Ellen Easley on November 28th, 2006

1 1/2 cups reduced fat milk
3/4 cup fat free half and half
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl or pitcher.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 158 calories, 3.4 grams fat, 20.2 grams, carbohydrate 168 mg calcium

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Ellen Easley on November 28th, 2006

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup diet lemon-lime soft drink, chilled
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small pitcher. Stir in soft drink. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 86 calories, 0.1 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrate
If you want to make ahead: [...]

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Ellen Easley on November 28th, 2006

1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp reduced fat milk
1 1/4 cups reduced fat milk
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
3 Tbsp fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 tsp chocolate shavings
Stir together coffee, sugar, and 1 Tbsp milk in a
small glass measuring cup. Pour into ice cube trays
and freeze at least 2 hours or until firm.
Process coffee [...]

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Ellen Easley on November 21st, 2006

1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/3 cup fat free half-and-half
1 cup chopped turkey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 can (8 oz) reduced fat refrigerated crescent rolls
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook mushrooms, onions,
garlic, and thyme in a skillet over [...]

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Ellen Easley on November 21st, 2006

2 cups smoked turkey, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2-3 tsp dried dill (or 2-3 Tbsp fresh dill)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 drops Tabasco red pepper sauce
In a bowl, mix together smoked turkey, celery,
almonds, cranberries, and dill. Combine mayonnaise
with lemon juice, [...]

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