Roundup of Healthy Recipes for the New Year {Hoppin' John Recipe}

A Healthier Hoppin' John

Around the world, people will be celebrating the New Year with their own special, symbolic foods, which they believe will bring them good luck in the New Year. Here are some of the foods enjoyed around the world in celebration of the New Year. Interestingly, these traditional New Year foods also happen to be healthy!

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Spiced Apple Cider and Chai Tea Recipes

Chai Tea

With a bit of a break between Christmas and New Years, it seemed like the perfect time for a warm cup of Spiced Apple Cider or Chai Tea.  I love warm spiced beverages as they provide pure and simple comfort.

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Chili and Chowder for Easy Entertaining {Turkey Black Bean Chili and Thai Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe}

Turkey Black Bean Chili

My sister-in-law and her family are visiting over the holidays and planning three meals a day for a crowd over four to five days can be challenging.

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Roundup of Healthy and Hearty Soup, Chowder, Stew and Chili Recipes

Black Bean Chili

If you're entertaining overnight guests this holiday season, meal planning can be stressful.  Why not simplify meals by making a big pot of healthy, hearty soup, chowder, stew or chili, and serving a fresh salad alongside. For more fun, make a few Holiday appetizers for guests to graze on.

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Festive Holiday Salads {Persimmon Pomegranate Salad and Pink Grapefruit Avocado Salad}

Salads are a nice addition to any holiday meal, served as a starter or a light side dish.  Whether you’re entertaining or being entertained, why not make either a Persimmon Pomegranate Salad or Pink Grapefruit Avocado Salad. Both salads have fresh fruit, making them even more refreshing and healthy.

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Healthy Dinner Ideas for the Holidays

Coq Au Vin Is An Elegant Dinner Idea

During the holiday season, I often find myself looking for dinner ideas that are elegant, healthy and easy to make, without much fuss. One classic French dish that I love is Coq Au Vin, chicken braised in wine, onions, mushrooms and bacon. Although not difficult, the traditional preparation of Coq Au Vin uses butter and bacon, and takes a bit of time as the onion and mushroom garnishes are cooked separately.

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Roundup of Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes {Easy Orange Beet Dip}

The Holiday Season is a tough time to keep things in check when it comes to eating. There are so many tempting appetizers at holiday parties, many of which are loaded with butter, cream and cheese. It's easy to over indulge during the holiday season, with the thought of going on a diet in the new year.

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Sharing Our Holiday Table {Pomegranate Poached Pear Recipe}

Pomegranate Poached Pear

I have been wanting to try my hand at red wine poached pears, an elegant and beautiful dessert. However, many recipes call for a substantial amount of sugar and an entire bottle of red wine.

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Whole Grains for Breakfast {Chai Spiced Quinoa Porridge Recipe}

Chai Spiced Quinoa Porridge

On cold winter mornings, there's nothing like a hot bowl of whole grain porridge to start the day off right.  Whole grains take longer to digest and they release their sugars slowly, so they make you feel satisfied longer.

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8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet - A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

Many of you have heard by now that eating foods high in fiber is good for your health.  But why?  While eating a diet high in fiber is typically associated with relieving constipation, a high fiber diet can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

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Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Finger foods are a fun way of eating dinner for kids and adults alike. I have made Korean Lettuce Wraps and Korean Chicken Tacos as weeknight dinners, which my kids have enjoyed so much that I thought I would try Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps, another variation for a quick and easy, make ahead meal during the weekday.

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Korean Kim Chi Soup Recipe

Korean Kim Chi Soup, Perfect For A Cold Winter Day

Last week, I made a batch of Vegetarian Dashi, so simple but so full of flavor.  I had made miso soup with half of the dashi, and wanted to make something heartier and spicy this time.

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How To Make Dashi and Miso Soup

Miso Mushroom Soup

Some people refer to miso soup as Japan’s chicken soup.  Not only is miso soup pure comfort food, but it also contains lots of nutrients and is believed to have some cancer fighting properties.

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