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Smarter T-Day Eats: Go Gold For Your Mashers
I love me some mashed potatoes, especially on Thanksgiving. The problem is that this dish is usually overloaded with tons of butter and cream, which can be a big problem if you're trying to stay healthy. One way I make my mashed potatoes healthier is by using Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes instead of the old stand-by, Russet potatoes.
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Walnuts
One vegetable delight of Autumn is the Brussels sprout. These small leafy balls are packed with fiber as well as taste, and they deserve a place at your Thanksgiving table.
My favorite method of cooking Brussels sprouts is to roast them.
Rosemary Pear Sparkler
Choosing champagne or sparkling wine to celebrate the holiday season is a nice low-calorie alternative to spirits or beer, but when I'm craving a cocktail, a plain glass of Prosecco doesn't always do the trick.
If you're looking for a nice cocktail to enjoy this holiday season, try my refreshing rosemary pear sparkler. It makes a great aperitif, and the flavors of pear and rosemary really tie together the feelings of Fall.
Thanksgiving Side Dish: Apple Squash
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because I love all the warm, savory dishes. This one has been in my family for years and it's sweet, creamy, and has a crunchy topping that reminds me of homemade mac and cheese. It's easy to prepare ahead of time, and is a great alternative to mashed potatoes or stuffing.
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Onions and Ginger
Adapted from Cooking LightLast night, I made this exceptionally easy and scrumptious soup! The recipe called for shallots but I only had onions. I didn't want to overpower the butternut squash flavor, I only added one onion.
Healthy Recipe: Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp
It's harvest time for apples and pears, and nothing says Autumn like warm crisp featuring both Fall fruits. Here is a variation of a recipe from RecipeZaar. I substituted a few things like Sucanat for brown sugar, whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, and Earth Balance margarine in place of butter.
Pear soup.
it's good for cooling down in hot and humid weathers. ingredients: 2 snow pears. 1 tomato almond seeds 1 chicken or fish stock cube 3/4 pot of water method: slice pears and tomato.Lunch tip: Healthy Greek Salad
Ingredients Romaine lettuce Chopped red onions Chopped cucumbers 2 oz feta cheese 8 olives Red wine vinegar Oregano Directions Mix all ingredients together and sprinkle with red wine vinegar and oregano. Done! So easy, healthy and tasty.Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients 3 tsp olive oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces ½ large onions, quartered 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tsp red wine vinegar 3 tsp dried oregano Directions In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté chicken pieces until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove and put on plate. Peel onion layers apart and sauté in same skillet over low heat until translucent.Simple Weeknight Chili
Simple Weeknight ChiliOriginal Recipe
INGREDIENTS1 yellow onion, minced
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 pounds ground beef
16 ounces diced tomatoes (you can also use 5-6 fresh tomatoes, skinned and chopped)
5 cups chicken stock
2 cups kidney beans, soaked the night before and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Toppings:
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 chopped avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup raw cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONSIn a large stockpot, over medium heat, sauté onion in coconut oil until translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the beef as it cooks.
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