[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holistic-recipes-to-keep-the-holidays-joyful\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holistic-recipes-to-keep-the-holidays-joyful\/","headline":"Holistic Recipes to Keep the Holidays Joyful","name":"Holistic Recipes to Keep the Holidays Joyful","description":"Holistic Recipes to Keep the Holidays Joyful Serving an all-natural main dish with great presentation, suitable for a crowd, can keep family and friends healthy and happy during the holiday season....","datePublished":"2015-12-07","dateModified":"2026-01-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/#Person","name":"Marlene","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/","identifier":4,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Edison Institute of Nutrition","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/holistic-recipes-to-keep-the-holidays-joyful.jpg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/holistic-recipes-to-keep-the-holidays-joyful.jpg","height":630,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holistic-recipes-to-keep-the-holidays-joyful\/","about":["Articles","Emotional Health","Recipes & Meal Planning"],"wordCount":839,"keywords":["Health","Healthy Holiday Recipes","Healthy Pea and Shrimp Risotto Recipe","Healthy Recipes","Healthy Seafood Cioppino Recipe","Holiday","Holistic Health","Recipes","Sole Fillet en Papillote Recipe"],"articleBody":"Holistic Recipes to Keep the Holidays JoyfulServing an all-natural main dish with great presentation, suitable for a crowd, can keep family and friends healthy and happy during the holiday season. These are a few ideas that are easy to prepare and an excellent choice for holistic eating.Traditional Seafood CioppinoThis classic Italian fish stew originated at Fisherman\u2019s Wharf in San Francisco. Wine is an important ingredient that ties the flavors together.Ingredients2 lbs of shellfish (a mixture of oysters, clams, and mussels)1 lb of dry sea scallops1 lb of raw shrimp, 21\u2009\u2013\u200925 count, peeled and deveined1 2\u2009\u2013\u20093 lb Dungeness crab steamed and cut into sections or 8 oz lump crabmeat3 cups of chopped onion3 tablespoons chopped garlic\u00bd cup chopped celery1\u2009\u2013\u200928 oz can of diced tomatoes6 cups of fish stock2 \u00bd cups Pinot Noir or Merlot red wine5 slices of sourdough bread, halved\u00bc cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil2 bay leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano2 teaspoons fennel seed\u00bc teaspoon crushed red pepper\u00bc cup chopped fresh basil and\/or parsley\u00bd teaspoon saltFresh ground pepper to tasteDirectionsHeat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep soup pot over medium heatAdd onions, garlic and celery and stir until lightly browned (7\u2009\u2013\u20099 minutes)Add stock, tomatoes, wine, red pepper, fennel seed, bay leaves, and oregano and bring to a boilReduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, partially covered.Strain and discard the solids, and season remaining broth with salt and pepperBring to a gentle boilBrush sour dough bread with garlic flavored olive oil and toast lightlyAdd shellfish, shrimp, and scallops to broth and cook for around 4 minutes, stirring gentlyAdd crabCover and cook an additional 2 minutesShellfish should be open and shrimp not opaqueDiscard unopened shellfishServe over toasted bread placed at the bottom of a soup bowl. Sprinkle cioppino with basil or parsley.Festive Pea and Shrimp RisottoRisotto is a creamy rice dish with any number of ingredients. This pea and shrimp recipe is perfect for a holiday main course for a crowd.Ingredients12 cups of Italian \u201crisotto\u201d rice (Arborio or carnaroli)1 lb raw wild caught shrimp 21\u2009\u2013\u200925 count, peeled and deveined1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shredded finely5 cups seafood stock1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup chopped shallots or onion2 cloves of garlic, minced\u00bc teaspoon crumbled saffron threadsFresh ground pepper to tasteDirectionsSimmer fish stock in a medium saucepan over medium-high heatReduce heat to below a simmerHeat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat and add shallots or onion Cook until softened, around 2 minutes, stirring occasionallyAdd hot liquid in \u00bd cup increments, followed by a splash of wine, and stir after each addition until most of the liquid is absorbedAdd the shrimp and peas with the last addition of liquidStir around 4 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed by the rice and the shrimp is just about cooked throughThe risotto will be creamy and tenderTotal cooking time: 25 to 35 minutesRemove the risotto from the heat and stir in \u00be cup of cheese, lemon juice and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve. Enjoy!Holiday Sole Fillet en PapilloteServe individual sole fillets with vegetables en Papillote, in a bag, for a healthy holiday meal with a distinctive presentation.Ingredients4\u2009\u2013\u20094 oz sole fillets1 zucchini squash, julienned1 large carrot, julienned1 lemon, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, minced8 sprigs fresh thyme\u00bc cup white wine1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperLarge squares of parchment paperDirectionsMix zucchini, carrot, and garlic in a bowlAdd oil and season with salt and pepper to taste and tossPlace one fish fillet in one sheet of parchment paper and season with salt and pepperDivide vegetables and place on top of the fishAdd 2 lemon slices, 2 sprigs of thyme, olive oil and 1 tablespoon of white wineFold the parchment paper around the edges tightly in \u00bc inch folds and create a half-moon shapeArrange parchment paper packets on a baking sheetBake at 375 degrees for around 12 minutes, until the fish is cooked throughCut open packets and serve on parchment paper on a plateHave a Happy Holiday! 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