Mocha Swirl Cheesecake48% calorie reduction from traditional recipe1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds 3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons Equal� Spoonful* 3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced fat cream cheese, sof

Hemingway`s Key Lime CaesarSource: orlandosentinel.com Hemingway`s, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FloridaIn addition to the infusion of citrus, this salad is served with brown sugar toasted pecans and generous shavings of fresh Parmesan.Yield: 4 to 8 servings depend

Pina Colada Ice Cream1 (13 ounce) can Milnot�1 cup whipping cream2 cups granulated sugar1 large box vanilla instant pudding1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple2 tablespoons coconut flavoringEnough milk to fill a 1 gallon freezerMix all ingredients well. Freez

Chicken and Yellow Rice1 chicken, cut up 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced thinly 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can diced tomatoes 4 cups water 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups raw rice1 pinch saffron 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 small ca

Pineapple Cake2 cups cake flour1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking soda2 whole eggs, lightly beaten1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with its juice1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 cup pecans, choppeduIcing/u1/2 cup confectioners` sugar3/4

Spanish Rice Mix1/4 cup green bell pepper flakes2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 cups riceMix all ingredients; divide in half and store in tightly closed plastic bags or jars with about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons mix in each.

Ambrosia Cream Pie1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, well drained1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained1 cup milk1 small box vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix1 cup frozen nondairy whipped topping thawed1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes1 (

Apple PizzauApple Topping/u2 tablespoons butter2 large cooking apples1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon cinnamon Peel and slice the apples. Melt butter in skillet, add apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Simmer 15 minutes, then cool.uChees

Muddy Rice1/2 cup soy sauce 4 cups rice 4 stalks celery 3 bunches green onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine 1 small can chopped ripe olivesCook rice and set aside.Place butter or margarine and soy sauce into larg

Snow Cone Syrup2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup water1 package unsweetened Kool Aid�Bring sugar and water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in Kool Aid�. Chill. It`s now ready for the crushed ice.

Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Muffins24 muffins 3 cups all purpose flour1 3/4 cups granulated sugar3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine1 cup grated Braeburn or Golden Del

Baked Tacos1 teaspoon olive oil12 ounces ground beef or pork or turkey breast1 (15 ounce) can rinsed and drained pinto beans1 cup mild salsa4 teaspoons taco seasoning8 corn tortillasShredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream,    Monterey jack

Crunchy Potato Balls2 cups cooked, stiff mashed potatoes 2 cups finely chopped, cooked ham 1 cup (4 ounce) shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 to 4 tablespoons all purpose flour b

Fried Brie1/2 pound brie cheeseFlour 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 loaf French breadRemove and discard paper and plastic wrapping from cheese. Coat all surfaces with flour.Beat egg with water in