Family events can be tough and you don't have to be a vegetarian or a vegan to recognize that the typical Thanksgiving meal is heavy. My best advice, therefore, is to stick with the side dishes. Choose carefully and load up on the lighter options, taking small portions of the heavier, more decadent delights. Here are some of my favourite Thanksgiving Feast creations -- season appropriate, taste-bud delighting and wonderfully health promoting.

There are numerous ways to cook with leftover Thanksgiving turkey and rice, but this recipe is by far one of the best as it is a complete meal, with v...

Sometimes we all need a little reminder of what we're grateful for -- like a long weekend, good food and our families. We hope you enjoy some of these simple Thanksgiving recipes and craft ideas. Be warned -- there are a lot of delicious dessert recipes ahead (but we didn't leave out the brussels sprouts).

When you are all set to make your pumpkin pie for this year’s Thanksgiving feast, why not start from scratch with your own homemade pumpkin puree? S...

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Having everyone over in the comfort of your home will ensure that you know exactly what is on the menu! This way you can plan a diverse meal that is hearty, healthy and delicious! Tell people what to bring, prepare food together or make it all yourself! Whatever works for you, make it happen and enjoy the perfect balanced holiday meal!

Thanksgiving is the day when most (if not all) of your family comes together to eat. This year, why not deliver a truly pan-Canadian multicourse feast that's delicious and ready all at the same time. With only two weeks until the big day, now's the time to check out what's already in your pantry and create your master shopping list. Here are some of my top Canadian "buy now" ingredients to impress your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

This Thanksgiving, when you find yourself with lots of turkey leftovers, don't throw them out! The bones from your festive dinner are a treasure trove...

Thankgiving is a time for Canadians across the country to gather with family, friends and loved ones to give thanks for the many bounties we enjoy yea...

Thanksgiving is all about family gatherings and home-cooked meals. This year, why not try to incorporate a local selection of fresh vegetables, meats ...

If you want to get creative for dinner, why not try an alternative meat. Pork chops dressed with apples is delicious combination for fall. Ingred...

This pumpkin sticky toffee pudding recipe is a great way to replace traditional pumpkin pie at a fall dessert table. Base Ingredients 2 cup...

This recipe may not be a traditional holiday dish, but squash is definitely a traditional fall vegetable. This recipe is also an alternative side dish...

Side salads are a great replacement option if you're trying to keep your dinner side dishes healthy. Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin...

If you like easy, tasty and healthy dishes then you'll love this one. The crust of this tart is raw and the apples inside are slightly cooked. This re...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, why not try something new to not only spice up the dinner table, but get your guests' taste buds going. We ta...

A traditional Swiss rösti is prepared with the previous day’s boiled potatoes; it’s best to use slightly undercooked ones. If you boil potatoes t...

This homey cake is simple and fairly low in calories (as cakes go). Spelt, an ancient low-gluten variety of wheat, grows in alpine regions, so it’s ...

The delicate licorice flavour of fennel sings when paired with Parmesan. Real Parmigiano-Reggiano, though pricey, adds the richest flavour to this sim...

Sweet potatoes are nature's absolute perfect comfort food. They're naturally sweet and require very little prep to make them delicious. They also rank...

Comfort food does not have to weigh us down. In fact, there are many healthy substitutions you can make to traditional recipes without sacrificing tas...

Even if you're not a fan of veggies, you'll love this recipe as the heat of the oven caramelizes the natural sugars of the root vegetables. This recip...

If you like the idea of making a dessert for your family that smells delicious and tastes just as good, then this recipe is for you. Add the fact it's...