50 Paleo AIP Thanksgiving Recipes

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

An AIP Thanksgiving Feast

When you’re following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, traditional family recipes go through a transformation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious feast! I have 50 delicious and healing recipes for you. Food has never tasted so good!

Appetizers

Savory Pumpkin Dip from Meatified
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips from Melanie Snyder Wellness
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
Apricocities from That Paleo Couple
Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen

Salads

Roasted Delicata Squash & Kale Salad from Heal Me Delicious
Shaved Brussels Salad from Meatified
Colorful Kale Salad from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
Easy Lemon Turmeric Sweet Potato Noodle Salad from Hurried Health Nut
Roasted Cauliflower “Couscous” from Fresh Tart (base recipe is AIP – for the optional additions, choose AIP ingredients)

Turkey

Roast Spatchcock Turkey from It’s All About AIP
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)
Honey and Sage Brined Roast Turkey from Food52 (omit black peppercorns for AIP)
Herb Roasted Turkey Legs from Paleo Cupboard (omit pepper for AIP)
Maple Garlic Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast from Allianna’s Kitchen
Crockpot Turkey Breast from Steph Gaudreau (omit pepper for AIP)
Instant Pot Turkey and Gravy from Gutsy by Nature

Gravy

Cauliflower Gravy from The Paleo Mom
Herbed Mushroom Gravy from Food By Mars
Pumpkin Gravy from AIP Sisterhood
Easy Paleo Herb Gravy from Nom Nom Paleo (choose pan drippings, and omit pepper for AIP)

Stuffing

Bread-Free Roasted Vegetable Stuffing from Strictly Delicious
“Cornbread” Stuffing from Unbound Wellness
Holiday Dressing from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
Cauliflower Stuffing from Unbound Wellness

Side Dishes

Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Ginger from Phoenix Helix
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Cauliflower from Phoenix Helix
Stovetop or Microwave Mashed Cauliflower from Food By Mars
Kale with Cranberries from Phoenix Helix
Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts from The Paleo Mom
Roasted Vegetables from Joanna Frankham
Acorn Squash with Cranberry Apple Stuffing from Elana’s Pantry (choose coconut oil for AIP)
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from The Open Cookbook
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows from Unbound Wellness (choose coconut oil for AIP)

Beverages

Apple Cider Soda from Elana’s Pantry
Pumpkin Spice Kombucha from The Wild Gut
Holiday Mulled Cider from Eat Heal Thrive

Desserts

Baked Apples with Coconut Crème Anglaise from Flash Fiction Kitchen
Apple Pie Pudding from Meatified
French Apple Pie from Go Healthy with Bea
Cran-Apple Gingerbread Crumble from Eat Heal Thrive
Pumpkin Caramel Flan from Cook 2 Nourish
Pumpkin Pie from The Paleo Mom
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
Coconut Whipped Cream in 30 Seconds from Rubies & Radishes

Leftovers

Turkey Bone Broth from Mind Body Green (omit pepper for AIP)
Turkey, Apple, and Onion Hash from Eat Beautiful
Thanksgiving Leftover Salad from Bon Aippetit
Curried Turkey Salad from Cook 2 Nourish
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie from Leftovers from Flawed Yet Functional
Shredded Leftover Turkey and “Rice” Soup from The Open Cookbook
Chunky Turkey and Vegetable Soup with Warm Cranberry Gremolata from Healing Family Eats
Turkey Cranberry Wrap from Autoimmune Wellness (feel free to modify based on whatever foods you have leftover)

When a Holiday is Also a Day of Mourning

At its best, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with those we love, share delicious food, and celebrate all the blessings in our lives. It’s a beautiful holiday for that reason. At the same time, Thanksgiving has a complex history that isn’t always acknowledged. Many Indigenous people call this a Day of Mourning. How do we make space for both the grief and the joy that this holiday can inspire? I will admit that it’s not easy, but ignoring our shared history isn’t the solution. Here are three great books to read this Thanksgiving season.