Before you reach for the carving knife this Thanksgiving, ask yourself: Do you vraiment want turkey at Thanksgiving again? Hey, we get it—there’s nothing wrong with a classic. But if you’re ready to mix things up and want to bring something new to the table, it’s time to dig in.
For Your Gluten-Free Guests
Preparing a full Thanksgiving meal for you and your loved ones is never easy—and it can get even trickier when you’re navigating allergens or food sensitivities. Guests on a gluten-free diet may have underlying health conditions such as Celiac disease, or they might just be making a dietary switch. Either way, giving your gluten-intolerant friends a seat at the table shouldn’t mean sacrificing flavor.
So before you reach for that hearty, carb-filled stuffing for your bird, try this gluten-free stuffing recipe instead. No Thanksgiving is complete without the stuffing (or dressing), and this recipe offers plenty of fun substitutes that will work perfectly for anyone in your family with a gluten intolerance.
Hold the Meat, Please
Vegetarianism isn’t a new concept. Whether they are doing it because of a love for animals or because of the many health benefits, many people feel strongly about going meatless. And if you’ve got a lot of veggie lovers at the table this holiday season, you might be thinking about doing away with turkey altogether.
Luckily, there’s no shortage of delicious, hearty recipes loaded with vegetables—and we aren’t talking about the small portion sizes, either. You can load up your plate with delicious food while still keeping things healthy.
If Turkey is Just Plain Boring…
… then leave it off the table! Saying no to turkey doesn’t mean you have to kick meat to the curb entirely. Ham, chicken, roast beef, and even duck or cornish game hen are all delicious alternatives to good ol’ turkey. (And for the vegetarians at the table, you can load up some portobello mushrooms, too.)
Whatever your holiday plans are, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!