Wasabi mashed potatoes make a delicious and unusual barbecue ribs or chicken side dish. For those not familiar with wasabi, it is much like horseradish but somewhat different in its earthiness. It is generally served with Japanese dishes such as sashimi, sushi and some noodle dishes.

Two vegetarian appetizers so hearty you will forget how healthy they are for you.

Raw fresh vegetables served with Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Garlic Dip and Cucumber Dill Dip will make you wonder why you don't have them more often. Great for summer snacks.

Tender vegetables and slow cooked barley bring visions of an old fashioned country farm meal but this quicker version is ready to take its place along side of spicy sirloin steak and be served elegantly to guests.

Veal chops in a spicy saffron tomato sauce is a nice way to serve veal. Each chop is then topped with a tasty yogurt relish. Serve with brown rice.

This turkey, apple, sweet bell peppers, onion mix is the perfect filling for warm pita bread that has been toasted with savory hot sauced butter.

Turkey Kielbasa and spicy sauerkraut is a fine combination. Especially when served with pork and beans or stuffed in a warm Pita pocket. Vinegared peppers and sliced onion makes this a very grown up dish.

Plump plum tomatoes are the stars of this tomato-onion confetti recipe. Serve over grilled meats or fish.

I had these delicious toffeed bananas with my first Asian meal. The bananas were served at room temperature. They were a mouth watering golden caramel color and coated with sesame seeds. The combination of caramel melting on my tongue to get to the creamy banana was like tasting ambrosia.

November marks the start of holiday office parties. You may even meet in a restaurant after work to plan the office party. So what can you do to stay on your healthy diet, save calories and a little money while getting ready for the onslaught of festivities and calorie laden meals?