Forky Friday: Thanksgiving Smorgasbord by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Today’s Forky Friday is all about getting you ready for Turkey Day!

Yes, I know Thanksgiving’s still days away, but it’s not too early to get crackin’—especially if your frozen turkey still needs to be thawed. Besides, the weekend’s the perfect time to get a head start on the ginormous feast you’ll be devouring come Thursday. Ideally, you can prep most of your sides beforehand so you can focus on the turkey on Thanksgiving.

Forky Friday: Thanksgiving Smorgasbord by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Me? I’ll be reporting to work at the hospital on Thursday night, so I’ll miss the holiday fun—but you can still enjoy the nomtastic Turkey Day menu I put together for you!

To recap, here are the festive autumn dishes you should prepare (or strong-arm your friends and family into making for you):

Butterflied Big Bird (Spatchcocked Thanksgiving Turkey)

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Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Asian Citrus Dressing

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Paleo Cran-Cherry Sauce

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Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegetable Mash

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Umami Gravy

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Paleo Pumpkin, Coconut, & Maple Custard Cups

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**2014 UPDATE: Check out my Nomtastic Paleo Thanksgiving Countdown Planner & Shopping List here! Now, you have no excuses!**

But that’s not all! If you head over to my Recipe Index, you’ll find LOADS of other free recipes that are perfect for your Paleo Thanksgiving. Here are just some of ’em:

Brussels Sprouts Chips

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Garlic Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

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Pressure Cooker Braised Kale and Carrots

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Roasted Broccoli With Crispy Prosciutto & Balsamic Vinegar

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

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Roasted Chestnuts

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Roasted Curried Cauliflower

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Roasted Kabocha Squash

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Roasted Rosemary Almonds

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Stir-Fried Kale & Bacon

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Baked Yams / Sweet Potatoes

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Swiss Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Porkitos

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World’s Best Braised Cabbage

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Chunky Monkey “Ice Cream” Bon Bons

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But wait—there’s more!

If you happen to be sick and tired of me and my blog, there are plenty of incredible Thanksgiving menus available elsewhere. Take a gander at these resources:

  • Simply Paleo’s Thanksgiving Roundup and Expert Advice!
  • The Clothes Make The Girl’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes!
  • The Spunky Coconut’s Thanksgiving Menu!
  • Gluten-Free Girl’s Grain-Free and Gluten-Free Thanksgiving!
  • The Healthy GF Life’s Thanksgiving Round-Up 2013
  • Everyday Paleo’s Thanksgiving Menu 2013!
  • Paleo Parents’ Thanksgiving Recipe Round-up!
  • …and don’t forget to try Eat the Love’s awesome vegan and Paleo-friendly Green Bean Casserole!

Last but not least:

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  • Nab a copy of Danielle Walker’s Thankful—an e-book with 20 fantastic Thanksgiving recipes.
  • And download Diane Sanfilippo’s free Healthy Holiday Recipes e-book!

Now…what are you going to make?


Looking for more recipes? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPad® app, and in my cookbook, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel, December 2013).

About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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