Healthy Holiday Recipes

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  Rachael Ray's Autumn Beef Stew With Apple, Onion and Roasted Garlic

  This dish is Rachael Ray's go-to holiday recipe and an updated version of her mom's Cider Beef, a personal childhood favorite. When you're expecting company, opt for this foolproof dish.
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  Healthy Holiday Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

  These cookies have the distinct honor of being the winner of Dr. Oz's Viewer Holiday Cookie Swap! Using flaxseed instead of eggs and applesauce instead of butter, this recipe is the perfect guilt-free offering for any holiday cookie swap.
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  Santa's Super Skinny Cocktails

  With all the parties, food and alcohol, it can be hard to keep your waistline in check. But this year Christmas came early with these two cocktails. At only 150 calories each, you can enjoy the festive cheer without overindulging. Cheers!
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  Dr. Oz's Hearty Holiday Soup

  Curl up by the fire and get cozy with this comforting soup. It's full of rich, healthy vegetables that are sure to keep you warm and healthy this holiday season!
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  Eggnog Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

  The secret ingredient to this holiday treat is chickpeas, which fills these cookies with fiber. Add some holiday cheer by sprinkling on some cinnamon – you’ll pump up your metabolism along with the festivity.
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  Lemongrass-Ginger "Braised" Whole Chicken with Daikon

  Jazz up plain old chicken, try this Asian-inspired recipe. The exotic ingredients in the dish have immunity-boosting properties that have been used for centuries in Asia, where food and medicine go hand in hand.
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  Rachael Ray's Potato Parsnip Pancakes

  Potato pancakes, or latkes, are traditionally eaten at Hanukkah but are great for any holiday dinner. Rachael Ray's recipe not only guarantees a satisfying crunch, but thanks to the parsnips, a healthier meal.

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