Thanksgiving is truly the most grandly food-centric holiday in the U.S. of A. So celebrate fully this week--and do it without blowing out your calorie quota. Take a splurge here and there, and curb your indulgences in nips and tucks as well. Moderation is key to your long-term success. Here's one great start, try this recipe for Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes. You won't miss the sugar-candy taste of older casserole r ecipes, when you nibble the savory twist of salted rosemary on these yams. Turn your taste buds on in new ways this holiday.

Ingredients:
1 small sweet potato (4 oz.), quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper

To Prepare:

Clean sweet potato, quarter, and place on a baking sheet. Coat surfaces evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper over potato. Broil for 20-25 minutes or until cooked and lightly browned.

Of course, you can multiply this recipe to serve the whole family this holiday.

Yield: 2 Servings

Nutritional Values (per serving): Fat: 2.3 g. Saturated fat: 0.3 g. Carbohydrates: 11.6 g. Protein: 1.1 g. Calories: 70 kcal. Cholesterol: 0 mg.