Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so it’s time to get busy planning. Whether you’re hosting just your family or a huge extended family gathering these menus will help you plan your Turkey Day menu. One is a traditional menu and the other is our family’s spin on the holiday this year.
Gluten-Free Traditional Thanksgiving Menu
Appetizers
- Cheese plate with dried fruit, spiced nuts, and gluten-free crackers. Cranberry goat cheese is a great choice.
- Fresh veggies with dip or fruit kebabs for the kids.
The main: Perfect Turkey brining optional {recipe from Martha Stewart}
Sides
- Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce {recipe from Savory Sweet Life}
- Gluten-Free Stuffing {use Udi’s in place of bread in your favorite recipe}
- Green beans
- Pear and Cranberry Salad {Mix red leaf lettuce with diced pear, dried cranberries, and optionally goat cheese.}
- Gluten-free Rolls from Udi’s
Dessert: Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie with homemade whipped cream and Ice Cream
Drinks:
- Warm Apple Cider
- Flavored Water (Cranberry Clementine or Apple Cinnamon)
- White Cranberry Apple Cosmo
- Wine
- Coffee and tea for dessert
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Brunch
Mains:
- Gluten-free French Toast {Udi’s cinnamon raisin is the best} or Gluten-free Pancakes {add chocolate chips, berries, or nuts}
- Gluten-free Muffins {Chocolate and Blueberry are my favorite} or Scones {recipe from King Arthur Flour}
- Scrambled Eggs with sea salt and parsley or Omelet with goat cheese and spinach
- Perfect Turkey Breasts {Use recipe for Perfect Chicken Breasts}
Sides:
- Sausage and Bacon {Look for nitrate-free versions like Applegate.}
- Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce {recipe from Savory Sweet Life}
- Cheese tray {Create your own with cheese from Trader Joe’s for a frugal and fun mix.}
- Fruit Tray
- Harvest Salad {Mix read leaf lettuce with apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and goat cheese.}
Drinks:
- Apple Cider
- Wine White Cranberry Apple Cider Cosmo
- Coffee and/or tea
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Homemade flavored water
Dessert: Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie with homemade whipped cream, gluten-free cookies (try Udi’s snickerdoodles or ginger cookies), and ice cream.
What’s on your Thanksgiving Menu?
Kelly
For more Thanksgiving Goodness read these posts:
- DIY Thanksgiving Decor
- Perfect Thanksgiving Recipes
- Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Reuben Recipe
- Last-minute Thanksgiving Crafts
For post-Thanksgiving Shopping
thanks for the shout out!
So funny, I’ve never heard of a Thanksgiving Brunch. Is that a regional thing?
Not at all! It’s just something we made up last year.