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Healthier Holiday Party Recipes

Jeanine Donofrio
Phoebe Moore
Updated Nov 28, 2022

Healthier Holiday Party Recipes / @loveandlemons

Minty Pomegranate SpritzersButternut Squash & Sage CrostiniAvocado Pomegranate CrostiniQuinoa Stuffed Peppers

Is it just me or has every day this week felt like Friday? Since holiday party season is in full swing I thought I’d round up a few fun & festive recipes that are healthy-ish, and (mostly), finger food friendly.

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Healthier Holiday Party Recipes / @loveandlemons

Parmesan & Fig Grilled CheeseHomemade Soft PretzelsButternut Squash CroquettesVegan Stuffed ShellsCookies!Almond Butter Cups 

Minty Pomegranate Spritzers / Butternut Squash & Sage Crostini / Avocado Pomegranate Crostini / Quinoa Stuffed Peppers / Parmesan & Fig Grilled Cheese / Vegan Soft Pretzels / Butternut Squash Croquettes  /  Vegan Stuffed Shells / Cookies!  /  White Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

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  1. Hannah Benbow from punctuationandtrouble.com
    12.25.2014

    Just wanted to say thanks for the stuffed pepper recipe! Went down a treat – healthy but still super festive.

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    • jeanine
      12.28.2014

      I’m so glad you liked it!

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  2. Liz @ Floating Kitchen from floatingkitchen.net
    12.21.2014

    These all look so great! Beautiful colors! I certainly have been eating way too many cookies these days and having a few too many cocktails. A little lightening up is in order!

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  3. Robyn @realfoodwholelife from realfoodwholelife.com
    12.19.2014

    I want to come to your holiday party! These all look amazing. Can’t wait to make some for Christmas Eve. 🙂

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  4. kathy
    12.18.2014

    I must say ,I love your recipes ,I love your photos, I always want to make the recipes.
    If u had a book I would b the first person to order it … I think you make really fresh, good and delicious food …..

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  5. FoodCrafters from foodcrafters.org
    12.18.2014

    It all looks so delicious – love the pretty selection you made, but makes us wonder with which one to start… 🙂

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  6. s Lauren @ Modern Granola from moderngranola.com
    12.18.2014

    The butternut squash and sage crostini looks incredible! I’m going to have to make that this season!

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  7. Leslie Rossi from alifewellconsumed.com
    12.18.2014

    Yum! I think I will make some for my New Year’s party!

    Leslie
    http://www.alifewellconsumed.com

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  8. Clever Girl Reviews from clevergirlreviews.com
    12.18.2014

    How did I miss a Parm/Fig grilled cheese!?!?!

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    • jeanine
      12.18.2014

      ha, that one goes way back 🙂

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  9. Theresa from underhonesttrees.com
    12.18.2014

    The crostini look great! Love that these are vegetarian as well.

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  10. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry from recipesfromapantry.com
    12.18.2014

    I love the sound of the almond butter cups.

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