Betsy Nelson
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Sweet Potato Mousse With Maple Vanilla Yogurt and Walnuts
While naturally sweet, this rich and creamy dessert contains surprisingly little sugar — and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Bryant Terry’s Molasses, Miso and Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy an earthy, candied sweet potato dish this Thanksgiving!
Turkey Barley Soup
Homemade turkey stock is a great base and perhaps the most important part of this wholesome soup. With its whole barley, carrots, celery, onion, kale, and chopped fresh parsley and cubed turkey meat, you have truly nurturing soup.
Turkey Gravy
Serve this delicate yet deeply flavorful, and healthy gravy over sliced turkey, mashed potatoes — and all kinds of Thanksgiving leftovers.
Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing
With earthy ingredients like mushrooms, apples and wild rice, this is a richly flavored, healthier, and gluten-free alternative to packaged bread-cube stuffing.
Turkey Curry
Leftover turkey makes an excellent curry dish, especially when served with brown rice. If you don’t have all these spices on hand, don’t be shy about buying them (most are available in small quantities in the bulk-spice section of natural markets).
Mushroom Pâté
A nifty vegetarian pâté. If you have vegan guests, simply swap out the cream for unsweetened hempseed milk or coconut milk.
Dolmades With Collard Greens
These Greek-inspired appetizers are wonderful served with a cucumber-yogurt dipping sauce.
Charcuterie Plate
Arrange your favorite sliced meats on a platter. Always popular and no cooking involved!
Chicken-Liver Paté
The humble chicken liver is elevated to haute cuisine when cooked and blended with a little sherry and herbs.
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Get creative and experiment with different combinations of fruit and cheese.
Caponata-Stuffed Potato Boats
Baby red potatoes are great vehicles for prepared caponata, artichoke dip, or ratatouille from your grocery-store deli.
Kale Chips
These veggie chips are super trendy for a reason: They are addictive and endlessly versatile.
5 Gluten-Free Pizza Recipes
Creative, gluten-free crusts everyone can enjoy, plus an inspired array of nutritious toppings.
Grilled Sweet-Potato Rounds With Chorizo
Substitute tempeh for the chorizo to make the perfect vegetarian bite.
Sausage, Lentils, and Greens Skillet Meal
This quick and hearty meal is perfect for a fall supper. Feel free to sub in any dark, leafy green for the collards, such as kale or Swiss chard. And, if you like spice, sub in chorizo or Andouille sausage for the meat.
Apple Tart-Tatin With Almond-Flour Crust
A classic French dessert made by caramelizing apples in a cast-iron pan and then topping with a pastry crust. Our gluten-free crust is extra rich and nutty because it’s made from almond flour.
Frittata Provençal With Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Frittatas are a perfect dish to make and serve in a cast-iron pan. Leftover frittata is also delicious enjoyed cold.