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09
Oct
2011

caramel apple cake

Servings: 
9
Description: 

3 ww points per serving...serves 9

Ingredients: 

~Cake~
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup splenda
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg slightly beaten
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples (2 large apples)

~Sauce~
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: 

~Cake~; In a large bowl combine the flour splenda baking soda cinnamon and salt. Combine egg and apples. Add to flour mixture and mix well.Transfer to a 8-inch square baking pan coated with non stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or til a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. ~Sauce~; In a small nonstick pan combine the brown sugar flour and salt. Gradually add water. Stir until smooth. Cook and stir constnatly over medium heat until mixture come to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in light margarine; and vanilla. Pour over cake and serve warm or cold. This cake is equally good without the sauce and without this is a 2 point dessert!

09
Oct
2011

Banana Bread

Servings: 
8
Description: 

Sweet Low Fat Treat with Fibre

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup splenda for baking
2 eggs beaten
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 bananas (ripe)

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash bananas until creamy and add other ingredients in order listed. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour in mixture and bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. ENJOY!!!

04
Oct
2011

Amish Beef Stew

Servings: 
8
Description: 

195 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

Ingredients: 

* 2-3 lbs boneless beef cubes (calculated for 2 lbs.)
* 2 tablespoons shortening
* 1 large onion sliced
* 4 cups boiling water
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
* 1 dash allspice
* 1 dash clove
* 6 carrots peeled and cut into chunks or 1 lb peeled baby carrot
* 6 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
* 1/2 cup cold water
* 1/4 cup flour

Directions: 

1. Melt shortening over high heat in a large pot or dutch oven. 2. Add beef cubes and brown over medium heat stirring occasionally about 15-20 minutes. 3. Add onions boiling water salt lemon juice sugar worcestershire sauce pepper paprika allspice and cloves. 4. Simmer tightly covered for about 2 hours stirring occasionally. 5. Add vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes (covered) or until tender. 6. Note: if your lid is not tight on the pot you may not have enough liquid left to just about cover everything after you add the veggies. 7. If this is the case add more water to barely cover ingredients. 8. Mix cold water and flour together and blend until smooth. 9. Push meat and veggies to the side of the pot and add flour mixture slowly incorporating into liquid. 10. When gravy thickens stir all ingredients gently to distribute gravy evenly. 11. Simmer another 5 or 10 minutes and enjoy!