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Mandarin Orange Mold Salad
2 (11 oz) cans Mandarin oranges
2 (3 oz) packages orange jello
1 pint orange sherbet
1 (13 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
Drain 1 can Mandarin oranges and keep syrup. Add enough water to make 1 1/2 cup liquid. Pour into saucepan; add gelatin and bring to a boil. Remove from fire and stir until dissolved. Add sherbet and stir until melted. Chill to consistency of egg white. Fold in orange segments from one can and pineapple. Pour into 2 quart mold. Chill several hours. Use second can of oranges to garnish salad plate. Serves 8.

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Only a few days left to get your name in the drawing for a 1972 Betty Crocker Cookbook. Any Watkins order will put you in the drawing.

My computer has been in the shop for 6 weeks so am just now getting back on. A lot of catching up to do. There was a recipe on around Christmas that I would very much like to try. It had Graham Crackers on bottom with I think like a butter and sugar mixture heated up and put on then topped with walnuts. If anyone happens to remember this recipe or has it will you please forward it to me.
Thanks in advance. Doris in De.

Hello Nancy & Gang,
CindyO-Theys are Chili Fritos in LA. DH and I tweaked it using Corn chips. I will post the recipe if anyone is interested. Sue, the Chili Dog Casserole reminded me of a dish I used to make using chicken tenders-I can post it if anyone is interested. Sue/IL who wanted bread bowl fillers-these are some of the best. I never have leftovers, and can' tell you how many times I have given the recipes, so I just make copies of them now-lol! Enjoy and let me know how you like them.

Spinach Bacon Bowl
10 oz frozen spinach-thaw & squeezed well
1 lb bacon-cook crisp & chop coarsely or 1 jar Hormel bacon bits
1 envelope Lipton veggie soup mix (you only need 3 T)
4 oz pimento-chopped & drained
8 oz sharp cheddar-shredded
3 green onions-chopped
1 c mayo
8 oz sour cream
1 T cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1 lb round Italian or Sourdough bread loaf (I have also used pumpernickel-yum!)

Put squeezed spinach into food processor and 3 T soup mix (make sure to get some of all the ingredients in the pack). Add remaining ingredients to spinach and pulse smooth. Cover and chill 2 hours. While filling chills, prepare bread bowl. Cut about 1" slice across top of bread horizontally (this is your "lid"). Preheat oven 375*. Cut around edges of bread to remove center with a serrated knife, leaving 1/4" of shell wall intact, including the bottom of the bowl. Remove center and cube into 1" pieces. Put bowl on a baking sheet to one side, and lay cubes in single layer on the other side of sheet. Spray cubes with olive oil spray (or butter spray). Brush the bowl inside and out lightly with butter and put in oven for 10 minutes or just until turning golden-don't cook it, just crust up the bread. Remove-cool, and just before serving, add dip. Serve with toasted bread cubes, chips, or crackers.
**If transporting, fill shell after arriving, or fill and wrap tight with foil.

Buffalo Bowl-my creation for my DH and his family-they love wings, so Viola!
1 lb Sourdough bread
2 roasted or grilled chicken breasts
16 oz ranch dressing
6 oz hot sauce or to taste
2-8 oz cream cheese-softened
1 c diced celery-fine
2 green onions-chopped
16 oz Monterey Jack-shredded
Tortilla chips

Preheat oven 375*. Cut 1" off top of bread horizontally and scoop out inside leaving 1/4" shell and bottom on bread. Put shell on baking dish and add cubed up center. Brush shell inside and out with butter-mist cubes with butter spray or Pam olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes or just beginning to turn golden. Remove. Meanwhile, put 1 block of cream cheese in saucepot and stir over med/low until melted. Add other block when first is melted and continue stirring to melt it. Add dressing and hot sauce to pot and mix well. Remove pot and add chicken, onions, celery, and 3/4 of cheese. Pour in hot shell and sprinkle cheese on top. Return to oven for about 4 min or until cheese melts. Remove and serve warm with cubes or chips.
Mimi ^..^

The Paula Deen Praline French Toast Recipe was from me too. I think I forgot to sign it.

