In charge of making Thanksgiving dinner this year? Don’t freak out! I know it sounds like an impossible feat—especially if it’s your first time—but I’ll hold your hand through the entire process. I’ve broken down the feast into doable chunks—all the sides and sweets will be ready ahead of time, so all you’ll have to worry about on Thanksgiving Day is roasting the bird!
In the words of Béla Károlyi, LISTEN TO ME: YOU CAN DO IT! In fact, I’ve even created downloadable and printable checklists for your Thanksgiving shopping and cooking needs. It’ll feel awesome putting a big fat “X” next to each box as you dominate your Turkey Day prep!
To make it as simple as possible to plan a feast for 10 to 12 folks, serve a Nomtastic Paleo Thanksgiving feast that includes:
THE MENU & RECIPES
Butterflied Big Bird (Spatchcocked Thanksgiving Turkey)
Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegetable Mash
Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Asian Citrus Dressing
Paleo Pumpkin, Coconut, & Maple Custard Cups
Paleo Pumpkin and Carrot Muffins
This menu is perfect ’cause all the items are fail-safe and scrupulously tested zillions of times by me and my readers. Plus, everything except the bird will be ready before Thanksgiving Day—all you’ll need to do is reheat, plate, and garnish your dishes. That means you can sleep in on Thanskgiving morning, watch football, and plan your Black Friday shopathon—all before your guests arrive!
If you’re not into this particular menu, feel free to check out my Thanksgiving Round-Up and switch out some of the dishes. (Disclaimer: If you opt out of the Nomtastic Paleo Thanksgiving Menu above, you’ll have to adjust your timeline accordingly. Alone. With no help from me.)
Pro Tip: Gear up! Make sure you have all the equipment and gadgets you need to cook this feast! I’ve listed everything you’ll need to borrow or buy to properly roast the turkey in this post. You’ll also want to get your hands on an immersion blender if you don’t already have one. (And you should!)
Ready for to check out my downloadable step-by-step planner and shopping list?
(Download the shopping list here.)
(Get the Nomtastic Paleo Thanksgiving Countdown Planner here.)
Take a deep breath and get to it! You’ve got this!
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).
