Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Waffles 

These lowfat waffles contain no oil. The batter combines pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, milk and flour with spices.

Fruits of the Forest Yam Patties 

This side dish mixes mashed yams with apple, pear, walnuts, bacon, cinnamon and egg into patties that are cooked in hot oil.

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup 

This creamy, sweet and spicy soup truly captures the warm flavors of autumn.

No-Bake Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake 

This recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens, swirls together a plain cream cheese mixture with a pumpkin-cream cheese mixture to make a gelatin-based dessert in ...

Gingered Cran-gerine and Cabernet Compote 

Fresh cranberries with an added zing of flavor from tangerines, ginger and a little red wine.

Turkey Dressing 

Maintain the variety of flavors in this dressing by sauteing each vegetable separately. Try it for this year's Thanksgiving dinner.

Brussel Sprout Chestnut Slaw 

This slaw is made with red cabbage, brussel sprouts, and persimmons in a sweet and sour dressing.

Georgia Potato Salad 

Cubed potatoes are combined with onion, celery, crumbled bacon, dill pickle, pimiento-stuffed olives, prepared mustard and a little mayonnaise.

Spicy Cuban Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup 

Cumin, black pepper and nutmeg add a little spiciness to this side dish soup made with canned pumpkin, black beans, and chicken stock or broth.

Buffet Sweet Potato Balls 

Mashed sweet potatoes, rolled in honey and pecans, and baked until lightly browned.

Hot Thanksgiving Punch 

Your guests will appreciate the aroma of this punch as soon as they walk in your door-lightly spiced cranberry, pineapple and grapefruit juice.

Sweet Potato Muffins 

Mashed sweet potatoes are combined with two kinds of sugars and two flours, plus applesauce, spices and pecans, to make these muffins.

Mashed Potatoes and Veggies 

Mashed potatoes mixed with a colorful assortment of vegys plus rich sour cream and butter--great comfort food.

Cranberry Waldorf Salad 

Instead of walnuts, pecans also work in this fruit salad.

Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Soup 

Creamy pumpkin soup, with just a hint of cinnamon, ginger and cloves--a great starter course for holiday parties, just make ahead and reheat.

Grandma's German Sweet Dressing 

This stuffing recipe combines cinnamon bread cubes with chopped apples, apple cider, and raisins--both dark and golden.

Buttternut Squash and Lentil Bisque 

Cooked squash, apple, onion & broth is pureed, seasoned with red pepper & nutmeg, & cooked with lentils. Sliced bread and gouda cheese float atop.

Pearls Baked in Onion Sauce 

A savory side dish for a special dinner-pearl onions in a creamy sauce, topped with parmesan cheese, broiled until golden brown.

Green Bean Delight 

This colorful mix of cooked vegetables includes French-style green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms, seasoned with salad dressing and sprinkled with chees...

Pumpkin Muffins 

Applesauce and egg product are used in this pumpkin muffin batter, which is seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

Yummy Green Bean Casserole 

Canned green beans are combined with sour cream and onion, then topped with cheddar cheese, crushed corn flakes, and canned French fried onions.

Good Gobbler! 

Your turkey is guaranteed to be tender and juicy when you use this fail-proof method--make sure you start at least 8 hours in advance.

Easy Holiday Yams 

Cooked yams are mashed and seasoned with ginger, coriander, wasabi powder and lime juice.

Stacy's Homemade Cornbread Dressing 

This turkey stuffing uses cornbread and a variety of spices for flavor. Not only is it tasty, it's healthy too.

Centerpiece Pumpkin with Pumpkin Seed Pilaf 

Great and tasty addition to a family gathering especially in the fall. Simply combine the filling, stuff the pumpkins and roast.