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Makes 8 cups of jam

Ingredients
3 pounds plums (weight with pits removed)
6 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves

Directions
Prepare 8 8-ounce jars for canning.

Put chopped, pitted plums in food processor or blender and puree.

Pour plum puree into large stockpot. Stir in sugar and spices, then bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, continuing to stir constantly to avoid burning the jam.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in cool dark place until ready to use; when opened, store in refrigerator.

Plain Plum Jam Alternative
Follow all instructions as above, but leave out spices.

Makes 4 servings
(6 Points per serving)

Ingredients

1 large potato, peeled and diced small
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 shallots, peeled and chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 oz (3/4 cup) shredded lowfat mozzerella cheese
1 oz (1/4 cup) shredded lowfat cheddar cheese

Directions
1. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Stir in garlic and onions and cook on medium heat until soft.

2. Add diced potato and cook until nearly translucent (about 10 minutes). Stir in chopped red bell pepper and cook an additional 2 - 3 minutes, then stir in corn and cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes.

3. In separate bowl, stir together eggs and cheese, then pour over top of potato and pepper mixture. Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes.

4. Remove skillet from heat; place under broiler and broil for 2 or 3 minutes, until top is firm and fritatta is cooked through.

5. Serve warm or cold. Salt and pepper to taste.

(Recipe adapted from this one)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs

Directions

In a medium saucepan, stir together all ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring enough to keep it smooth (I just stirred it the entire time). It will begin to thicken as it cooks.

Remove from heat. Let cool and store in fridge (or pour into sterilized jars and seal appropriately).

Makes 5 servings (2 buns each)

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
10 ounce can refrigerated biscuits

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine nuts, honey and butter and pour into ungreased loaf pan.

Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and put about 1 teaspoonful of mixture onto one side of each biscuit. Stand biscuits on edge, slightly overlapping, in 2 rows of 5 biscuits each in prepared pan.

Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; turn onto serving plate.

Makes 12

Ingredients
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups. Mix all ingredients thoroughly; pour into prepared muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes (until light brown).

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 egg
3/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Stir together all ingredients. Pour into 12 greased muffin tins and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen slightly with knife; remove from pan immediately.

Makes 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup white flour (divided)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup buttermilk (divided)
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Streusel Topping: Combine 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Stir in nuts and set aside.

Combine remaining flour, sugar, soda and salt. Stir in shortening, eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, and vanilla; beat until smooth.

In microwave, melt chocolate. Stir in 1 cup of batter and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk.

Alternatively pour batters into greased 13×9 baking pan; cut through with knit to marble. Top with reserved nut mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.

Makes 6 servings (6 points per serving)

Ingredients
1 tube prepared biscuits or crescent rolls (use lowfat variety)
1 pound ground turkey, lean (could also use veggie crumbles)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces mozzerella, shredded
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (fill empty tomato paste can) water
1 package taco seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped

Directions
Press biscuits into greased pie pan, covering bottom and sides. Cook under broiler (on low) for about 5 minutes, or until biscuits are pale brown.

Brown meat; drain. Mix in all other ingredients, including cheese. Pour into baked shell.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings (at 4 points each)

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey or ground beef, extra lean (can also use veggie crumbles)
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions
Combine ground turkey, salt and pepper in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until brown. Alternatively, shape into meatballs and cook this way (if using veggie crumbles, no need to pre-cook)

Place potatoes, onion, and carrots into crockpot. Top with meat. Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over meat

Cover; cook on high 4 - 5 hours (or on low all day)

Notes
Try adding additional vegetables, such as sliced mushrooms or peas.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked linguini
5 pieces turkey bacon
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can sliced mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons oil
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook bacon until crisp; dry thoroughly and chop fine
3. In 1 teaspoon oil, cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until soft (about 5 minutes). Set side
4. Combine flour and seasonings in small dish. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet and heat to medium. Stir in flour mixture; whisk 1 minute until toasted
5. Add evaporated milk, stirring constantly, until boiling
6. Add diced bacon, cooked veggies, lemon juice, peas and cheese. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly
7. Stir in cooked pasta. Serve warm.

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