Stress-Free Holidays
Smart Holiday Eating
Quick & Healthy Party Foods and Drinks:
Hazelnut-and-Turkey-Sausage-Stuffed MushroomsCucumber Slices with Chickpea Puree and ThymeGoat Cheese, Cranberry, and Walnut CanapesRed-Pepper Triangles with Italian RelishMini Chicken Lettuce WrapsSalmon DipPita PizzaArtichoke DipChunky Bean DipGinger ShrimpSparkling Pear-and-Cranberry CocktailApple-Cinnamon RumPom SunrisePomegranate-Citrus JuiceMulled Cranberry CocktailHealthy Holiday Menus:
Make-Ahead Holiday DinnerPork Loin with Seared PlumsSeared Beef and Oranges with Arugula and Butternut-Squash SoupSage Egg-White Frittata with Stove-Top PotatoesPerfect Party MenuVenison with Mashed Rutabagas and Brussels SproutsHerbed, Roasted TurkeyHoliday Cocktail-Party MenuTurkey-Meatball Soup and Chocolate SorbetRoasted Sweet Potatoes and Escarole HeartsCurried Tomato Seafood Bouillabaisse with Saffron RiceTurkey-Free Main-Course Recipes:
Apple, Leek, and Butternut Squash GratinGrilled Scallops with Lemon RisottoButternut Squash and Sage LasagnaRoasted Root Vegetable Ragout with Creamy PolentaQuinoa Pie with Butternut SquashPumpkin Thyme RigatoniButternut Squash CurryRoasted Salmon with Parsnips and GingerMaple-Roasted Pumpkin SaladEggplant ParmesanSeared Sea Scallops with Pomegranate-Dressed SaladPumpkin PastaMustard Trout with Lady ApplesRoasted Shiitakes and CodSpinach SouffleMushroom, Spinach, and Scallion TartPumpkin with White BeansPumpkin Pasta with Anchovies and WalnutsRoasted Squash, Apple, and Cipollini Onion SaladSpaghetti Squash with Sage and OrangeChard QuicheDelicata Squash Salad with Kale and Cranberry BeansKale, White Bean, and Sweet Potato SoupWild Rice-Stuffed SquashHealthy Appetizers:
Mini Chicken Lettuce Wraps Hazelnut and Turkey-Sausage Stuffed MushroomsSun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Dip Coriander-Chili Pinto Bean Dip Chilled Tofu, Japanese-Style Lemon, Sesame, and Garlic Hummus Crisp Orange-Chicken Spring Rolls Goat Cheese, Cranberry, and Walnut Canapes Red Pepper Triangles with Italian RelishRoasted Pepper, Feta, and Basil Bruschetta Spiced-Up HummusHealthy Holiday Side-Dish Recipes:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes with WalnutsCreamy White Bean and Vegetable MashGreen Bean and Shallot Ravioli SaladSweet Potato-Cauliflower Gratin with Crispy Sage LeavesWhole-Grain Skillet Corn BreadStuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and PistachiosShaved Parsnip Salad Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Poppy SeedsSweet Potato-Ginger Spoon BreadRutabaga GratinFarro and Mushroom DressingCelery, Sunchoke, and Green Apple Salad with Walnuts and Mustard VinaigretteGreen Beans with Hazelnuts and GorgonzolaDried Fruit and Toasted Nut StuffingRoasted Brussels SproutsPumpkin Soup with Pimenton and Preserved LemonGarlic-and-Chive Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Puree with Browned-Butter Maple SyrupWhole-Wheat Stuffing with Turkey SausageGreen Beans with Creamy Mushrooms and ShallotsHoliday Dessert Recipes:
Broiled Citrus and CranberriesWhole-Wheat Date Nut BreadDark Chocolate Bark with PistachiosApple Skillet CakeToasted Almond and Butternut Squash TartRice Pudding BallsMocha Pot de CrèmePear Cranberry CrispChocolate-Hazelnut Rice PuddingOrange-Walnut CakePomegranate GeleeGingersnapsPumpkin CustardCaramelized Apples in Phyllo TartsDouble-Dark-Chocolate and Ginger BiscottiSemifreddo with Dried CherriesLeftover Turkey Recipes:
Turkey Sandwich MakeoverDay-After Turkey SoupTurkey and Sweet-Potato HashTurkey Salad WrapTurkey with Two SaladsPenne with Goat Cheese, Kale, Olives, and TurkeyTurkey Sandwich With Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and TomatoTurkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress SaladThanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd's PieTurkey Sandwich with Cherry Compote14 Guilt-Free Cookie Recipes:
