Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
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Roasted seasoned chicken thighs in a pan with herbs and vegetables.

Roasted Cajun Turkey Thighs with Pan Gravy

It is often just my husband and I for a holiday meal, so even the smallest whole turkey is too large, plus we both prefer dark meat. A perfect solution is to roast turkey thighs for our holiday dinner. Plenty for the meal and leftovers too!

Platter of sliced roasted turkey with herbs and apple slices arranged on a colorful serving dish.

Super Moist Roasted Turkey. Breast Down!

Make a super moist turkey that everyone at the table will love and a Bariatric Post Op will be able to eat! The secret is UPSIDE DOWN... you have heard about it for years... this Thanksgiving give it a try. The difference is unbelievable!

Sweet potato casserole in a brown dish topped with a ring of pecans, with a spoon and extra pecans in the background.

Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes. Zero Sugar Added

The dish stands on its own and goes beautifully with holiday turkey. The Starbucks Sugar Free Caramel Syrup adds incredible flavor without turning this into a high sugar, high calorie dish.

Smiling woman in a kitchen holding a large platter of assorted meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

3 Genius Tips for the Perfect Bariatric Thanksgiving!

That behavior now embarrasses me. Almost twenty years after bariatric surgery, we eat much cleaner and prefer simple fresh foods - like NORMAL people.

Brown gravy being poured from a white sauce boat onto sliced roasted meat on a white plate.

Turkey Gravy

While you can buy gravy or gravy mixes, the really good stuff is made from scratch - this recipe is a foolproof hybrid. Soon you will be The Gravy Queen.

Soft brown whoopie pies filled with creamy white frosting, stacked on a lace doily against a red background.

Pumpkin Whoopee Pies

Perfect for no sugar dessert lovers, these spiced pumpkin soft cookies made with the Truvía are sandwiched with no sugar cream cheese frosting.

Wooden bowl filled with creamy apple salad mixed with nuts and raisins, with a wooden spoon resting inside.

Waldorf Turkey Salad - Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

The perfect salad for all that Leftover Turkey you have in your fridge after Thanksgiving or Christmas. Use a rotisserie chicken for other times! 
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