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5 Fun, Healthy Hanukkah Recipes

Posted on December 20, 2011
Healthy Hanukkah dishes include this Joy of Cooking recipe for beet and carrot latkes

By Kristin Sidorov
Bring on the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration include some beloved dishes served at large feasts with rich sides and decadent desserts. Keep your celebration simple with these lightened-up recipes and creative twists on some of the holiday’s favorite dishes, and you’ll feel celebratory long after the latkes.

Holiday Detox: Indulge in Low-Calorie Desserts

Posted on November 28, 2011
Stay on your holiday diet with low-calorie dessert recipes

By Kristin Sidorov
While holiday diets usually start with cutting out sweets, in reality a dessert-free diet can backfire, big-time. Find a balance by subbing some of those calorie-heavy dessert classics with healthier, low-cal versions.