44 Healthy Holiday Recipes for a Crowd

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44 Healthy Holiday Recipes for a Crowd1/44 Pumpkin Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 155 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 2/44 Cranberry

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

Roasted Squash 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the cranberries and squash cooking in the oven is just as heavenly as the flavor itself. —Jamillah Almutawakil, Superior, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 161 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 8g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 3/44 Blue-Ribbon Herb Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blue-Ribbon Herb Rolls Recipe

I even baked them in an old wood stove when we lived on a farm

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rolls have been a favorite of ours for nearly 25 years. I even baked them in an old wood stove when we lived on a farm. I developed the recipe using several techniques I learned while studying the art of bread making. The recipe won a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Mary Ann Evans, Tarpon Springs, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 94 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/44 Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eat these roasted veggies with a crunchy baguette or a couple of cheeses. You can also double, or triple, the amounts and have leftovers to toss with spaghetti the next day. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 71 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch

5/44 Autumn Pork Roast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 359 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 6/44 Honey-Oat Pan Rolls 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender rolls are relatively quick to make. Whole wheat flour and oats make them nutritious, too.—Arlene Butler,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 103 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/44 Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even if you don’t like mushrooms, you will have to try them again with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine. For a main dish, double the filling and use large portobellos. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 35 calories,

3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/44 Slow-Roasted Root Vegetables 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When she was a little girl growing up in Italy, my Aunt Virginia learned to make a dish called “Noodles and Nuts.” I tried the topping on carrots and parsnips instead of noodles and haven’t looked back. —Terri Collins, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 158 calories, 9g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

(3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 9/44 Honey Garlic Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Garlic Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family’s favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 10/44 Marinated Shrimp and Olives 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Shrimp and Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.—Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 71 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol,

292mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein

292mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 11/44 Gouda Mixed Potato Mash 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gouda Mixed Potato Mash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everything’s better with cheese, right? This cheesy two-potato mash is no exception. If you cube the cheese, you’ll discover delicious pockets of melted cheese throughout the dish. —Shelby Goddard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 178 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate

(6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein

(6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/44 Autumn Bisque 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh herbs and almond milk. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 146 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1

fat. 13/44 Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them. Many people dip the petals in melted butter or mayonnaise, but I think you’ll love my tangy lemon-yogurt dip. —Jill Haapaniemi, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 artichoke with 2 tablespoons dip: 81 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 99mg

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/44 Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 192 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2

starch, 1-1/2 fat

starch, 1-1/2 fat. 15/44 Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. —Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 16/44 Pumpkin-Coconut Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45

It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices

min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/44 Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings

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