Faux Float

Most of the flavour, none of the guilt.



1 can diet pop -any flavour (I LOVE this with diet A&W rootbeer)
1-2 T. 5% cream (or milk) (0-1 pts)
mint leaf - optional
marashino cherry - optional

Pour pop over ice, add cream. Stir, and garnish with mint and cherry. If you think ahead, chill a beer mug in advance.

POINTS(R): Free!

*You can also add a drop of vanilla into the cream

Less is S'mores

1/2 Cadbury thins bar. Dark or Milk Chocolate. (1 pt)
2 low fat Honey Maid (R) Graham Crackers (1 pt)
1 Lg Marshmallow - (0 pts)

Turn broiler on low.

Place 1/2 a thins bar on 1 graham cracker, top with marshmallow. Place under broiler until gooey. Top with other graham cracker and inhale.

Total POINTS(R)value: 2

Like a Dream, strawberries and cream

For 1. Easily multiplied for more servings. I don't think I can keep up the cheesy menu titles for the life of this blog. We'll see.



2.5 T 5% cream (1 pt)
1 tsp sugar (o pts)
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp of ff sour cream (0 pts)
1/2 tsp orange juice (0 pts)
2/3 c. strawberries washed, hulled and sliced (optional) (0 pts)

In a small mixing bowl whip the cream and sugar with a whisk until thick but not stiff. Add the sour cream and whiskl until mixture is thoroughly combined. Continue to beat whisk while pouring in the juice.

Place strawberries in small dessert dish and cover with creamy goodness.

Total POINTS(R) Value: 1

For a change of pace sub in either Amaretto or Grand Marnier for the orange juice. Makes a great Angel food cake topper.

Don't miss the POINTS® pizza

1 flatout bread (1-2 pts depending on flavour)
1/4-1/2 c. pizza sauce (1 pt)
1 Pillar's© Turkey bite, thinly sliced (1 pt)
10 green olives, sliced - (1 pt)
1 oz light shredded cheese (2)
3 T Carmalized red or sweet onion (optional) - 0 pts


preheat oven to 350ºF.

Place flatout bread on ungreased cookie sheet, bake for 7 minutes.

Remove from oven. Spread tomato sauce on bread, sprinkle 1/2 the cheese, top with turkey bites and olives, sprinkle with remaining half of the cheese.

Put back in the oven until cheese melts, about 7 minutes.

Total POINTS® Value = 6

For an extra POINT®, try adding 1 Tbsp of crumbled feta.

Welcome to my pantry

Just a quick intro to what this space will be. Recipe and restaurant reviews, the best bang for your buck point wise, and a little kitchen chaos.

I love cooking and baking, and I'm constantly looking for new and inventive ways to jazz up the food I eat, and to put a healthy spin on fatty favourites.

When I'm done in my kitchen, it looks as though a bomb has been detonated. Flour on the ceiling, oil on the flour, and a mountain of teetering dishes hovering in the sink. I work best in a mess, I feel I can be more creative that way.

So I look forward to sharing some favourites with you, hearing your feedback, and taking suggestions.

Cheers!

Kitchen Diva