Foods to be Thankful For: Easy Ideas for Cooking Healthier

From weeknight dinners to festive feasts, here’s how to simplify your kitchen routine with simple swaps, fresh flavors, and heart-healthy ingredients

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

November 6, 2025

This holiday season, we are making healthy cooking simpler, cleaner, and more flavorful. Here are our favorite tips, tricks, and simple swaps to make cooking easy, nourishing, and fun this season and beyond.

So how do we make the holiday cooking season a bit easier and help families get creative in the kitchen? Well first, the holidays are all about slowing down, bringing people together, and sharing comfort food with the people you love. Some of our favorite dishes this time of year are a beautiful harvest salad or simple fresh baguette.

A big tip for putting these together? Simplify wherever you can. That’s why we love Pompeian Squeeze from America’s #1 olive oil brand. Its precision spout gives you total control, so whether you’re drizzling over a salad or dipping with bread, you get just the right amount every time — no mess, no stress.

And Pompeian is 100% farmer-owned, which really shows in the quality of their products. The new Squeeze bottle was designed specifically for home cooks like us. It’s flexible, easy to hold, and even pops right back into shape after each use. The precision-control spout lets you drizzle exactly what you need so there are no greasy bottles or spills. Plus, the flip-top cap keeps things neat and clean, which is a big win during the busy holiday season.

Pompeian Squeeze really fits into every part of your kitchen routine — and it’s a heart-healthy staple too. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is packed with good fats and antioxidants that support overall wellness, so it’s a simple swap that’s better for you and still delicious. The Smooth variety has this delicate, buttery flavor that’s perfect for sautéing, baking, or creating everyday dishes. Then there’s Robust, which is full-bodied and flavorful — I love using it to finish roasted veggies, drizzle over soups, or even on warm bread. Once you try it, it really becomes your go-to for everything.

You can find Pompeian Squeeze at major retailers nationwide — places like Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Sam’s Club, and Amazon Fresh. To learn more about the brand and get recipe inspiration, visit Pompeian.com or follow @Pompeian on social for tips, tricks, and cooking ideas.