30 low low holiday Recipes

extra firm tofu, vegetable oil, orange juice, whole grain dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, miso (optional), thai chili paste (optional) or 1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes (optional), dried rosemary, dried savory, dried sage, vegetable bouillon granules, maple syrup or 3 tbsp agave nectar

onions, divided, canola oil or vegetable oil, divided, ancho chile powder,* divided, dried oregano (preferably mexican), divided, bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt), cut into 4- to 5-inch pieces, some meat left on bone, more) low-salt chicken broth, diced green chiles, drained, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, golden or white hominy, drained, limes, each cut into 4 wedges, sliced green onion, chopped fresh cilantro

day-old sourdough bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (1 large loaf. you can leave the crust on if you like , we did), butter, leeks, thinly sliced, celery ribs, with leaves, diced, garlic cloves, roughly chopped (do not use garlic powder as it will scorch), dried cranberries, diced dried apricot, chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, poultry seasoning, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds, white wine, kosher salt, ground pepper, chopped fresh parsley, eggs, lightly beaten, low sodium chicken broth

day-old sourdough or country-style bread (about 24 oz), cut into 3/4 cubes (you can leave the crust on if you like - we did), butter, leeks, thinly sliced, celery stalks, with leaves, diced, garlic cloves, roughly chopped (do not use garlic powder as it will scorch), dried cranberries, diced dried apricots, chopped pecans or walnuts, poultry seasoning, rosemary, thyme, fennel seed, white wine, kosher salt, ground pepper, chopped fresh parsley, eggs, lightly beaten, low-sodium chicken broth

eye-of-round roast, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, pepper, dried oregano, vegetable oil, divided, tomato sauce, dry red wine, onion, chopped, greek seasoning, all-purpose flour, low-sodium beef broth

peppermint candies (or 2 candy canes broken up), low-fat milk (1/4 cup additional if not using liquor), scoop vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, oreo cookies, broken into pieces, baileys irish cream (optional), cream, sugar (green colored), chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherry, candy cane

good quality cocoa, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, margarine, melted (non-hydrogenated like becel, make sure 1 tbsp=about 100 calories), vanilla, white sugar, egg white, unsweetened applesauce (smooth ), peppermint extract, coarsly crushed peppermint candy canes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (see below )

sugar, margarine (i use light becel non-hydrogenated), egg white, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, skim milk, vanilla (additional to taste), light corn syrup

pretzels, chocolate-covered peanuts or bridge mix, mixed nuts, dried fruit bits, low-fat chewy granola bars, cut into 1-inch pieces

margarine, sliced mushrooms (about 8 oz), chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, garlic cloves, minced, salt, low-salt chicken broth, wild rice blend (such as uncle ben s), chopped pecans, toasted

white chocolate, chopped, sweetened condensed milk (use only the regular not low fat ), vanilla, icing sugar , sifted (powdered sugar), pistachios, toasted and chopped, chopped dried cranberries

dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried tarragon, green beans, trimmed, butter or stick margarine, sliced shallots, low-fat sour cream

sugar, canned evaporated skim milk, skim milk, egg substitute, sugar, almond extract

sugar-free raspberry gelatin (2 large boxes), boiling water, ice cubes, jellied cranberry sauce (1 can) or 12 oz low-carb cranberry sauce (1 can), low-fat sour cream, mandarin oranges, drained (1 can), walnuts or 1/2 cup slivered almonds

sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix, skim milk (divided ), vanilla extract or rum flavoring, sugar substitute, evaporated skim milk

non-fat vanilla yogurt or 3 -4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt, cool whip lite, varioius fresh berries (we used blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, red seedless grapes), sweetened flaked coconut (or as much as you wish), almonds

gouda cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tbsp), minced fresh thyme leaves, unsalted butter, unbleached all-purpose flour, chicken stock or 3 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth, bay leaf, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick, russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick, kosher salt, ground black pepper

apple juice, water, cinnamon sticks, low calorie raspberry drink mix (1 pouch crystal light raspberry ice), low calorie cranberry drink mix (1 pouch crystal light cranberry breeze), orange, sliced