A Thanksgiving Guide to Minimize the Stress

Braised Turkey w Fresh Herbs, Wild Mushrooms, Veggies (c) jfhaugen

An Action Plan for Preparing the Thanksgiving Meal

There’s much to do and make and prepare for the Thanksgiving meal—so here’s a guide and action plan I’ve prepared with tips and ideas to minimize the stress Continue reading A Thanksgiving Guide to Minimize the Stress

Roasted Sweet Potato Puree w/ Fresh Orange or Lime Juice

Roasted Sweet Potato Puree (c) jfhaugen

Sweet or Savory, Sweet Potatoes are a Thanksgiving Tradition

Naturally sweet, luxuriously textured and one of the most nutrient rich of all vegetables, sweet potatoes are at their freshest right now from November through December—though their place in a healthy diet continues throughout the year. Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Puree w/ Fresh Orange or Lime Juice

Triple-Delish Cranberry Sauce

Triple Delish Cranberry SaucePass the Cranberries, Please

The tart and tangy flavor of cranberries provides a festive counterpoint to the rich and savory turkey, stuffing and gravy. Their glossy and glorious redness brightens an otherwise Continue reading Triple-Delish Cranberry Sauce

Apples Baked in Apple Juice

Apples Baked in Apple Juice (c) jfhaugenThe Sun, The Rain and The Apple Seed

Such a glorious time of year. Yesterday afternoon I walked through a grove of deciduous trees with the sun pouring through the yellow and orange leaves bathing everything in golden light. Today, just picked apples are baking in our oven filling every room with the fragrance of cinnamon and spice. Continue reading Apples Baked in Apple Juice

Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nataliemaynor/530316492/Welcome to my site. I hope you will join me in the weeks/months/years ahead as I share with you my enthusiasm about all things food, my philosophy about diet as our way of life, and my creativity in the kitchen with mostly vegetarian recipes. Below are my personal beliefs as well as the guidelines underlying my recipes for living everyday healthy–everyday delicious. Continue reading Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!