Low-Calorie Party Foods That Taste Great

Sept. 27, 2012 — -- intro: This month, "Cooking Light" threw its first ever "Light Up the Night" bash in New York City. Some of the country's best chefs and restaurants served up gourmet bites that were delicious and healthy. We tried some of the tasty finger-foods and here are our favorites. Together they'd make the perfect menu for the beginning of fall.

quicklist:1category: title: Rick Bayless' Coconut Lime Cevicheurl: 17331351text: Serve this light ceviche first at your party. If you don't want to use all of the coconut milk, substitute half of it for coconut water. The coconut water cuts out some of the fat without sacrificing flavor.media: 17332709 related: 16621787~10786235~9615303

quicklist:1category: title: Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese featuring Texas Peteurl: 17331692text: Let this easy baked macaroni dish cool and then cut into small squares. One of our favorites, this dish will disappear fast!media: 17332428 related: 17263641~16073426~15780262

quicklist:1category: title: Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizzaurl: 17331569text: A store-bought crust cuts the prep time of this pizza in half. Cut it into small pieces for a cocktail party or serve it up as-is for an easy dinner.media: 17332294 related: 17312515~16886246~15490575

quicklist:4category: title: Chocolate Baklavaurl: 17331112text: Don't be intimidated by this dessert. This recipe is simple to make and easy on your waistline. Cut it into bite-sized portions guests can nibble on after dinner.media: 17332808 related: 16019944~12123841~11152427