Eat, Drink, Be Merry - and Light
Your guests don't need to know you're having a healthy holiday party. They'll just think it's delicious.
Serve this Sesame Beef Tenderloin with rolls and your favorite horseradish sauce for an impressive, yet easy way to feed an entire party of guests. A sesame seed and honey glaze makes this roast elegant. —Sara Dakin, Longmont, Colorado
These tasty Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance-just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
These mini frittatas are a cinch to make and just delicious. It doubles easily for a crowd and even freezes well ... for added convenience. —Nancy Statkevicus, Tucson, Arizona
I cut this recipe out of a newspaper a year ago and decided to trim it down by substituting fat-free and reduced-fat ingredients. Whenever I make this for an occasion, I end up being asked for the recipe. —Patricia Moore, Toledo, Ohio
A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Hosting a party? These fancy Mushroom-Stuffed Shrimp will be a hit. They're also a tasty main course with rice or pasta. —Karolee Plock, Burwell, Nebraska
I first made these golden Cheesy Pita Crisps when my college roommates and I wanted garlic bread but only had pitas on hand. My husband likes this "skinny" version even better than the original! —Christine Mattiko of Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Whenever I go to a party, friends and family hope I bring these Crab-Filled Veggie Bites with me. The crab filling is also good piped onto celery or used as a cracker spread. Range the horseradish to suit your tastes. —Debbie Bloomer, Omaha, Nebraska
As a mouth-watering finale, I whip up my tiramisu and serve it in pretty parfait glasses. These Tiramisu Parfaits are a long-time favorite dessert. I think they look so pretty with a drizzle of chocolate or cocoa on top. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa