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November 16, 2009 - 11:08am
By Hilary Meyer
The jury is out when it comes to the best dish at Thanksgiving dinner. Some people think roast turkey is the star, but for me it’s all about classic Thanksgiving sides and desserts and Sweet potato casserole is at the top of my list.
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Traditionally topped with marshmallows and containing upwards of a stick of butter this decadent side dish can become too decadent in a hurry. I want to indulge, but not at that fat-...
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November 9, 2009 - 11:32am
By Hilary Meyer
I enjoy hosting Thanksgiving, but it can be taxing—especially on my wallet. Thanksgiving is all about abundance, and I want to keep it that way—without breaking the bank. So I’ve carefully selected my menu this year to include Thanksgiving recipes that are affordable and delicious.
My rules for selecting the recipes were simple: I kept my main dish (the turkey) to under $3 per serving. For side dishes and desserts, I kept them at $1.50 or below. My entire meal is going to please my palate and, at less than $7 per serving, keep my wallet happy too. Now that’s something to be thankful for.
Here’s my menu:
Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole ($1.42 per serving) Fancy up regular...
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November 6, 2009 - 11:52am
By Hilary Meyer
Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes, but it always seems to hit the table at precisely the point that I internally declare that I can’t possibly eat any more.
I need a new approach, or at least a new recipe to add to my Thanksgiving menu. To the rescue: this lighter, luscious Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie that’s going to preserve my love for pumpkin pie as well as my waistline. Eggs, heavy cream and a butter stuffed crust, usually bog down the traditional pumpkin pie. In this lighter version, we get a creamy texture from low-fat ice cream, and a flavor punch from the gingersnap and raisin crust. We cut 254 calories from the original recipe....
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October 29, 2009 - 10:54am
By Hilary Meyer
Chicken Potpie is one of my favorite comfort foods. What’s more satisfying on a cool day than hot creamy chicken inside a flaky crust? Nothing, unless you’re like me and want to watch what you eat. Suddenly this butter- and heavy-cream-laden dish doesn’t seem so comforting.
So instead of making a traditional recipe that’s loaded with fat, I use EatingWell’s healthier version of this dish to satisfy my comfort-food craving without the extra calories and fat. It’s comfort food without the guilt.
Here’s how we gave Chicken Potpie a healthy recipe makeover:
- Our Chicken Potpie recipe gets a great creamy texture from reduced-fat...
October 20, 2009 - 9:41am
By Hilary Meyer
When we were kids, my mom loved to bake with my sister and me. She would put my sister in charge of mixing the dry ingredients and I was in charge of the wet. We loved having a job in the kitchen and we looked forward to eating the delicious cookie recipes we made as our after-dinner treat.
It turns out my mom was onto something by keeping us busy in the kitchen: experts say that when kids help plan, cook, serve and clean up after meals, they’ll be more interested in eating with the family since they have a stake in the meal. Since it’s so important for kids to eat a healthy diet, choose to make healthy recipes...
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