This Month's Fare

Kikkoman Helps You Plan a Holiday Meal to Remember

Holiday time should be fun and festive, but too often stress takes over, especially in the kitchen. And it’s all too easy to overdo the celebrating and end up feeling tired and out of shape. Let Kikkoman help you plan a hassle-free, better-for-you holiday meal and maybe even create some new traditions along the way!

• What’s the warmest room in the house? The kitchen, of course! That’s where everyone gathers and the stories, jokes and memories start to flow. So let the whole family get in on the cooking, from the youngest kids to the grandparents, by giving them tasks they enjoy. Little ones can decorate cookies or string popcorn, while mom and dad handle the bigger cooking jobs.

• Once you free yourself from the pressure of having to do everything yourself, you’ll feel more like trying out some new recipes or updating old favorites to make them healthier—and even tastier. How about seasoning veggies with Kikkoman Oyster Sauce instead of bacon or pork fat, or glazing your candied yams with a Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple instead of brown sugar and butter?

• Everyone tends to overindulge during the holidays. Don’t be a grinch and nag everyone about what they’re eating, when it’s easier and more enjoyable to provide tasty snacks that won’t make people need to crash diet come January. Colorful vegetable platters will feel more indulgent when you serve umami-rich dips alongside. Try a ranch dressing dip made with Kikkoman Pearl® Organic Soymilk, or fat-free mayonnaise spiked with Kikkoman Thai Style Chili Sauce.

• Spread the holiday cheer around with handmade gifts from your kitchen! Pack Spicy Party Nuts made with Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce in an attractive bowl or canister, decorate with colorful ribbons and write the recipe on a gift tag. Or bring a pan of Chocolate Lover’s Cake Brownies to a party or cookie exchange—you’ll be the most popular person there!