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 What’s the best part of the holiday season. Getting together with friends and family. What’s the second best part? The food. All of those delicious holiday treats that we enjoy at parties and gatherings this most wonderful time of year.

But with all of that nibbling and buffet grazing comes our least favorite part. Weight gain. And lots of it.

With only a short time left in this holiday season, there’s still time to throw your own fabulous soiree. But instead of serving calorie-dense creations, you’ll be giving your guests the best gift of the season – amazing appetizers with minimal calories and maximum enjoyment.

We’ve selected 5 healthy holiday recipes that highlight wholesome ingredients, but don’t skip on the savor.

Creamy Mushroom Phyllo Triangles – packed with mushrooms and herbs, and just a bit of low-fat cream cheese.

Polenta Toasts with Grilled Vegetables – a variety of grilled vegetables resting on polenta triangles.

Clams Casino with Pancetta – freshly shucked clams topped with pancetta and red bell pepper.

Pepita Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms – mushroom caps brimming with herbs and pepitas.

Persimmons with Ricotta and Pecans –part-skim ricotta cheese and herbs atop seasonal persimmons.

Give these a try or create some of your own fresh alternatives to celebrate the season – a little bit healthier.

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