Fluffy Lemon Pie

Ingredients:
* 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
* 1 teaspoon sugar-free lemonade soft drink mix
* 1 cup cold fat-free milk
* 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
* 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)

Directions:
* Combine pudding mix and soft drink mix. In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixture for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes (pudding will be stiff).
* Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread into crust. Top with remaining whipped topping. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until set.

Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was prepared with Crystal Light Drink Mix.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 189 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

~~Simple & Delicious May/June 2008~~

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:
* 2 cups water
* 1 cup quick-cooking oats
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
* 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
* 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:
* In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; add oats and butter. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm.
* In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oat mixture, sugars, salt and 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
* Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
* Punch dough down; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Shape into 18 balls. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
* Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks.

Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.


Nutritional Analysis: One roll (prepared with margarine) equals 180 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

~~Taste of Home February/March 1996~~

Zesty Buttered Peas

Ingredients:
* 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh savory or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried savory
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
* 2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Directions:
* In a large saucepan, saute the first four ingredients in butter until crisp-tender. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt if desired and pimientos.

Yield: 6 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with margarine and without added salt) equals 74 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

~~Taste of Home June/July 1995~~

Baked Lemon Haddock

Ingredients:
* 2 pounds haddock fillets
* 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
* Cut fish into serving-size pieces. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over fish. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Yield: 6 servings.


Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with margarine) equals 3 lean meat, 1 starch; also, 239 calories, 650 mg sodium, 67 mg cholesterol, 15 gm carbohydrate, 25 gm protein, 9 gm fat.

~~Taste of Home December/January 1994~~

Pear Bundt Cake

Ingredients:
* 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears
* 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
* 2 egg whites
* 1 egg
* 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions:
* Drain pears, reserving the syrup; chop pears. Place pears and syrup in a large bowl; add the dry cake mix, egg whites and egg. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 4 minutes.
* Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter.
* Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Yield: 16 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 163 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

~~Quick Cooking September/October 2001~~