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Cornbread is the basis for cornbread stuffing and is so versatile.

If you want to really go the extra yard and make a fabulous cornbread stuffing this year, try making your own homemade cornbread using this recipe. Its a lot easier than you think, and is perfect to really give your Thanksgiving meal that truly homemade with love feel and taste. You can never go wrong with good intentions. This recipe is hearty and will be one you will go to year after year, all year long. Try making it today so you can have fantastic truly homemade cornbread stuffing tomorrow.

Here's the recipe: Southern cornbread recipe

Butternut squash is a tasty change from plain old mashed potatoes.

If you are looking for an alternative to regular mashed potatoes, Butternut squash can be a tasty change. Easy to prepare, and oh so easy to add wonderful flavors to, you will find a million different ways to serve this versatile side dish. Butternut squash is loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene. One cup contains around 13 net carbs. One thing is for sure, you won't miss mashed potatoes and you can feel good about eating something so healthy. If you have to be a little bad, a little cheese sauce or gravy is great with this recipe too.

To find out how to make this, see: Mashed Butternut squash

String beans with Chiffon dressing may be just the perfect change you are looking for this holiday season.

If you'd like to change it up a little this year at the Thanksgiving table by adding something a little different than the traditional String bean casserole, this recipe may work for you. String beans with lemon chiffon dressing sounds fancy, tastes great but is so easy to make. If you are looking to change up tradition a little, try this recipe: String beans with Lemon Chiffon dressing.

Getting lots of veggies into your diet during the holiday will help offset the damage done to your diet.
You know the holidays will give us plenty of great, decadent foods to savor, and in the midst of these feasts, there should be a few healthy yet tasty alternatives. Getting many people to accept food that is low carb is not an easy task. In fact, many people scoff at the suggestion to try anything with the words "low carb" in the phrase. However, making simple changes and allowing your mind and your pallet to expand is a good thing and it could add years to your life.
Get the recipe here: Low carb broccoli casserole

sweet potato casserole

What feast would be complete without this yummy casserole on the menu? Many people like to add a custard component to this casserole but this simple alternative seems to please everyone without the extra trouble of adding egg and milk. Give it a try, and I am sure it will not disappoint anyone at your Thanksgiving table this year! If this is your first Thanksgiving dinner party, and you want to keep it simple but classic, this recipe is for you!

Robert Downey Jr. struggled for years to beat his addictions.
During the holidays many recovering addicts have stress and temptation at every turn. It is good to have some positive reinforcements and encouragement during tough days. This is a list of celebrities that also battled one form of addiction or another and came out of it on the other side, sober. They are sober today, and that is a positive message of encouragement that addiction can be fought, and you can overcome it. Here are a few celebrities you may recognize and their addictions they fought. This list may surprise you.

Continue reading here: Celebrities that beat addiction

Cheesecake, pineapples, desserts, such tasty words, and the recipes are all here..

These pineapple desserts are easy to whip up, taste great and are ideal for Thanksgiving and any other holiday as well. These desserts are all easy to make, easy to transport and light and refreshing after a heavy meal. There's a recipe here for those on a diet too, and that is something we all have to be careful of during the holidays.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Top pineapple desserts for the holidays

Drinking is always a great temptation for recovering addicts during the holidays.
The holidays for some addicts may be a great challenge to deal with. Parties, family gatherings, the availability of alcohol and other substances can really push a recovering addict to the breaking point. However, the holidays can also offer a unique opportunity for a recovering addict to speak to and make amends with family and friends that may have been hurt or affected by their addiction To get tips and more information, Continue reading: Recovering addicts: Avoiding triggers during the holidays