Sweet Maple Acorn Squash ¤ May 23, 2008

1 - 1.5 lb. Acorn Squash, cut lengthwise in half & seeded
2 Slices Maple Cured Bacon
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Place squash, cut sides up, in microwavable dish,
cover with plastic, and cut a slit to vent.
Microwave on high 12 to 14 minutes, until squash is tender.
Meanwhile cook bacon & drain. Mix syrup & dressing.
Brush onto squash. Crumble bacon & sprinkle over top.

Makes 6 1/2 cup servings
60 calories per serving
1.5g of total fat
less than 5mg of Cholesterol
70mg of Sodium
12g of Carbohydrates
1g of Dietary Fiber
7g of Sugar
(originally from Diabetic Cooking, modified by me)

FILED UNDER; Recipes, Sides, Health, Holidays, Vegetables

Festive Tea Punch ¤ May 23, 2008

6 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. nestea unsweetened instant tea
8 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 c. fruit punch
1/4 c. lemon juice

1.)Combine water, sugar, nestea, cloves & cinnamon in saucepan.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
2.)Stir in punch & lemon juice. Serve hot.

FILED UNDER; Recipes, Party Foods, Beverages, Holidays

Giblet Gravy ¤ May 23, 2008

1/2 cup diced, cooked turkey giblets
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 - 10.5 oz can turkey gravy

Place all ingredients in saucepan.
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-
low heat for about 5 minutes.
Thin with water if necessary.

FILED UNDER; Recipes, Holidays, Garnishes

Fluffy Pumpkin Dip ¤ May 23, 2008

1 - 8oz light cream cheese, softened
1 - 7oz marshmallow cream
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1.)In medium bowl beat cream cheese, marshmallow cream
& pumpkin until well blended. Add spice & mix well.
2.)Cover & chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with vanilla
wafers or graham crackers.

FILED UNDER; Recipes, Appetizers, Party Foods, Holidays, Snacks, Pumpkin

Pumpkin Spice Frosted Cake ¤ May 23, 2008

1 package 2 layer size spice cake mix
1 - 15oz can pumpkin
1 cup fat free mayonaise
3 eggs
1 - 8oz light cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick fat free butter, softened
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 - 16oz package powdered sugar

1.)Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease 13x9 pan; set aside.
Beat cake mix, pumpkin, mayo & eggs in large bowl with
electric mixer on medium until blended. Pour into pan.
2.)Bake 32 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
3.)Beat cream cheese, butter, milk & vanilla in large
bowl with electric mixer on medium until well blended.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
Spread onto cooled cake.

Makes 24 1 piece servings
250 Calories per serving
10g of Total Fat
40g of Carbohydrates
less than 1g of Dietary Fiber
3g of Protein
(originally from Diabetic Cooking modified by me)

FILED UNDER; Recipes, Desserts, Health, Holidays, Pumpkin