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Here at The Wooden Skillet, food is an essential part of any holiday! We love planning holiday meals for all of our family and friends. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Easter, or the 4th of July, it’s a lot of fun to get creative and make everyone’s favorites!

Thanksgiving/Christmas

Grilled turkey on a platter.

BEST Grilled Turkey (how to grill a turkey)

W30Whole30 PPaleo GFGluten-Free

Top shot of a fully cooked thanksgiving turkey on a platter with herbs around it.

Best Ways To Cook A Turkey

20+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

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Bowl of Apple Cranberry Sauce.

Apple Cranberry Sauce

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Close up of sourdough stuffing in a baking dish with a golden spoon.

Best EVER Sourdough Stuffing

DFDairy-Free VVegetarian

A butter and sage roasted turkey for Thanksgiving.

Butter and Sage Roasted Turkey

W30Whole30 GFGluten-Free

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie in a pie plate with one slice taken out.

Delicious Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

A 9x13 casserole pan filled with dairy free green bean casserole with fried onions on top.

Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole

Bowl of Broccoli Bacon Salad.

Broccoli Bacon Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A casserole pan filled with broccoli casserole with a spoon sticking out of it.

Coco’s Broccoli Casserole

Bowl of cranberry orange sauce with spoon sticking out.

Cranberry Orange Sauce

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Creamy whole30 mashed potatoes.

Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 PPaleo GFGluten-Free

The best gluten free gravy recipe.

Gluten Free Gravy

Broths, Stocks and Sauces

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Smoked Ham

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Gluten Free Biscuits

GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Platter of green beans almondine.

Green Beans Almondine

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts

The best gluten free cornbread muffins.

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

An easy gluten free stuffing recipe.

Gluten Free Stuffing

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Green bean casserole with bacon in a casserole pan.

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

A grilled turkey breast on a plate.

Grilled Turkey Breast

Top shot of a whole, cooked turkey on a cutting board and someone is removing the leg as they begin to carve the turkey.

How to Carve a Turkey

A whole cooked turkey on a platter with someone behind it basting with a brush.

How to Cook a Turkey (Ultimate Guide)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A plate of sliced turkey breast.

How Much Turkey Breast Per Person

An easy herb citrus turkey recipe.

Herb-Citrus Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

W30Whole30 DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A cooked bone-in turkey breast on a cutting board with someone just about to carve it with a chef's knife.

How to Carve a Turkey Breast

The best giblet stuffing recipe.

How to Make Classic Giblet Stuffing

Someone pouring homemade turkey gravy over a sliced turkey breast.

How to Make Turkey Gravy

Broths, Stocks and Sauces

A top shot of a roasted turkey breast on a plate.

Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

Spatchcock Turkey on a platter with sage leaves and cranberries.

JUICY Spatchcock Turkey

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Complete how to thaw a turkey tutorial.

How to Thaw a Turkey

Easy instant pot garlic mashed potatoes recipe.

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Easy Instant Pot mashed potatoes.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Cast iron skillet filled with roasted brussel sprouts and pancetta.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Bowl of Sausage Stuffing.

Sausage Stuffing

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A large slow cooker filled with mashed potatoes and a potato masher sticking out.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A smoked spatchcock turkey on a platter.

Smoked Spatchcock Turkey

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The best yam bake recipe.

Sweet Apple Cinnamon Yam Bake

GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Plate of stuffed onions.

Stuffed Onions + Sage and Gruyére

Side view of a spatchcock chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Spatchcock Chicken (Butterflied Chicken Recipe)

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Four thanksgiving appetizer photos for pinterest.

Thanksgiving Appetizers

A close up shot of a spoon sticking out of a sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Plate of a whole smoked turkey carved and sliced.

Ultimate Smoked Turkey Recipe (How to Smoke a Turkey)

Prime rib on a wooden cutting board.

Ultimate Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib)

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A pitcher of Christmas Sangria with a smaller glass beside it.

Christmas Sangria

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Baked Maple Cardamom Pears - a vegan and paleo friendly dessert for the holidays that has only 3 ingredients!

Baked Maple Cardamom Pears

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

The best egg nog cheesecake bites recipe.

Egg Nog Cheesecake Bites

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

The best recipe for creamy horseradish mashed potatoes.

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

The best butter poached lobster tails recipe.

