South Beach Friendly Holiday Recipes

I've accumulated so many recipes that are appropriate for certain holidays that I've decided to add a page for specific holidays, organized by holiday. These are recipes for the kinds of things I'd like to cook if I was having guests for one of these holidays.

For the benefit of those following The South Beach diet, notations after each recipe listing indicate Kalyn's opinion as to which phase of the diet each that recipe can be used for.

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New Year's Day / Superbowl Parties
Hopping John Soup (Black-eyed Peas, Ham, and Collard Greens) (phase 2 or 3)
Not Just For the Superbowl Chili (any phase)
Black Bean and Beef Chili with Cilantro, Lime, and Avocado Salsa (any phase)
Turkey and White Bean Chili with Chocolate (Phase two or three)
Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup (phase 2 or 3 or all phases if you leave out the macaroni)
Roasted Tomato Soup with Ground Beef, Sausage, Garbanzos, Macaroni, and Basil (phase 2 or 3 with Dreamfields or whole-grain macaroni)
Cilantro Salsa Dip Recipe with Pita (phase two or three)
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto or Spread (as pictured with whole wheat pita, phase 2 or 3)
Heart-Healthy Shrimp dip Served with Veggie Dippers (all phases)
Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Kalamata Olives (phase 2 or 3)
Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus (beans are allowed for phase one, but I'd eat this for phase two or three)
Diet Friendly Ranch-Style Dip: Greek Yogurt and Cottage Cheese Dip with Dill (any phase)

Valentine's Day
Low Carb Cherry Cheesecake Two Ways (phase 2 or 3)

St. Patrick's Day
Corned Beef with Veggies and Horseradish (all phases, an occasional treat)
White Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Irish Soda Bread (phase 2 or 3)

Easter
How to make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs and Recipes Using Hard-Boiled Eggs (all phases for main recipes; check ingredients for recipes from other blogs)
Slow Roasted Asparagus (all phases)
Breakfast Casserole with Mushrooms, Green Bell Peppers, and Feta (all phases)
Herb Encrusted Grilled Salmon (all phases)
Egg Salad and Cheese Quesadillas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs (phase 2 or 3)

Summer Holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day
(Lots of summer holiday ideas are filed under Grilling)
Grilling Ideas for the Fourth of July
How to Make Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts that are Perfect Every Time
Collection of Summer Tomato Salads from Garden Tomatoes Week (all the salads are all phases)
Chopped Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Mint, Feta, Lemon, and Thyme (all phases)
My Favorite Summer Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil Vinaigrette (all phases)
Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing (all phases)
Yellow Tomato Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint (all phases)
Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley (all phases, probably a once-in-a-while treat due to fat content)
Parmesan Encrusted Zucchini (all phases, probably a once-in-a-while treat due to fat content)
Pasta Salad with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, Red Peppers, and Olives (phase 2 or 3, a "once-in-a-while treat" due to the saturated fat content)
Black Bean, Rice, and Cilantro Salad (phase 2 or 3)
Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3 if made with Dreamfields pasta)
Spicy Grilled Eggplant with Red Pepper, Parsley, and Mint (all phases)
Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta, and Herbs (all phases)
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Chimol Salsa (all phases)
Lamb Shish Kabobs with Wheat Pita and Tzatziki Sauce (all phases without pita, phase 2 or 3 with pita bread)
Lamb Souvlaki, Grilled Lamb Cubes Cooked Greek Style (all phases)

Thanksgiving
Collection of Menu Options for a South Beach Diet Thanksgiving 2006
Collection of Low-Glycemic Holiday Recipes for Thanksgiving 2007
Whole Wheat Stuffing with Sage, Italian Sausage, and Pears (phase 2 or 3)
South Beach Friendly Stuffing 2007 - Whole Wheat and Mushroom Stuffing (phase 2 or 3)
Sugar-Free Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake (phase 2 or 3)
Reduced Sugar Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake (phase 3, an occasional treat)
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions, Rosemary, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Rosemary (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Rosemary (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Moroccan Spices (phase 2 or 3)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (all phases)
Double Berry Jello Salad (perfect for Thanksgiving (phase 2 or 3)
Thanksgiving Broccoli with Cheese Sauce (all phases, an occasional treat)
Twice-Baked Cauliflower (all phases, an occasional treat)
Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds (all phases)
Brown Rice Salad with Leftover Turkey, Red Cabbage, and Pecans (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Lime (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup (phase 2 or 3)
Turkey Barley Soup (phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Turkey Soup with Double Mushrooms (omit carrots for phase 1, can add barley or rice for phase 2 or 3)
Penzey's Turkey Base and Gravy Tips (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)
A Thanksgiving Gravy Tip from Kalyn (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)
Turkey Gravy Revisited (gravy with flour or cornstarch would be very limited)

Christmas
Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Kalamata Olives (phase 2 or 3)
Rosemary Salt for a Christmas Gift
Kalyn's Herb Blend for a Christmas Gift
Roast Chicken Seasoning Rub for a Christmas Gift



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