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FESTIVE READS: 7 Holiday Books for Kids

TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner!  THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…

Chocolate Peppermint Crème Brulee

Nothing is more fun than a bite-sized dessert, and this one is just perfect for the holiday season. Find cute little holiday glasses about the size of a paper Dixie cup or use a clear glass votive candleholder. Find small…

Simple Pear Salad

Pears are a nutritional bargain. At only 100 calories per serving, one pear provides 6 grams of fiber; that's 20 percent of the RDA for fiber. They are also a good source of vitamin C and are known to be…

Gingered Cranberry Raspberry Relish

Traditional doesn’t have to mean boring. When you’re trying to come up with side dish ideas for this year’s Holiday menu just think a little outside the box; take a traditional dish and make it contemporary and chic…like adding rapberries,…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin is incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. One serving provides 300 percent of the RDA for vitamin A. Pumpkin is also rich in vitamins C, E and iron. In addition, pumpkin seeds are a good source…

Orange Salad

One medium orange meets the RDAs for a day's worth of vitamin C. But did you know that oranges also provide potassium, calcium, vitamin A, fiber and folate! Orange slices make a wonderful addition to salads. Oranges complement the flavors…

Apple and Sausage Stuffing

The best recipes this time of year are family recipes — the ones that with just one bite, you are automatically transformed to a time and place of your youth. This recipe is from many a family Thanksgiving of my…

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