Tag: Thanksgiving Recipes

Anybody else just feel READY for the sparkles and joy and celebration the holidays bring this year? IDK what it is… maybe my kids’ ages, or maybe the fact that the world seems collectively more excited for the holiday season to start (hello, Christmas trees going up everywhere in early Nov.) which to me just […]

This year has been, well….. a lot of things. Challenging and unpredictable, and also slower, eye-opening & a great teacher in so many ways. Heading into the holidays feels different in 2020, no matter what your plans are this year and who you’re spending them with. I know people who are opting to get together […]

Hmmmm…. what to make, what to make? There’s something about bringing a dish to someone else’s house that feels like a little extra tiny bit of pressure for it to be show-stopping. Right? So this week, I’ve got you covered my friends. With a cozy one-pot meal that’s always a crowd-pleaser (and sneaky little way […]

This recipe is a fun little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Bacon + Pomegranate Seeds With Herby Dressing Makes 6-8 servings Notes: Everything can be made ahead of time in this salad, making it ideal for parties. The dressing and pomegranate seeds can […]

[originally published November 2014] So, we’re 1 week out.. And what are you bringing to the table this year? Lots of fall veggies and real food dishes? Check. And a little bit of the things that you LOVE [even those that are not nutrient dense]? Like wine. And….. maybe another glass of wine. Or the […]

I’ll admit it, I used to be a canned cranberry sauce-a-holic. That poor turkey on my plate was just a vehicle.  The potatoes, a mini bumper lane for the goey globs of that sweet purple sauce, all over the place. You know, back in my teenage days before I knew about real food. And, no wonder. […]

Thanksgiving Prep & Pep Talk How to make it through the weekend feeling happy, healthy + thankful: 1. Be Grateful:  Shockingly, this day is not all about the food, drinking, or family time– although those things are amazing, and are a fun addition to the day. But, at the core, Thanksgiving is a day (and […]

Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about it. And the approaching holiday season as well. For most, Thanksgiving marks the time of the year where people let themselves go. The 5-7 lb creep as the year comes to an end. For some, even the anticipation of holidays coming makes them go off the deep end with their food, […]