Coach Kenzie is from Toronto, Canada – and Canadian thanksgiving is creeping up (weekend of October 12th). To prepare for the celebration, Kenzie has shared her Top 5 Thanksgiving Recipes with Healthy Twists. Scroll down to read the blog & discover her go-to recipes…
To kick off the “top 5 thanksgiving recipes with healthy twists”, I HAD to mention Chef Dawn’s Mashed Fauxtatoes recipe! There is simply nothing better than a warm, creamy side dish to pair with a juicy piece of roasted turkey. If you’d like to add a “twist” to this recipe, try topping each serving with a bit of parmesan cheese. This addition gives a nice salty touch to balance with the rich, creamy texture of the mashed fauxtatoes!
My mom ALWAYS made us her famous tart-and-sweet cranberry orange sauce on thanksgiving. Chef Dawn’s recipe is similar to my moms – but with the addition of an apple for extra sweetness! The maple syrup, honey and apple bring plenty of sweetness to balance out the tart cranberries – all while the orange zest adds a subtle orange flavour. I recommend serving this sauce with roasted chicken, roasted turkey, OR over a bowl of steel cut oats or greek yogurt for a fun & festive breakfast.
The fall season screams PUMPKIN! So, of course, I had to include a pumpkin dessert in my “Top 5 Thanksgiving Recipes” list… These pumpkin pie tartlets from chef dawn are oh-so-sweet with natural ingredients! The addition of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves brings a warmness to this dessert – striking a perfect balance between sweet and “fall spice”.
This recipe has SO many of my fall favourites – wrapped up into one cohesive dish. The cranberry and turkey combination reminds me of roasted turkey with cranberry sauce – and can be a perfect main protein for your breakfast. The side dish features brussels sprouts, broccoli, pears and walnuts. The pears balance with the brussels sprouts and broccoli to “tone down” the bitterness and create a sweet and savoury flavour combination.
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Pears are a classic winter fruit – and pairing them with chocolate is a great way to balance sweet with bitter for a delicious & satiating dessert. This dessert is quick-and-easy to make – and can be a great option to prepare with your kids or grandkids. Get creative by using shredded coconut, walnuts, pecans, or other nuts/seeds in place of the pistachios to find a flavour combination you love!
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