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Stuffed mushrooms are always a favorite of mine at parties. They have an air of sophistication, but they’re really simple to make. Crab makes this version decadent and worthy of celebrating a new year. You can also make a vegetarian version by simply leaving out the crabmeat.

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Jicama may seem like a strange ingredient to add to this dish, but it provides a slight crunch similar to that of water chestnuts or bamboo shoots and adds a mildly sweet flavor. Serve this stew over any of the cauliflower rice recipes (pages 218–219).

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This classic Chinese dish is a favorite among many when ordering take-out, but the fried batter and sugary sauce can be overwhelming. I use tender chunks of chicken thighs and cook them slowly in a slow cooker with a tang y and sweet sauce to give you a meal with the flavor of the original, but without the negative health consequences. Serve over Basic Cauli-Rice (page 118) and create your own fortune!

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This post is sponsored by our friends at ButcherBox

Hello Friends! The best time of the year is quickly approaching us! Thanksgiving is officially 1 month away, so it is time to start planning your holiday menus and I have something very exciting for you today regarding the star of the show – the Thanksgiving Turkey!

During the holiday season, I tend to go to the grocery store a lot more than usual. I find that I forget things, or the stores are often sold out due to high demand. This year, I am using ButcherBox to help minimize trips to the grocery store as well as cutting down on cost. I’m partnering with ButcherBox to give you the best gift of the holiday – a FREE free-range all-natural turkey! Plus, I am sharing my Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe from my Celebrations cookbook that is a massive fan-favorite. Anyone that has the book and has made it says they will never make their thanksgiving turkey any other way.

The greatest news is the waitlist is finally over, so you can sign up for your monthly meat subscription, and take advantage of the free turkey special today! 

ButcherBox- High-Quality Meat To Your Doorstep

You have probably heard me talking about ButcherBox before over on my Instagram, but in case you haven’t heard- ButcherBox is a sustainable meat subscription company that delivers high-quality meat you can trust right to your doorstep. I find it incredibly helpful to be able to order all my meat online and have it delivered to my door from a company I can trust. It helps save me from taking multiple trips to the grocery store, especially during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It also helps save on costs! On average ButcherBox only costs about $6 per 6 oz serving.

Sourcing

All of ButcherBox meat is carefully sourced and is 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage breed pork, and wild-caught seafood. ButcherBox cares about animals and our planet. They believe in animal welfare as well as supporting local farmers. All of their animals are humanely raised and are never given antibiotics or added growth hormones. 

Convenience and Flexibility 

They give you a variety of box options and flexibility with delivery frequencies to fit your specific needs. You can cancel at any time with no penalty, plus all orders ship free.  The meat is frozen at just the right time to guarantee maximum freshness, and each piece is individually vacuum-packaged. I love that they are individually packed because I can use them as needed rather than all at once and I've never had spoiled or thawed meat when my box arrives on my doorstep.

Amazing deal, don’t miss out! 

From today until November 15th, ButcherBox is giving away 1 free 10-14 lb free-range, all-natural preservative-free Thanksgiving turkey along with your first subscription box! All you have to do is click here, and sign up for your first box. You can get ahead and start ordering your meat for this Holiday season. Or just order some of your favorite meats for your day to day needs! I especially love their heritage pork breakfast sausage and sugar-free bacon, organic whole chickens, and grass-fed Chuck Roasts.

In honor of this amazing deal, I am sharing my Brined and Roasted Turkey Recipe from my cookbook Celebrations below! I hope you all enjoy this upcoming holiday season and your ButcherBox subscriptions! 

Shop This Recipe!

 

Reprinted with permission from Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations: A Year of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes for Every Occasion by Danielle Walker, copyright © 2016. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Photography credit: Erin Kunkel © 2016

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Rich and creamy, this dairy-free hot chocolate warms both the body and soul on a chilly day.

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Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).

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This grain-free version of one of my favorite seasonal pastimes makes it possible for anyone with allergies to enjoy baking, decorating, and eating his or her own homemade gingerbread house. Asher is obsessed with gingerbread making, and by the end of the season, we usually have a whole gingerbread village on the bookshelf! Download the gingerbread house templates at celebrationscookbook.com/gingerbread-house to start your own village.

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While commercial chicken broths and stocks are convenient, some of their ingredients aren’t necessarily convenient to your health. Homemade stocks incorporate healing elements like gelatin, which are generally lost when food is processed. I make my broth with a whole chicken so that the flavor from both the bones and the meat seeps into the broth. Make a large batch and freeze it in pints or quarts so you have some on hand whenever you need it.

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The classic kids’ comfort food is now grain-free! Homemade broth contains healing elements essential for any little body recovering from a bug. Asher loves to slurp these “zoodles” up through his lips and picks out all the tender and flavorful chicken pieces.

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An exceptional mashed potato substitute when you’re looking to cut down on starches, mashed cauliflower will complement all of your favorite comfort-food dishes without leaving you feeling heavy—or guilty—afterward. When roasted, garlic becomes smooth and buttery. I love to add it to my mash for extra flavor and richness.

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Roasted chicken is a basic dish that every home cook should master. It can be the centerpiece for a quiet family gathering or an elegant dinner party. It also provides superb leftovers for soups or sandwiches. Use the bones and giblets to make stock so you don’t waste a single bit of the bird.

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This layer cake uses all of my favorite flavors—gingerbread, dark chocolate, tart cranberries—and makes an impressive ending to a Christmas dinner.

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What child’s party is complete without the quintessential peanut butter and jelly sandwich? We use almond butter as our nut butter of choice, but sunflower seed butter or pecan butter will work as well. Beware, the parents will grab for these just as eagerly as the kiddos.

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The meatballs you are probably used to having on game days contain bread crumbs and include white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the sauce. This grain-free version uses almond meal or coconut flour to bind the meatballs and natural sweeteners to flavor the sauce. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker throughout the day so your guests can enjoy them until the game ends.

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Homemade fruit preserves simply burst with way more flavor than their store-bought counterparts. This recipe does not use added pectin as most jam recipes do, so it is all natural and only lightly sweetened to enhance the already sweet fruit.