November 16th, 2020: 

There has never been a more important time to create healthier habits for yourself and those around you. We are being provided an intense and devastating wakeup call regarding our individual and collective health. Massive studies are coming out showcasing how a compromised immune system is one of the key catalysts in mortality due to coronavirus, as well as the degree to which one has to endure intense symptoms.

This reality was the driving force behind putting together a healthy holiday spread! There is no better snapshot of our culture of unhealthy eating, overindulgence and gluttony then holidays in America (and many other places). It is our hope, that we can help support you in recognizing the issues that this cultural norm represents, and help guide you toward dishes and eating practices that will support a healthier you, while providing you with all of the same delicious flavor profiles and stunning dishes you come to expect this time of the year.

Below you will find a wide variety of recipes that promote a nutrient-dense, locally sourced, plant-forward holiday spread for you and your loved ones. We have structured our recipes in a somewhat unique fashion, be sure to check out our recipe philosophy page to understand our approach and how we encourage local eating and food as medicine principles through our recipe design. 

We will be continuing to add more recipes, nutritional information and content to this page in the coming days!

Mineral Rich Gravy

We’ve added the option of using very nutrient dense herbs to your holiday gravy. If these herbal teas are not available you can simply use stock, or water. Nettles, also known as Stinging Nettles are one of the kings of the herbal kingdom. We feel it’s worth sharing a little wisdom about this plant to inspire you to find ways to include it in your creations…read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!

Purchase Alchemy Farm Goods Plant Broth (encouraged in this recipe!) here:
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Grain & Gluten-Free Stuffing/Stuffed Squash

All of the classic flavors and even texture that you have come to love in stuffing, this time without the gluten! Perfect for stuffing squashes or simply enjoying at a standalone dish.

Manoomin & Chickpea Casserole

This dish was inspired by wanting to encourage home cooks in directly supporting indigenous tribes. Manoomin thrives in various natural landscapes and is carefully harvested and processed through age-old practices. Manoomin being wild grown, is loaded with nutrients and flavor. This dish highlights the rich flavor and texture in combination with well known flavors. A complete dish that can be treated a casserole or used a filling for stuffed squashes, peppers or whatever else you might like to stuff! Read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!

Green Mashed Potatoes

No traditional dish is safe from a nutrient dense makeover! These spuds are prepared in classic fashion with a simple infusion of parsley and green onion. You get the health benefits of raw greens while also creating additional flavor profiles and great texture to your classic starchy side dish!
Read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!

Raw Cranberry Relish

A raw cranberry relish might seem like a rather extreme take on a classic dish, with the understanding of how intense raw cranberries are, that said, we have found that this recipe provides fantastic balance on a holiday plate full of rich, savory items! Cranberries are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!

Turmeric, Ginger Pumpkin Pie Filling

This recipe was inspired by the notion that pumpkin pies don’t have to be over the top sweet nor inherently unhealthy for you! This is a well balanced, if not, spice forward pie. The fresh ginger is not only excellent for your health but the flavor is outstanding. The turmeric is barely -if at all- noticeable to most pie consumers yet adds the health benefits of turmeric.  Read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!

Gluten-Free Pie Crust

This recipe was created to help bring balance to a sweet pie. The final product should be a crust that is not only delicious, but a balance of sweet and salty with an emphasis on salt. Combined with a sweet pie filling (whether it be pumpkin or anything else) provides a balance in each bite.  Read more by downloading the substitutions & benefits page below!