A Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

A classic Thanksgiving Menu without gluten

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Hosting a Gluten Free Thanksgiving this year and confused about where to start? We’ve done the research for you and pulled together a classic Thanksgiving Menu sans gluten!

THE MENU
Salad 
Wild Rice Salad with Lemon Dressing 
Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Puree
Side Dishes
Apple Cider Braised Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Balsamic
Miso Honey Lemon Brussels Sprouts
Main Course
Citrus and Herb Butter Roast Turkey
Cocktail
Spiced Apple Cider Margaritas
Dessert
Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding
Grain Free Apple Pie with Lattice Crust

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)


4 oranges
6 lemons
1 lime
2 mangos
2 1/2 pounds assorted apples
1 Granny Smith apple
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 vanilla bean
1 (5 ounce) package arugula
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh chives
1 bunch fresh sage
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 red onion
2 heads garlic
1 head cauliflower
2 pounds Brussels sprouts
1 sweet potato
1 (1-inch) knob ginger
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash
1 (10 ounce) tub white miso
1 (14-16 pound) turkey
1 quart whole milk
1 pint heavy cream
mascarpone
1 dozen eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1  bottle apple cider

PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

Olive oil
Coconut oil
Kosher salt
Flaked salt
Black pepper
Cinnamon sticks
Cinnamon sugar
Ground nutmeg
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger
Turmeric
Allspice
Vanilla bean paste
Vanilla extract
Agave syrup
Honey
Maple syrup
Dark brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Coconut sugar
Almond flour
Tapioca flour
Cornstarch
Wild rice
Cashews
Dried cranberries
Apple cider vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Unsalted butter
Mezcal
Orange liqueur
Raw buckwheat groats
Pecans

The Game Plan
One Week Ahead:
Make and Freeze Pie Crust

Two Days Ahead:
Make Miso and Lemon Glaze
Make Salad Dressing
Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding

One Day Before:
Make Braised Squash
Sear Brussels Sprouts
Batch Apple Cider Margaritas
Make Cauliflower Puree
Assemble and Bake Apple Pie

The Big Day:
Roast Turkey
Reheat Squash
Reheat Cauliflower
Assemble Salad
Reheat and Glaze Brussels Sprouts
THE MENU
Wild Rice Salad with Lemon Dressing by @pinchofyum

Start things off with this flavorful salad full of wild rice, juicy mangoes, tart cranberries, peppery arugula and a zesty orange and lemon dressing. If you want to stick to more classic Thanksgiving flavors, replace the mango with green apple. 
 
Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Puree by @primal_gourmet

The secret to a creamy cauliflower puree? Adding a white sweet potato!  It will tighten up the cauliflower and give a texture similar to traditional mashed potatoes. 

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Apple Cider Braised Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Balsamic by @realfoodwithdana

All the flavors of fall in one dish! You use can whatever type of squash you prefer here. Also, cook this the day before. The flavors will be even more pronounced the next day. Just reheat on the stove top, or in the oven with a little apple cider, if needed. 

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Miso Honey Lemon Brussels Sprouts by @rachelgurjar

This dish is so simple, yet so complex. The caramelized sprouts paired with the miso lemon glaze is a match made in heaven!

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Citrus and Herb Butter Roast Turkey by @thesuburbansoapbox

The star of the show! This turkey is generously coated with a citrus and herb butter before it roasts in the oven. 

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Spiced Apple Cider Margaritas by @halfbakedharvest

Get cozy and festive with a batch of these spiced apple cider margaritas! You can make these as a batch cocktail, which is perfect for entertaining large groups. Plus, the cinnamon sugar rim make these irresistable! 

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Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding by @tthe_bojon_gourmet

 A no-bake naturally gluten free Thanksgiving dessert? Yes, please!  This creamy butterscotch pudding is made with unsweetened pumpkin puree and is spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. The tangy mascarpone whipped cream adds just the right amount of sweetness!

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Grain Free Apple Pie with Lattice Crust by @bakeritablog

 Going gluten free doesn't mean you have to skip the pie! This beautiful lattice crust is made from a mix of almond and tapioca flour.

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