy Free
• Pesto and Bacon Acorn Squash Soup from Naturally Laura
• Roasted Garlic Soup from Honest Body (choose coconut oil for AIP)
• Carrot Ginger Soup from Real Plans
  
• Creamy Mushroom Soup from Don't Eat the Spatula

Salads

• Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad from Phoenix Helix
• Avocado Pomegranate Salad from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
• Radish & Jicama Tabbouli from Autoimmune Wellness
• Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad with Balsamic Glaze from Real Food Forager
• Fennel and Apple Slaw from Joanna Frankham
• Simple Cucumber Salad from The Paleo Mom (omit pepper for AIP)
• Shaved Kohlrabi Salad from Essential Omnivore (omit pepper for AIP)
• Shaved Brussels Salad from Meatified
• Colorful Kale Salad from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
• Confetti Carrot Salad from Real Food & Love
• Cauliflower Couscous from Autoimmune Wellness
• Apple and Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Citrus Dressing from Sweet Potatoes and Social Change (omit pepper for AIP)

Turkey

• Roast a Turkey in 45 Minutes (Spatchcock Method) from Mark Bittman (choose olive oil and omit pepper for AIP)
• Clove and Honey Turkey Brine from Spices, Inc.
• Crockpot Turkey Breast from Stupid Easy Paleo (omit pepper for AIP)
• Pressure Cooker Turkey and Gravy from Gutsy by Nature (omit tapioca for GAPS)
• Herb Roasted Turkey Legs from Paleo Cupboard (omit pepper for AIP)
• Balsamic Roasted Turkey with Apple Stuffing from Elana's Pantry (choose olive oil)
• Perfect Smoked Turkey from Domestic Man (substitute coconut oil for the ghee, and omit pepper for AIP)
• Dry Brined Turkey from Food52 (substitute coconut oil for the butter, and omit paprika for AIP)

Gravy

• Herb Gravy from Elana's Pantry
• Savory Rutabaga Gravy from Beyond the Bite (choose coconut oil for AIP)
• Easy Paleo Herb Gravy from Nom Nom Paleo (choose pan drippings, and omit pepper for AIP)
• Cauliflower Gravy from The Paleo Mom
• Starch-Free Gravy from Real Food Forager

Stuffing

• Savory Pumpkin Stuffing from Whole Life Full Soul
• Thanksgiving Stuffing Delicata Squash from Grazed and Enthused
• Bread-Free Stuffing from Strictly Delicious
• Paleo Stuffing from Real Food Forager (omit pepper for AIP)
• Apple Cranberry Stuffing from Autoimmune Wellness (for GAPS, substitute butternut squash for the sweet potato)
• Root Vegetable Stuffing from Wellness Mama (for GAPS, substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes; omit pepper for AIP)

Side Dishes

• Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Ginger from Phoenix Helix
• Citrus Cranberry Relish from Autoimmune Wellness
• Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives from Allergy Free Alaska (choose olive oil and omit pepper for AIP)
• Cauliflower and Carrot Puree from Zesty Paleo
• Cilantro Carrot Mash from Healing Family Eats
• Steamed Broccoli Mash from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
• Mashed Rutabaga, Squash & Roasted Garlic from A Calculated Whisk (omit pepper for AIP)
• Kale with Cranberries from Phoenix Helix
• Brazilian Collards from The Domestic Man
• Rainbow Chard with Bone Broth and Bacon from Phoenix Helix
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus from Alex Boake (omit pepper for AIP)
• Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts from The Paleo Mom
• Roasted Beets and Carrots with Grapefruit Glaze from Phoenix Helix
• Beet Greens with Garlic & Bacon Fat from Paleo Spirit (omit pepper for AIP)
• Winter Veggies in Spiced Coconut Milk from Phoenix Helix
• Delicata Squash Anna from Healing Family Eats
• Rosemary and Shallot Roasted Butternut Squash from Alternative Autoimmune
• Acorn Squash with Cranberry Apple Stuffing from Elana's Pantry (choose coconut oil)

Beverages

• Apple Cider Soda from Elana's Pantry
• Lemon Ginger Honey Tea from Paleo Flourish
• Turmeric Tea with Citrus and Spice from Paleomantic
• Pumpkin Cider “Latte” from Paleo Parents (for AIP, substitute mace for the nutmeg)
• Holiday Mulled Cider from Eat Heal Thrive (for GAPS, substitute honey for the maple syrup)
  

Desserts

• Baked Pears with Cinnamon and Bacon from My Big Fat Grain Free Life
• Spiced Baked Apples from Real Food Forager (omit nutmeg for AIP)
• Nut and Grain Free Apple Crisp from Simple & Merry
• Sticky Ginger Pudding from Healing Family Eats
• Cranberry Coconut Paleo Treats from Gutsy By Nature
• Pumpkin Fudge from It's a Love Love Thing (choose alcohol-free vanilla for AIP; choose honey for GAPS)
• Pumpkin Pie Pudding from A Clean Plate
• Coconut Whipped Cream in 30 Seconds from Rubies & Radishes
• When it comes to pumpkin pie & pumpkin “cheesecake”, it's nearly impossible to find recipes that are simultaneously AIP & GAPS. For that reason, I offer you two of each:
  • AIP Pumpkin Spice Cake with Gingersnap Crust by Autoimmune Wellness (AIP-only – contains starches)
  • AIP Pumpkin Pie from Grazed and Enthused (AIP-Only – contains arrowroot & coconut sugar)
  • GAPS Pumpkin Pie from Wellness Mama (GAPS-Only – contains nuts & eggs; choose honey for sweetener)
  • GAPS Pumpkin “Cheesecake” Cups by Primally Inspired (GAPS-Only – contains nuts & eggs)

Leftovers

• Turkey Bone Broth from Mind Body Green (omit pepper for AIP)
• Create Your-Own Breakfast Skillet from Autoimmune Wellness (choose turkey as your protein)
• Leftover Turkey Salad from Adventures in Partaking (substitute honey for GAPS)
• Curried Chicken & “Rice” Stew from Phoenix Helix (substitute turkey for the chicken)
• Turkey Chili from Eat Heal Thrive (substitute leftover turkey for the ground turkey)
• Turkey Tacos from Forest and Fauna (substitute turkey for the beef)
• Leftover Roast Chicken Soup from Against All Grain (substitute turkey for the chicken; omit pepper for AIP; for GAPS omit sweet potato and double the squash)
• For more leftover ideas, checkout this roundup from Real Food and Love

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