Thanksgiving is typically characterized by a table overflowing with food – often the sort that should be eaten infrequently! As families gather together to pause and be thankful for family, provision and freedom, wouldn’t it be great to also make a statement about being thankful for good health? Consider making this holiday one to begin [...]
Thanksgiving is only a few days away and you are probably preparing your pies and cakes for you family dinner this weekend. Keep the kids occupied by asking them, ask them to help out in the kitchen. We created this kid friendly peanut butter crispy rice cereal treats recipe for your kids to enjoy during [...]
Justin Lee, author of Turkey Fryers & Deep Fried Turkey: How To Deep Fry A Turkey- Complete Step By Step Instructions To Cooking Your Tastiest Turkey Ever!, offers this advice if you’re considering frying a turkey this holiday season. If you’re deep frying a turkey this Thanksgiving, then you’re going to need to make sure [...]
Growing up, one of my father’s favorite creations was his sweet potato pie. His famous recipe always left an infamous mess in the kitchen! I’ve grown to enjoy sweet potatoes in many ways beyond pie—from fries to soups. They offer the perfect amount of sweetness and color to any plate.
As mentioned in our Halloween post, we interviewed the dietitians behind a few new holiday-themed recipes created featuring America’s favorite legume. In part two of our discussion, Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh of C&J Nutrition share their favorite ingredients and a new dish perfect for Thanksgiving. How does testing the recipe work? How many times [...]
What better way to end a special meal than with a really special dessert? Peanuts and peanut butter are amazing ingredients in a variety of sweet endings. Paired with chocolate, whipped cream, and fall spices, peanut butter is transformed into a luxurious indulgence. Country Living’s Chocolate Peanut Cheesecake is sure to make an impression on [...]
Now that you’ve set the stage for your amazing appetizers and side dishes, it’s time to make your entrees stand out. Whether as a topping, glaze, or primary ingredient, peanuts can take your entrée from bland to fab. Turkey Cutlets with Peanut Butter Glaze is the perfect entrée, particularly if you’re cooking for a small [...]
Peanuts are the perfect food to give your Thanksgiving feast a unique and delicious punch. Their culinary versatility makes them an excellent accompaniment and ingredient at any stage of your holiday meal. In addition to adding flavor, peanuts also add nutrition by adding protein, fiber and heart-healthy fat to dishes. The next three posts will [...]
My favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving. For weeks I will plan a traditional menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing (I’ve been corrected now that I live in the South), pumpkin pie and all the fixins. But on Friday morning, when the scavengers are picking meat from the bird for their coveted sandwiches, the [...]
At the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference (put on by the Culinary Institute of America and the Harvard School of Public Health with the National Peanut Board as a major sponsor), I heard the lovely Molly Katzen (author of the Moosewood Cookbooks) talk about “flipping” our plates to improve health without sacrificing taste. “Flipping” is [...]
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