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.
Turkey may be the main attraction at your Thanksgiving feast, but everyone expects it. Add some surprise to your spread with a colorful array of vegetable sides — plus, greater diversity means more vitamins and minerals.
My mom still tells the story about the year she ordered a free-range turkey. She almost choked when she went to pay for it because it was more than six times what a regular turkey cost! Now that I have Thanksgiving at my house, I’m faced with the same dilemma — is it worth it to get these extra pricey birds?
As crisper weather sets in, nothing beats warm, freshly roasted squash. There’s a bounty of winter squash available at your local market now. Don’t let that thick skin scare you away. Here are our favorite ways to cook ‘em up, including soup.
Thanksgiving turkey would be lost without stuffing (or dressing, if you prefer it that way). But sticks of butter and pounds of sausage are not mandatory ingredients. Here are a few ways to slim down this holiday favorite and some creative additions to try.
Even if you’re only cooking for a few guests and not a crowd, there’s no need to skimp on your T-Day spread. To help with the prep, stop by a local bakery for fresh cornbread and a pick up good quality cranberry sauce (I like this one from Stonewall Kitchen). Then, rather than a huge bird, opt for a smaller turkey breast. All this will save you some time, and you’ll still have plenty of leftovers.
I refuse to believe my clients when they tell me they don’t like Brussels sprouts. My response is always to ask two questions:
1. Have you ever tried them?
2. Have you ever tried them properly prepared? That is, not out of a can or overcooked!
This week’s list of favorite user comments touch on cooking with cranberries, making use of that leftover chicken and healthy tailgating. Plus, some readers shared how they avoid caving to unhealthy snacks (and high prices) at the airport.
In this week’s nutrition news: a study shows the chronically stressed turn to fatty foods, kid-friendly TV channels are full of junk food ads and have you checked your fridge for recalled beef?
Thanksgiving is my turn to have over the whole family. This year, everyone thinks I’m crazy because I’m having our first baby in a few days, but nothing gives me more joy than planning and preparing this big meal. Here’s how I’ve started planning — plus, some recipes I’m using — for this fabulous food holiday.
If that is the case, it should say something about the fruit juice it's self. They are not real fruit. How can something so natural be so bad for you? Think about that. I would try a Yoli Health Drink to be on the safe side.
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