This party season, keep things simple -- and healthy -- with festive party food and drinks that only look complicated.

These savory bites feature ground turkey to cut the fat -- but retain the rich flavor. 

The folate in the chickpeas produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure. The vitamin C in the red peppers helps counteract the damage brought about by the stress hormone cortisol.

The tanginess of the goat cheese and the sweet flavor of cranberries meet on a thin baguette slice.

Who says all toppings have to rest on bread? Baking the peppers in the oven until they're crisp makes a great base for an Italian relish.

A play on the popular Asian takeout staple, these wraps are full of flavor thanks to the lime, cilantro, and mango.

Poached salmon makes for a luxurious dip high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids; endive petals are edible spoons

Whole-wheat pita bread forms the crust for these wedges of yellow pepper and mozzarella pizza with homemade tomato sauce. Fresh basil ribbons top each low-fat pizza wedge.

This is a crowd-pleasing dip that only looks fattening. Clever substitutions make it healthy and delicious.

A mix of cannellini beans and chickpeas give this dip a rich flavor, and fat-free yogurt adds creaminess.

To grill the shrimp, use 8-inch wooden skewers, which you'll find in some supermarkets and kitchenware stores.

This cocktail is made with icy Moscato d'Asti, which is sweeter than Champagne but much lighter than the rich dessert wines also made from Italian Moscato grapes. Just the right medium for this fizzy drink, it adds flavor to the silky pear and tart cranberries.

This warming winter drink adds spicy notes of cinnamon.

Add juice from in-season tangerines and pomegranates for a sweet and tangy festive drink.

A mocktail for the designated drivers.

This cocktail can be served as a dessert, or you can drink it instead of tea or cocoa after a skating party.