Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Happy Healthy Thanksgiving Menu!

While the traditional eats and treats for this holiday aren’t typically filed under the “healthy” tab, they certainly could be!  Many holiday dishes feature seasonal fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and grains. With the recipe list below, we’re skipping the saturated fats and oils, heavy starches and buried vegetables. Instead, we’re letting the natural flavors shine and providing some options for a healthier dining celebration!

Appetizers
Antipasto Sausage Skewers
Belgian Endive & Apple Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Roasted Winter Squash & Apple Soup
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower


Sides / Salads
Arugula Salad with Pomegranate & Toasted Pecans
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger & Honey
Cranberry Pear Sauce
Green Bean Casserole
Herb Baked Stuffing (Gluten-Free)
Jewel Roasted Vegetables
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Wild Rice with Carmelized Onions  & Shallots


Main Dishes
Herbed, Roasted Turkey
Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey with White Wine Gravy
Roasted Chicken with Chestnuts
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie


Desserts
Apple Date & Ginger Crisp
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Glazed Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Vegan Pumpkin Pie


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Happy dining!

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