We asked our guest experts to share their favourite Thanksgiving recipes, so that you can bring a bit of their family traditions into your own home. From appetizers, to sides, to desserts, and cocktails, we hope you enjoy their dishes!

Our Stephanie Joanne loves a good stuffing, but she of course needs it to be as healthy as possible! She sent us this recipe from her friend Lori Kenndy, founder of WOW! Weight Loss. It’s a perfect seasonal stuffing that is also gluten free. Since there are only 8 ingredients and takes less then 30 minutes to make you can easily whip it up at any time throughout the winter.

Cranberry quinoa stuffing

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 large apples, finely chopped

1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked, rinsed and drained

3 cups low-sodium broth

1 heaping tbsp chopped fresh sage

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds

Method:

Preheat sautee pan with coconut oil. Once the coconut oil is liquefied, add the chopped onion and apples. Use salt and pepper to taste. Add the garlic. Saute for 5 to 7 minute or until the onion and apple are soft. Remove from heat.

In a large stock pot, add the broth, quinoa, sage, thyme, cranberries, apple and onion mixture.

Let the mixture come to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the stockpot and let the mixture simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed up. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat.

Serve over a bed of greens and add pumpkin seeds to garnish.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

What’s your favourite Thanksgiving recipe? Share your best dishes in the comments!