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WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH VANILLA YOGURT AND CRUNCHY GRANOLA TOPPING
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields about 1/2 cup per serving
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry
- 1/2 ounce fat free vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup low fat ready to eat granola cereal
- 2 servings butter flavor cooking spray
CHERRY TURNOVERS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 7 Yield is 1 turnover per serving
- 10 oz frozen pizza crust dough, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup(s) canned fruit pie filling, cherry
- 1/2 tsp regular butter
- 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp low-fat milk
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON
By JoyceW-2
The trio of bacon, asparagus and cheese is just wonderful
- 1 pound(s) uncooked asparagus, thin-variety, trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, penne
- 1 cup(s) fresh tomato(es), chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 slice(s) uncooked reduced-fat bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2 large egg(s), beaten
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, high-quality recommended such as Pecorino Romano
APPLE BROWN BETTY
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yield is one serving, 1/8 of dish
- 1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
- 8 slice(s) oatmeal bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup(s) reduced-calorie margarine, melted
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 medium fresh apple(s), Granny Smith or McIntosh, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh currants
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
HOT COCOA COOKIES
By JoyceW-2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring frequently, over medium heat
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 7 bars (3.5 ounces each) semi-sweet chocolate, 12 ounces chopped, 7.5 ounces cut into 1 inch squares, and the rest for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 30 marshmallows
DARK CHOCOLATE HEART COOKIES
By JoyceW-2
Heat oven to 375° F. Combine margarine and cream cheese in medium bowl, beat until smooth
- 1 / 4 cup margarine, softened
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 (18.25 ounce package devil's food cake mix
- 1/2 cup strawberry frosting
SUPER EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 4 Yields 1 1/2 cups per serving
- 2 tsp salted butter
- 1 large uncooked onion(s), finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp table salt, divided
- 64 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz uncooked pasta, small shape such as ditalini (about 1 cup)
- 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables, such as peas, carrots, corn and green beans
- 15 oz canned tomatoes, petite cut, rinsed and drained
- 6 oz cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast(s), chopped
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh, chopped (optional)
DILL PICKLES
By JoyceW-2
Mom
- 1 quart water
- 1 pint vinegar (2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon dill seed
- 10-12 cups cucumbers, sliced
GARLIC FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN
By JoyceW-2
Heat oven to 375° F. Combine garlic, soy sauce, oil, minced ginger, mirin and five-spice powder in small bowl
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon mirin, sherry or additional chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 (1/4 inch) slices ginger
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) whole chicken
SLOW-COOKED PORK ROAST DINNER
By JoyceW-2
Place onion in the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (2-2 1/2 pounds)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teasponns pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water