Thanksgiving Special

We've put together the best recipes, articles and resources to make cooking Thanksgiving dinner a fun and stress-free experience this year!
Plant Based Thanksgiving Dishes

No Turkey, No problem! Try one of these delicious plant based thanksgiving dishes instead.
Top 35 Healthy Sides

Our roundup of the best Thanksgiving side dishes
Delicious Desserts

From pies and cookies to souffles, we've got you covered.

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Thanksgiving Recipes

24 recipes

Thanksgiving Starters

Our favorite healthy starters

36 recipes

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The best Thanksgiving sides

24 recipes

Thanksgiving for 2 - 4 People

Recipes for a small crowd

22 recipes

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

No turkey? No problem.

27 recipes

Thanksgiving Dessert

Delicious (Healthy-ish) desserts

25 recipes

Everything but the turkey

From starters to desserts

19 recipes

Thanksgiving Best

The best of the best - our top recipes.

29 recipes

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Our favorite day (or week) after recipes

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Staying Healthy During Coronavirus

Staying true to our new motto, 'Stay at Home and Cook', EAT SMARTER will provide you with useful information and tips on how you can best use your time home whether you are quarantining alone or with the whole family. → Stay At Home Special

Staying Healthy During Coronavirus

What To Eat To Stay Healthy During the Pandemic

What to eat during the pandemic to stay healthy.

6 Ways to Deal with Pandemic Burnout

Pandemic fatigue is a real thing. Here are 6 ways to help beat it.

How to Stay Covid-Safe This Thanksgiving

Tips for a covid-safe Thanksgiving.

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Take a look at our new Health Score!

We now have a new proprietary health score on a lot of our recipes that is calculated by analyzing all ingredients used. The higher the score, the healthier the recipe!

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Top New Cookbooks

20 recipes

Vegetarian Pizza Recipes

Our favorite vegetarian pizza recipes

27 recipes

Dark Chocolate Recipes

17 recipes

Spinach Fresh from the Market

Fresh Spinach

15 recipes

Our Favorite Healthy Bowls

Beautiful Bowls perfect for lunch and dinner

24 recipes

Thanksgiving for 2 - 4 People

Thanksgiving for 2 - 4

10 recipes

Breakfast Bowls

Healthy Breakfast Bowls

Easy and Fresh Vegan Recipes

Simple, But Good

22 recipes

Easy One-Pot Recipes

Pasta, Curries, Risotto and more

23 recipes

Healthy 5 Ingredient Dishes

Simple dishes at their finest!

22 recipes

Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Practical, quick and balanced meal ideas

17 recipes

Quick Clean Eating Recipes

Quick recipes with natural ingredients!

24 recipes

Easy One Pan Dishes

Practical, healthy and delicious

15 recipes

Fast Pasta Dishes

Ready in a maximum of 30 minutes

Plant Based Recipes

30 recipes

Meatless Monday Recipes

22 recipes

Plant Protein Recipes

Healthy and filling plant protein recipes

30 recipes

Vegan Recipe Ideas

Easy and Fresh Vegan Recipes

40 recipes

Vegetarian Snacks

Our top vegetarian snack recipes

30 recipes

Vegetarian Breakfast

Vegetarian Breakfast made easy

30 recipes

Vegetarian Lunch

Vegetarian Lunch ideas

30 recipes

Vegetarian Dinner

Our favorite vegetarian dinner recipes

16 recipes

Low Carb Vegetarian Eating

Low Carb and Vegetarian? No problem!

20 recipes

Vegetarian Pizza Recipes

VEGETARIAN PIZZA

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The Essential Turkey Handbook

Everything you need to know about cooking a perfect Thanksgiving turkey.

6 Ways to Deal with Pandemic Burnout

Pandemic fatigue is a real thing. Here are 6 ways to help beat it.

How to Stay Covid-Safe This Thanksgiving

Our top tips on how to celebrate Thanksgiving in a safe way this year.

Tips For A Healthier Life

Cancer Prevention: When Should I Get Tested?

When and how often you should start screening for common cancers.

The Senior Diet: Eating Over 60

As we age, our bodies have different nutritional requirements. Read on for the best foods for senior health.

Wellness Myths Debunked: Part II

The truth behind some of the biggest wellness myths.

Cookbooks of the week

18 recipes

Sweet Holiday Cookie Recipes

Holiday treats

19 recipes

Thanksgiving Best

Thanksgiving Best Recipe Collection

25 recipes

Thanksgiving - Everything but the Turkey

Thanksgiving - Everything but the Turkey Recipe Collection

21 recipes

Sweet Christmas Desserts

From Classics to New ideas

Seasonal Spotlight

Butternut squash is a classic fall ingredient. However its nutty flavor, abundant vitamins, and low fat and calorie contents make it a healthful and delicious vegetable to eat year-round. → all about butternut squash.

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