These are recipes for the kinds of things I'd like to cook if I was having guests for Thanksgiving, plus some good ideas for turkey leftovers. (If you're following The South Beach diet, notations after each recipe listing indicate Kalyn's opinion as to which phase of the diet each that recipe can be used for.)
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Thanksgiving Recipe Collections:
Kalyn's Top Ten Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes for 2011 (and ten honorable mentions)
Twenty Tasty Recipes Using Leftover Turkey (or chicken) 2011
Five Favorite Pumpkin Recipes 2011
Favorite Healthier Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving 2011
Low-Glycemic Holiday Recipes for a South Beach Diet Thanksgiving 2010
Thanksgiving Recipe Favorites in Time for Canadian Thanksgiving 2010
Five Favorite Recipes Using Leftover Turkey 2010
Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes 2010
Favorite Green Vegetables for Thanksgiving 2010
More Low-Glycemic Holiday Recipes for a South Beach Diet Friendly Thanksgiving 2008
Top Ten Turkey Leftover Recipes from Kalyn's Kitchen 2008 (updated 2009)
Collection of Low-Glycemic Holiday Recipes for Thanksgiving 2007
Collection of Menu Options for a South Beach Diet Thanksgiving 2006
Five Salad Options from Thanksgiving 2006
Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Tips:
How to Make Turkey Stock (all phases)Penzey's Turkey Base and Gravy Tips (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)
A Thanksgiving Gravy Tip from Kalyn (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)
Turkey Gravy Revisited (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)
How to Cook a Turkey Breast in the Crockpot (and South Beach Diet Friendly Turkey Gravy (all phases)
Low-Glycemic Appetizers or Condiments for Thanksgiving:
Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham
Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic-Agave Glaze
Trina's Low-Sugar Fresh Cranberry Salsa with Cilantro, Lime, and Jalapeno (phase 2 or 3 if made with Splenda or Stevia)
Low-Glycemic Thanksgiving Vegetables (higher-glycemic vegetables are with side dishes):
Artichokes for Thanksgiving
Baked Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin with Green Onions, Parmesan, and Romano (phase 2 or 3, probably a "once in a while treat" due to fat content)
Asparagus for Thanksgiving
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Spike Seasoning (all phases)Baked Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin with Green Onions, Parmesan, and Romano (phase 2 or 3, probably a "once in a while treat" due to fat content)
Asparagus for Thanksgiving
Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest (all phases)
Broccoli for Thanksgiving
Barely-Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds (all phases)
Thanksgiving Broccoli with Cheese Sauce (all phases, a "once-in-a-while" treat)
Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan (all phases, a "once in a while treat" due to fat content)
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Pecorino-Romano Cheese (all phases)
Sauteed Broccoli with Garlic, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan (all phases)
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic (all phases)
Brussels Sprouts for Thanksgiving
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans - with or without Gorgonzola Cheese (all phases, but probably a "once in a while treat" with the Gorgonzola)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (all phases)
Shredded and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds and Parmesan (all phases)
Cabbage for Thanksgiving
Roasted Cabbage with Lemon (all phases)
Cauliflower for Thanksgiving
Cauliflower Gratin with Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan (all phases)
Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan, and goat Cheese (all phases)
Twice-Baked Cauliflower (all phases, an occasional treat)
Alanna's Roasted Cauliflower (all phases)
Mashed Cauliflower with Cheese And Dill (all phases)
Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Olive and Garlic Vinaigrette (all phases)
Green Beans for Thanksgiving
Roasted Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper with Garlic and Ginger (all phases)
Steamed Green Beans and Carrots with Charmoula Sauce (Phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan (all phases)
Stir-Fried Green Beans with Lemon, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (all phases)
Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds (all phases)
Lemony Green Beans (all phases)
Braised Green Beans with Garlic, Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers (all phases)
Kale for Thanksgiving:
Melting Tuscan Kale (all phases)
Mushrooms for Thanksgiving
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic, Thyme, and Balsamic Vinegar (all phases)
Onions for Thanksgiving
Onion Gratin with Rosemary and Thyme (all phases, a "once-in-a-while" treat)
Marinated and Roasted Vidalia Onion Rings with Parmesan (all phases)
Spaghetti Squash for Thanksgiving
Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin (all phases)
Spinach for Thanksgiving
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic and Parmesan (all phases)
Zucchini for Thanksgiving
Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley (all phases)
Higher-Glycemic Thanksgiving Vegetables or Side Dishes:
Barley, Farro, Rice, or Other Grains for Thanksgiving
Farro with Mushrooms, Thyme, and Balsamic Vinegar (phase 2 or 3)
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)
Butternut Squash (or other winter squash) for Thanksgiving
Agave and Balsamic Roasted and Glazed Buttercup Squash (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary, Pecans, and Gorgonzola Cheese (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Rosemary (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Moroccan Spices (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Lemon Thyme, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3)
Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Smoked Sweet Paprika (phase 2 or 3)
Carrots for Thanksgiving
Steamed Green Beans and Carrots with Charmoula Sauce (Phase 2 or 3)
Apricot-Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Curry (with or without cilantro, phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms with Thyme (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Carrots with Moroccan Spice Mix (phase 2 or 3)
Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots (phase 2 or 3)
Stuffing for Thanksgiving
100% Whole Wheat Stuffing "Muffins" with Sausage and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3, a "once in a while treat" if made with butter and reduced-fat pork sausage)
Whole Wheat Stuffing with Sage, Italian Sausage, and Pears (phase 2 or 3)
South Beach Friendly Stuffing 2007 - Whole Wheat and Mushroom Stuffing(phase 2 or 3)
Wild Rice with Sausage and Mushrooms (can be stuffing) (Phase 2 or 3)
Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving (orange sweet potatoes are often called yams in U.S. grocery stores)
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Cups with Sour Cream, Chipotle, and Lime (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms with Thyme and Parsley (phase 2 or 3)
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries (phase 2 or 3)
Soy-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Seeds (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions, Rosemary, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3)
Spicy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes (phase 2 or 3)
Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Green Onion, Basil, Thyme, and Feta (phase 2 or 3)
Thanksgiving Salads:
Arugula, Spinach, or Lettuce Salads for Thanksgiving
Kalyn's Favorite Baby Arugula Salad with Lemon, Balsamic Vinegar, and Pine Nuts (all phases)
Arugula Salad with Feta and Fresh Tomato-Balsamic Vinaigrette (all phases)
Wilted Spinach Salad with Edamame and Red Onion (all phases)
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Dill (phase 2 or 3)
Thanksgiving Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Almonds, and Goat Cheese (phase 3 due to the cranberries, or a "once-in-a-while" treat for phase 2)
Peperoncini Chopped Salad with Romaine, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta (all phases)
Arugula Chickpea Salad with Feta and Balsamic-Tahini Vinaigrette (all phases)
Green Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing (all phases)
Jelled Salads for Thanksgiving
Double Berry Jello Salad (perfect for Thanksgiving (phase 2 or 3)
Vegetable or Fruit Salads for Thanksgiving
Barely-Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds (all phases)
Green Apple, Celery, and Walnut Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette (phase 2 or 3, can add dried cranberries for Thanksgiving, but use dried fruit sparingly)
Warm or Cold Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Capers, and Basil Dressing (all phases)
Warm Red Cabbage Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese (all phases, a "once-in-a-while" treat)
Val's Sweet Cabbage Slaw with Green Onion and Parsley (all phases with Splenda)
Low-Sugar Thanksgiving Desserts:
Low-Sugar Apple Desserts for Thanksgiving
Low Sugar Pumpkin and Apple Crumble with Cranberries (probably phase 3 or a "once-in-a-while-treat" for phase 2)
Low-Sugar and Flourless Cranberry and Apple Crumble (probably phase 3 or a "once-in-a-while treat for phase 2)
Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Apple-Pear Cake with Cinnamon and Pecans (phase 2 or 3)
Low-Sugar Pumpkin Desserts for Thanksgiving
Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cookies with Almonds and Coconut Oil (Phase 3 or a "once-in-a-while-treat" for phase two, use portion control)
Low-Sugar Spiced Pumpkin Mini-Cheesecakes (probably a "once-in-a-while treat" if made with the small bit of brown sugar and agave nectar that I used, phase 2 or 3)
Sugar-Free Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake (phase 2 or 3)
Reduced Sugar Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake (phase 3, or an occasional treat for phase 2)
Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie (phase 3, or an occasional treat for phase 2)
Low Sugar Flourless Apple Crisp Made with Olive Oil (phase 2 or 3)
Other Low-Sugar Desserts for Thanksgiving:
Low-Sugar Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Spice Cake with Fuyu Persimmon (phase 2 or 3)
Low-Sugar Raspberry Cheesecake with Pecan Crust (phase 2 or 3)
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes:
Leftover Turkey Casseroles
Brown Rice Casserole with Leftover Turkey (or chicken), Mushrooms, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)
Turkey or Chicken Lasagna with Sage and Three Cheeses (phase 2 or 3, probably a "once-in-a-while" treat)
Leftover Turkey Chili
Leftover Turkey (or ground turkey) and Pinto Bean Chili with Lime and Cilantro (all phases)
Leftover Turkey Salads
Brown Rice Salad with Leftover Turkey, Red Cabbage, and Pecans (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey (or chicken) Chopped Salad with Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Dressing (all phases)
Leftover Turkey Sandwiches, Wraps, or Quesadillas
Turkey and Guacamole Quesadillas (phase 2 or 3)
Easy Leftover Turkey Pita Sandwiches with Fresh Cranberry Salsa (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey Soup
Coconut-Lime Turkey (or Chicken) and Rice Soup (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Lime (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup (phase 2 or 3)
Turkey Barley Soup (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey Soup with Double Mushrooms (omit carrots for phase 1, can add barley or rice for phase 2 or 3)
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup with Cabbage, Parsley, and Sage (phase 2 or 3)
Turkey and Cannellini Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Rosemary (phase 2 or 3)


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