List of Favorite
Healthy Exchanges Recipes
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Man in Mind
Taco Chicken Bake, p. 214
Old Fashioned Meatloaf, p. 189
Triple Layer Party Pie, p. 311
(Have to take a dessert to a party this week. What pie is your
very favorite that you make alot and everyone in your family/friends
love? Since there are so many I am having a hard time zeroing into
one. Thanks a million for your time to answer this question. . . .
My favorite JoAnna pie is [this]. The only thing I do different is
put a very thin layer of peanut butter on the graham cracker crumb
crust before I layer the pudding mixes in it. Oh . . . and the recipe
calls for chocolate cookie crumb crust, but I don't like the chocolate
crumb crust, so I use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust instead. . . .
Oh my, Carolyn, that is my favorite too. It seems to have something
in it to appease everyone's favorite taste.)
(JoAnna asked that we list what our favorite pie is. . . .
Hawaiian Strawberry Pie (Best of Healthy Exchanges Cookbook, p. 144) has to
be my favorite. . . . It is absolutely fabulous! JoAnna says this is her
favorite all-time recipe and I can see why! [This] "ain't half bad" either!)
(Tonight I made [this]. Yum Yum Yum.)
Salisbury Noodle Skillet, p. 188
Last night, I was thinking to myself, how in the world is it that I can eat
such fantastic food and STILL lose weight! I made a few new recipes this week . . .
Pizza Muffins, p. 192
(***** We were not too sure if we would enjoy these, but I have to tell
you we gave it 5 stars, but they should be more. We served each muffin
with 1/2 slice of fat free mozzarella cheese, . . . Pennsylvania Dutch
Green Beans (Cooking Healthy Across America, p. 74), baby carrots, and
we got nothing but great compliments. Way to go JoAnna, another winner in
the Deacey family!! )
(These were good. I wasn't sure they were keepers [but Debbie did give them
the Favorites *], but they are an easy snack to grab. Would be good
to have in the freezer just to pop in the microwave at snack time!)
Decadent "Candy Bar" Salad, p. 139
(I found [it] recommended on the message boards.)
(I made this salad for the first time for our Thanksgiving, and it got a thumbs
up! Several people asked me what kind of candy bar was cut up into it, and
they couldn't believe it when I said NONE! I made a double batch for a crowd,
and the only thing I'd do different is to NOT double the coconut extract next
time -- it was a little overpowering to me. I know that doubling recipes doesn't
always work, so maybe this is one of them. I'll probably just make a single
recipe the next time, so it'll be interesting to see how that turns out.)
and I'm just beside myself on how good they are. Don't get me wrong. I've
owned 10 of Joanna's books for over 4 years, and I've lost 47+ pounds using the
Healthy Exchange method, but I'm still in awe. I watch my sister and brother-in-law
nibble on almonds as "treats" on their Atkin's diet. There is just no way I could
deprive myself to that degree. I'm also so amazed that after 4 years I'm STILL
trying NEW recipes! I have my favorites, but with Joanna's books I'm never in a
rut. If you haven't tried these three recipes, try them soon, they are FANTASTIC!
Heartland Macaroni And Cheese, p. 213
(My favorite (truth be known, the only one I've tried so far) is [this].
Usually JoAnna's portions are hearty enough that I'm satified with them,
but this was so delicious, I had trouble stopping with one-sixth of
the pan. I did manage, but I had to promise myself a slice of one of
JoAnna's pies in exchange for not eating the entire pan of mac and
cheese.)
(I also had [this] last night, but I made it with Healthy Choice Polish Sausage--
wow--it was great. I did not care for it much with the ham, but the sausage
made it out of this world.)
(Man in Mind is the one I use the most. In fact, the very first recipe I
tried was [this], and to this day is my hubbys fav dinner. He took it
to work for a potluck a month or so ago, and 3 different people asked
him to get them the recipe!)
