After a full day snacking, Apple Brined Turkey, Pecan Corn Bread & all the sides, you definately need a energizing breakfast to assist you to this shop-til-you-drop sporting event, Black Friday. My Banana Smoothie is an ideal, quick don't-skip-breakfast for a morning you don't have time for a full country breakfast. For those online shoppers, enjoy a stack of my Flap Jacks!

Now that we are officially in the Christmas season, I invite you to be join me over at Sears Cheer Tree for Christmas how-to inspiration.

Let The Season Begin! George

Banana Smoothie

recipe by George Hirsch | Living it UP! TV series companion cookbook

Makes 2 servings, so share

1 cup frozen sliced bananas

1 Tablespoon low fat peanut butter

1/2 cup fat free milk

1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt

1/2 cup crushed ice

Place the bananas in a blender and puree. And the peanut butter, fat free milk, yogurt, and ice. Blend until smooth.

24 hours from now you'll be plating-up Apple Brined Turkey, Herb Gravy, Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie.

So, tonight let's whip up a quick-n-easy light pasta with a zesty red sauce. I’ve prepared my Eggplant and Rigatoni on my TV show and for many of you at my cooking classes and book signings. Simply the best quick pasta sauce, period. So tonight let's keep it easy.

While nibbling on some Brie Calzone and Savory Crab Cakes, you may want to consider these wines. First I always say- any wine you enjoy is a great wine; but if pairing with turkey and need a suggestion; Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are two good vino choices.
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We’ll be posting Daily FOOD posts very early on Thanksgiving and Friday. If you happen to wake up early on Thanksgiving to watch the parade, I’ll have some great breakfast and brunch recipes waiting for you. And, on Friday, when you’ll be busy shopping, I will have you covered with some easy leftover ideas and recipes.