Light clouds of cookies in Christmas colors

Submitted by JRFDALTON

A lower fat version of our traditional Christmas Breakfast.

Submitted by JOCYMC

Holiday punch

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Our family tradition... but a healthy option any day of the year!

Submitted by GABRIELLE8812

make the night before

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A festive little appetizer for the holidays

Submitted by L_JOHNSTON

Fruity, moist cake for special occasions

Submitted by CUTEANDQUIRKY

I changed a Canadian traditional Tourtiere by making it with Turkey instead of Port

Submitted by LGAGNE47

These will make your house smell wonderful--enjoy one with a hot latte on a cold winter afternoon!

Inspired by the "Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti" recipe over at AllRecipes.com.

Submitted by STEEL0RCHID

This sandwich spread my mother made each Christmas season. It is still a favorite in my family. I have entered the receipe with the lighter ingredients so that I can enjoy this treat.
Spread this on your favorite bun. (1/2 of a bun)(Calories not included for the bun)

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Submitted by JEANINE13

A lighter version of Paula Deene's Great Granny's recipe!

Submitted by ELAINEHN

This was tough, since this is the first year since our daughter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes

Submitted by TONYRICH29

A friend gave me a bag of this with the recipie and it is great. Watch how much you eat, it's addictive!

Submitted by VIOLINLADY3

Lowfat, lower sugar, lower calorie version of the traditional Holiday Italian Sweet Bread

Submitted by TAZMOMSGOL

My favorite cookies

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Submitted by DIVAMOMMIE73

Traditional Jamaican dark pudding. Calories 273 per serving

Submitted by GUNI50

Traditional Slovac Christmas Eve soup that is made with sauerkraut, mushroom and barley.

Submitted by MMLPINK

This can be prepared the night before, set in fridge, then baked in the morning.

Submitted by DECORA1

Love to make this for the holidays. Grandma recipe. 10 Servings per recipe

Submitted by JENN224

Comfort food at its finest (and healthiest)

Submitted by ABEEDABU

Delicious and Easy

Submitted by KRISKOVA

I tried this recipe from Cooking Light and loved it. Here it is with a few personal modifications of my own.

Submitted by WEDGWOOD

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Submitted by MOMSJUNK

Pumpkin Pie save for weight loss surgery patients

Submitted by SHELL1226

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I first made this during my camp counselor days and modified it to make in the microwave. YUMMY!

Submitted by MEYERMOMMA

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Order a banana split at the drive thru, and you're looking at 800 calories. This version has less than 100, and it's easy enough for kids to make!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cake Truffles!

Submitted by JENSEN04

Weight Watchers- 1 pt each

Submitted by LOVE2BEFIT

When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These are delicious, but need a makeover to be more calorie friendly.

Submitted by CAKIMBC

A lowfat version of this yummy drink.

Submitted by TIERRA67

This fudge is super quick and easy, it can be made with any flavor combonation you choose (chocolate mint, peanut butter, anything) but this is my favorite. The chocolate melts best in a double boiler but can be melted in the microwave if needed.

Submitted by STUTLERTONI

As good as ice cream with none of the guilt

Submitted by STEFANIEMH

A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Great for those days you realize after dinner you're way under your protein limit. A treat that's good for you!

Submitted by ILIKEJUICE

Vegan version

Submitted by PATULJAK

While it's not as light as a normal cake, the denseness contributes to the dark chocolate feel. It sparkles throughout with the taste of orange, and because it's not a super-sweet cake, the icings provide just the right accent without being cloying.

Submitted by FANTABULOUS777

Sweet and nutritious Yojo to restore your mojo! Many thanks to my friend Julie for giving me this recipe.

Submitted by YERVANT

Delicious

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Vegetable

Submitted by LP5560

Healthier Xmas/Fruit Cake recipe

Submitted by FROOTITOOTI

This recipe comes from Alton Brown on Food Network. It's one of my husband's most favorite recipes.

Submitted by TRICIASHELL

This is the salad my grandpa made every Christmas, and everyone loved it. Even as a kid, it was one of my favorites, he's not around anymore so this is me winging it.

Submitted by DIGUPHERBONES

Kris Krinle cookies with less than half of sugars plus less fat.

Submitted by HAPPYMOM8

Love these! One of the favorite holiday items to put out for everyone to enjoy - very pretty on the plate.

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From Taste of Home Recipes
6 servings

Submitted by GUTSYGOURMET

Amazing side dish with lots of color and flavor. The special limas and fruity vinegar can be substituted if necessary

Submitted by ANNROBERTS54

Submitted by NAIK101

Great appetizer accompanied by the Cranberry Christmas Swirls...which is where I got the idea. I wanted a green appetizer to accompany the red of the cranberry.

