Sweet potatoes are by far the popular go-to Thanksgiving food. And for good reason – they’re delicious. But, this year, think about switching it up with another delicious orange food.
Try carrots at your Thanksgiving table this year and you’ll be glad you did. Sweet and caramelized, these baby carrots will be the talk of your holiday table.
Carrots are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that is highly beneficial for our eyesight. It plays a role in brain function as well as the health of our skin and our immune system.
If you can tolerate dairy, these carrots are delicious topped with some high-quality feta or goat ...
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Roasted Baby Sweet Potatoes
Roasted baby sweet potatoes have concentrated sweet potato flavor, so you don’t need much else to make them tasty. Roast until caramelized, and make sure you eat the skin; that’s where most of the nutrients are.
This recipe is great because it allows for maximum personalization.
If you prefer spicy potatoes, feel free to kick the flavor up with cumin or chili powder.
If you like it a bit sweeter, honey and cinnamon make a delicious combination.
Or, just keep it simple, with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt when the potatoes are done.
If you've got a Trader Joe's in the area, we also love their seasonings and spices. ...
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Hearty Fall Salad
The great thing about Fall is that there is an abundance of delicious fruits and vegetables that come into season. This salad pairs some of the tastiest together for an easy lunch or side that accompanies your favorite source of protein.
If you’re looking for a fall side dish that won’t take up oven space, this super flavorful and healthy salad is perfect. Make in advance so the veggies can really soak up the dressing.
Sweetened with molasses, rich in vitamins and minerals, and smothered with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this salad will fill you up and help your body feel its best.
Hearty Fall Salad
1 pound ...
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Broiled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, you’ve probably never broiled them before. These sprouts are the perfect combo of steamed and roasted sprouts — soft and tender, but crisp on top, so they’ll please everyone at the table.
Tossed in olive oil and topped with bacon, these sprouts are loaded down with satiating fats. Brussel sprouts are also rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Basically, this recipe not only tastes delicious, but it’s good for you too.
Broiled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
2 pounds Brussels sprouts (halved)2 tablespoons olive oil8 bacon slices (cooked and crumbled)Sea salt and fresh ground ...
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Cranberry Orange Relish
Give up that sugary jelly that comes in a can and try a real cranberry relish. Perfect with turkey and pork, it’s flavorful, healthy, and easy to prepare. Your great grandmother would definitely approve of this real foods recipe.
This recipe features the delightful combination of zesty sweet citrus and that cranberry flavor that tastes just like fall. Paired with toasted walnuts and a dose of sweetness from the raw honey, this relish is a flavor explosion in your mouth.
Cranberry Orange Relish
2 Oranges2 cups fresh cranberries1/2 cup toasted walnuts1/4 cup Honey1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Zest and juice one of ...
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Maple Pumpkin Meatballs
MAPLE. PUMPKIN. MEATBALLS.
Yes, you read that right.
Talk about the ultimate fall dinner recipe. Tender, sweet, and savory, these meatballs taste like fall. They are a great choice for those nights when the weather cools down and you want something hot and toasty, but aren’t quite ready for soup or stew.
The combination of pumpkin and maple syrup really gives these meatballs a distinctly autumn flavor. The pureed pumpkin also ensures that these meatballs stay moist and tender.
Eat them by themselves, paired with some veggies, or on top of some cauliflower rice. However you do it, I promise that you’ll love every ...
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Roasted Fall Vegetables Turkey Salad
A few weeks ago, we posted a recipe for simple roasted fall vegetables. This recipe is taking that idea up a notch. You'll want to save this recipe for the day after Thanksgiving for an amazing way to use all of that leftover turkey.
How easy is this recipe? Super.
You'll roast the vegetables in the same way as our previous recipe- toss your favorites (we suggest the ones below, but feel free to include your own) in olive oil and roast them in the oven until they become caramelized and delicious.
Don't stop there though. You'll whip up an easy dressing with superfoods including apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ...
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Cranberry Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins
Pumpkin is, by far, the most popular fall food. It’s like as soon as the first day of fall rolls around, everything becomes pumpkin-flavored. And, as a pumpkin lover, I am all about it.
But the all-encompassing love for pumpkin doesn’t mean we should forget about all of the other delicious fall and winter fruits out there. This is why I love this recipe so much. It not only features that popular orange fruit, but it pairs it alongside another one of my favorite fall finds – cranberries.
A popular winter berry, cranberries carry a powerful nutrient punch. The deep red color can be attributed to the high content of anthocyanins found in ...
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Coconut Ice Cream Parfait
This coconut ice cream parfait recipe takes a bit of time, but I promise it’s worth it.
Coconut cream is rich and decadent, with the benefit of being dairy free. Because of this, it makes amazing ice cream, which when paired with fruit, is a healthy and delicious dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about.
Let’s talk about the amazing benefits of coconut for a minute. This recipe features both coconut milk and coconut oil for a double dose of coconut goodness.
Coconut is rich in medium chain triglycerides. This is a type of fat that is readily absorbed and used as energy by the body. In fact, 60% of the fatty acids contained in ...
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Roasted Fall Vegetables
After a summer of raw vegetable salads, you need a little heat in your life. Roasting vegetables gives them new life, and when combined with crunchy pecans and tart cranberries, the results are life changing.
Fall vegetables are especially delicious. When roasted in the oven, they get crunchy, sweet, and their contrasting flavors perfectly complement each other. Topping these nutrient-powerhouses off with a couple tablespoons of thyme really takes the recipe up a notch.
Thyme has long been a staple in traditional medicine practices. The powerful herb has been shown to be supportive of immune and respiratory systems. It’s especially ...
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