During the holidays, can you enjoy the foods you love and still feel merry come January?
Absolutely! It just takes a little creativity, like baking or broiling instead of frying, using lower fat or fat free ingredients and cutting back on sugar and salt. Experimenting with different herbs and spices is also a good way to add more flavor to your meals without extra fat, sodium and calories.
Try these lighter alternatives to some of your holiday favorites. They’re guaranteed to wow guests and family alike.
The Appetizer: The usual chips and dip
Try our: Creamy Crab Canapés or Baked Ravioli Bites.
A festive vegetable display will also impress the entire table, especially when paired with a healthy alternative to everyone’s favorite dip.
The Main Course: Instead of deep-fried turkey with bread stuffing
Try our: Cheddar Corn Chowder and Carnation Mashed Potatoes.
Ordinary turkey rises to new heights when it’s filled with a piquant mix of apples, oranges and cranberries. Try it with brown rice for a nutty flavor that’s healthy, too.
The Dessert: Instead of a sinfully rich pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake
Try our: Lighter Libbys Pumpkin Pie or Quick Pumpkin Pudding.
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