8 Healthy Recipes To Make For Your First Thanksgiving Together

Now that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, it's time that we finally get to the most exciting part: Figuring out ways that you and your partner can make it a special one. If this is your first time spending the holidays together, knowing how to whip up healthy recipes is just half of the fun.

This may sound far-fetched but testing out different foods and drink blends (alcoholic if you want to get a little fancy) can be a really exciting thing to do as a couple. If you find your nerves getting the best of you, just remember that your plans could have been a lot different: Instead of getting ready for the perfect night with your love, you could be gearing up to face an overly crowded holiday gathering.

If we're being totally honest, one of the hidden perks of going the 'table for two' route is getting to dodge that awkward inquisition about your love life from his family—or worse, yours. Trying to avoid eye contact with your mother and evade uncomfortable questions is pretty much like the Hunger Games—there's practically no way out.

Yes, celebrating together can seem daunting at first and add a lot of pressure on the night but that's what makes it even more special. How could you really resist bringing your relationship to the next level by spending the day together? So stop thinking about the million ways that this intimate dinner with your S.O. can go wrong and focus on how cooking for two can go right.

After busting out these healthy and delicious dinner, drink and dessert recipes, the odds will definitely be in your favor.

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