Archive for Archive for November, 2007
How To Avoid Holiday Overeating
Here are suggestions on how to avoid overindulging in food, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
Eat just an appetizer for your meal, as portion sizes usually are smaller than entrees.
If you order an entrée at a restaurant or are served a meal at someone’s home, try splitting the portion with someone else.
When you get [...]
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Looking for a good Southern style dessert? If so, check out this scrumptious sweet potato pie recipe.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/2 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon [...]
Frugal Holiday Cards
The holidays are a fun time but they can also be a pretty expensive time. If you are looking for a way to save a little cash this holiday season then you should look at some frugal holiday card ideas.
FIRE Finance has a great listing of Frugal Creative Gift Ideas For Holiday Cards. Head on [...]
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Looking for a great pumpkin bread recipe? Give this one a try as it is sure to be a hit around your home this holiday season.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pumpkin pie filling (not pure pumpkin)
1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking [...]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving or Christmas
Are you a vegetarian? If so, you might not be too big on Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts since they revolve around a turkey centerpiece. If you want something more to eat than mashed potatoes this holiday season, we have some great vegetarian recipes for you.
Check out our recipes for:
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Butternut Squash with Cumin Couscous
Baked [...]
Stewed White Beans Recipe - Vegetarian Recipe
If you are not a meat eater then you can get pretty tired of eating nothing but mashed potatoes on the holidays. This year try something new. Instead of just eating mashed potatoes try this vegetarian recipe for stewed white beans. These are not just your average white beans!
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small shallots, finely [...]
Baked Polenta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Recipe - Vegetarian Recipe
Holidays are all about the food. Usually that revolves around a turkey, but for vegetarians this baked polenta with mushrooms and gorgonzola recipe can be the focus of your feast.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups instant polenta
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola
4 [...]
Butternut Squash with Cumin Couscous Recipe - Vegetarian Recipe
If you are a vegetarian, you will not want to miss this great holiday vegetarian recipe. It is sure to be a hit with your family.
INGREDIENTS
1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned diced [...]
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie Recipe - Vegetarian Recipe
If you are a vegetarian looking for something other than mashed potatoes this holiday season, you will love this vegetarian recipe for vegetable shepherd’s pie.
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 [...]
Talk To A Turkey Expert
Need some additional assistance when it comes to turkeys? Well, there are people that you can call for some turkey holiday tips!
If you want to talk turkey, here are your experts:
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 800-288-8372; www.butterball.com.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854; www.fsis.usda.gov.