My Own Hash Brown Casserole
1 bag of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 package of precooked bacon, microwave prepared and crumbled
(8-oz) sour cream
1/3-cup Ranch Salad Dressing
(8-oz) shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
2 sticks margarine, melted
Tony’s Seasoning (to taste)

Melt margarine. Mix all ingredients except cheese for top. Add salt, pepper and Tony’s seasoning to taste. Top with cheese and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 more minutes.
Susana

Cookie in Texas, thank you so much for telling me about the JelGloss for Formica tops. I plan to go out and get some tomorrow. I'll try Dollar General first and if they don't have it, probably WalMart will. Makes cleaning so much more enjoyable when a product works well.

Nancy, I wonder if you ever envisioned when you first started how much you were going to be enhancing people's lives. I hope you feel really great about your contribution to the world.
Doris, S. Indiana

Nancy
Just a note to thank you for this wonderful newsletter. I joined Soldiers Angels nearly two months ago after reading about it on this site. They tell you not to expect a letter in return, so I was really excited to get one from "my guy in Iraq." He said they would love to have unsweetened kool-aid and ice pops, as it gets really hot during the day. I write or send a card weekly and send a package about once a month -- packages are a flat fee for any weight and letters are just $.41 regular mail. It's such a small thing we can do that means so much to our soldiers so far away. Thank you Nancy, and others, who wrote about this organization last year on your site -- it really inspired me!

As others have said, I too will have to live to be 300 to try all the great recipes I've printed from this site. Everything I've made so far has been really exceptional; my family has asked for a number of the recipes!
VT Maid in PA

Cheese Biscuits
(Recipe from my on-line cooking buddy - Eileen)

1 tube of jumbo buttermilk biscuits
1/4-cup Italian Dressing (I use Wishbone House)
1/3-cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2-cup freshly shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Separate biscuits; dip the top of each in salad dressing, then in Parmesan cheese. Place cheese side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
Susan

To Susie in Indiana
Regarding the Crockpot corn. I make this in the microwave. I put frozen corn in and add cream cheese and butter. Microwave for about 3 min and stir. Keep microwaving until it is smooth and corn is thawed and hot. Then put in crock pot to keep warm.
Nancy from Indiana

Homemade Candy Recipes
Casserole Recipes
Easy Potato Recipes
Valentine Recipes

Shiny Counter Tops
I use a product called "Hope's Counter Top Polish which I get at Bed Bath & Beyond, or Linens N Things. It's in a white plastic bottle about the size of a hand lotion bottle. And "shines and Protects, WAS-FREE-No Build-up". Don't remember what it costs, but it does last quite a while. Clean the counter top first, then apply the polish.

Also, about using a vinegar-water cleaning solution: It really works well when you use the micro fiber cloths.
Jeanlock in McLean VA.

Hope everyone is warm! My niece sent me pictures today of her girls catching snow and I had to shiver looking at them! None of that for us thank you!

Athena in DE, why don't you go to www.half.com and check that out. I buy used books there, you can also sell books there. Good site by e.bay.
Billie in Fl

For Jan in DE: The Chicken in a Jug sounds delish but, I’m not sure what the “jug” is. Sounds like it could be done in a deep casserole with a lid or a clay baker?? Could you describe what you use? Thanks, I’d like to try this one. FL Jill

Hi Nancy,
Thank you so much for the WW recipe breakdown listings that you sent Sunday. You are so generous with your time and info. It's appreciated so much by all of us 'Landers. I guess I'm joining the many who use Weight Watchers. I had tried them before but missed eating the good stuff and attending the meetings became costly. Now my doc says I have to lose 30 pounds before I can be considered for a kidney transplant in the next few years. I will do my best and you are sure making it easier with all the recipes you publish.
Judy in Milw.

In the Jan. 27 n/l Doris, S. Indiana mentioned a candy company in IN. I googled and found there are several candy companies in IN. Doris, which one are you talking about? You said that they ship.
Barb in OKC

Here's a Recipe for "Pesto Cream Cheese Dip" some one wanted.

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip
1 Cup Whipped Cream Cheese
3 Tablespoons Pesto
2 Tablespons Sour Cream
1 Clove Garlic ( minced )
Pepper to taste and a dash of Paprika
J

Asparagus Frittata Casserole
Makes 4 servings
Weight Watcher Points - 4 Points*

3 Large eggs
1-1/2 Cups skim milk, - or 1% milk
1 Teaspoon salt
10 Ounces Birds Eye frozen Deluxe Asparagus Spears, thawed
1/2 Cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or cheddar cheese

Pre-heat oven to 400F. Beat eggs in mixing bowl. Add milk and salt; blend thoroughly. Pour mixture into 9 x 13 in. greased baking pan; add asparagus. Top with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until firm.