(I had some turkey ham that I needed to use up so I went looking through
JoAnna's cookbooks and came up with two very good recipes that I fixed
this afternoon. [this and
Grande Macaroni and Ham Bake, from the same book, p. 212]
(Here [is a new recipe] Dennis & I tried yesterday. [this one] Great,
we used mild salsa.)
I substituted the turkey ham for the regular fat free ham
and it worked fine. I am wondering why JoAnna feels it necessary after
mixing in a skillet to bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the oven. I feel it
tastes just great right out of the skillet. . . . I put left overs in
small containers and froze for work next week.)
(See also: Kielbasa-Rice Casserole, Diabetics Healthy Exchanges Cookbook, p. 203)
(Our favorite at my house is [this]. This is the first recipe I tried of
Joannas, and 4 years later it is still our favorite!)
((What is your all-time favorite JoAnna main dish recipe?
My [favorite has] to be [this] . . . . My kids and hubby are pretty picky,
and when I do make Joanna's recipes, sometimes not everyone likes what I
make! [This is] excellent, and my WHOLE family loves [it]!)
(This is one I have made the most often out of all the Joanna recipes I have!)
Orange Push-Up Cheesecake, p.253
(Our favorite [cheesecake] is [this] . . . . This was my first HE cookbook,
and its still my favorite!)
(. . . a REQUEST from one of my hubby's friends - he was saying how much
he liked push-ups when he was a kid - I said Joanna had a cheesecake that
was supposed to be like those & he insisted I make it this week! :-) Wow,
I'm converting my hubby's friends to healthy eating!! :-)
(a hit last night . . . The cheesecake also disappeared rapidly - I put it
in the freezer for a couple hours & brought it out 10 minutes before serving
& they said it was JUST like a push-up! :-)
(My sister and her hubby were coming for dinner tonight, so I wanted something
that I was pretty sure would be a hit. I . . . made [this]. The cheesecake
was light and rather moussy-like. I thought it was the kind of cake that would
taste even better the next day, so was happy when my kids said they didn't want
any. Sure enough they came back after and ate not one but TWO pieces each of the
stuff, and now I can't even try it again tomorrow to see if I was right! LOL)
(The best orange cheesecake my family and I *EVER* ate is JoAnna's recipe for
[this]. :) Let me say that although I have a take-it-or-leave-it attitude
about Creamsicles, I *CANNOT LEAVE* my slice of Orange Push-Up Cheesecake behind!
*hehehe* It's AWESOME and mixes up in about 2 minutes! :)
(I tried [this] and it is absolutely fantastic! It tastes just like those orange
pushups we used to get from the good humor man as kids. I highly recommend it!!)
Banana Buster Bread, p.289
(I made muffins, this morning, using [this] recipe. They got thumbs up from all
that tried them and I'll be making them again, very soon. The recipe made 12
large muffins and I baked them for 23 minutes. . . . I make muffins from many
of JoAnna's sweet bread recipes and they always turn out good. I have found
that most of them take 23 to 26 minutes to bake, but 1 or 2 minutes too long
makes them very dry. I start testing them at 23 minutes and go from there.)
(I agree that overbaking muffins makes them dry. I bake my . . . muffins for
exactly 24 min. If they are underbaked, I think when I warm them in the
microwave, they finish the last little bit of cooking and do come out very
moist. I always warm them on 1/2 power. (50%))
Macho Burritos, p. 181
(I made one batch w/ corn and another w/ flour tortillas)
(I made [this]. They were AWESOME! I could only eat one, and it was
only 5 points. I made homegrown green beans (steamed and a friend grew
them) and a salad. It was very satisfying. I love the Man book, as
my husband has liked everything I made out of it.)
(I, too love the "Macho Burritos." I, also, put the sauce over the top
without spraying.)
(I also took the Macho Burritos and added no fat refried beans to the
filling. This really adds to the burritos. Very good!)
(My husband and I both loved them.)
