Find all the healthy recipes fromĀ Cooking Light's November 2015 issue.
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APPETIZERS

Brown Sugar–Spiced Nut Mix [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Cheese Olivettes [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Corn Fritters with Jalapeño Jelly [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Dressing-Stuffed Mini Peppers [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Gram's Clam Dip [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Old-Fashioned Mustard Pickles [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Quick-Pickled Baby Turnips [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Spicy Peanut Butter–Stuffed Celery Sticks [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Warm Spiced Cashews [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

BEVERAGES

Celery Gin Fizz [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Warm Spiced (and Spiked) Cabernet [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Wilga Hill Boomerang II [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 

 

BREADS

Cloverleaf Rolls [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Garlic, Avocado, and Tomato Toast [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Nana's Rosemary Biscuits with Cranberries [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Sour Cream Doughnuts [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Whole-Grain Corn Bread [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

DESSERTS

Apple Hand Pies [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Buttermilk-Beet Sherbet with Hazelnut Brittle [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Chocolate Chip Cream Puffs [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Cranberry and Dark Cherry Clafoutis [KID FRIENDLY] 
Cranberry-Pear Clafoutis [KID FRIENDLY] 
Double-Crust Apple Pie [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Extreme Lemon and Chocolate Roulade [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Iced Gingerbread Biscotti [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE]
Maple Pumpkin Pie with a Message [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Mile-High Coconut Cupcakes [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Pecan Sticky Wedges [KID FRIENDLY] 
Roasted Grape and Pear Kuchen [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 

 

MAIN DISHES

BEEF

Beef and Cheddar Enchiladas [KID FRIENDLY] 
Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Pickled Vegetables [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Picadillo-Stuffed Mashed Potato Balls [KID FRIENDLY] 
Red Wine–Braised Beef [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Traditional Beef Pot Roast with Carrots [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Whole-Grain Mini Meat Loaves [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 

FISH & SHELLFISH

Crispy Tilapia Tacos [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Greek Shrimp with White Beans, Tomato Sauce, and Feta [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Prosciutto and Sage–Wrapped Mahimahi [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Salmon with Walnut-Avocado Guacamole [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 

PORK

Pork Chops Scottadito [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Pork Chops with Thyme Pan Sauce [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Pork with Chunky Applesauce [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 

POULTRY

Applewood-Smoked Turkey [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs with Cremini Mushrooms [QUICK & EASY] 
Brown Sugar–Cured Turkey with Apple-Bourbon Gravy 
Chicken and Carrots with Lemon Butter Sauce [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY]
Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Fresh Vegetable Quinoa Bowl 
[GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Italian Roasted Chicken [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Pan-Seared Chicken with Pecan-Scallion Gremolata [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Rosemary-Orange Roast Turkey [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Sage and Garlic–Rubbed Cornish Hens [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Smoky Sunchoke, Sausage, and Pepper Hash [KID FRIENDLY] 

VEGETARIAN

Butternut Stratas with Gruyère [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Celery Root Schnitzel with Cabbage-Apple Slaw [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Roasted Winter Fruits and Vegetables with Farro Porridge [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Smoky Potato Cakes with Kale and Creamy Ricotta [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Crunchy Fried Spelt [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Pickled Rye Berries [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

PASTA

 

SALADS

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pickled Rye Berries [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Cauliflower Salad [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Celery Root Slaw [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Leftover Green Bean Niçoise [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Orange and Almond Salad [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Parsley-Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Parsnip Ribbons with Miso Vinaigrette [QUICK & EASY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Radicchio, Frisée, Apple, and Manchego Salad [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Rib-Eye Steakhouse Salad [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Roasted Red and Golden Beet Salad [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Shaved Apple and Fennel Salad with Crunchy Spelt [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Shaved Celery and Parsley Salad [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Smoked Barley, Beet, and Grapefruit Salad [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

SANDWICHES

Cran-Apple Smoked Turkey Sliders [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Italian-Style Subs with Pepperoncini [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Pork Sliders with Smashed Avocado [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Tofu Banh Mi Wraps with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Radishes [QUICK & EASY] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

SAUCES

Cran-Blueberry Sauce with Candied Ginger [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Giblet Gravy [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Mushroom Gravy [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Pear Mostarda [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Roasted Cranberries and Grapes with Rosemary [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Wine and Herb Gravy [MAKE AHEAD] 

 

SIDES

Acorn Squash with Pomegranate and Kale Tabbouleh [VEGETARIAN] 
Bacon-Powered Broccoli [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Baked Mac and Cheese [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Baked Rutabaga with "Red-Eye" Tomato Sauce [GLUTEN FREE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Grapes [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Garlic [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cider and Bacon [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Cheesy Potato Casserole [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Cheesy Sorghum and Shaved Squash Pilaf [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Cilantro Yellow Rice [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Classic Corn Bread Dressing [KID FRIENDLY] 
Coal-Roasted Sweet Potatoes [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Glazed Parsnips [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Gastrique [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Green Beans with Dried Cranberries and Hazelnuts [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Lemon-Dill Orzo Pilaf [QUICK & EASY] [KID FRIENDLY] 
Lemony Braised Celery with Hazelnuts [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] 
Marinated Savoy Cabbage [MAKE AHEAD] 
Mom's Smashed Mashed Potatoes [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Parmesan Polenta Rounds [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Quick Creamy Potatoes [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Rainbow Chard Sauté [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [VEGETARIAN] 
Roasted Broccoli with Pistachios and Pickled Golden Raisins [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN]  
Roasted Brussels Sprouts [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Roasted Sunchokes [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN]  
Roasted Sweet Potatoes [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN]   
Rutabaga Champ [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN]   
Sausage and Chestnut Dressing [KID FRIENDLY] 
Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms [QUICK & EASY] [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 
Savory Turnip Gratin with Greens [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [VEGETARIAN] 
Southern Corn Bread Dressing Squares [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Supersavory Wild Rice Pilaf [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] 
Sweet Potato Casserole [KID FRIENDLY] [VEGETARIAN] 

 

SOUPS & STEWS

Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Flemish Beef and Beer Stew [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Lamb Tagine with Lemon and Olives [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Posole [GLUTEN FREE] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Roast Turkey Pho [KID FRIENDLY] 
Turkey and Andouille Sausage Gumbo [GLUTEN FREE] [KID FRIENDLY] [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] 
Veggie Cassoulet [MAKE AHEAD] [FREEZABLE] [VEGETARIAN]