Calories-161 Protein 13gm Carbohydrate 8gm, Total Fat 6gm Cholesterol 178mg Fiber 1gm
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

Citrus Mold
Serving Size - 1 2/ cup
Weight Watcher Points - 2 Points

1 can (8 ounces) juice-packed crushed pineapple
2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) mandarin orange segments
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 packet Sweet N' Low
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (12 ounces) diet ginger ale, chilled

Drain fruit, reserving juice. In small saucepan, soften gelatin in juice, then heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in Sweet N' Low. Transfer to medium-size bowl and refrigerate about 45 minutes until chilled by not set. Stir in fruit and walnuts. Slowly pour ginger ale down side of bowl; stir gentle until blended. Chill until partially set, about 45 minutes. Spoon into individual 1/2 cup molds. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Unmold.

Calories 70 Carbohydrate 9g Fat 3 g Sodium 5mg Protein 2g

Steamed Buttered Asparagus
Makes 4 Servings
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point

1 lb. Asparagus
2 tsps. grated lemon zest
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Molly McButter® Natural Butter Flavor sprinkles
Fresh parsley or lemon zest for garnish

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place a large sheet of heavy aluminum foil on a baking pan. Roll edges to keep liquid inside. Place the asparagus on the foil and sprinkle with lemon zest. Whisk together chicken broth and Molly McButter® sprinkles. Pour over asparagus and fold up aluminum foil and seal. Bake for 20 minutes or until asparagus are al dente. Place the asparagus on a platter, pour the juices over and serve immediately, garnished with parsley or lemon zest.

Calories: 50 Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fat: 1g Sodium: 590mg Fiber 1g
Source: http://www.mollymcbutter.com/sba.htm

Baked Cod
Makes 4 Servings
Weight Watcher - 5 Points*

2 tsp. virgin olive oil
4 cod fillets, about 1/4 lb. each
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Season cod with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté cod 3-4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily. Carefully transfer fillets to a serving platter. Drain excess drippings from skillet. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve lemon sauce over cod.

Per serving: calories 214, fat 3.9g, 17% calories from fat, cholesterol 99mg, protein 41.3g, carbohydrates 1.6g, fiber 0.2g, sugar 0.6g, sodium 127mg,

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

Lemon Pepper Cod
Makes 4 Servings
Weight Watcher Points – 4 Points*

1 1/2 lbs. cod fillets, or other white fish
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange fillets in baking dish. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and lemon pepper. Bake 10-12 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout.

Per serving: calories 179, fat 5.7g, 30% calories from fat, cholesterol 73mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 0.0g, fiber 0.0g, sugar 0.0g, sodium 119mg.

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

Stuffed Celery
Yield: 6 servings
Weight Watcher Points - 0 point*

6 celery stalks
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspooon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Trim celery stalks and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Beat cheese and milk in a small bowl until smooth and fluffy. Fill celery pieces with mixture using a small spoon or spatula.

40 calories, 1 g. protein, 4 g. fat, 1 g. carbohydrate, 57 mg. sodium, 11 mg. cholesterol 3 g fiber

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

Sour Cream Chicken
Serves 4
Weight Watcher Points - 4 Points*

4 (3 ounce) chicken breasts
1 cup (8 ounces) fat free sour cream
1 package dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Mix sour cream, soup and milk and pour over chicken breasts. Cover
and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Calories 185 Fat 3g Sodium 153 Protein 34g Carbohydrate
4g Cholesterol 74mg Fiber 0g

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

Potato Salad
2 c. cold mashed potatoes
2 boiled eggs, chopped fine
1/4 c. chopped pickles
2 tsp. diced onion
2 tsp. vinegar

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Chill well. Yield: 4 servings.

Potato Patties
2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 c. chopped onion

To potatoes, add egg, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape in 6 patties. Dip in flour, then brown slowly in butter (about 5 minutes on each side). Makes 6 servings.
Linda in NM

Blackberry Jam Cake
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1-1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. blackberries
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. shortening

ICING:
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
Berry juice
Dash of salt

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, add drained berries. Alternate the buttermilk and dry ingredients. Bake in two 8 or 9 inch pans at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Mix together.
Sue

Blackberry Crisp
1 can pie filling or equiv. or fresh blackberries
1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 stick butter, melted
1 egg
Cinnamon (optional)
Mix dry ingredients together. Add 1 stick melted butter and 1 egg; mix together. Spray baking dish with Pam. Put fruit in bottom of baking dish. Pour mixture over fruit. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Sue

