Healthy recipes for special occasions

Key points about keeping it healthy at special occasions

  • Traditional celebrations often mean over-indulging on not so healthy foods.
  • Here are some meal ideas to keep things healthy on special occasions.
Meringue dessert with strawberries and flowers
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Christmas dinner on a budget(external link) Healthy Food Guide, Australia
Christmas is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends to enjoy a meal.  But Christmas dinner doesn’t have to break the budget to be amazing.

41 healthy Christmas recipes(external link) Good Housekeeping, UK
Some favourite healthy Christmas recipes that emphasize both big flavours and don't sideline nutrition.

Our 50 best Christmas recipes(external link) Eat This, Not That!
Easy and delicious meals that you can whip up fast so you can spend more time with your family than in the kitchen.

Healthier party food for kids that's still fun to eat(external link) Taste, Australia 
There are plenty of healthy kids food options that are delicious, colourful and easy to make. These could be perfect for your next party or kids' event.

Healthy party food(external link) Kidspot, Australia
It's time to expand your party food repertoire! These healthy party food recipes prove you can enjoy delicious bites which are as good for you as they taste.

15 kid friendly snack balls(external link) picklebums, US
15 kid-friendly healthy-ish snack ball recipes that kids will love. 

(external link)Potluck recipes – easy bring a plate ideas(external link) New Zealand Women's Weekly
Going to a potluck and need inspiration? Check out these delicious bring-a-plate ideas – they're sure to be a hit!

Healthy drink recipes(external link) Eating Well, US 
Find healthy, delicious drink recipes including smoothies & shakes, juice recipes, tea, lemonade and more from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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