holiday recipes

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Party Food

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Party Food Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 2:53pm.

by Michele Morris




Pears Poached in Red Wine with Chocolate Sauce

Pears Poached in Red Wine with Chocolate SaucePosted by Joe R on November 23, 2007 - 12:46pm.

Serves 8

Impress your guests with this elegant yet healthy dessert.
8 pears (Anjou or Bartlett are best)
4 cups red wine – (about one bottle; a fruity type is best)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 orange)
1/4 cup heavy cream


Poached Pears

Posted by Joe R on November 23, 2007 - 12:41pm.

Poached Pears


Shrimp Ceviche

Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:31pm.

Shrimp Ceviche


Mango Sorbet with Tropical Fruit

Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:17pm.

Mango Sorbet with Tropical Fruit


Tuna Tartare

Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:11pm.

Tuna Tartare


Holiday Party Ceviche Tray

Posted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 5:07pm.

Holiday Party Ceviche Tray


Shrimp “Ceviche” in Wonton Cups

Shrimp “Ceviche” in Wonton CupsPosted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 3:44pm.

by Michele Morris

Yields 30 appetizers or 8 salads

This mock ceviche uses cooked shrimp and can be served as an appetizer or a salad.




Tuna Tartare

Tuna TartarePosted by Joe R on November 21, 2007 - 3:31pm.

by Michele Morris

Yields 20 appetizers or 4 salads

Because tuna is rich tasting, a small portion leaves your diners feeling satisfied. Serve in Asian soup spoons for a pretty appetizer or plated as the first course of an elegant meal.



Cornbread-Sage Stuffing

Posted by Jessica Harlan on November 14, 2007 - 7:27pm.

This vegetarian-friendly stuffing can be used to stuff a squash, zucchini or, yes, a turkey.


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