Chocolate-Chunk Cookies with AlmondsGingersnapsIschlersDouble-Dark Chocolate and Ginger BiscottiCaramelized Apples in Phyllo TartsHazelnut-Vanilla ShortbreadCinnamon Chocolate Frozen Yogurt SandwichesHealthy Oatmeal CookiesWhole-Wheat Date BarsAlmond-Crescent CookiesDouble-Chocolate BrowniesWalnut ShortbreadRice-Pudding BallsChocolate Sweet HeartsHealthy Thanksgiving Recipes:
Herbed Roasted TurkeyRoasted Chicken with ChestnutsMaple Roasted Pumpkin SaladRoasted Winter Squash and Apple SoupApple, Leek, and Butternut Squash GratinGreen Beans with Golden RaisinsRoasted VegetablesHearty Garlic GreensCranberry-Pear SauceApple-Cranberry PiePumpkin PieApple, Date, and Ginger CrispSpiced Pomegranate SparklerSparkling Pear and Cranberry CocktailHealthy Thanksgiving Desserts:
Gingered Butternut Squash PiePear Upside-Down CakePumpkin CustardApple-Cranberry PieGlazed Apple-Spice CakePumpkin PiePear-Cranberry CrispOrange-Walnut CakeFudge BrowniesApple, Date, and Ginger CrispDark Chocolate Nut ClustersPomegranate GeleeFresh Figs with Mascarpone and Warm Spiced HoneyThanksgiving Side Dish Recipes:
Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Gratin with Crispy Sage LeavesRoasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes with WalnutsWhole-Grain Skillet Corn BreadCreamy White Bean and Vegetable MashGreen Bean and Shallot Ravioli SaladStuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and PistachiosGreen Beans with Hazelnuts and Gorgonzola Farro and Mushroom DressingShaved Parsnip SaladSweet Potato-Ginger Spoon BreadRoasted Brussels SproutsRoasted VegetablesRoasted Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Cranberry ChutneySpicy Roasted Brussels SproutsGiant Roasted CarrotsSpaghetti Squash with Sage and OrangeMillet, Bulgur, and Chestnut StuffingApple, Leek, and Butternut Squash GratinMoroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn SquashesGreen Beans with AlmondsSpicy ApplesauceBeet, Cabbage, and Carrot SlawMoroccan Carrot SaladMixed Chicories with Warm Apple Thyme DressingRoasted Vegetable Ragout
Survival Tactics
Five-Minute Workouts:
Start Your Day: Goddess RollsStart Your Day: Walking Bicep CurlsStart Your Day: Jog in PlaceMidmorning: Park and WalkMidmorning: Horse PressMidmorning: Jump RopeNoon: Stair Climbing Noon: Standing CrunchMidafternoon: Jumping JacksMidafternoon: Arm CirclesMidafternoon: Office LapsAfter Work: VacuumAfter Work: Mall WalkEvening: Shake It OffEvening: Spine Stretch ForwardRelaxing Stretches:
Wrist StretchesShoulder Tension TamersStanding Torso StretchEase Back PainDe-Stress Your DayEnergy Boosting StretchSurviving Family Holidays:
Shift Your ExpectationsGo Late, Leave EarlyDon't Go in Swinging (But Come Armed)Call for BackupKeep a Friend on Speed DialConsider It a Crash Course in Self-GrowthStop FightingStart the Day RightStart a Positive TraditionWrite a Love LetterPreserve MemoriesLayover Toolkit: 6 Healthy Holiday-Travel Must Haves:
Pleasant JourneyDouble-Duty DuffelThe Perfect CompanionTravel-Size SolutionsDestresser in a BottleCalming SnacksMore Air-Travel TipsHoliday Favorites from Avon:
Step Into Sexy Gift CollectionExpert Mega PaletteChic Frost Watch and Bracelet SetWinter Wonderland CenterpieceUrban Edge CollectionCozy Hat, Scarf and Gloves SetSport HeadphonesThe Ultimate Holiday Gift SetHip Hop RandyAvon Wonder Mini Gift Sets
Eco Trimmings
Green Decorating & Wrapping Ideas:
Magazines as Gift-Wrap BowsWinter-Walk Nature SpecimensSpiced PomandersRosemary TreesRecycled-Paper Good-Wish CardsTree TrimmingSpice Stars and Drops DecorationsSnowy Sugar PineconesCitrus SlicesDough ShapesGood-Wish TreeRecycled Chip BagsRecycled Shopping-Bag StampsReused Button SackNatural Gift WrapGift-Box FillersCloth Gift WrapRecycled-Paper WrapEasy GranolaReady-to-Make CocoaDouble-Chocolate BiscottiFREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER
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