Garlic Hot Pepper AlmondsThese peppery toasted almonds can be prepared up to two weeks ahead and stored in an airtight container.2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 3 cups whole blanched a

Microwave Truffles2 packages (12 ounces) semi sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sour cream1/2 teaspoon brandy, extract1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractuCoatings/uCocoa powderCoconutFinely chopped pecansPut c

Light Cheese and Beans EnchiladasSource: Walking magazine April/May 2001Yield: 4 servings2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 (19 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained 4 large (burrito size) flour tortillas 8 tablespoons salsa 2 cups low

Lemon Bran Cake4 eggs1 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix1 small box instant lemon pudding1/3 cup flour1 cup whole bran cerealIn a bowl beat eggs until foamy. Beat in water and oil. Add cake mix, pudding mix and flour. Beat at medium sp

Pineapple Cheese Pie16 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners` sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whipping cream1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineappleGraham cracker crustBeat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and almond

Sweet Cherry Chicken SaladServes 8.1 1/4 pounds smoked chicken breast, diced 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 1/2 cups sweet cherries, halved and seeded 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tabl

Chicken Enchilada Casserole8 corn tortillas2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese2 tablespoons chopped green chiles1 bunch scallions, chopped1 (20 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce1 (8 ounce) container nonfat plain yogurtPreheat oven

Baked Pineapple Dressing1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with liquid 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup packaged unseasoned stuffing crumbs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted 3 eggs, lightly beatenGrease bottom and sides of a 3 1/2

Bloomin` JalapenosuDipping Sauce/u1 large ripe avocado 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons picante sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon saltJuice of 1/2 limeMash avocado, and mix with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.uJalapeno