Sometimes it’s best to stick to the basics when preparing a Thanksgiving dinner. After all, Thanksgiving, in most households, is all about tradition. The turkey, the familiar sides, the hustle and bustle of preparations, family quirks and the blaring football game watched by over-grown boys — are all tradition in our family. Although the day may be exhausting (at least for the cooks!), it is certainly something most of us look back on and treasure. This month, the chef’s at Glutenfreeda.com have prepared many of the treasured classics (plus a few new ones for those who want to live on the wild side and break from tradition). Our hope is to bring a treasured tradition (at least gastronomical) back to your table, particularly if you thought it was lost due to your diagnosis of gluten-intolerance.

Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds — Perfectly crunchy and salty with a slight touch of heat! A perfect snack for the football game!

Cauliflower Fritters with Crème Fraiche & Smoked Salmon — For those looking for something a little elegant and full of flavor.

Cornmeal Muffins with Gruyere — The sweetness of corn and the tanginess of Gruyere make a perfect marriage in these scrumptious muffins.

Yellow Crook-Neck & Zucchini Squash Soup — A velvety combination of texture and flavor. A perfect starter to a Thanksgiving feast!

Salad with Cranberries, Pears & Cashews — A light salad with a beautiful presentation of colors. The cashews provide a nice crunchy contrast to the sweetness of the dried cranberries and orange vinaigrette.

Roast Turkey with Bacon and Orange Butter

Roast Turkey with Bacon and Orange Butter — This turkey starts off in a brine solution, ensuring the most tender, juicy outcome. Pair it with the giblet gravy and cornbread pecan dressing and you have a masterpiece guaranteed to impress even the most finicky family guest!

Roast Turkey with Apples — Another turkey that begins its journey to the table with a nice soak in an aromatic brine solution. The turkey is then stuffed with apples, onions and a variety of herbs and roasted to perfection. The resulting gravy is absolutely to die for!

Rosemary Roasted Vegetables — A simple side dish with a delightful combination of green beans, tomatoes, brussel sprouts and green onions seasoned perfectly with salty, crisped pancetta.

Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions — An absolute must for a Thanksgiving dinner. These mashed potatoes are light and fluffy and topped with golden caramelized onions.

Roasted Parsnips with Horseradish Herb Butter — A beautiful assortment of fall vegetables roasted till tender and lightly golden and tossed with flavorful horseradish herb butter.

Deep Dish Cranberry Pie

Maple Sugar Pumpkin Pie with Rum Cream Topping — Here is a pumpkin pie with a gourmet twist! A perfect combination of maple, pumpkin and spice topped off with a heavenly rum cream sauce!

Deep Dish Cranberry Pie — Oh so sweet and yet so slightly tart! This beautiful pie not only tastes superb but looks picture perfect on a Thanksgiving buffet!

Butterscotch Mousse Pie — An unusual pie that actually uses a fallen soufflé as the crust. This pie is filled with a velvety smooth butterscotch pudding and topped off with slightly sweetened whipped cream and finished with a dusting of cinnamon.

Happy Thanksgiving from the chef’s at Glutenfreeda.com!