Category Archives: Thanksgiving
02
Dec
Posted by: Byron

Bored with potatoes? Try our Roasted Parsnips! Enlisting complementing flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, parsley and pistachios, this dish uniquely balances sweet, salty, sour and umami. Delicious with any protein.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Roast winter veggies: Kabocha squash, cauliflower and brussels sprouts with fresh herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme for a fragrant healthy delicious low fat high fiber side dish. Easy! Just chop & bake.

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29
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Striking purple sweet potato soup can be a luxuriously healthy start to any holiday meal – when we eliminate the sugar, cream and sodium frequenting traditional squash soup recipes. You won’t miss them! The savory flavor of this soup is as intense, yet refined its dramatic purple hue. On top of thought-provoking color, seasoning amplifies the trip. Guests expect the sweet taste of cinnamon and cloves. Surprise!

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23
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Apple pie goes healthy. Gluten free. Butter free. Stevia sweetened. Cut over half the fat in traditional pie using coconut oil, cashews and chia seeds. Eliminate all refined sugar.

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18
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Avoid post Thanksgiving meal guilt or carb coma. Instead, try these satisfying, flavorful delicious variations on your favorite dishes without unnecessary fat, carbs, sugar, sodium and calories of traditional recipes.

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04
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Love creamy pumpkin pie and crumbly buttery crust? Like it a little spicy? Try this recipe! As always, it’s free of gluten, sugar and butter.

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08
Dec
Posted by: Byron

As temperatures drop we gravitate towards warmer meals. Don’t forget your veggies! Try braising! This fennel recipe is easy and delicious! Enjoy vital nutrients while feeling warm and satisfied.

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24
Nov
Posted by: Byron

Fav Thanksgiving dish? The stuffing! However, most traditional stuffings are really heavily loaded with calories from fat and carbohydrates as well as high in sodium. What I did this year was to make my own version of stuffing, using our cornbread as the base and really limiting the amount of butter added. It’s still really satisfying and it wont ruin your diet.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious healthy revamps of your favorite traditional Christmas Dinner dishes. As always, recipes are gluten free, sugar free, low fat, low sodium and reduced calorie!

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Tangy. Sweet. Spicy Cranberry Sauce! A sugar-free and fabulous complement to any holiday meal.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Cut 75% fat, sodium and calories in Green Bean Casserole. Bring out the beans’ unique flavor and crispness with our Green Beans Almondine.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Cut fat and sodium! Whip up the creamiest mashed potatoes ever with low-sodium chicken broth and low fat Greek yogurt! Or go vegan using tahini.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Low-Fat Mushroom Gravy. Great flavor that complements turkey, pork, mashed potatoes, etc. Simply strain the mushrooms out after preparing for any non-mushroom fans.

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26
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Try my Curried Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin & Veggie Roast, Pumpkin Puree (think sweet potato casserole), Pumpkin Muffins or unforgettable, Pumpkin Pie recipes at your big meal today or, well whenever!

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