Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Simply fit (South beach diet recipes)

Food has been used in celebrations for thousands of years. It is so fun to get out books and magazines and watch the food network channel to try out new recipes for those around us. Oh how I love to experiment on those around me!
C ookies, fudge, even the much-maligned fruitcake are all popular one-size-fits-all holiday gifts. But gifts filled with fat and calories, while often enjoyed, may not be the best bet for a friend or relative who is struggling to stay in shape.
It's that time of year again. Damn the diets. Forgo the healthy eating habits. Stop counting calories.
What would the holidays be without cookies? COOKIES, COOKIES! It is time for cookies. Christmas cookies, that is. They may be given as gifts, made for tree decorations, or featured in cookie exchanges. Cookie doughs may be made ahead of time and frozen for up to six months, but thaw before baking.
'The 12 Days of Christmas,' an Internet-based goldmine of free gifts for the holidays originated by Mark Hendricks, has selected an offer of a cookbook of Christmas Recipes by Mary Cheatham and Paul Elliott, authors of 'The Collard Patch,' the world's only story cookbook dedicated to collard greens and all the fixin's. The many marketing and and self-improvement offerings are an annual bonanza to
This time of year, people's thoughts turn toward domestic comforts. Tin House magazine understands. After all, they've featured food and drink recipes in their magazine for years. "Food & Booze: A Tin House Literary Feast" celebrates the martini, a good sardine sandwich, the perfect chicken salad.
As the holidays gear up, then, take stock of a few vegetable-heavy recipes you can put in your repertoire of family dinners. Soups are one great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into our day.
Save those favorite family holiday recipes to compete for prizes during the annual Hometown Tastes contest Monday, Dec. 4, at the Coffee County Community Room in New Brockton.
Let the party season begin! (Family Features) - Whether you're planning a banquet, small gathering or an intimate dinner, entertaining during the holidays can be festive, fun and satisfying.
Today's special recipe comes from Corsica. The island is well known for its pork products. The pigs are allowed to roam freely on the island and eat the chestnuts that...