7 Hostess Gifts You’ll Want for Yourself
Revel in the holidays with this delicious assortment of host gifts and stocking stuffers.
Nov/Dec 2015
Slice & Bake Cardamom Spice Cookies
This dough is simple to prepare, and gifting it rolled in parchment (with baking directions) and frozen provides your recipient with ready-to-bake cookies whenever he or she craves them.
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix
Instead of adding chunks of sugar-filled candy cane, this classic has been given a healthy twist with no compromise to taste. Look for high-quality organic peppermint loose-leaf tea to ensure you get the most authentic flavor with some additional antioxidant benefits to boot. Hint: Our mix makes perfect stocking stuffers for pennies a bag!
Roasted Butternut Mac & Cheese
We slashed 263 calories from this classic dish, and it's just as creamy, cheesy and indulgent as ever.
Chestnut-Crusted Cheesecake with Cranberry Sauce
Velvety cheesecake gets a festive makeover with a fragrant chestnut crust and a maple cranberry sauce drizzled over top.
Corn Bread-Topped Beef & Black Bean Chili
A one-skillet twist on a traditional chili with corn bread, this clean eating chili uses both lean beef and black beans for a satisfying protein punch.
Three-Cheese Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Swapping out pasta with spaghetti squash let's you enjoy all of the cheese without the guilt in this light and satisfying casserole.
Linguine with Creamy Turkey Ragu
Craving comfort food without the guilt? Turkey and mushrooms slash the fat and calories of classic ragu while retaining all of the flavor and richness.
Indian Chicken & Vegetables with Toasted Cumin Rice
Yogurt and tomato paste lend richness, and a few spices add layers of flavor to this quick, easy, and nutritious Indian dish. It works seamlessly into your upcoming meal plans!
Beef & Walnut Pesto Pitas
This quick and easy weeknight dinner comes with a bonus- a delicious supply of homemade pesto that you can spread on fish or serve as a part of your meal plan later in the week!
A New Yorker’s Chic + Healthy Gift Guide
Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? Let’s keep it fun and fabulous this season with my smart and fresh gift selections I actually own myself and absolutely love to gift to those near and dear! Starting as low as $22, these coveted finds will surely inspire you and your loved ones to start living a cleaner and even greener life! Happiest and warmest holidays.
Butter Leaf Salad with Grapefruit, Avocado & Buttermilk Yogurt Dressing
Our vegetarian butter leaf salad with grapefruit, avocado & buttermilk yogurt dressing is light and fresh and makes a nice side for your weeknight dinner or when company comes.
Festive Clementine & Pomegranate Marmalade
Let family and friends know they can serve this fresh and tangy preserve with whole-grain crackers and cheese during a cocktail party, as a condiment for roasted lamb or poultry (yes, even Thanksgiving turkey!) or stirred into Greek yogurt for a sweet snack anytime.
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4 Electric Hand Mixers Just in Time for the Holidays
An electric hand mixer is the perfect choice for lighter tasks like beating egg whites or whipping cream – they’re affordable and take up less space than a bulky stand mixer. Try one of our top-rated models for all your holiday baking.
6 Grass-Fed + Organic Holiday Cheeses
Pecan and butter, whiskey-spiked, soft and creamy, nutty, earthy and even floral. These grass-fed cheeses are seriously impressive.
Individual Apple & Pecan Crumbles
A classic finish to any holiday meal, these elegant, individual-sized apple crumbles are topped with creamy, decadent crème fraîche. Their presentation is sure to impress, and they can be made almost entirely in advance and assembled at the last moment.
Berry Delicious Smoothie
Prep this delicious fruit-filled protein smoothie first thing in the morning or whenever you need an energy boost!
Heart Healthy Protein: How Amino Acids Help
Eating clean foods rich in amino acids – like lean red meats and plant-based protein – could be even more beneficial for your heart than researchers first recognized.
Herbed Quinoa & Wild Rice Stuffing
Quinoa and wild rice are loaded with protein to keep you full and fiber to keep your digestive tract running smooth. Flavorful herbs like sage, oregano and rosemary are not only fragrant but also rich in antioxidants that can improve circulation, reduce inflammation and help prevent cancer.
Caramelized Onion Pecan Stuffing
Onions are full of phytonutrients that reduce inflammation and can help prevent cancer and heart disease. Add healthy fats to your stuffing with protein-rich pecans and vitamin E–packed sunflower seeds. Season your stuffing while loading up on antioxidants with fresh tarragon, a peppery herb that contains potassium, iron, calcium and vitamin A, and with fresh parsley, an incredibly rich source of vitamins A, C and K.
How Spicy Foods Make You Healthier
Love it hot? Eating clean spicy foods one or two days a week might reduce your risk of death from cancer, heart and respiratory system diseases.