Ozark Mountain Strawberry Shortcake

1 (4-serving) package sponge shortcakes

1 to 2 lbs of fresh Strawberries 

3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt

1/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon Splenda Granular*
1 (8-ounce) package Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup Cool Whip Free
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant White Chocolate or Cheesecake pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa

Cut sponge cakes in half. Evenly arrange bottom halves in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Clean and slice strawberries, sprinkle with Splenda, stir gently.  Arrange half of Strawberries over sponge cakes. Set aside. 

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and dry milk powder. Gently stir in 1/4 cup Splenda and Cool Whip Free. Set aside. 

In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Fold in 1/4 cup Splenda and 1 cup yogurt mixture. In a medium bowl, combine dry pudding mix and cold water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Add pudding mixture to cream cheese mixture. Mix gently to combine. Spread half of cream cheese mixture over top of Strawberries. Repeat layers, spread remaining yogurt mixture over top. Evenly sprinkle top with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into 6 servings.

Paddy's Pistachio Pudding Salad

I've been proud of my Irish Heritage ever since I was young enough to wear shamrocks and green clothing on St. Patrick's Day. But, to be really Irish is more than believing in Leprechauns and singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" - it's being loyal to those you love, it's helping those in need without being asked and it's enjoying & appreciating the simple pleasures in life. If you don't have Irish ancestors like me, enjoy this tasty menu and you can at least be Irish for the Day. Erin Go Bragh!!!

Serves 6 (3/4 cup)

1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1/2 cup cold water
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in fruit juice, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in fruit juice, drained
3/4 cup Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 to 3 drops green food coloring

In a large bowl combine dry gelatin and boiling water. Mix well to dissolve gelatin. Cool for 10 minutes. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, cold water, and undrained pineapple. Mix well using a wire whisk. Stir in pineapple chunks. Blend in Cool Whip Free, pecans, and green food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Each serving equals:
HE: 2/3 Fruit, 1/3 Skim Milk, 1/3 Fat, 1/4 Slider, 18 Optional Calories
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98 Calories, 2gm Fat, 3gm Protein, 17gm Carbohydrates, 268mg Sodium,
102mg Calcium, 1gm Fiber *************************************************************
DIABETIC: 1 Starch, 1/2 Meat

"Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter, March 2000 pg. 11"

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Richard Simmons Food Mover Cookbook by Marlisa Brown

4 ounces grilled boneless chicken breast, sliced
2 cups Romaine Lettuce
1/4 cup oven baked garlic croutons
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat free Caesar salad dressing
*optional Cherry Tomatoes can be added to this salad

Wash, dry and tear lettuce into bite size pieces. Ross lettuce with salad dressing. Refrigerate. Just before serving, top salad with sliced chicken and croutons. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. 

Suggestion: This salad is best served very cold and best if on a cold plate.

Number of servings: 2 Food Mover Windows to close per serving: 3 proteins, 1 extra

Nutrition Information Per Serving. Calories 145, Protein 21 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Total Fat 5 g, Sodium 646 g

Note: Extra is added to cover the extra calories from the croutons, dressing, and cheese.

Food Mover Cookbook page 12

Ham and Corn Scallop

Ham and Corn Scallop

Cliff loves any kind of corn scallop, so I'm always creating new versions to please my truck-drivin' man's taste buds. The chunks of ham in this one make it even more satisfying than usual.
Serves 6

2 cups (one 16-ounce can) whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Full 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) finely diced Dubuque 97% fat-free ham or any extra-lean ham
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup (2 ounces) crushed Ritz Reduced Fat Crackers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray and 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine corn, green pepper, onion, and ham. Add mushroom soup, mustard, and parsley flakes. Mix well to combine. Stir in crushed crackers. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and allow to cool 2 to 3 minutes. Divide into 6 servings.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 1 Protein, 1/4 Vegetable, 1/2 Slider, 8 Optional Calories
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172 Calories, 4gm Fat, 10gm Protein,
24gm Carbohydrate, 670mg Sodium, 2gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 209"

Celery Seed Coleslaw

Celery Seed Coleslaw

This is an old standby I created for my son James. ver since he started talking at the age of two, coleslaw became his favorite food, but because he was still learning to talk at the time, he used to call it "cold-slop"! (I didn't take it personally, of course. I knew he loved it.)
Serves 4 (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup Kraft fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon skim milk
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Sugar substitute to equal 2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon celery seed
3 cups purchased coleslaw mix

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, skim milk, mustard, sugar substitute, parsley flakes, and celery seed. Add coleslaw mix. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving.

HINT: 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage and 3/4 cup shredded carrots may be used in place of purchased coleslaw mix.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1/4 Slider, 3 Optional Calories
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36 Calories, 0gm Fat, 1gm Protein,
8gm Carbohydrate, 242mg Sodium, 1gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Vegetable

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 111"

Western Macaroni Salad

Western Macaroni Salad

This brings together the two M's--macaroni and men--in an easy-to-fix, tangy, and pleasing dish that won that heart of Cliff's dad, Cleland. He things the combination of macaroni and tomatoes makes a perfect pair!
Serves 4 (3/4 cup)

1/2 cup Kraft Fat Free Catalina or French Dressing
1 teaspoon chili seasoning
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup (1 ounce) sliced ripe olives
2 cups cold cooked macaroni, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

In a large bowl, combine Catalina dressing and chili seasoning. Stir in green pepper, onion, and olives. Add macaroni and tomatoes. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving.

HINT: 1 1/3 cups uncooked macaroni usually cooks to about 2 cups.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 3/4 Vegetable, 1/4 Fat, 1/2 Slider, 10 Optional Calories
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149 Calories, 1gm Fat, 3gm Protein,
32gm Carbohydrate, 363mg Sodium, 2gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 117"

Banana Split Shortcake

Banana Split Shortcake

You can never have enough banana split desserts, which is why I invent several new ones every year. The men who've loved Banana Split Pie (see Man-Pleasing Classics) always ask me for more of the same, so here's this season's sundae-in-a-shortcake! It's so full of fruit and fun, you're bound to make it a regular on your most-loved desserts list.
Serves 8

1 1/2 cups Bisquick Reduced Fat Baking Mix
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar free instant banana cream pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped walnuts
1/3 cup (1 medium) mashed ripe banana
1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute, slightly beaten
1 cup (one 8-ounce can) crushed pineapple, packed in fruit juice, drained and liquid reserved*
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries*
1/3 cup Splenda
1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine baking mix, dry pudding mix, and dry milk powder. Stir in walnuts. In a small bowl, combine banana, egg, drained pineapple, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to make 1/2 cup liquid. Stir gently to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Place baking dish on a wire rack and allow to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash 1 cup strawberries with a fork. Stir in Splenda. Add remaining strawberries. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Cut shortcakes into 8 pieces. For each serving, place 1 piece shortcake on dessert plate, spoon full 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over shortcake, and top with 1 tablespoon Cool Whip Lite.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit, 1/4 Skim Milk, 1/4 Protein, 1/4 Slider, 5 Optional Calories
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213 Calories, 5gm Fat, 6gm Protein,
36gm Carbohydrate, 460mg Sodium, 1gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1 Fat

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 247"

My husband has a heart condition and must really watch his cholesterol count. Ever since his bypass surgery three years ago, it has been a real chore to give him meals he enjoys. That is, until I began receiving your recipes. 

--D.M., WI