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@journeywithme2,  Did you attach a recipe?  It didn't come through for me.

I once tried an almond flour crust, and what a disaster.  I don't believe it was the recipe, it was me!  I'm generally not great with crusts, but I'm willing to try again. 

If I could buy a pre-made one with almond flour, I'd do it.

@deetoo    https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/easy-keto-low-carb-pumpkin-pie-recipe/

@deetoo  also ..don't know how you feel about nuts but you might want to check out some of the premade nut crusts from Diamond Nuts.

@journeywithme2,

The recipe you've attached looks like a good one.  I'm going to give it a shot.

I'll also look at premade nut crusts.  Thanks!

@deetoo   Very welcome!!! I am seriously considering making this one!! https://cookingontheweekends.com/chai-butternut-squash-pie-recipe-with-gluten-free-nut-crust/

here is a recipe for Cranberry Pico de Gallo   I haven't tried it yet, but thought it sounded good.  I make the tomato pico a lot in the summer- i never measure anything, bc i think all ingredients in this should be "to taste".  I like that this is raw and vegan.  And easy.

from Susannah Chen

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries, halved

• 1/4 cup maple syrup, or more to taste

• 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded (unless you want it spicy), and julienned

• 1/2 medium onion, diced

• 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped

• Zest and juice of 2 limes

• Kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients together and let sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Season with kosher salt to taste.

Makes about 2 cups.

{here is a different one without onions, for you @jeanne-mayell :

 from Saveur

• 1 lb. fresh  cranberries, halved
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
• Zest and juice of 2 limes
• Kosher salt

1. Toss all ingredients together and let sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Season with kosher salt to taste.}

@unk-p I’m doin’ it. Thank you. I like sweetening with maple syrup too. 

Is there a good vegetarian turkey alternative foe TG?  My son lives with us now and while he doesn’t say anything about it, I know he feels bad about watching us eat chicken and turkey. And everyone loves veggie food. 

Posted by: @jeanne-mayell

Is there a good vegetarian turkey alternative foe TG?

"good" is up for question, but one time for Friendsgiving i got the Deluxe version of Tofurkey- it came with white and dark "meat", "giblets", stuffing, tofu "skin", and even a plastic wishbone, lol.  It was ok, we ate it all.   The trick is to serve it with the best gravy you can make- i used wine or apple juice w fresh thyme and lots of fresh garlic (sorry Jeanne).

and lots of fresh garlic (sorry Jeanne).

LOL!  

I will get it. Looks like they have it at Whole Foods. And make an amazing gravy for all, including a lot of fresh garlic.