Our Favorite Gluten Free Thanksgiving menu!

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THE MENU
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates With Prosciutto And Herb Infused Honey by @racheldolfi

These easy stuffed dates are the perfect holiday appetizer! The insides are filled with a creamy, lemony goat cheese mixture, then wrapped in salty prosciutto and baked until the outside is beautifully crisp.

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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. 
 
 
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. And we recommend making it the day before so the flavors are 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

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Brussels Sprouts! And this recipe is one of our favorites. Seared sprouts are topped with a sweet and savory miso honey lemon sauce for that perfect umami kick. 

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole With Bacon, Leeks And Sharp Cheddar by @mollyjean4

This casserole is filled will all the delicious things you want in a holiday side; light and fluffy potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, sour cream and fresh chives.  It's a great way to make and prepare mashed potatoes ahead and it's just what you'll want on your Thanksgiving table!

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Creamed Kale With Crispy Mushrooms by @mollyjean4

Kale stands up much better to the heat than traditional creamed spinach!  The sweetness of the cream and nutmeg offset the bitterness from the kale perfectly, making this the ideal holiday greens side dish. 

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Dry Brined Spatchcock Turkey by @mollyjean4

Trust us, dry brine is the way to go!  We also love to spatchcock our turkey, which allows for a faster, more even cook on the bird. Plus it's even easier to carve! 

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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 irresistible! 

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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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THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)


4 oranges
7 lemons
1 lime
2 mangos
2 1/2 pounds assorted apples
1 Granny Smith apple
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
24 pitted Medjool dates
1 vanilla bean
1 (5 ounce) package arugula
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh rosemary
2 bunches fresh chives
2 bunch fresh sage
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 red onion
2 heads garlic
3 leeks
2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 bunches Lacinato kale
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms
1 (1-inch) knob ginger
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash
3 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes
1 (10 ounce) tub white miso
1/2 cup Kroger Clover Honey
1 (14-16 pound) turkey
1 quart whole milk
1 pint heavy cream
1 (4 ounce) log Simple Truth Goat Cheese
8 ounces Kroger Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Mascarpone
Cream cheese
Kroger Original Sour Cream
Kroger Heavy Whipping Cream
1 dozen eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1  bottle apple cider
1 (3 ounce) package Prosciutto di Parma
1 (12-ounce) pack Simple Truth Uncured Hardwood Bacon

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

Olive oil
Coconut oil
Kosher salt
Flaked salt
Black peppercorns
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
Pistachios

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The Game Plan
One Week Ahead:
Make and Freeze Pie Crust
Make Herb Infused Honey for Dates

Two Days Ahead:
Make Miso and Lemon Glaze
Make Salad Dressing
Make Goat Cheese Filling
Make Creamed Kale
Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding
Dry Brine Turkey

One Day Before:
Make Braised Squash
Sear Brussels Sprouts
Fill and Wrap Dates
Batch Apple Cider Margaritas
Make Potato Casserole
Assemble and Bake Apple Pie

The Big Day:
Roast Turkey
Reheat Squash
Reheat Cauliflower
Assemble Salad
Make Crispy Mushrooms
Reheat and Glaze Brussels Sprouts
Reheat Potato Casserole