Merry Christmas! We hope you had a blessed Christmas and are beginning to get excited for the transition into 2026. This week’s meal ideas are designed to help you celebrate without abandoning your healthy routine.
The Cincinnati Style Chili is perfect for feeding a crowd – and everyone can customize their bowl just the way they like it. It pairs beautifully with the Cinnamon Pumpkin Cornbread or the refreshing Winter Fruit Salad. Another fun idea is the Cheeseburger Quinoa Bites. They’re easy to make (this video shows just how simple they are!) and they will be a hit with guests of all ages.
For those craving something sweet and salty, the Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn is “easy and delicious!” It’s a fantastic alternative to many of the sugar-coated popcorn mixes that tend to show up this time of year.
For breakfast – or a sweet bite throughout the day – the Chocolate Bliss Breakfast Cookies are an excellent addition to your spread. Bonus: you can make them ahead of time and they freeze great!
And of course, New Year’s Day wouldn’t be complete without black-eyed peas for good luck. The Hoppin’ John is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and pairs perfectly with – you guessed it – the Cinnamon Pumpkin Cornbread.
We’ll be bringing you all kinds of delicious, nourishing inspiration all throughout 2026!
And remember, it’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that you should obsess about – it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas that matters!
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Entrée 1
Cincinnati Style Chili Over Spaghetti Squash
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Entrée 2
Cheeseburger Quinoa Bites
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Entrée 3
Hoppin' John
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Side 1
Cinnamon Pumpkin Cornbread
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Side 2
Winter Fruit Salad
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Side 3
Chocolate Bliss Breakfast Cookies
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Quick & Easy 1
Shrimp, Sweet Potato and Kale Stir Fry
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Quick & Easy 2
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
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