Modernized Thanksgiving Sides

When it comes to Thanksgiving Im a bit of a traditionalist, but only to a certain extent. Im all about cooking up a traditional side with a modern twist by adding unexpected ingredients to give a whole new depth of flavor without veering too far off the taste spectrum. Ive put together a great menu curtesy of the great Family Kitchen cooks to make this Thanksgiving the easiest and tastiest one yet

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  Fancy Schmancy Green Bean Casserole

  You will not need a can opener for this version. It's all from scratch, even the fried onions!
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  Roast Sweet Potatoes With Butter And Brown Sugar

  Why smother your naturally sweet and delicious and healthy sweet potatoes in marshmallow and heavy cream? Keep things simple and incredible with just easy roasted sweet potatoes.
  Make your own roast sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar
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  Cran-Chesnut Pumpkin Sausage Stuffing

  This stuffing calls for all things in season. The flavor has a citrusy punch with earthy pumpkin and rich stuffing for a perfect Thanksgiving stuffing.
  Make your own cran-chesnut pumpkin sausage stuffing
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  Cranberry Sauce With Grapefruit And Rosemary

  There's just a few ingredients to this cranberry sauce, yet it creates a beautiful dish that goes oh so well with your turkey.
  Make your own cranberry sauce with grapefruit and rosemary
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  Olive Oil And Herb Mashed Potatoes

  Skip the heavy butter and cream laden mashed potatoes for this lightened up version with a highlight of herbs.
  Make your own olive oil and herb mashed potatoes
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  Potato Leek And California Walnut Gratin

  This recipe has me drooling and so excited. Leeks + potato + cheese = must make.
  Make your own potato leek and California walnut gratin
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  Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Pomegranate

  Everything is better with bacon, even brussels sprouts. Top them with pomegranate seeds for an added punch of flavor.
  Make your own roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and pomegranate
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  Perfect Popovers

  Dinner rolls are so old school and boring. Time to get people excited about bread again with light and airy popovers.
  Make your own perfect popovers
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Easy Sweet Potato Sandwich Spread

sweet potato sandwich spread

Around the holidays you are likely to have plenty of sweet potatoes on hand. And many sweet potato dishes in the form of leftovers. Well if you are bored with eating basic baked or roasted whole potatoes there are a few things you can do. Make a soup puree, blend the sweet potatoes into a sweet creamy pasta sauce, make sweet potato hummus or do what I love to: make Sweet Potato Sandwich Spread! Sweet potatoes add a sweet flavor and moistness to your sandwiches. You can spread it warm or chilled. You can blend the spread to be thick or more thin, almost like a very thick gravy. Here is one easy, customizable recipe to use leftover (or fresh) sweet potatoes to make a sandwich spread..

Sweet Potato Puree Sandwich Spread
vegan, makes about 1 1/2 cups

1 cup roasted or baked sweet potatoes (these can be freshly made or from leftovers)
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained/rinsed (these thicken up your spread see notes for substitutions)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2+ tsp spice (try chipotle, cinnamon or any spice blend you love)
salt + pepper to taste
splash of acid try lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to taste
drizzle of oil (as desired, any variety. Nutty oils like walnut, avocado or hazelnut work very well.)

Directions: Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix, blender or food processor until smooth.

notes:
* If you do not like or have beans, try nuts as a spread thickener. Walnuts work great!
* If you are using leftover sweet potatoes that have already been seasoned, you will probably not need to add in the salt, spices and even added sweetener.
* You can serve this spread warmed or chilled. Chilling will thicken things up. Warming will make the texture softer.
* If you are using nuts as your thickener, you will probably need a powerful blending device like a Vitamix to achieve a smooth texture.

photo credit: Kathy Patalsky

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Tandoori Sweet Potato Soup with Apple

Curry powder seems to get all the attention among home cooks looking to replicate authentic east Indian dishes. A popular spice blend made up most often of spices like ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek and other aromatic spices, in this soup its swapped for a tandoori blend. Tandoori chicken is a popular Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani dish made with roasted chicken marinated with spices in a yogurt carrier and if you can find the spice blend, its a little different than your usual curry. If you cant, swap curry powder or your favourite Indian-inspired spice blend for this warming soup, made with nutrient-dense sweet potato and red lentils its packed with fiber, protein and other essential nutrients, making it the perfect winter sipper.

If you want a vegetarian version, swap vegetable stock for the chicken stock. For dairy-free, add coconut milk.

Tandoori Sweet Potato Soup

canola or olive oil, for cooking
1 large onion
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped
1-2 Tbsp. tandoori or curry powder
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 medium dark-fleshed sweet potato, peeled and diced
1/3 cup dry red lentils
1 apple, chopped
1 L chicken or veg stock
splash of half & half or coconut milk (optional)
sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving (optional)

In a largish pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat and saute the onion, celery, carrot and garlic for a few minutes, until soft. Add the tandoori powder and ginger and cook for another minute, then add the sweet potato, lentils, apple and stock. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat and cook for about 30 minutes, until everything is nice and soft.

Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree the soup right in the pot, adding a splash of cream, if you like. Season with salt and pepper if it needs it, and serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top to cool the spice, if you like. Serves 6.

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

We cant get enough sweet potatoes in this house. I can eat them just about any way imaginable, but the kids love is the wedge and the hubs like his wedges to have some kick. I think he likes to counter the sweetness with a little salt and spice. I did some experimenting and came up with the perfect combination to satisfy all. Now the family requests sweet potato wedges every other day, good thing they are so easy to make!

Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

1 to 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into wedges

Olive oil

Garlic salt

Cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. I peel the sweet potatoes because I find the peel difficult for the kids to eat. Cut into wedges (sweet potatoes are HUGE right now so your wedges may not be perfect and thats ok). Place into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and toss to thoroughly coat. Spread out onto baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt. Flip and sprinkle the other side. Now for the cayenne, go easy. If your kids dont like spice, leave some without. I pinch a bit of cayenne between my fingers and lightly sprinkle over the wedges, so each bit has just enough to give it some kick without overpowering. Place in the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until edges begin to brown - you want them soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. Serve with ranch dressing if you need to tame the flame.

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Spiced Sweet Potato Quick Bread

Sweet potatoes are fresh and in-season right now, and after finding a trove at my local market, I was inspired to make this tasty spiced sweet potato bread. With a flavor comparable to squash, sweet potatoes are a fantastic alternative. They lend a smooth, silky texture to baked goods, and are much easier to break down and prepare. Id never tried sweet potatoes in a quick bread before, and instantly fell in love with this wholesome, lightly sweet treat.

To make my sweet potato puree, I roasted a large sweet potato for an hour, which gave it a rich, buttery flavor with hints of caramel. I then added the pulp to this tender quick bread with a little spice and toothsome cornmeal. The result was a moist, comforting holiday quick bread a definite new favorite.

Spiced Sweet Potato Quick Bread
makes one loaf

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quinoa flour
2 tablespoons corn meal, fine or medium grind
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup sugar
1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, or 1 cup sweet potato puree
2 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup milk

To roast the sweet potato, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash skin well and poke all over with the tines of a fork. Wrap in foil, and place in over for 60 70 minutes. Bake until the sweet potato is very soft. Carefully unwrap potato, scoop the out the flesh, and measure out 1 cup. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 bread pan and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, salt, and spices.

In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, sweet potato, eggs, olive oil, and milk. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until combined. Spoon into the prepared bread pan.

Place in the oven and bake for 50 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out with just a few crumbs attached. Cool for 20 minutes, and serve.

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Pumpkin, Squash or Sweet Potato Muffins

Winter squash are in season not only pumpkins, but butternut, Hubbard and acorn squash abound at farmers markets, as do sweet potatoes, ready for Thanksgiving tables. All of these beta-carotene rich veggies make fantastic muffins, and theres no need to open a can. If you find yourself with leftover roasted squash or mashed sweet potato, any or all can be used up in a batch of muffins or cook up a batch to mash and freeze exclusively for this purpose. Pureed squash and sweet potato freeze beautifully, so you can make some to stash away for muffins all winter long.

Squash and sweet potato can be used interchangeably in this recipe, so dont worry about using a combination, if thats what you have. To roast your own, cut winter squash in wedges, peel, cube and toss with oil; spread out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast at 400F for 30 minutes, until soft. Mash with a fork. To roast sweet potatoes, poke with a fork and roast directly on the oven rack at 350F (or higher) for 1 hour, or until soft and the skin starts to peel away from the flesh; this can be done while something else is cooking in the oven.

Pumpkin, Squash or Sweet Potato Muffins

Adapted from Canadian Living

1 cup mashed roasted pumpkin, squash or sweet potato, or canned pumpkin puree
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup each raisins and chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners; set aside.

In large bowl, stir together the pumpkin, squash or sweet potato puree, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Add to the pumpkin mixture and stir just until combined; stir in the raisins and walnuts.

Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch. Makes 10-12 muffins.

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10 Ideas for Healthy Halloween Snacks Kids Will Love

Halloween is upon us. And that means candy, candy, and more candy. And while Id like to hide my kids from all things sugary and florescent, letting them eat some sweet stuff this time of year seems like part of the parenting deal. But that doesnt mean it has to be all they eat. In fact, having a few healthy alternatives to candy might even be a welcome break from all those sweets. Kids still need protein, fruits, vegetables, and fiber. So give them the best of both worlds by offering up some of these kid-friendly, healthier options during your Halloween festivities.

