Rachael Ray's Non-profit Organization Yum-o!

The No-Cook Lemon-Dijon Sauce recipe in our December Kitchen Road Map is a quick, easy and nutritious way to add flavor and zest to any basic chicken, pork or shrimp dish. Plus, our friends at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation have shared gift ideas that will inspire you to tive the gift of fitness and nutrition this holiday season!

Although turkey is usually the main event at Thanksgiving, it’s the sides that make the meal. We’re sharing one of our favorite versions of a roasted carrot side dish, but you can get creative and come up with your own version, too! We’ve also got tips from our friends at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help keep the traditionally hearty Thanksgiving meal from weighing you down.

This month’s recipe incorporates fall's colors, flavors and textures. Combining crisp apples and sharp yellow cheddar, mustard and maple syrup, it’s perfect for lunch with a cup of soup or as an afterschool snack. We’ve also got tips from our friends at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help you get in the habit of walking or biking to school, as well as around town!

Yum-o! and Rachael have teamed up with our partners at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to provide nutritious and delicious recipes that will be cooked and served in school cafeterias nationwide! In this month’s Road Map, we’re sharing one of our faves that you can try in your own kitchen, along with tips to help you start talking about healthy food choices and physical activity at school.