Are you looking for some holiday menu ideas that won’t break your diet plan or simply are more nutritious and healthy than typical holiday fare? Then look no further! 400 Calories or Less has put together full menu plans for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Superbowl Sunday, New Year’s Eve and Christmas. From elegant appetizers to savory soups to tasty dinners to fun beverages, you’ll find it all. And all recipes are 400 calories or less. Pairing the right dishes, you can have a full holiday meal for less calories than one typical dessert. Yet these dishes are decadent and delightful and will have your family and guests lining up for more.
How about a Hot Dog, some Zesty Coleslaw and sweet Raspberry Lemonade Pie for your next 4th of July BBQ? You don’t have to pass on the fun to keep your meal under 400 calories! For Thanksgiving, splurge a little – have Turkey and Stuffing, a side of Sweet Potatoes and then some Coconut Fudgies and a Pumpkin Latte for dessert…ALL for under 1100 calories!! Ring in the New Year with a cocktail party and a buffet of appetizers and desserts (which are always the best part of the meal anyhow) like Artichoke Dip, Mushroom Shallot Spread, Zucchini Pizzas, Strawberry Tarts and Homemade Coconut Candy Bars.
Holidays revolve around food – don’t feel like you can’t celebrate. Cook up some of the simple to make yet delicious meals and you can celebrate right along with the rest of the crowd. Serve the dishes to guests and family and because the meals are so flavorful and satisfying, no one even thinks of them as ‘diet’ food. And you won’t either! These dishes have been created from some of our favorites, and we’ve just skinnied them up to make them a healthier, lower calorie recipe. But there’s no skimping on the flavor and I am sure many of these recipes will become new family favorites.
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Check out our other eBooks by 400 Calories or Less for more great recipes including Dinners from around the World, Summer Fun, and Kid Friendly (kid tested and kid approved) recipes.
