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In My Kitchen: The Thanksgiving Turkey

I used to panic about my how to prepare my turkey. After a few years of trying fancy stuffings, toppings and glazes, I finally figured out that simple is best. Here’s how I prepare our Thanksgiving centerpiece year after year — plus, my simple baste recipe.

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Spotlight Recipes: Yummy Appetizers for Under 250 Calories

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Most people don’t worry about calories on Thanksgiving, but that’s no reason to blow an entire day’s worth before dinner even starts! Our top apps are easy to prepare and have less than 250 calories per serving. Add these to your holiday menu.

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Spotlight Recipes: 5 Easy Holiday Sweets

Ginger Cookies
What’s a holiday gathering without sweets? With party season just around the corner, we’ve dipped into our Healthy Eats recipe collection and brought out some desserts that showcase the flavors of fall. Serve these at your next shindig or tote them along to a party.

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Make Your Own Gravy

Gravy
Next time you’re grocery shopping, check out the label on a jar of gravy. You apparently need a lot of junk (preservatives, thickeners and trans fats) to keep it shelf save. The pre-made stuff might be convenient, but it’s sure not the real thing. Making your own gravy is healthier, tastier and easier than you might think.

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Parsnips 5 Ways

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
They might look like pale versions of carrots, but these root veggies have a flavor all their own. Here are five recipes to help you get better acquainted with this intriguing fall veggie.

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In My Kitchen: The Thanksgiving Menu

It takes a few weeks, but after some brainstorming and recipe testing, I’ve planned out my Thanksgiving menu. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

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Spotlight Recipe: Marinated Sundried Tomatoes

Marinated Sundried Tomatoes
These nibblers are always a star on my holiday cheese platter. I pep up traditional sundried tomatoes with lemon, garlic, fresh oregano and olive oil. The tomatoes take a while to marinate, so make them the day before or first thing in the morning.

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Nutrient to Know: Tryptophan

Turkey
You always hear about tryptophan around Thanksgiving time. Folks warn that that getting too much turkey (one of the most well-known sources) puts you in a “food coma.” Is it really to blame for that post-dinner snooze?

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Make Your Own Cranberry Sauce

homemade cranberry sauce
I love cranberry sauce any time of year, but it’s a must-have for Thanksgiving. When fall hits, I’m all about finding creative new recipes to try. Ditch the canned stuff — it’s usually packed with high-fructose corn syrup — and discover the taste of real, homemade cranberry sauce.

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Spotlight Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

butternut squash soup2
This festive, seasonal squash soup is going to kick off my Thanksgiving meal this year. It whips up pretty easily with an immersion blender, but if you don’t have that tool, running batches through a blender is a simple solution.

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