Butter Poached Lobster

30 minutes or less

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Bacon wrapped scallops (oven and grill).

Bacon Wrapped Scallops (Oven + Grill)

30 minutes or less

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Four photos of thanksgiving side dishes with text in the middle.

65+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Plate of a slice of prime rib with cooked mushrooms and green beans.

15+ Prime Rib Side Dishes

The best menu for delicious Christmas recipes.

Delicious Christmas Menu

Someone basting a deep fried turkey on a platter.

How to Deep Fry a Turkey

Ultimate Dairy Free Egg Nog - made with coconut milk and almond milk, this dairy free egg nog is the perfect holiday treat! #dairyfree #vegan

Dairy-Free Egg Nog

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

The best sweet potato mash recipe.

Sweet Potato Mash

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Glass of holiday punch with ice, fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh thyme.

Easy Holiday Punch

W30Whole30 PPaleo

Peppermint Mocha Brownies

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Cream Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes.

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Top shot of a piece of french toast bake with chunks of cream cheese and blackberries on top and syrup on the plate.

Ultimate French Toast Bake

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Smoked Prime Rib

W30Whole30 PPaleo

Do you celebrate Halloween?

If so, you should definitely try our Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers or our Mummy Hot Dogs! The whole family is going to love either one!

A plate of deviled eggs garnished with fresh dill, chives and paprika.

Classic Deviled Eggs

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Creamy whole30 mashed potatoes.

Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 PPaleo GFGluten-Free

Smoked Ham

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Easy leftover ham bone soup recipe.

Easy Leftover Ham Bone Soup

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Healthy Easter Dinner Menu Ideas (Whole30 + Paleo) - all the inspiration you need to plan your Easter Dinner Menu! #easter #easterdinner #easterdinnerideas #easterdinnermenu #lambrecipes #easterham #whole30recipes #paleorecipes #dairyfreerecipes

Healthy Easter Dinner Menu Ideas

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Platter of green beans almondine.

Green Beans Almondine

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A honey glazed ham on a platter.

Honey Glazed Ham

Some brushing on honey ham glaze onto a ham.

Honey Bourbon Ham Glaze

Broths, Stocks and Sauces

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The best baked ham recipe.

Simple Baked Ham (How To Bake A Ham)

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free

Top down shot of bowl of split pea soup with ham and a spoon sticking out.

Split Pea Soup With Ham

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Roasted Rosemary Garlic Leg of Lamb - a beautifully seasoned leg of lamb is perfect for any special occasion or holiday! Whole30, Paleo and Gluten-Free! The BEST lamb recipe I have ever tasted!! #legoflamb #christmasdinner #christmasrecipes #legoflambrecipes #roastedlegoflamb #holidayrecipes

Ultimate Leg of Lamb Recipe

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The best gluten free carrot cake recipe.

The BEST Gluten Free Carrot Cake

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Three twice baked potatoes on a plate topped with cheese, bacon and green onions.

Twice Baked Potatoes

The best recipe for "cheesy" broccoli twice baked potatoes.

“Cheesy” Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A casserole pan filled with broccoli casserole with a spoon sticking out of it.

Coco’s Broccoli Casserole

The best recipe for creamy horseradish mashed potatoes.

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

The best deviled egg potato salad recipe.

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

W30Whole30 DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

The best sweet potato mash recipe.

Sweet Potato Mash

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A cast iron skillet filled with goat cheese potatoes au gratin.

Goat Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin

Shallow bowl filled with garlic green beans.

Garlic Green Beans

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The best whole30 deviled egg recipe.

Classic Whole30 Deviled Eggs

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

The BEST Healthy Deviled Eggs – 5 Ways

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A delicious carrot cake smoothie recipe.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

20+ 4th of July Recipes (Healthy + Delicious!)

W30Whole30 PPaleo

The best crab pasta salad recipe.

Crab Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A parchment lined baking sheet with ribs covered in bbq sauce that have been cooked in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Ribs

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Easy Oven Baked Ribs (Ribs in Oven)

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Metal tray with three beer brats in buns with onions and sauerkraut.

Best Beer Brats

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free 3030 mins or less

The best slow cooker pulled pork recipe.

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

W30Whole30 PPaleo

Top downs shot of cast iron skillet filled with smoked baked beans and bacon on top.

