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    Home » Recipes » Holiday

    Holiday

    Gearing up for that special occasion? You don't have to serve processed meals.

    If you're expecting unexpected guests - check out this roundup of quick and easy ideas to feed them well.

    From festive appetizers to mouth-watering mains and indulgent desserts, these healthy holiday recipes are perfect for anyone looking to celebrate without compromising taste or nutrition. These roasted red cabbage steaks are always a show stopper, and the spatchcocked turkey is the best way to prepare a bird this size.

    With wholesome and nutrient-dense ingredients, these recipes will impress your guests and keep you feeling good throughout the holiday season. Check these out and be inspired to create a holiday feast that's both delicious and nutritious!

    • layered mimosa salad with tuna and egg.
      Mimosa Salad (Layered Tuna Salad)
    • stuffed apple half with ice cream and caramel drizzle.
      Healthy Stuffed Baked Apples
    • eggnog poured into a glass from a glass bottle.
      Homemade Eggnog Recipe
    • Paleo Crêpe Cake with Cranberries -This Paleo Crêpe Cake with Cranberries is gluten-free, dairy free and nut-free. Perfectly satisfying with graceful layers of crêpes, whipped coconut cream and maple-sweetened cranberries. #paleo #crepes #dairyfree
      Crêpe Cake with Cranberries
    • two pumpkin spice latte served in a coffee glass.
      Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
    • carved spatchcock turkey.
      Spatchcock Turkey Recipe
    • butternut squash gratin in a baking dish on a kitchen towel.
      Creamy Butternut Squash Gratin with Caramelized Onions
    • korean carrot salad in white bowl.
      Korean Carrot Salad (Morkovcha Recipe)
    • Braised beef chuck roast with mashed potatoes on a plate, and braised beef chuck in a baking tray with sauce.
      Braised Beef Chuck Roast Recipe
    • Chicken potato salad in a bowl.
      Chicken and Potato Salad
    • A plate of aspic with a slice of rye bread and forks.
      How to Make Aspic (Meat Jelly)
    • potato medley in a white bowl with lemon wedges on the side and fresh dill.
      Buttered Potatoes with Dill
    • mashed potatoes with butter drizzle and fresh chives.
      Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese
    • cranberry juice in a stemless wine glass with lemon slice and mint sprig.
      How to Make Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe - 2 Ingredients!
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    • crepe rolls in black baking dish with fresh berries on top.
      Crepe Rolls with Cottage Cheese and Fruit
    • Roasted purple cabbage with dill and garlic on white platter.
      Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks with Garlic
    • Air Fryer Duck on platter with radicchio and oranges.
      Easy Air Fryer Duck
    • delicata squash with micro greens and green apple on a bed of kale.
      Autumn Harvest Kale Salad
    • pumpkin bars stacked on top
      Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars Recipe
    • roasted carrots on white platter.
      Roasted Carrots with Garlic
    • green beans with sauteed garlic and lemon wedges.
      Buttery Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
    • golden brown potatoes in serving platter.
      Crispy Oven Roasted Garlic Potatoes
    • turkey leftover cuts on cutting board.
      What to do with Turkey Leftovers - 4 Simple Ideas
    • Savory Sliced Apple Appetizers - Slightly tart slices of Granny Smith apples are loaded with savory cream cheese and delicious crunchy toppings. #gapsdiet #appetizers #primalfood
      Savory Sliced Apple Appetizers (GAPS, Primal)
    • Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #appetizers #smokedsalmon
      Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)
    • Deviled eggs on a platter and wooden cutting board.
      Easy Deviled Eggs
    • No Bake Lemon Blueberry Mousse - this dessert is slightly tart and wonderfully sweet. Made with only 5 simple ingredients, it's naturally primal and paleo-ish using probiotic-rich whole milk kefir and maple syrup for sweetness.
      No Bake Lemon Blueberry Mousse (Primal, 5 Ingredients!)
    • Superfood Hot Cocoa with Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows - This treat is packed with nutrient dense ingredients such as mineral-rich coconut sugar, fermented raw cacao powder, and grass-fed collagen for a protein kick. Naturally primal with dairy free option. It also makes a great homemade gift with a FREE printable page for gift tags. #primal #nourishing #hotcocoa #homemadegifts
      Nourishing Hot Cocoa with Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows (Paleo) VIDEO
    • Almond Orange Cookies -With hints of orange zest, these crispy thin almond cookies are dunked in chocolate and topped with toasted almonds.  These Almond Orange Cookies are naturally gluten free, primal and GAPS with Paleo version.
      Almond Orange Cookies (Gluten-Free, Paleo, GAPS)
    • Keto Hazelnut Butter Cookies - These delicate, buttery cookies practically melt in your mouth. Roasted hazelnuts give them a nice crunch and a luscious drizzle of sugar-free chocolate takes these low carb treats over the top. #lowcarb #cookies #glutenfree
      Keto Hazelnut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
    • Whole30 green beans with bacon
      Roasted Green Beans with Bacon

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    • oven roasted chicken in a cast iron skillet with serving utensils.
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    • roasted carrots on white platter.
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