Cold Turkey. Recovery Plan. Moussaka?
Really. Crisp, buttery potatoes. Rich, melting eggplant. Luscious cheese sauce. It's practically the national dish in Greece, where they make it with ground lamb. That's what I was doing when I thought, why not make Turkey Moussaka?
Thanksgiving Three-Bean Turkey Chili
Deeply delicious. Spicy and sweet. Rich and bright. Substantial but not heavy. Maybe the best-ever use of leftover turkey. So good it makes me think Better of turkey. More than enough flavor for a party.
Thanksgiving’s Greatest Moves: Loosen up
If you're traveling, you'll have enough on your mind. So give your body a break. Because something ought to be relaxed when you arrive. Some stretches for the car, the plane and the rest stop. Have a Slower Saner holiday.
Slower Sunday: Take Flight
Some birds have all the luck. Some don't. Take the turkey. A poor flier. And totally edible. Then there's the pelican. Funny looking on the ground. But when it takes flight, that's something to see. Effortless. Graceful. Take a minute. Press Play.
Got 10 minutes? For your blood pressure?
3 10-minute walks each day can make a significant contribution to lowering your blood pressure. Just brisk walking - no running - does the trick. If you don't have a dog, or if getting outside for three walks a day just doesn't work for you, here are some indoor options.
A Walk Through The Thanksgiving Math
Before you finalize your Thanksgiving meal planning, let's do a little preventive math. Add up those future calories. And subtract a future walk's worth of calorie-burning.
Sweet Potato Pie
Just make it. It's great. It's cheap. It's easy. The only real decision is how to serve it. Turkey sidekick or dessert? No Better Way to eat a sweet potato. Thanksgiving Day or Any Day.
Polenta Dressing: Think outside the bird
Dressing. Not stuffing. Cook it separately. Not inside the turkey. So good you might think, who needs the turkey? Here's a perfectly moist and deeply flavorful savory dressing with a luscious whole grain corn polenta base.
Ginger-Spiked Cranberry Relish
Four ingredients. Four minutes of preparation. For a powerful, intense condiment that'll light up your turkey and wake up your mouth. Start with just a little. That's all it takes to beautify and amplify Thanksgiving dinner.