Submitted by KOSHKALADY

Christmas Breakfast has been a tradition in my family as long as I can remember. I used to hate it when I was a kid, but now I can't even imagine Christmas without it. My mom would prepare it before us kids went to bed Christmas Eve, and in the morning between browsing through the presents Santa left and opening our stockings, my mom would place the baking dish in the oven to bake. To a kid early Christmas morning, it seemed forever when we'd actually eat. I guess 45 minutes must be eternity in kidland. Then when we'd sit down at the dining room table, still bundled in our pajamas, robe, and slippers, I'd pick at breakfast, eager to get back to opening our alluringly wrapped presents.

Many years later, though I'm older and enjoy watching my nephew open his gifts more than my own, Christmas Breakfast is still that part of Christmas that never changes. My brother will still complain about eating this breakfast, and I'll still pick at the sausage since it's never been my favorite meat. But we'll never stop baking it for all the Christmases left in my lifetime.

Since I've been an adult and hosted Christmas at my home, I've experimented with how to make the traditional casserole healthier. Most variations have turned not so great, but I've continued on the quest. This year I finally got the recipe right without sacrificing the hearty flavor. My sister-in-law's mom even asked for the recipe and everyone at the breakfast table ate more than one portion, even my husband who's a confessed non-lover of the breakfast.

So enjoy this recipe and may you have many blessed Christmases to come!

Submitted by TERRIFICLYFIT

This festive, low-calorie breakfast is perfect for Christmas morning.

Submitted by JLBILLMAN

Day after Christmas blizzard casserole

Submitted by HOTCHNER

I made my dad one of his favourite Christmas confections - fruitcake - out of another one of his favourites - home made mincemeat! This sucker took up a whole 11" springform with barely any room to spare, and clocked in at just over 6 lbs. It's a combination of two recipes from historic Toronto Star clipouts! Mizz R, if you're wondering by the way, is me! The mincemeat recipe is also on this site.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Moist and very rich, you only need a small piece.

Submitted by MILLY61

I make this punch for all gatherings, it is loved by kids and adults equally. It's very thirst quenching.

Submitted by DSTATZ

This is from the Reader's Digest Web site.
http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/grandma-roses-lasagna/article169861.html

Submitted by NEXTYEAR

I used this receipe the first time for Christmas but now I make it about 5x a year and freeze it in individual baggies for a quick hot breakfast I also use whatever meat I have available.

Submitted by BELLJOANN

Mini cookies with tangy dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips.

Submitted by OCEANA9191

Be festive this holiday with these delicious chocolate cookies.

Submitted by 1GEM4U

Called Christmas Casserole because it's red, green, and white.

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Submitted by GARYKILLMER

Mix the potatoes, cheese, soup, sour cream, onions, salt to taste, pepper to taste, and half the melted butter. Place the mixture in a 9 x 13 pan. Pour the remaining butter on the top and spread the corn flakes over the top. Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Submitted by CHEF4RENT

Leftover turkey and ham from the holidays? Make this succulent chili out of everything you have in the refrigerator. It's not very often you find a recipe that pleases the entire family, but this one does. Shredded turkey, chopped ham, and a potpourri of tomatoes, roasted peppers, onion and garlic. Add a pound of bacon if you're not concerned about fat (this recipe, as written, has less than 2g of fat per one cup serving).

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Submitted by DIPKIN

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

Festive and delicious!

Submitted by BEEFGODDESS

The mix of red and green peppers makes this a colorful Christmas looking egg casserole. Easy and low-calories.

Submitted by PRESSINGON3:14

Simple, Easy, Healthy, and makes your house smell cozy , warm & inviting !

Submitted by KINI08

Very Colorful and tastey Christmas Snack

Submitted by PGERZANICH

Excellent rich, decadent Christmas pudding and its 6 points per serving in weight watchers

Submitted by KEITHG71

Holiday tradition

Submitted by SHARONGO12

My mother makes this every year for Christmas. It's a basic egg and cheese casserole, but oh so yummy

Submitted by DEAFGEEK

easy and tasty, kids can help

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Submitted by ELKAIZER

These are a family favorite and easy to make!

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Submitted by TWIGGY613

Banana pudding is a great quick dessert. Now with this recipe you can enjoy it without the guilt. All ingredients were substituted with lower fat items.

Submitted by TREE63

This is one of THE BEST rice pudding recipes I've ever made. It's worth a try if you've never had this kind of pudding before. And don't be afraid of adding the egg! Tempering the egg ensures that you do not end up with bits and pieces of scrambled egg in your pudding!

I skimmed the recipe to half of the typical batch (hence using half the egg). Instead of cream I used milk, light butter substitute. I also added about 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to the mixture and lightly sprinkled nutmeg over the top when placed in a bowl.

Perfect for cold weather days!!

Submitted by BEEFGODDESS

This cake is easy to make, and although appears to be sweet because of the amount of sugar and honey involved, it is not an over-the-top taste.

Submitted by BEEFGODDESS

Have brownie mix but want to cut the fat and calories? Replace the oil for unsweetened applesauce, and the egg for a smashed banana. Trust me, it will taste great!

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