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Not Your Every Year Thanksgiving Dinner My Way

The holidays are the best time of the year for family traditions, or shall I say, “food traditions.” The turkey, the mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, and the stuffing are staples for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Tradition is important, but so is creativity. Since I focus heavily on healthy, Greek inspired dishes, I have created my own recipes as an alternative to some Thanksgiving traditional dishes.

The most classic of Thanksgiving dishes is, of course, the turkey. My recipe, Stuffed Turkey Breast Roulade, is a delicious innovative alternative to the traditional turkey. This low-fat meal is the perfect feast for those who are health conscious. You can view my recipe below. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Stuffed Turkey Breast Uncooked

 

Mashed potatoes are the most popular side companion dish to the turkey. But this dish can immediately make you feel as stuffed as the turkey, and it packs a lot of carbs. My Cauliflower Mashed Puree is a fantastic, but healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. This tasty light side dish will delight your guests. And if you never tell them, they will never notice the difference because it tastes so similar!

 

Cauliflower Mashed Puree

 

 

See below for the “Not Your Every Year Thanksgiving Dinner My Way” recipes. Happy Thanksgiving!

A delicious innovative alternative to the traditional turkey. This low-fat meal is the perfect feast for those who are health conscious. A fantastic, but healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. This tasty light side dish will delight your guests.
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Ricotta and Hierloom Tomato Tart

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This fresh and quick seasonal dish erupts with flavor and will surely ignite your next special occasion.

 

 
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Spinach Tart with Sweet Potato Crust

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This spinach tart with sweet potato crust is a healthy version of a traditional favorite. Simply substitute veggie cheese for regular cheese, and olive oil for butter and you’ll have what I call a “trim tart.”

 
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Succulent Syros Seafood Rice

A Zesty Mediterranean Entrée
A Zesty Mediterranean Entrée.
A Zesty Mediterranean Entrée.
This Recipe is split into 2 parts. To view/print the recipes, click the links below:
Succulent Syros Seafood Rice Recipe Part 1
Succulent Syros Seafood Rice Recipe Part 2

Blackberry Bliss Dressing

Use this healthy and flavorful dressing to top your favorite Greek Salad.

 

A Healthy Salad Topping.

 

You can view/print the full recipe by clicking here.

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Artichoke “à la Polita”

This lemony Greek artichoke stew is not only delicious but it’s vegan and also super scrumptious. Using fresh artichokes is a tedious job, but the effort is worth it
This lemony Greek artichoke stew is not only delicious but it’s vegan and also super scrumptious. Using fresh artichokes is a tedious job, but the effort is worth it.
You can view/print the full recipe by clicking here.
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Finikas Paella with Seafood and Chicken

Paella is widely regarded as Spain’s national dish, although it is popular throughout the Mediterranean including Greece. This comfort food can be made with seafood, chicken, or a combination of both. The Spanish chorizo and saffron threads give a unique flavor to the rice (Bomba, Senia or Calaspara). Finikas is a small port on the island of Syros, Greece where fisherman bring fresh seafood, and the local farmers deliver vibrant vegetables and wholesome chicken which allows local restaurants to prepare some of the finest paella.

 

Paella is widely regarded as Spain's national dish, although it is popular throughout the Mediterranean including Greece. This comfort food can be made with seafood, chicken, or a combination of both. The Spanish chorizo and saffron threads give a unique flavor to the rice (Bomba, Senia or Calaspara). Finikas is a small port on the island of Syros, Greece where fisherman bring fresh seafood, and the local farmers deliver vibrant vegetables and wholesome chicken which allows local restaurants to prepare some of the finest paella.

 

 

You can view/print the full recipe by clicking here.

Grilled Swordfish with Aioli Sauce

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This delicious fish is perfect for grilling. It’s light and healthy. The  tasty sauce provides moisture.

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Moustalevria – A Greek Creamy Grape Juice Pudding

The production of wine is a tradition in Greece especially throughout the islands. The end of September is the grape harvesting season. After the harvest and pressing of the grapes, some of juice is used to prepare this gelatinous pudding.
The production of wine is a tradition in Greece especially throughout the islands. The end of September is the grape harvesting season. After the harvest and pressing of the grapes, some of juice is used to prepare this gelatinous pudding.
You can view/print the full recipe by clicking here.