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| Holiday Food Safety and Preparation Resources |
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| 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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| Seasonal Advice: Holidays
FoodSafety.gov
Provides links to US government food safety information for holiday food preparation. |
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 | 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. |
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| Holiday Season Main Dishes |
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| 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. |
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| Tamale Pie
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Try this recipe as a quick and lower fat alternative to traditional tamales. |
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| Holiday Season Side Dishes and Salads and Snacks |
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| Corn Bread
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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 | Dutch Green Beans
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Fiesta Mix
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Grandma's Stuffing
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Green Bean Saute
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Hearty Mashed Potatoes
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Herbed Dip
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Home Made Mashed Potatoes
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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 | Maple Sweet Potatoes
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Mashed Sweet Potatoes
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Old Fashioned Dressing
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A traditional stuffing recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Soul Healthy Corn Bread
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Sweet Potato Casserole
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Turkey Gravy
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Holiday Season Desserts, Healthy and Tasty |
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| CranApple Crisp
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Crustless Pumpkin Pie
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| Ginger Bread Mix
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A recipe from the SNAP-Ed Connection's Recipe Finder database. |
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| 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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Last Modified: Nov 25, 2008 |
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