These dairy free and Vegan Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower are studded with savory roasted peppers and caramelized onions. Perfect for holidays and special occasions! 112 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Whether you follow a vegan or dairy free diet or you have a vegan friend or relative at your holiday table this year, these…
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon & Caramelized Onions
This loaded mashed potato casserole with bacon and caramelized onions just might steal the show on feast day! It’s fantastic for as a Sunday dinner side dish, too. 141 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. As much as we love…
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping
Ditch the marshmallows and top your holiday twice baked sweet potatoes with a lightened-up pecan streusel topping that’s sweetened with maple syrup. These twice baked sweet potatoes with pecan streusel topping are holiday worthy! To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows and would opt for a…
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast with Rosemary Potatoes
Holiday showstopper! Wrapped in prosciutto and served alongside roasted rosemary potatoes, this prosciutto wrapped stuffed turkey breast is beyond delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. 268 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. It takes a pretty spectacular recipe for my…
Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don’t have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe While this Turkey Mulligatawny Soup recipe is ideal for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, its flavors are so…
21 Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Looking for recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are 21 healthy Thanksgiving leftover recipes to help you use up that turkey, stuffing, potatoes and cranberry sauce! More than just soups. If you live in the U.S., you are well aware that Thanksgiving prep is in full swing, with the holiday just around the corner….
Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties
Leftover mashed potatoes get turned into healthy, cheesy chile mashed potato patties for a fantastic side dish or snack. Serve them at any time of the year! 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Cheesy Chile Leftover Mashed Potato Patties Recipe We haven’t even made our favorite Thanksgiving recipes yet and I’m already talking…
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
When the Thanksgiving mood hits, but cooking a whole turkey sounds like too much, this Herb Roasted Turkey Breast recipe does the trick! Easy, tender and flavorful. 190 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe Whether your family is chockfull of light turkey meat lovers, you are only cooking for…
40 Healthy Thanksgiving Sides
The turkey may take center stage, but you can’t go wrong with these 40 ideas Healthy Thanksgiving Sides to complete the feast! Everything from sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce…I’ve got you covered. This list of healthy Thanksgiving sides is just what you need for the big feast! I know what you’re thinking. Thanksgiving is only…
Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These vegan Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes are going to blow your mind! So much flavor with only 4 ingredients. 131 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Mashed sweet potatoes just went to a whole new level! When I took the first bite of these, I had to…
10 Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Now that the feast is over, are you struggling with what to do with the leftovers? I’ve got you covered with this list of healthy Thanksgiving leftover recipes. After plenty of feasting (pulling out the elasticized pants, thank you very much), this weekend will be dedicated to healthy Thanksgiving leftover recipes and several bouts of…
How to Carve a Turkey
Have you always wondered how to carve a turkey for that perfect Thanksgiving display? Follow these easy step-by-step photos to make it easy! How to Carve a Turkey In my family, carving turkey is inexplicably linked to the host’s manhood. I don’t know how it started, but it was a topic of conversation at every…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 28}
Whether or not you’re cooking up a Thanksgiving feast this week, this meal plan is full of healthy recipes to keep your family happy. Week 28 of this Healthy Meal Plan includes both meat and meatless recipes. With American Thanksgiving just days away, we’re planning out this week’s menu to include lighter (and easier!) recipes…
Easy Green Beans with Prosciutto & Pistachios
These Easy Green Beans with Prosciutto and Pistachios are a fantastic side dish for your holiday meal! So much flavor with so few ingredients and little effort! 91 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Easy Green Beans Recipe with Prosciutto & Pistachios At the risk of offended half of the Thanksgiving-celebrating world, I have…
Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey
Impress your family and guests with this spice rubbed roast turkey! It will be the star of your Thanksgiving table and is so simple to make. I promise! Thank you to Diestel Family Turkey Ranch for helping me share this recipe with you. Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey There was a time in my culinary life…
Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe
It’s time to put your Thanksgiving turkey (or chicken) leftovers to good use in this Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard recipe. Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe Let’s set the scene for the day after Thanksgiving. Now that the festivities are over, you’re likely lying on the couch, sweatpants…
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan
Healthy shredded Brussels sprouts recipes make for colorful and easy Thanksgiving side dishes. Pistachios, dried cranberries and salty Parmesan cheese add a burst of flavor and texture to this delicious holiday recipe. 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan I had an epiphany about Brussels…
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries & Almonds
Sautéed Brussels sprouts are a fantastic holiday or everyday side dish. This version with dried cherries and almonds wins with the sweet-savory flavors. If you’re here for a some last-minute healthy Thanksgiving recipe ideas, you’re in the right place! Be sure to check out My Best Thanksgiving Recipe & Cooking Tips, which includes everything from…
My Best Thanksgiving Recipes & Cooking Tips
Pulling off a Thanksgiving feast can be a challenge, so I always turn to my best Thanksgiving recipes and cooking tips to make it a success! We’re in the final stretch before feast day arrives! Cooking an entire Thanksgiving feast used to give me heart palpitations and cause me to break out in a cold…
Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) & Potato Pizza Recipe
Leftover turkey (or chicken) and roasted potatoes are destined for this muhammara-topped healthy potato pizza recipe! Thank you to the Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. I’m going to say this very quietly because there’s a good chance that I would be disowned by a good portion of my family….