Hosting a Holiday Dinner can be stressful within itself. There are tons of details to worry about! Table setting, decorations, will people like my ...
Hosting a Holiday Dinner can be stressful within itself. There are tons of details to worry about! Table setting, decorations, will people like my ...
Hosting a Holiday Dinner can be stressful within itself. There are tons of details to worry about! Table setting, decorations, will people like my food? We understand the stress, but also the pleasures of hosting! We wanted to create a holiday dinner menu that will leave you as stress free as possible, with maximum flavors. Guaranteed delicious recipes that you CAN eat from A-Z all created through our CuraFood recipes! Healthy, festive, fun! Let's do this!
First on the menu, we have a delicious and fresh starter:
Mango Avocado Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
-1 green oak lettuce, torn into small pieces
-1 large avocado, diced
-1 large mango, diced
-2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
-2 tablespoons dried cranberries
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Method:
Next on the list, we have a delicious and warm pumpkin soup. The perfect pairing with any holiday menu! Yummy!
Ingredients:
-1 medium (1 medium) onion diced
-1 tsp (1 tsp) ginger crushed
-1 tsp (1 tsp) garlic crushed
-55 g (1/2 stick) butter
-500 g (1 lb) pumpkin chunks
-500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
-400 ml (1 2/3 cups) coconut cream
-salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Now, on to the main course! Did you miss our Thanksgiving Turkey recipe?! Ok, you’re off the hook because you have another chance to make this mouth watering, juicy and buttery deliciousness! Holiday Turkey’s are the best for many reasons...We will list a few: They’re pretty, they’re the perfect main course for lunch or dinner, and last but not least, they make the best leftovers! Let’s do this!
LOW CARB GARLIC BUTTER ROAST TURKEY
Ingredients:
-One 12-14 pound whole turkey giblets + neck removed, rinsed + patted dry
-6 fresh sage leaves divided
-5 fresh thyme sprigs divided
-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
-3 medium onions cut into wedges
-5 medium carrots cut into 2" inch pieces
-4 celery ribs cut into 2" inch pieces
-1 lemon halved
-4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Garlic Herb Butter:
-3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
-1-1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
-1-1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh sage
-1-1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
-1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
-5 cloves garlic minced
-2-3 teaspoons sea salt
Method:
Last, and of course…..not least. DESSERT TIME. Now, this is where it gets tricky for diabetics. But, since you’re the host, you do not need to worry! You CAN indulge in the holiday sweets because you know exactly what went into the recipe! Plus, you’ve been cooking all day so you definitely deserve to enjoy it!
Low Calorie Creamy Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Grapeseed oil cooking spray
7 eggs
1 pinch salt
½ cup plus 2 tbsp Granulated no-calorie sweetener
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
3 cups low-fat cream cheese
½ tsp grated fresh lemon zest
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 200/400° C/F.
2) Line bottom of a 9" springform pan with baking paper. Lightly coat paper and sides of pan with cooking spray.
3) Separate eggs (keep 3 yolks and discard 4 yolks), then set aside.
4) In a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt with mixer, then set aside.
5) In separate bowl, beat ½ cup of the sweetener and add 3 egg yolks until thick, then add the lemon juice.
6) With mixer on low-medium setting, beat in cream cheese.
7) Add grated lemon peel and mix.
8) Gently fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture.
9) Pour mixture into pan.
10) Bake 10 minutes at 400°F. Reduce temperature to 300°F and bake for another 40 minutes. When the top of the cake is set, turn the oven off and allow to cool for another hour in the oven.
11) Remove and continue to cool on a wire rack.
There you have it, a tasty, healthy and hearty holiday menu. Good for lunch, dinner and leftovers. Everything you need from ingredients to directions is all right here. Don't fret or stress what you will be eating for the holiday season, we've got your back! If you are not the host this year, feel confident in bringing any one of these recipes that everyone will love and enjoy!