Stuffing alternatives for a non-traditional Thanksgiving
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I’ve got to admit, that even though I don’t eat wheat or white carbs, I always have a bite or two of stuffing on Thanksgiving. It’s partly because my dad makes the most wonderful stuffing imaginable, and partly because stuffing says “tradition” like no other side dish.
Imagine, for a moment, a Thanksgiving without a traditional stuffing. C’mon, try it — you’ll be all right. It’s fun to shake things up a bit and have something unexpected to put on your plate, isn’t it? If you’re a little too steeped in tradition and want to branch out a bit this year, here are some alternatives to a traditional stuffing that you and your guests are sure to enjoy. You might just create a new heirloom recipe for your family.
Sixteen healthy crock pot meals – Recipe Roundup
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This isn’t the first time I’ve written about healthy crock pot recipes (five to be exact) and I’m sure it won’t be the last. More and more, I’m finding — thankfully! — crock pot recipes made with whole foods, not cream-of-yuck-with-a-side-of-sodium condensed soups as one of the main ingredients.
A cause for celebration? You bet, because the slow cooker is the life preserver of any busy mom or work-a-holic or just about anyone who wants a healthy, homecooked meal waiting for them when dinnertime rolls around. Let’s just say it: the crock pot saves lives.
Garlic soup, mushroom quiche, apple tart – It’s a Recipe Roundup luncheon menu!
Entertaining midday is a luxury many working folk don’t get on a regular basis, unless you throw a weekend luncheon. But I’m telling you, this is one of my favorite ways to enjoy good food and a small group of cherished friends or family. From the show-off-the-new-house-to-the-aunties luncheon, to the I-don’t see-my-girlfriends-enough-anymore luncheon, there is always an occasion to have someone — anyone! — over to enjoy some savory lunch fare. I admit, I got out of the habit when Owen came along, complete with midday naps that squashed the happy luncheon party.
My love for the luncheon has ironically come back in recent months, and I have to give all of the credit to Owen. Our local moms’ group has gotten into the habit of throwing a monthly pot luck lunch, and damn, we are having fun! The kids are old enough that they play well together and we can chat and visit and enjoy the recipes that turn up every month. And dare I say you might, on occasion, find some wine at our buffet?
If you love lunch as much as I do, I hope you’ll enjoy this luncheon menu I put together from some favorite recipes that crossed my path recently.
Cathe Olson’s vegetarian delights – Recipe Roundup
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Are any of you familiar with Cathe Olson? I discovered her long ago, when the nearly-five-year-old was just a wee one, first starting on solid foods. She’s got a wonderful cookbook out called Simply Natural Baby Food, which really takes you into preschool and beyond with creative, healthy recipes for feeding your family. She was deceptively delicious long before Jessica Seinfeld burst onto the scene… four years before, in fact.
Recently, a number of her recipes have crossed my path and I thought dedicating a whole column to her recipes would be worth it, especially if you’ve never had the pleasure.
Lamb and chick pea stew, curried lentil stew, baked ziti – Recipe Roundup
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Somehow, more one-dish meals have crossed my path again this week. What is it about autumn that brings the busy and the cravings for the stews? I guess between school starting and the weather getting cooler, we just can’t win. Gone are the days of grilling in shorts. Instead, I’m glad to have my half-zip fleece pullovers and a hard-working oven to warm my kitchen.
Something about Shepherd’s pie just says comfort to me, but I’ve got to admit that sometimes the lack of creativity turns me off of making it. This recipe for curried sweet potato Shepherd’s pie sounds like it will satisfy my need for comfort food as well as innovative flavors, with the curry powder and the switch-up of potatoes.
Chick pea pizza, stuffed cherry tomatoes, Recipe Roundup
All appetizers, all the time… that’s what’s cooking this week. Last weekend my siblings and I threw a surprise retirement party for my Dad and I was in charge of appetizers. I wanted to do something fun and different so a-hunting I went for fresh and new recipes.
I didn’t make all of these, but I’ll be sure and report which I did make and how they fared with the crowd.
Tamale pie, black bean sweet potato chili and other one dish wonders – Recipe Roundup
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Remember when I posted all of those freeze ahead meals? I’m still on my one dish kick. I guess I’m not so much scouring the internet for one dish meals, but when they cross my path I can’t help but perk up and take notice.
Well, I certainly noticed these casserole and soup recipes this week. The other theme, besides being cooked in one dish? Flavor, and lots of it.
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