Hi Nancy and gang of 2. you were talking of "Frito pies". We used to live in San Antonio and that always had those at little league ball games along with dill pickles. In fact this past summer we had a family reunion and one of our meals was "Frito pies' and was a big hit. We could not find little bags of Fritos, so we used bowls for the Fritos, used canned chili, and had toppings of sour cream, shredded cheese chopped onion, tomatoes and of course can't forget Texas's favorite green veggie, Jalapeños chopped. So good.
Roz in Indy

My kids always loved hot dogs.  We were on a tight budget and hot dogs helped a lot.  Here are the ones my children called "winners."
Karen in TX

Corn Dogs
1 c. self rising flour
1 c. self rising corn meal
2 tsp. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. oil
1 lb. wieners
1 c. milk

Combine first 3 ingredients (cornmeal, flour and sugar). Sift together. Beat egg slightly; add it and milk in mixture and stir. Add melted fat for deep fat frying. Dip wieners in mixture, holding with Kitchen fork. Drain extra batter in bowl. Fry in deep fat until golden brown or for about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Serve piping hot with catsup or mustard.

Barbecue Hot Dogs
16 oz. pkg. wieners
3/4 c. catsup
3/4 c. Dr. Pepper

Mix catsup and Dr. Pepper in a skillet, slice wieners into bite size pieces and drop in skillet. Warm slowly until mixture thickens.

Pigs in a Blanket
5 wieners (hot dogs)
1 pkg. buttermilk biscuits
American cheese
Bacon

Slit wieners in center and add a piece of cheese. Wrap dough-made into a square-with your fingers around the wiener. Wrap bacon spirally around this. Broil until the bacon is crisp and dough is brown.

Hot Dog Casserole
1 lg. pkg. hash brown potatoes
1 pkg. wieners
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. cheddar cheese

In large heavy skillet, cook potatoes 8-10 minutes. Turn once. Place wieners on top. Cover with beaten eggs, cook another 10 minutes. Add cheese, cook until cheese melts.

Southwestern Hot Dogs
1 pkg. wieners
Longhorn cheese strips
1 pkg. corn tortillas
1 can Sloppy Joe mix
1 sm. can enchilada sauce
Onion, diced
Grated cheese

Roll wiener with cheese strip in corn tortillas. Place folded side down in baking dish. Sprinkle with onion, mix Sloppy Joe and enchilada sauce and pour over tortilla rolls and top with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Hot Dog Casserole
1 lb. wieners
16 oz. can pork-n-beans
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. chopped onions (optional)
3 tbsp. brown sugar
7 1/2 oz. can refrigerated biscuits
4 oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium saucepan combine 1 pound sliced wieners, 1 (16 ounce) can pork-n-beans, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) and 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Spoon hot bean mixture into ungreased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Separate 1 can biscuit dough into 10 biscuits; arrange over bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup (4 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and no longer doughy. Makes 6 servings.

Chinese Hot Dog Casserole
1 lb. wieners, cut up
1 small can evaporated Pet milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 lg. can Chinese noodles

Mix all ingredients together. Bake in buttered casserole dish 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Makes 4 servings.

Hot Dog and Potato Chip Casserole
1 can cream style corn
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c. onion, chopped
8 wieners
1 c. crushed potato chips

Mix corn, soup and onion. Cut wieners into 1/2 inch pieces and put in corn mixture. Pour into greased casserole dish and top with crushed chips. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Ranch Beans and Hot Dog Casserole
3 c. crushed Fritos
1 sm. chopped onion
1 c. grated cheese
1 (9 oz.) can Ranch style beans
1 can tomato soup
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 lb. wieners

Place 1/2 of Fritos in bottom of casserole. Put chopped wieners on top of Fritos. Then beans, soup, chili powder, Tabasco and onions. Put rest of Fritos on. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes.

Pudding Shots
8oz creamy Cool Whip
1 cup milk 2% or higher
1/4 cup Vanilla Vodka
Mix above in blender.

Add:
1 small package instant pudding
1/2 cup flavored alcohol
Blend again.

Pour into 1 ounce plastic cups. Cover with caps. Freeze on a cookie sheet then transfer to a ziplock bag.

Creme de menthe and instant vanilla pudding is very good.
TGI Friday's Orange Creme Blender and instant vanilla pudding is wonderful.
TGI makes a Raspberry that is good also.

