holiday recipes
Unique Homemade Gifts for the Holidays
Posted on December 21, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
We’ve all been there: Standing in a crowded store in December, panicking about finding the perfect gift. With limited resources, time, and brain cells over the holiday season, shopping for loved ones can quickly become a huge stressor that puts a damper on your holiday spirit. Handmade presents are always cherished, and giving food is unquestionably one of the best ways to show your love.
Holiday Entertaining Tips for Vegans, Meat Eaters, and Everyone in Between
Posted on November 20, 2012
By Chloe Coscarelli
Author of Chloe’s Quick-and-Easy Vegan Party Foods
In my new e-books, Chloe’s Quick-and-Easy Party Foods and Chloe’s Vegan Chocolate Classics, I share my go-to recipes for a mixed crowd. These recipes rely on everyday ingredients that can be found at any grocery store and are super-easy to prepare.
5 Fun, Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
Posted on December 20, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Bring on the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration include some beloved dishes served at large feasts with rich sides and decadent desserts. Keep your celebration simple with these lightened-up recipes and creative twists on some of the holiday’s favorite dishes, and you’ll feel celebratory long after the latkes.
Super Foods for Your Holiday Table
Posted on December 19, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
The holidays usually arrive with their fair share of diet-damaging traditions, especially when it comes to food. Rich, high-calorie feasts are almost everywhere you turn, and it can be hard to stick to your health and diet goals without feeling like you have to give up the merry customs you love. This year, you don’t have to.
Holiday Detox: Indulge in Low-Calorie Desserts
Posted on November 28, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
While holiday diets usually start with cutting out sweets, in reality a dessert-free diet can backfire, big-time. Find a balance by subbing some of those calorie-heavy dessert classics with healthier, low-cal versions.
How to Safely Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers, Plus 10 Great Recipes
Posted on November 22, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is a fridge stocked with mouth-watering leftovers. But how long can you safely graze on them? Find out below, then try these memorable 10 recipes that will transform those leftovers into delicious, inspired new meals.
Skinny Your Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Posted on November 22, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Are you looking for some holiday cheer, but worried that by January your belly will be shaking like a bowl full of jelly? Watching your weight doesn’t have to mean skipping seasonal celebrations. Swap your holiday cocktails for these healthier mixes—whether you need low-calorie, sugar-free, or even antioxidant-rich beverages, we’ve got you covered from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
Just Married and Cooking Holiday Recipe: Pomegranate Cocktail
Posted on November 17, 2011
Try this refreshing holiday beverage and get your antioxidants, too! From Just Married and Cooking: 200 Recipes for Living, Eating, and Entertaining Together by Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione.
Hi! I'm Kristy, the editor/blogger of TOHL. I work with Simon & Schuster's expert authors to share our best health and fitness tips. I'm a runner, SoulCycler and Pilates addict, love to find healthy recipes, and am always looking for new challenges. Feel free to contact me at kristy dot ojala at simonandschuster dot com.