Smoked Baked Beans Recipe

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A plate of smoked baby back ribs, coleslaw, cornbread and baked beans.

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Smoked Asparagus

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based

Fruit pizza on a while marble board.

Fruit Pizza

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A classic creamy coleslaw recipe.

Creamy Coleslaw

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Healthy Veggie Dip

PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Avocado turkey burger on a bun on a plate with fried.

Avocado Turkey Burgers

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Two jars of homemade saurkraut.

Homemade Sauerkraut

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

The best purple cabbage coleslaw recipe.

Fresh Purple Cabbage Slaw

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Smoked Pork Shoulder

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Three smoked brats in buns on a plate with various toppings,

Smoked Brats

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A smoked pork butt on a parchment lined plate with part of it shredded.

Smoked Pork Butt (Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe)

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A turkey burger with lettuce, cheese and tomato.

Juicy Turkey Burger

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A plate of ribs with coleslaw, cornbread and baked beans.

Sides For Ribs (what to serve with ribs)

Bowl of lemon pasta with lemon zest on top.

Easy Lemon Pasta

A plate of bruschetta drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Three smoked hot dogs in buns with various toppings sitting in a wire basket.

Smoked Hot Dogs

A classic strawberry spinach salad.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

30 minutes or less

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

Bacon wrapped scallops (oven and grill).

Bacon Wrapped Scallops (Oven + Grill)

30 minutes or less

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Bowl of Broccoli Bacon Salad.

Broccoli Bacon Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A beer burger on a bun with cheese, onions and jalapeno.

Beer Burgers (+ beer braised onions)

All Holidays Recipes

A bowl of lobster salad with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Light + Creamy Lobster Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Lobster tails being grilled with someone brushing garlic herb butter over top.

20-Minute Grilled Lobster Tails + Herby Garlic Butter

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A s'mores rice krispie treat on a plate.

S’mores Rice Krispie Treats

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Someone holding an extra gooey rice krispie treat and pulling it apart.

Extra Gooey Rice Krispie Treats

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A big bowl of dill pickle potato salad with fresh chopped dill on top.

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

W30Whole30 PPaleo DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A pitcher of watermelon margaritas with ice, limes and watermelon slices inside and a spoon sticking out.

Watermelon Margarita (pitcher + small batch)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

Someone holding a bowl of fried pickle dip with chopped pickles on top and potato chips sticking out.

Fried Pickle Dip

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A glass of rose's lime juice gin and tonic with ice and limes inside with another in the background along with a bottle of rose's lime juice.

Rose’s Lime Juice Gin and Tonic

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Smash burger sliders on a baking sheet with burger sauce, melted cheese, bacon and pickles.

Smash Burger Sliders

30 minutes or less

3030 mins or less

A glass of a Kentucky Buck with ice inside and a strawberry next to it and sitting on the rim with a bottle of ginger beer in the background.

Strawberry Basil Kentucky Buck

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian

A bowl of bacon ranch pasta salad with two spoons sticking out.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

Close up top shot of a grilled crab roll with a top cut hot dog bun with grill marks and stuffed with grilled crab meat.

Warm + Buttery Grilled Crab Roll

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

A melted ham and cheese croissant on a baking sheet with a brush adding some honey mustard sauce on top.

Ham and Cheese Croissant (+ honey mustard sauce)

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free 3030 mins or less

Close up shot of some dil pickle egg salad in a bowl with dill and cut up pickles.

Dill Pickle Egg Salad

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free VVegetarian 3030 mins or less

A bowl of carrot salad with raisins, kale, green onions, walnuts and goat cheese crumbles.

Carrot Salad (+ Honey Vinaigrette)

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

A platter with a grilled ham steak on top with steamed asparagus and a brush with glaze on it.

Bourbon Maple Grilled Ham Steak

30 minutes or less

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

Two racks of lamb on a plate leaning on each other with herbed oil on top.

Herby Garlic Rack of Lamb

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A large glass bowl filled with mashed rutabaga with butter on top and a potato masher sticking out.

Buttery Mashed Rutabaga

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

Grilled Steak Elote Tacos

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free

A large cast iron skillet filled with sauteed cabbage with a wooden spatula sticking out and a salt pinch bowl next to it.

15 Minute Buttery Sautéed Cabbage

DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free PBPlant-Based VVegetarian

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