Holiday Fare with an International Twist Casual cocktail party food has become so generic, you can often expect the same tired appetizers at every gathering. Choosing an international theme for your next holiday party adds an element of surprise to the gathering.

Comfort Food for the Holidays A roast chicken dinner is one of life's true pleasures. Depending on how the bird is presented (and what accompanies it), the meal can take on many different characteristics - from romance to comfort to festiveness.

12 Ideas for Healthy Holiday Gifts Thinking of giving cookies, fudge or a box of chocolates as a holiday gift? That's so 2005. This year, think about giving something healthy to your loved ones, co-workers, neighbors and friends.

Steaming Has Place At A Seasonal Table Something steamed may be just the break you need during the holiday overeating season. Steaming is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that uses gentle heat and no oil to cook foods. Includes recipe for Steamed Fish and Vegetables.

Healthy Dips For The Holidays Party dips are good to have on hand for the holidays. Commercial dips are often high in fat, calories and sodium, but you can make low-fat, vegetable-based dips that are quick, easy and flavorful with ingredients you usually have in the kitchen.

Tips For Healthful Holiday Baking You don't have to give up holiday baking for health reasons. With some simple substitutions, you can make your favorite recipes more healthful without sacrificing taste.

From Venice, A Feast For The Holidays Despite the influence of American fast food that has spread across the globe, Italian cooking remains distinctively national as well as regional. Includes recipe for Venetian Fish Stew.

Revamped Savory Bread Puddings Offer Great Versatility at Holiday Time Eating healthfully during the holiday season doesn't have to mean giving up richly flavorful dishes, nor abandoning good intentions to eat wisely.

Take a Break from the Groaning Board In the midst of a holiday season studded with rich foods, it can be a relief to have a simple meal. A frittata, an Italian-style omelet, is a good choice for a light main course at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Eating Whole Grains is Easy with Holiday Kasha Salad If you blame a hectic schedule for the lack of whole grains in your diet, that is a thin excuse these days. There are many quick, enjoyable ways of including them - even during the holidays.

Please Not Another Tie: Giving Wine This Holiday Season Wine makes a great holiday gift. It’s portable. It’s festive. It’s timely, with people entertaining more during the holiday season. Since many people worry about selecting just the right gift wine, here are a few guidelines.