You are here: Home / Resource Library / Nutrition Through the Seasons / Winter's Abundance  / Healthy, Thrifty Holiday Cooking                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page On this page... Holiday Food Safety and Preparation ResourcesHoliday Season Main DishesHoliday Season Side Dishes and Salads and SnacksHoliday Season Desserts, Healthy and Tasty Holiday Food Safety and Preparation Resources Countdown to Thanksgiving USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service. Experienced and first-time Thanksgiving cooks will benefit from a review and reminder of important do-ahead steps toward a healthy and safe Thanksgiving meal. Food Safety in All Seasons Fight BAC! Partnership for Food Safety Education. Selection of articles on food safety measures for special events throughout the year. Healthy Eating for the Holidays  (PDF|514 KB) The Regents of the University of California. Discusses making healthful food choices and modifying recipes to decrease the fat and calories. Helpful Holiday Links University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Need an ingredient substitution, an answer to a baking question, advice on preparing foods ahead? This handy resource can help you find what you need quickly during the busy holiday season. Holiday Eating Without the Weight  (PDF|74 KB) Communicating Food for Health Newsletter. Food and Health Communications. This color handout brings holiday survival tips and a fun holiday quiz. Holiday Food Safety Success Kit Partnership for Food Safety Education. Online resources for families and for educators filled with information about safe food handling during the holiday season. Educator section includes handouts, PowerPoint slides, newsletter articles, and more. Let's Talk Turkey USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service. USDA's complete guide to safely purchasing, storing and preparing a turkey for the holidays or any time of year. Web page includes temperature guidelines, purchasing tips, cooking instructions and more. MyPyramid Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Communicates ways to stay healthy at the holidays, including making nutritious choices when eating out, keeping food safe and watching portion size. Seasonal Advice: Holidays FoodSafety.gov Provides links to US government food safety information for holiday food preparation. Thanksgiving Food Preparation Tips- 2009: Helpful Links University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Extension in Lancaster County. A one stop shop for helpful Thanksgiving food preparation tips and tools. Topics include planning, shopping, food safety, preparation and even turkey carving! Tiny Tastes Can Total BIG Calories over the Winter Holidays University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lancaster County Extension. "Extra calories can sneak in over the holidays. They don't always come in large portions, but can tiptoe in through tiny tastes throughout the day." A helpful addition to the holiday season! Three resources including a Power Point presentation, Web article and participant hand out. Back to Top Holiday Season Main Dishes Let's Talk Turkey USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service. USDA's complete guide to safely purchasing, storing and preparing a turkey for the holidays or any time of year. Web page includes temperature guidelines, purchasing tips, cooking instructions and more. Tamale Pie USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Try this recipe as a quick and lower fat alternative to traditional tamales. Back to Top Holiday Season Side Dishes and Salads and Snacks Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Corn Bread USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Dutch Green Beans USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Fall Veggie Casserole A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Fiesta Mix USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Grandma's Stuffing USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Green Bean Saute USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Hearty Mashed Potatoes USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Herbed Dip USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Home Made Mashed Potatoes USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Maple Sweet Potatoes USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Mashed Sweet Potatoes USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Old Fashioned Dressing USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A traditional stuffing recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Soul Healthy Corn Bread USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Sweet Potato Casserole USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Turkey Gravy USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Back to Top Holiday Season Desserts, Healthy and Tasty CranApple Crisp USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Crustless Pumpkin Pie USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Deep Dish Cranberry Apple Pie USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Ginger Bread Mix USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. Sweetened Condensed Milk USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Many holiday baking recipes call for sweetened condensed milk. Don't have any on hand? Try this substitution from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. 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