(Right now, off the top of my head, I'd recommend [this] which we had
again last night.)
(One of our favorites [is this]. My DH's comment after I first made
these was "These are good for you?")
Banana Split Pie, p. 310
(a whole hearted 5 star dessert)
(My husband wanted a cheesecake for father's day. I don't do cream
chesse, yogurt, or sourcream. I bought him one of those jello cheese
cake and had my daughter make his while I made JoAnna's Banana Split
Pie from Man in mind. Daughter was totally grossed out by the 6 Tbsp
of butter that was put into the crust of the cheesecake. (YES!) My
pie was so much better than the one. What can I say...there is only
one piece missing out of the cheesecake and several out of the Split
pie. Only bad thing is that you can't freeze it. :( Make this at
least once while we have good fresh strawberries.)
(I made [this], and it was a real hit! My husband just loved it and so
did I.)
([This] is my husband's all time favorite, number one pie.)
(* DH's fav pie. He's been working really hard lately, so a little treat
for him with the remaining strawberries.)
California Beef Bake, p. 186
Italian Biscuit Ring, p. 291
(I also recommend [this]. It's a good "extra" for a meal.)
Grasshopper Dessert Bars, p. 244
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Pistachio Creme Fruit Salad, p. 134
(. . . . We then went to the Dairy Queen (ice cream, fried food,
awesome french fries) BUT I WAS STRONG!!!! I ordered a
grilled chicken with just veggies and water. Best of all is that I didn't
clean the kids plates. But I got home and could "feel" the sacrifice. I had
peanut M&Ms in the cupboard. BUT NO! I DID NOT EAT THEM! Instead I made
"Pistachio creme fruit salad" from cooking w/the Man. And Munchy Fruit
Snack got that one from a newsletter (H.E.) [SEE July 2000] Got the creamy
and crunchy and yummy all from just one serving. Filled the urge. My point is!
Keep Healthy snack and salads like these pudding recipes made and ready to
make so you can kill the munchy before they kill you. then you won't feel like
you cheated. Cause you haven't! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! )
(I tried [this] . . . it was FANTASTIC, course I like the flavor of pistachio.
Oh,it was so good!!)
Georgia Peach Cobbler, p. 248
(We had [this] . . . wonderful!)
(Good morning! Just had to tell you, JoAnna's recipes are getting more raves at
my house! . . . Night before last we had Skillet Cabbage from The Cancer Recovery
Cookbook, p. 138 and [this]. I added cooked sausage to the Cabbage for our meat,
which changed the nutritional content, I know, but made it a balanced meal. Next
time I think I'll get a low fat turkey kielbasa to put in it. Served it with
homemade Italian Herb bread, made from a mix by Krusteaz.)
(I like . . . . [It was] last night's dessert.)
Blazing Glory Chili, p. 84
(Rated a 5)
(This is absolutely wonderful. I made it last night. Quick and Easy. I did
change the seasoning. Instead of chili seasoning (I didn't have any), I added
chili powder, cumin and a Pampered Chef cajun mix that I found in the pantry.
Yum. Yum. Will certainly make this one again.)
(My personal favorite)
([one] of my family's favorites)
(I made [this] and it was a hit.)
(I've been craving some [of this] myself.)
(I also made [this] for the first time after reading all the wonderful reviews
about it in past postings, and it was very good.)
(I have made [this] several times. I made it with ground turkey, added jalapenos
and 1 extra tsp of chili powder as we like chili "hot" and spicy!)
(one of my all time favorites)
(My all time favorite is [this]. . . . gosh I just love Joanna's recipes, they make
me look like a good cook!!!! hehe)
(So much has been said about this recipe online that I knew I had to try it. I can't
believe it took so long! Charlie loves my crockpot chili, so not very many other
chilis can be tried. We both liked this a lot. He kept saying it as he ate the
leftovers! Like any good chili, it got even better the next day. This is so fast
and easy that, while it won't replace my 4 hour crockpot chili, it will definitely
have a place in our meals.)
