“There are some really great recipes for making lighter egg nog. I have a friend who SWEARS by this recipe.”

“Enjoy generous portions of this low-calorie dish from Red Mountain Spa’s executive chef Chad S. Luethje. "

CALORIES 167(38% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 2.5g,mono 3.3g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 23.9g; CHOLESTEROL 37mg; CALCIUM 21mg; SODIUM 266mg; FIBER 0.1g; IRON 1.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 0.5g

Amaretto provides an interesting twist on the traditional margarita’s orange curaçao liqueur. We start with a homemade sweet-and-sour mix that can be prepared several days in advance. When guests arrive, add the remaining ingredients. To serve in salt-rimmed glasses, pour sea salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, and then dip the rim in the salt.

Spirit note: The most important words in choosing a tequila are “100 percent agave.” Unless you spot this phrase on the label, you’re getting as little as 51 percent agave, with lots of sugar added to make up the difference. An exceptional value is 1800 Reposado ($24). “Reposado” indicates the tequila was “rested” in oak, imparting flavors of citrus zest and butterscotch, which complement the nutty amaretto in this innovative margarita. —Jeffery Lindenmuth

CALORIES 209(0.0% from fat); FAT 0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.4g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 9mg; SODIUM 2mg; FIBER 0.2g; IRON 0.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 31g

Make this recipe ahead so the flavors can blend and mellow. Serve with pita chips.

CALORIES 30(54% from fat); FAT 1.8g (sat 0.5g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.7g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 11mg; SODIUM 53mg; FIBER 0.5g; IRON 0.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 3.3g

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