What s the secret to a happy holiday? The food! Of

course, it s not quite that simple. But holiday eating

experiences often transcend the most beautiful decora-

tions and expensive gifts to make lasting memories.

When I became an adult and started taking my turn hosting holi-

day gatherings, I found myself irritable and tired by the time we sat

down to the main meal. And 1 still had to clean-up and put

whiney children to bed. Time and experience have mellowed my

holiday style. I haven t thrown out the lemon pie at Easter or the

Christmas cranberries, but I have changed my focus.

This book is a blend of classic holiday recipes with the simple low-

tat and no-fat entertaining style of the 90s. inside, you ll find 31

fat-free recipes, 21 with only 1 gram of fat per serving, and 61

recipes with 2 or 3 grams of fat per serving. Year-R~und Low-Fat

Holiday Meals in Minutes! has been written to help ym~ enjoy cre-

ating food experiences for your family and friends in the context

of good health. You re probably wondering how that can be possi-

ble and delicious at the same time.

The first 30 or so pages of this book provide a guide to getting

organized with a realistic budget of time and money. The holiday

sections that follow have simple symbols and tips for keeping the

traditional feel and message to the celebration.

And now to the food. As mentioned earlier, this is a collection of

lower-fat and no-fat versions of traditional holiday menus and

recipes. The calories have been reduced, but the taste retained.