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  Spooky Halloween Fruit Skewers

  These Halloween-themed fruit skewers have a festive palette, and loads of healthy fresh fruit to boot. And, fruit on a stick means your ghosts and goblins won't need to mess up their face paint to have a healthy snack.
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  Jack-o-Lantern Sweet Potato Fries

  These yummy fries are brimming with healthy vegetable goodness, packed into tasty bite-sized, pumpkin-shaped rounds.
  Make jack-o-lantern sweet potato fries
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  Apple Chips

  Homemade apple chips are easy to make, and so fun to eat. Our version is sugar free, so these are chips you can feel great about.
  Make homemade apple chips
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  Homemade Granola Bars

  Need some satisfaction on the go? Try these crunchy, gooey granola bars. Just right for trick-or-treaters who need some extra pick up while out on the job.
  Make homemade granola bars
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  Homemade Fruit Leather

  Did you know you can make your own fruit leather? It's easier than you'd think. And kids love these healthy, homemade snacks.
  Make mango lime fruit leather
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  FruitaB Fruity Mummies

  These tiny, festive, and fruity mummies are a fun Halloween craft and a tasty Halloween treat!
  Make fruitaB fruity mummies
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  Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  We know you're going to have some pumpkin seeds kicking around, why not make them into a healthy snack? Click below for the recipe for this classic fall snack.
  Make roasted pumpkin seeds
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  Pumpkin Hummus

  Pumpkin hummus is a delicious and super healthy snack that will add a quick jolt of protein to tiny tummies.
  Make pumpkin hummus
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  Homemade Fruit Snacks

  Sure these are sweet, but they also have real fruit, so they're a great alternative to the straight-up sweet stuff at parties and Halloween gatherings.
  Make homemade fruit snacks
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  Naturally Sweet Carrot Apple Mini Muffins

  These cute mini muffins are made with wholesome fruits and vegetables, and sweetened naturally. They're a great finger food for little hands.
  Make carrot apple mini muffins
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Is Pumpkin the Healthiest Orange Fall Food?

vegan pumpkin pie

As we dive into pumpkin season you will be excited to find pies, cookies, muffins and more all featuring this favorite fall ingredient. And it seems everyone can agree that pure pumpkin is pretty healthy right? Well you may be surprised to see how pumpkin stacks up to similar orange fall foods like sweet potato and butternut squash. Lets compare nutrition facts and see where you can get the most nutrient bang for your buck. Will you be piling even more canned pumpkin into your shopping cart this season?..

When it comes to orange-colored foods for fall you can probably name the most well-known for health: butternut squash, sweet potatoes and pumpkin. Lets check out how pumpkin stacks up..

Facts per 1/2 cup, mashed Canned Pumpkin:
(Around) 44 calories. 280% RDA vitamin A. 4g fiber. 8% RDA iron.

Compared to:
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato:
(Around) 100 calories. 300% RDA vitamin A. 1.7g fiber. 8% RDA iron.

1/2 cup mashed butternut squash:
(Around) 50 calories. 45% RDA vitamin A. 2g fiber. 2% RDA iron.

Overall: So as you can see from these comparisons, the pumpkin and sweet potato are about on par with vitamin A however the pumpkin is lower in calories than the sweet potato by more than half! The butternut squash doesnt even come close in terms of vitamin A. The pumpkin has the most fiber. And the pumpkin and sweet potato have more iron than the butternut squash.

So overall, you will be smart to add any of these foods to your diet! But if you want fiber, grab the pumpkin! And if you want vitamin A, grab the pumpkin or butternut squash. Go grab some cans and feel good about including plenty of pumpkin in your diet this holiday season. Including Vegan Pumpkin Pie (pictured above) recipe on Healthy. Happy. Life.

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Fall Brunch Idea: Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Hash

Brooklyn Supper has been brunch-crazy the past couple of weeks as weve been working out a menu for an upcoming brunch event were co-hosting. Were trying to make a point of creating egg, vegetable, and fruit dishes that can stand on their own, so the vegetarians in attendance wont feel like theyre just eating side dishes. So rather than do an old standby like home fries, were making this healthy, colorful sweet potato and squash hash, which is one of our new favorites.

Not only does it add a bit of color and some interesting flavors to the brunch, this hash is also a great option for a special brunch because most of the work can be done in advance. When youre cooking for 30 people, being able to the prep work the night before is a huge advantage. Heck, even if youre just cooking for visiting in-laws, getting some work done ahead of time is great, so youre not running around the kitchen when you could be sitting down with your guests.

Head over to Brooklyn Supper for our recipe.

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12 After School Snack Attack Ideas

Its back to school time and youve got the kids lunches all planned out, but what happens when they return from school starving? I know mine need at least a week to readjust to the point where they come home and have some resemblance of my sweet children. The last thing I want to do is give them candy or sugar filled treats upon arrival only to have even crazier monsters take over my children. I can sneak in something sweet here and there, but they dont have to know its loaded with good stuff too and why not make something fun and unexpected? Keep reading for 12 recipes sure to bring out the fun in your exhausted kiddos.

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  Munchable Lunchable

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  Soccer Power Cookies

  Your kids will think you are giving them cookies after school when these little beauties are filled with all kind of good for you stuff like banana, and flax. Serve with a tall glass of milk for even more nutrition.
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  Sweet Potato Bites 3 Ways

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  After School Popcorn Snack

  Kids love popcorn, I love popcorn and you can make it a million ways. Add cheese for some calcium, fresh herbs, brewers yeast, whatever your heart desires because there's one guarantee, there won't be any leftover.
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  Baked Corn Dog Muffin Style

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  Pizza Poppers

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  Crudite With a Trio Of Healthier Dips

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  After School Smoothie Snack

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  Yogurt Pops Your Kid Can Make

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