Article: Honed for the holidays: four healthy side dishes and a dessert you can bring to the party.

EVERY YEAR, HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AMERICANS TAKE TO THEIR KITCHENS AND TRY TO REINVENT THE CLASSICS. They squeeze the grease out of gravies, decandy the candied yams and pare down the fat in pumpkin pies--only to have their good intentions derided by unappreciative relatives who hate breaking with tradition. "These sure don't taste like the mashed potatoes your mother usually makes."

This year, let us suggest an alternative approach. Instead of modifying old favorites, simply add these new, lighter holiday dishes to the menu. It's a stealth line of attack, really. You won't be taking away anyone's favorites, you'll just be introducing other options--options so elegant ...

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