Mac & Cheese Please! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it will be time to gather with friends and family and indulge in all the delicious food. It's very easy to make unhealthy choices during the holidays and we all regret them later on. Mac and Cheese is honestly one of my favorite side dishes during the holidays because it's always so comforting. Who can resist the cheesy gooey delicious dish?! I certainly cannot but I also do not want to add on several pounds to the waistline from one serving. One of the wonderful flavors of the season is pumpkin and it's so delicious in baked goods and very healthy! Adding this to the classic dish gives it a wonderful flavor and adds so many wonderful healthy benefits. This dish is much lighter in calories thanks to the pumpkin but … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Meal Plan
Thanksgiving is almost here and it's time to start preparing your meal plan. No time? No problem! I have an entire meal plan prepared for you. Appetizers: Pumpkin Puree - Use these tips and add pumpkin puree to different dishes for a fun twist. For example, stir some pumpkin puree into prepared hummus to make a delicious Thanksgiving appetizer. Serve with warm pita bread. Cheese and Soup - Use these tips to prepare the perfect cheese platter, make sure you take a look at the suggestion for preparing a Thanksgiving appetizer by pairing Camembert with butternut squash soup. Entrees: Turkey - This turkey sounds delicious and will need to cook for around 6 hours and then sit for approximately 15 minutes before carving. Alternatively, you can try these step … [Read more...]
Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham
This post is such a favorite - we wanted to share again for everyone starting to think about those special Holiday dinners - like Easter! Enjoy! If your holiday house is anything like mine, then you run out of oven space very quickly. That's what makes this recipe so great - whip out your trusty slow cooker and you can make a delicious Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham without so much as warming the oven! Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham Ingredients: 9-10 pound precooked spiral cut ham, bone in 2 cups honey 1 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic (I use jarred) [sc:adsense ] Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham Directions: Combine all ingredients except ham in your blender and pulse until well blended. … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving Meal
Let's talk Thanksgiving! With turkey day just a couple weeks away, it's time to get your meal plans together. It's better to be organized so that you won't be overwhelmed when the big day arrives. You can even create a timeline for Thanksgiving day so you know what your making all throughout the day, making sure you'll have everything ready by dinner time! And since I'd like to only have to run a 5K to work off all of that ridiculously delicious food, let's make a few small changes to make Thanksgiving dinner a little healthier this year! Turkey - I've never made a turkey myself, but I'd imagine that baking the turkey would be the healthiest way to go. Let's just bypass the deep fryer, shall we? There are tons of recipes for your main turkey dish just like these turkey … [Read more...]
8 Thanksgiving Crock Pot Recipes
In just a few short weeks my favorite holiday will be here - Thanksgiving! I am foodie at heart but I love gathering around the table with friends and family even more. What if I told you that I could guarantee more time with family this Thanksgiving? And yes, there would still be a fully cooked meal to share! Sounds awesome, right?! Its easy - bust out your crock pot and try these classic Thanksgiving recipes! Here are 8 crock pot Thanksgiving recipes to try! Roast Turkey - in the crock pot! Yes! You can roast your turkey in a crock pot! Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you could cook a bird big enough for the whole family. Imagine the things that you would be able to cook once the oven is freed up! Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Not a turkey lover? Try these delicious … [Read more...]
