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Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that’s lower in fat and calories but still thrills the crowd is easier than you might think. All it takes is a few ingredient substitutions and some clever fat-busting techniques. The Big Turkey If you’re hosting a small gathering, buy a turkey breast rather than the whole bird, as breast meat is lower in calories than dark meat. If you do buy a whole turkey, avoid “self-basting” turkeys, as they often contain added fat. And–it goes without saying–stay away from the deep fryer this year, and roast or smoke the turkey. Stuff the turkey cavity with whole or halved onions, halved lemons or apples, and sprigs of fresh herbs such as sage, marjoram, thyme, and/or …

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The Perfect Holiday Dish! Serves: 8 Serving size: ½ cup Calories/serving: 80 Total Carbohydrate: 16g Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 oz. each) 20oz crushed pineapple ( in it’s own juice, drained of juice except for ¼ cup) 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves season to taste salt and fresh-ground black pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Prick surface of sweet potatoes with a fork. 3. Place sweet potatoes directly on oven rack with a foil-lined baking sheet placed on the rack directly below it. 4. Roast sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes or until fork tender. 5. Remove sweet potatoes …

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A delicious, moist and dense pumpkin quick bread. Great for breakfast, snacks or even Thanksgiving. [gmc_recipe 578] Ingredients 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 6 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup applesauce 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9×5 inch loaf pan. Step 2 – Whisk together flax seed meal and water. Mix in sugar, pumpkin and apple sauce. Step 3 – In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, …

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