#thanksgiving

Anniversary Pumpkin Soup

Anniversary Pumpkin Soup~ Nothing warms my heart and soul more then a large bowl of home made soup. Especially a soup that brings back fond memories. My hubby and I just recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary...wow, where does the time go! He took me to a lovely dinner in downtown Vancouver. We had a super delicious meal that started off with an unforgettable roasted pumpkin soup. It had the sweet flavors of roasted pumpkin and roasted garlic with a touch of fresh s

Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey that keeps on giving

Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey that keeps on giving~ The not so intimidating thanksgiving turkey that's easy to make, even for a beginner, and is juicy and flavorful! Here's the story about how I made my first thanksgiving meal for my newly married husband and I. Adam and I were good friends in high school and began dating at the end of senior year and all through University. I guess you call him my high school sweetheart. Adam proposed to me Valentine's Day weekend of our senio

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing

Corn Bread Stuffing~This Stuffing has a sweet spiciness that leaves you wanting more! With corn bread and chorizo sausage it's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Feel free to use vegan sausage if you like. Give this one a try on Thanksgiving or just any night as a delicious side dish. This stuffing recipe is inspired from my dear neighbor friend, Natalie who so graciously had my family over to her home to enjoy one of our first Canadian Thanksgivings. She made up a special batch of

Turkey Stock

Turkey Stock~ There's nothing better than a nice hot soup made with homemade stock. It's packed with nutrition, is delicious, and easy to make! This super easy to prepare stock does all the work by itself simmering away on the stove. To make prep easy, I chop up and set aside all my ingredients as I'm making my Roast Turkey. Just throw it all in large stockpot after the big meal and few hours later you have a nice golden stock. Turkey Stock Ingredients 1 turkey carcass, fr

Pulled Porkey

Pulled Porkey~ Dark meat turkey makes a great substitute for pork in this easy to make slow cooker recipe. As much as I wish I could, I can't take credit for this unique name, but Tyler can! One night we were enjoying our BBQ Turkey sandwiches as I would call them and he said, "hmm this tastes like pulled pork". Then he said, "it's like pulled pork turkey...pulled porkey!" Ohhh that kid! When it comes to a roasted turkey, we are a family of only white meat eaters. I'm not sur

Gluten Free Turkey Gravy

Gluten Free Turkey Gravy~ Throw away those prepackaged dry gravy mixes! This easy to make gluten free gravy will impress your guests! Delicious lump free gravy is easy to make and much better, and healthier, than the alternative pre-made options. Use the pan drippings from your Roast Turkey as the base for this amazing flavorful gravy. Gluten Free Turkey Gravy Ingredients About 1 cup skimmed and strained roasted turkey pan drippings Aromatics (like fresh sage leaves, fresh r

Welcome!

My name is Jessica Balentine. I'm an American girl living with my family in Vancouver Canada, a place we love to call home! As a wife and mother to 2 very active little guys who love to eat yummy wholesome food, I have developed a passion for feeding my family delicious food that will nourish their bodies as well as mine. All of my recipes are naturally gluten free and paleo friendly, some have vegan options as well. I hope you find just what your taste buds are looking for. Enjoy!