Succulent Thanksgiving Sides

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For those of us who don’t dine on turkey at Thanksgiving, it’s the sides that really get us in a tizzy. Even folks who do look forward to the bird really load up on their favorite holiday side dishes. Who doesn’t love stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy? Well, below I’ve compiled some great traditional as [...]

Spicy Maple BBQ Sauce & Autumn Cornbread Dippers

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Want a tasty way to mix summer with fall? Combining the fun of bbq with the maple flavor of fall is a great way to do it! This spicy, maple bbq sauce is super versatile too! You can use it as a marinade for tofu, tempeh or your favorite veggie meat substitute, pour it on [...]

More Mais Moulin (Caribbean Grits)

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You can call these Caribbean grits. A simple and nutritious way to start the day, it’s a good way to spice up (and veg up) traditional hot cereal! Breakfast, lunch or even dinner, whip it up and enjoy! 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon [...]

“It’s Cold Outside” Mac N’ Cheese

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Ok, so maybe it’s not the healthiest or most slimming dish but sometimes we just need to curl up with something warm when it’s chilly outside! If you want to add in some veggies to make it a tad healthier, it’s still fabulous with some chopped spinach and/or diced tomatoes.  So put on your comfiest [...]

A Month of Holiday Treats – Feast

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It’s time for another holiday feast! Families and friends will gather around their dinner tables after tearing open presents, braving the roads and decompressing from the season.  Make it fabulous, make it delicious and make it healthy with some of the recipes below. Don’t forget to serve up dessert and tasty drinks from the last [...]

Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Over the years I have offered up some of my favorite recipes. This year I’ve compiled them all into one post and added a few extras. This way you have a variety of sides, entrees, desserts and beverages to choose from in 1 place.  Vegan, gluten free or just looking for a few healthier options, [...]

Marinated 3 Bean Salad

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Any time of the year, a tangy and zesty bean salad is just perfect. As a side (hot or cold) or even as an entree (tossed with greens and some quinoa), this salad is quick, easy, affordable and mega healthy. Let’s get to it, shall we? 1 (14.5 ounce) can butter or navy beans, drained [...]

MMMMMMemorial Day ; )

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There is no question about it, summer is here! Put away your coats and break out your swim suits because it’s time to frolick in the sun and hang out with friends by the bbq.  However you decide to kick off fun in the sun season, do it as healthy as possible because come back [...]

Healthy Voyager Holidays!

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Here we are again, another year behind us and a new decade just days away. Sure we’ve been inundated with holiday spirit since the latter part of November, but we still have a few weeks to go until we kiss the festive season goodbye until next year. As I have in year’s past, I have [...]

Thanksgiving Throwdown ; )

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We are here once again! The holidays have made their way around again and for most folks, evoking mixed emotions. While most people enjoy the onset of the holidays because it means time with family, good food and a time filled with cheer, 2009 has taken its toll on folks so it may seem as [...]