Use your imagination. Don't use plain Schnapps. That wasn't any good in the recipe.
Donna

Could someone please tell me the brand of coffee McDonalds uses. My husband loves there coffee but we can't find out what brand it is or if we can buy it.Thanks
Sue from Indiana

Hi, TonaB in MN~ Here's the site I put on my personal toolbar--for when I've questions on converting foreign measurements to 'My' equivalents. It comes in handy.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/
Carol/SoCal

Sandy Miller was discussing the freezing of milk and wondered about freezing sour cream and cottage cheese. I don't think you can freeze those last two but here is a hint I learned somewhere and it really works. After you open sour cream, cottage cheese or yogurt, replace the lid and store the carton upside down in the refrigerator until you need it again. I have done this for a long time and my stuff stays good to the very bottom of the carton. You might give this a try.
Connie in TX

This is for Cookie in Texas who mentioned cleaning counter tops with GelGloss (1/27) A few months ago several landers told how it cleaned showers and tubs. I have tried in vain to find it around my small town and the next nearest larger town, but can't find it in Lowes or Home Depot. Only place I found was online from Ace Hardware and it's only available online or by catalog. I'd really love to try it on our fiberglass shower. Even looked in the local marine supply stores and they don't carry it either. Any suggestions as to where I might find it? Thanks in advance. Jan in DE

For Kathy in Fl who asked for smoothie recipes in the January 27th newsletter. I put a couple of heaping tablespoons of lowfat yogurt (plain or flavored) in a blender and add about a cup of skim milk. I add a tablespoon of fiber (e.g., metamuci - to help with cholesterol) and a tablespoon of spirulina. To this I add a couple of handfuls of frozen mixed fruit. I also add a banana if it is getting very ripe. I mix this thoroughly in the blender.
Dave in Colorado

Nancy, I don't know who sent in the recipe for the Paul Bunyan cookies, I made them last week, and they are one of the best cookies I ever had. Everyone that has tried them wanted the recipe. I'm going to make another batch tomorrow.
Carolyn in Syracuse.

Our 7-11 Convenient Store down here in Florida had a hot drink called Spicy Pumpkin Latte for sale from before Thanksgiving until last week. I would get one almost every day, they were so good. So now I am looking for a recipe for this hot drink. Thanks for any replies, I was/am
hooked on that drink, it is soooo good!!
Judy in Cocoa, Florida

Hi
Could someone tell me in what newsletter the Chill Dog Casserole recipe was? I thought I had it, but can't find it and would love to make it next time Grandson comes over.
Thanks, Bev in ND

Creamy Lowfat Broccoli Soup
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) low fat chicken broth
2 cups water
2 small bunches fresh broccoli, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths (about 4-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup Instant Rice, uncooked
2 cups skim milk, divided
1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOK and stir carrots, onions and celery in hot oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 min. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

USING a slotted spoon, place half of the vegetables and 1 cup of the milk into blender or food processor; cover. Blend until pureed. Set aside. Repeat with remaining vegetables and milk. Return soup puree to saucepan.

You can also use frozen broccoli, or substitute fresh, canned or frozen spinach for the broccoli. Add cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Low Fat Cranberry Orange Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tsp grated orange zest
2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin pan with paper muffin cups. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Combine with a whisk. In a small bowl, add beaten egg, oil, orange juice and zest.

Stir well. Make a well in the flour mixture and add wet ingredients. Stir until just moist, being careful not to over mix. Fold in chopped cranberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until muffins are golden and spring back when touched.
Makes 12 muffins.

Per Muffin: Calories 204, Calories from Fat 47, Total Fat 5.1g (sat 0.4g), Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 196mg, Carbohydrate 36.4g, Fiber 1.4g, Protein 2.9g

Low Fat Raspberry Orange Muffins
substitute blueberries for raspberries and lemon for orange if you like.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup orange juice
zest of 1 medium orange
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) carton fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (6-ounce) pack fresh raspberries


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir with a whisk. In a separate bowl, combine oil, orange juice and zest, vanilla, yogurt and egg.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add liquid ingredients. Stir until just moist. Add raspberries and fold in gently.

Spoon batter into a 12-cup muffin pan lined with paper cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Makes 12 muffins.

Per Serving: Calories 155, Calories from Fat 28, Total Fat 3.1g (sat 0.3g), Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 217mg, Carbohydrate 27.4g, Fiber 2.4g, Protein 4.3g

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