Yikes! Potlucks, as awesome as they are, also create a situation that gives you so many options — too many options — possibly leading to food overwhelm. It’s a real thing. No really. .Trust me.
There are five things you can keep in mind when you are making your plate(s) at any potluck situation that apply even more at Thanksgiving! On the episode I explain all five in detail with some examples, too. I also chat about the carrots and the salad that I will be making for our gathering. Then how thankful I am that we only have to eat one large meal and one round of desserts. Such a relief from the normal 2 of each we normally get invited to. I mean we love our families, but not the tummy aches we get every year! 
1. Drink water all day to stay hydrated
2. Load up on veggies (hopefully raw) first / most on your plate
3. Watch your portions
4. Skip anything super creamy or overly cheesy
5. Pick your carbs + desserts wisely
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The recipe that I explain is for my carrots and it’s super simple: heat your oven to 400ºF, scrub full carrots well, put them in a shallow baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with allspice. Roast for 25 minutes. Turn and roast for 10 more minutes. Serve warm, top with feta cheese if desired. 

My meal plan for the week (check out my social to see how they turn out): 
Monday: Black bean chili and grilled polenta
Tuesday: Sweet potato gnocchi with tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach 
Wednesday: Teriyaki chicken + zoodles in pineapple salsa
Thanksgiving!: Broccoli kale salad with Roasted Carrots
Friday: Veggie crust pizza with a simple salad 
Bonus: Saturday is Friendsgiving and I’ll be making pumpkin cornbread. Which is a box of cornbread mix, a can of pumpkin purée and 1/4c of EVOO. 
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