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Date Bran Jingle Balls

Date Bran Jingle Balls

Jingle all the way! These tasty and healthy date bran balls can be made with orange juice in place of the brandy to make them more family-friendly. Date Bran Jingle Balls Ingredients 2 cups cereal, bran flakes 3/4 cup dates, pitted and whole 1/2 cup nuts, pecans, toasted 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons cream cheese [...]

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage

Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage

This side dish dresses up brussels sprouts with chestnuts and fresh sage, making them a new seasonal favorite! Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Sage Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts – trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin 3 tablespoons broth, chicken, less sodium 3/4 cup fresh chestnuts – coarsely chopped [...]

Santa Hat Cupcakes

Santa Hat Cupcakes

Santa Baby! This cupcake courtesy of BellaBaker.com combines red velvet cake with creamy vanilla bean icing and uses an upside-down ice cream cone, sprinkles, and a white gumball to create Santa’s signature cap! Santa Hat Cupcakes Red Velvet Cupcakes Ingredients 2 ½ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsweetened [...]

Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair

Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair

From spreads to au gratins, shrimp is one of the most versatile and special items to grace your holiday table. Its elegance is outshined only by its nutritional value, an added bonus when other holiday favorites pack on the pounds. A serving size of three ounces of shrimp delivers nearly 20 grams of protein and [...]

Baked Potato Latkes

Baked Potato Latkes

No holiday meal would be complete without latkes, or potato pancakes. Of Eastern European origin and traditionally made with eggs, try using ground flax seeds to hold it all together. There are many variations possible. Baked Potato Latkes Ingredients 1 large russet potato, peeled and grated (2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon minced yellow onion 1/4 cup [...]

Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding

Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding

Rich, moist bread pudding – this is a true treat, topped with caramelized pears! Courtesy of BetterEats.com, this recipe will easily become a seasonal family favorite! Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding Ingredients 2 1/2 cups milk, lowfat (1%) (“Mom” prefers organic) 4 large eggs (“Mom” prefers organic, cage-free eggs) 1/2 cup sugar – divided 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]

Gingerbread Cookie Mix

Gingerbread Cookie Mix

Give the gift of cookies that they can enjoy whenever the mood strikes them. An easy gingerbread cookie mix in a jar makes a great teacher gift this Christmas and holiday season. Gingerbread Cookie Mix Ingredients 1 quart-sized glass jar with a lid 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3 teaspoons [...]

Mushroom & Onion Mini-Quiche

Mushroom & Onion Mini-Quiche

Light, vegetarian, egg & dairy-free, these teeny little quiches can be served at anytime of the day! Mushroom & Onion Mini-Quiche Ingredients 2 packages frozen tart shells (vegan) 1 package silken tofu Cashew cream (1 cup water + 1/2 cup cashews) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 tsp. tarragon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 [...]

Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Sweet Mushroom and Pepper Bruschetta

Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Sweet Mushroom and Pepper Bruschetta

This cheesy garlic bread is (gasp!) dairy-free, but you would never know! It makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish this season. Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread with Sweet Mushroom and Pepper Bruschetta Ingredients Roasted Garlic Cheese Bread: 3 heads of garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup Daiya Cheddar or Mozzarella style [...]

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola

Here’s a fig-tastic appetizer to serve this holiday season, courtesy of BetterEats.com, Everyday Health’s new food site! Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola Ingredients 16 medium figs, dried, about 8 ounces 1/2 cup port 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 2 ounces prosciutto, [...]

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