Thanksgiving Thursday!

As you probably gathered from the title, I am interrupting the usual EYC format for a special post. I am forgoing Thirsty Thursday this week in honor of today's food and family-filled holiday.

My mom outdid herself with the beautiful Thanksgiving meal this year. Besides the obligatory turkey, she considerately provided all vegetarian side dishes as well. I can proudly say that I helped out in the kitchen a lot this year. I created most of the desserts, and pitched in on many of the side dishes.

Appetizers: Berries and Nuts Mix (Not Pictured: Cranberry Goat Cheese Log with Crackers, Artichoke Hearts, Stuffed Mushrooms)

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Green Bean Casserole

Wild Rice

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Stuffing

Desserts: Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, Turkey Cookies, Pumpkin Pie Bites

I'll definitely be referring back to my last Frugal Friday post on how to use up all the leftovers.

Are you as stuffed as I am right now? Happy Thanksgiving all!


Today's Recommended Read: Kellogg Settles Class-Action Health-Claims Suit (FoodPolitics.com)

Tune-In Tuesday: Thanksgiving Articles/Recipes

I just finished up my last classes before Thanksgiving break, so my mind is only focused on a few things right now: my upcoming flight home, seeing my family and friends, and FOOD. The blogosphere and other media outlets have been buzzing with holiday recipes lately. Whether a recipe in Cooking Light magazine or a food reporter’s review of a dish, I’ve been reading Thanksgiving recipes left and right. Butternut squash and pumpkin pie and sweet potato casserole and herb stuffing…it’s all mouth-watering, but not necessarily nutrition-friendly.

It can be a bit overwhelming to sort through all the articles and recipes out there to find the somewhat healthier options. Luckily for all you EYC readers, you have me to do the sorting for you! J Today’s Tune-In Tuesday post highlights Thanksgiving-themed (lightened) recipes and articles that I have been finding on the Internet lately. Enough of my talking; on to the goodies!

RECIPE: Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Hazelnuts (NYTimes)

RECIPE: Itty Bitty Pumpkin Garlic Bites (OhSheGlows.com)

RECIPE: Raw Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberry Dressing (NYTimes)

RECIPE: Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans (NYTimes)

ARTICLE: A Vegetarian Thanksgiving, Even for Carnivores (NYTimes)

ARTICLE: Winter Squash, Warts and All (NYTimes)

ARTICLE: 7 Tricks for a Healthier Thanksgiving (Eating Well)

RECIPE: Recipe Makeover: Zesty Broccoli Casserole (Cooking Light)

RECIPE: Best Healthy Pie Recipes: Pumpkin Pie (Cooking Light)

RECIPE: Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Bread Pudding (Fannetasticfood.com)

Okay, I have to stop. My tummy is grumbling in anticipation already. Hope this post helped you find a recipe/article of interest!

What Thanksgiving dish are you most excited about?