Roasted Squash

Ingredients

• 1 Butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch-cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.  Toss butternut squash with olive oil and garlic in a large bowl.  Season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet.
4. Roast until squash is tender and lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes.

Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dry chives
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter

Directions

1. Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
2. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
3. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.  Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layer of paper towels.
4. Puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper until almost smooth.
5. Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Turkey Gravy

Ingredients

• Reserved pan juices from turkey roasting pan
• 2 tablespoons almond flour OR coconut flour (I prefer Almond flour)
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pour in juices from turkey into a pot.
2. Gradually sprinkle in almond or coconut flour needed to get the amount of thickness you are looking for.
3. Gradually whisk in water to get desired thickness.  Whisk on medium heat until gravy is warm and lump free.

 Almost-Raw Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecans (or walnuts)
• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, soaked for 1 hour
• pinch of sea salt
• 1, 15-oz can natural pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 tsp vanilla powder
• 1/4 cup almond milk or water (optional)

Directions

1. Add the pecans, 1/2 cup of the soaked dates, and a pinch of salt to the food processor and blend until sticking together into a dough-like consistency.
2. Transfer to a pie or quiche plate, and press down with your hands.

1. Blend all the rest of the ingredients for a few minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
2. If the consistency isn’t smooth enough, add some almond milk or water. This may take longer than you think, be patient!
3. Pour the filling onto the crust, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour (overnight is best).

Real Whipped Cream Topping

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp real vanilla

Directions

1. Add both ingredients into a bowl.
2. Whip with beater, whisk or kitchen aide for a few minutes to whip cream to a frothy substance.