Instead of forcing dieting guests to face a parade of dishes they can't have, consider setting a buffet so they can choose to walk away from the table whenever they want. This also gives you the freedom to offer a mix of low-fat and full-fat options that will please everybody.
Jazz up your options by offeringfeta cheese salad instead of plain salad, grilled tofu and shrimp instead of fried chicken wings, and golden baked potatoes instead of fries.
Offer several healthy protein options. Tofu, salmon, tuna, or hard-boiled eggs are all good choices.
Roast, bake, broil, or grill everything.
Avoid high-fat condiments like mayonnaise, heavy cream, and béarnaise sauce. Cook using only small amounts of olive oil and plenty of fresh herbs.
Go vegetarian. Sort of. Offer a variety of dishes heavy on veggies, such as pepper-squash ratatouille, soy burgers, and bean cassoulets.
Provide dessert-size plates. It gives guests the option to eat a small meal and skip second servings.
Provide Light Dessert Options
Separate dessert from the main meal. Either make your guests step aside for coffee and dessert (which gives them an option to pass on sweets) or offer the chance to
Fresh fruit topped with light sour cream or a fruit salad is a classic diet-friendly option. For a more exotic alternative, offer strawberries dipped in light chocolate. Or put the melted chocolate on the side so guests have an option to pass it by.
Offer sugar free sorbet or low fat frozen yogurt. Skip the syrup.
If you’re bent on having a traditional dessert, choose Angel food cake and replace fat-laden chocolate coverings with light whipped cream, or bake apples instead of serving apple pie.