Here are some suggestions for those Holiday parties!

Caviar-Stuffed New Potatoes

From EatingWell.com

Caviar lovers agree that the best presentations are the simplest.

Serves: 16 Edit

Ingredients:
16 boiled Red Potatoes, chilled
4 t Caviar
4 t Crème Fraîche
2 t Chives, chopped and fresh

Directions:
1. Slice off one end of each potato and hollow out a small “bowl” in the other end with a melon baller. Fill each potato with 1/4 teaspoon caviar. Top with 1/4 teaspoon crème fraîche and sprinkle with chives.

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Corn and Pepper Chowder

From: EatingWell.com

Cooked chicken or seafood would be a nice addition to this soup. For an even richer flavor, sauté the corn first in a teaspoon of oil until lightly browned.

Yields: Makes 3 servings, 1 1/3 cups each

Ingredients:
1 t Chili Powder
1/2 t Cumin, ground
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c Corn kernels, canned or frozen thawed
1/2 sm Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
1 can(s) (10-ounce) condensed Cream of Celery Soup preferably reduced-fat
1 1/2 c fat-free Milk
1/4 c Scallions, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

Directions:
1. Stir chili powder, cumin and garlic in a dry, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and peppers and toss to coat.
2. Add soup and milk; stir until heated through. Stir in scallions and season with salt and pepper.

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There you are. Try these and see what you think. Cheers!