Herb Roasted Turkey Thighs – A Thanksgiving Feast for Two

Herb Roasted Turkey Thighs – A Thanksgiving Feast for TwoJust in time for Thanksgiving, I want to bring back this popular post from 2011 with updated images. And if you’re like me and love to build out meal plans on Pinterest, pin this recipe’s step-by-step image to your recipe board.
The original post is below:

This year, before spending a more hectic Thanksgiving with family, I decided to create a quiet feast fit for two. I loosely adapted this recipe from an article in the NY Times. I love the flavor and juiciness of roast chicken thighs, so I was thrilled to try turkey thighs for the first time. During the final half hour of roasting, I added potatoes, garlic cloves, pearl onions and whole sprigs of herbs to create a wonderful one-pot meal.
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Swiss Chard Green Smoothie – The Perfect Cold Remedy

Swiss Chard Green Smoothie - The Perfect Cold RemedyIt’s cold and flu season and it’s hitting our family hard this year. Instead of relying on drugs, my go-to home remedy is a healthy smoothie. This nutrient packed green smoothie has everything your body needs to fight the cold including an extra Vitamin C boost from a whole grapefruit.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Ginger Soy Sauce

Brussels Sprouts Orange Ginger Soy
Some of you may remember this post from last year, but I’ve made a few updates to both the recipe and the images since. Brussels sprouts are such a great side dish for Thanksgiving that I’ve decided to make them again this year. The original post is below:

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which means time spent with family, friends and food…lots and lots of food. Instead of worrying about the main dishes, this year I’d like to focus on rustic and healthful side dishes. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite sides this time of year. Mixing in some soy sauce and fresh ginger adds a subtle Asian-inspired twist.
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Whole Wheat Crepes – Easy French Pancakes

Whole Wheat Crepes - Easy French PancakesI finally got around to posting this staple recipe of mine. It’s been perfected over time and I’m excited to share it with you all. Only four ingredients (including 100% whole wheat) go into this recipe making it one of the easiest and healthiest ways to whip up a French classic.
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Healthy Italian Winter Soup with Turkey Sausage

Healthy Italian Winter Soup with Turkey Sausage and Cannellini BeansI can’t believe it’s November already, it really snuck up on us! So in a similar fashion to my October pumpkin posts (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), let’s ring in the holiday season and break out the turkey recipes! To start, I made a hearty Italian winter soup. Sliced turkey sausage and cannellini beans are added making it satisfying enough to be a filling and healthy meal.
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