Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving

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Warm wishes to you and yours on this Holiday set aside for giving thanks!

Have you ever watched the veggie tale about how Madame Blueberry developed a grateful heart?

She sings a little ditty which I revised years ago to go something like this:

Thank you Lord for my man, and this roof above my head,

for a fridge filled up with food, and my warm and comfy bed.

Thank you Lord for our health, for my family and each friend,

for our church and for my work, Lord your blessings never end.

Of course the greatest blessing of all is that God loves us enough to provide a way back to him, through the incredible sacrifice of Jesus.

Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 4:15)

Still wondering what to cook for Thanksgiving?

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Whether its Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a New Year Celebration, these crowd-pleasing "Holiday Recipes" by Terri Edwards at EatPlant-Based.com will fill the bill!

Check out this mouth-watering video she recently posted.

Then head on over to the Holiday Recipe section of her website here. There you'll find featured recipes such as Mushroom Seitan Roast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Stuffed Acorn Squash, No-Meatloaf, Cheezy Scalloped Potatoes, Lentil Shepherd Pie, Stuffed Mushrooms, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Sweet Potato Casserole, Loaded Potato Skins, Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, Ranch Dressing, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Spinach Artichoke Dip, No Bake Pie, Glazed Carrot Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Chocolate Lava Cake, and more!

We are so abundantly blessed with delicious, nutritious food!

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV)

 

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What's on your Thanksgiving menu this year?  Here are some favorites that are being considered at our place (keeping in mind that GRAVY is a must!)

Main Dish:

Either Mary McDougall's Tofu Loaf (which we sampled last month at the Advanced Study weekend, and it was delicious.  OR, the vegan 8's "Oat Free Spicy Vegan BBQ Lentil Loaf", which is also wonderful.

Roasted Mashed Potatoes (or garlic) mashed, topped with Creamy Golden Gravy or Rich Brown Gravy. 

Soup:  Sweet Potato and White Bean Curry Soup - with roasted broccoli - one of my personal faves.

Side Dishes:

Berry Apple Relish - a wonderful side dish!  The combo of green apples, cranberries, frozen raspberries and apricot jam is a winner.

Garlicky Green Beans is on the radar as a possibility, as well as

Tossed green salad with all the trimmings, topped with any of these oil-free dressings.

Chef AJ's Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts - YUMMY.

Rolls - try the whole-wheat Artisan rolls found in the freezer at Whole Foods.  Or a healthy whole-grain, oil-free bread can be found in many grocery stores.

Dessert:

Impossible Pumpkin Pie - a tried and true favorite for my hubby, who LOVES pumpkin pie.  (I used canned pure pumpkin and it works fine).

Vanilla Cream Sauce - to top that pumpkin pie!

Mary McDougall's Chocolate Cream Pie (tried this at the Study Weekend - VERY good).

Baked Stuffed Apples - Although I haven't tried this version, it looks similar to many others that have proven to be delicious.

These are just a few suggestions to consider.  Of course there are HUNDREDS  (probably thousands) of other whole-food, plant-based, no-oil recipes that are equally as scrumptious, including "Sweet Potato Bakes" and "Stuffed Squash" recipes that would certainly fit the occasion.

Give thanks to God this year for our bountiful harvest of delicious foods which nourish and promote health in our bodies.  What a gift!

~ Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours ~

 

 

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