In this blustery weather, there’s nothing better than some warm holiday grog to kick off the cheer of the season. With or without alcohol, the following holiday drink recipes can add some flair to your festivities. Enjoy the aroma of mulled cider, sip a rich cup of Mexican hot chocolate after a snowy walk, or … Read more
There’s a reason many of us make a New Year’s resolution to exercise and lose weight: Holiday parties mean consumption of calorie-packed holiday desserts. This year, whether you’re hosting a party or attending a potluck, make a dessert that is both palate- and scale-friendly. “It’s all about trial and error,” says healthy dessert blogger Chocolate-Covered … Read more
Shopping, decorating and traveling may be all you can think about these days. If you haven’t noticed, this holiday trifecta has a tendency to run us ragged by the time our holiday meal rolls around. Enter your crockpot: “Slow cooking is extremely helpful for meal planning because in order to get the food plopped in … Read more
Sure, the turkey is typically the star of Thanksgiving dinner. But it’s really the side dishes that make or break the meal. We’ve put together an all-star lineup with these mouthwatering Thanksgiving sides. Side dish No. 1: Cranberry sauce Forget that cylinder-shaped blob of canned cranberry sauce. Homemade cranberry sauce is surprisingly simple to … Read more
A classic roasted turkey is a safe dish, but it can also feel a little tired. Liven up your feast by flavoring your bird in an unexpected way by trying a nontraditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe. Here are seven recipes that will take your meal from ho-hum to yum. Turkey recipe alternative #1: Wine smoked … Read more