(The temperatures are starting to drop, another cold weekend ahead, so guess what is
going to be bubbling on my stove??!!! Yep, you got it, [this]! It is the only good
thing about cold weather, oh heck . . . who am I kidding?! It is good in hot weather,
too!)
(I am with you, Sarah, that is my husband's all time favorite recipe. As a matter of
fact, when he was finally able to eat after a serious illness, he asked me to make him
some and bring it to the hospital for him!!)
(***** We had this last year; we love it.)
(This is an easy awesome recipe. . . . I think this is the only recipe for an entree
that I made of JoAnna's that I don't add green beans to it! I do throw some celery in
it though (just because I love it and because I usually have some that I'm going to
have to throw away if I don't use it). Sometimes I eat this with Mexican Cornbread
from Man in Mind, p. 290.)
(We had not had this for some time. It really warmed us up, with the bitter cold winter
we are having here in Southern Ontario.)
(one of my favorites)
(Tried [this] -- a keeper for sure.)
([This] was supper last night. I make it often.)
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Mexican Cornbread, p. 290
([This] is awesome too! . . . I usually cook one or another of Joanna's cornbread
recipes and cut it into servings and freeze them individually. Easy to nuke a
piece when you are ready for them.)
Butterscotch Ambrosia Dessert, p. 233
(This is SOOOOO good! I haven't made it in awhile and needed something sweet
tonight. It's only 1 starch, 1 fruit and 1/2 fat in the diabetic exchanges.
WOW! You've GOT to try this! ;-)
Heavenly Strawberry Pie, p. 259
(With fresh strawberries available now; I searched JoAnna's recipes & tried a new
one for us. Like many others, it is excellent. If you haven't tried [this] - you
are missing a good one!)
Blueberry Thrill Pie, p. 258
(I really like this one, and it is only 3 points per serving.)
(It is that time of year when blueberries are in season. I'm jumping
up and down because I have [this] in my fridge. This is one of my
all-time favorites. It is easy to make, low in points, and so
refreshing on a hot summer day. Check this one out my friends.
You will not be dissappointed.)
(I just made [this] last night. It's wonderful! I've already had 2
pieces today - and may go back for more!)
(I made this yeasterday for a small family gathering. It is excellent!)
(I made this pie last night after seeing it posted here, and I must say it is one
of the best pies from JoAnna that I have made. I wil be making it every year when
the blueberries are fresh.)
(This is my absolute favorite JoAnna pie and it is only 3 WW points.)
(As you can see, we like out sweets. Joanna's pies are the best.)
Luau Pork, p. 204
Chocolate Rum Pecan Pie, p.261
Grande Chicken-Rice Ole!, p. 219
(I am making [this] tonight. It was the very first HE recipe we tried
back in 97, and remains a favorite to this day.)
(I had [this] and it was real good!! )
(This is from the Cooking Healthy with a Man in Mind book. I bought this
book and also bought a copy for my daughter, who is on the Weight Watchers Diet
with her husband. She said that this recipe was a real hit with them. I tried
it tonight, and we liked it too. I used leftover turkey. This would be a great
recipe to have on hand around Thanksgiving time when you have a lot of leftover
turkey and are tired of the traditional casseroles.)
Dixieland Green Beans, p. 149
(I had [this] using green beans from the garden. This is a great green
bean recipe* I much prefer fresh green beans to canned and this recipe
works for me.)
(Tried [this] -- another keeper.)
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Grande Macaroni and Ham Bake, p. 212
(I had some turkey ham that I needed to use up so I went
looking through JoAnna's cookbooks and came up with two
very good recipes that I fixed this afternoon. [this
and Heartland Macaroni And Cheese, p. 213 ].
I substituted the turkey ham for the regular fat free
ham and it worked fine. . . . On this one I did some
changes as I didn't have enough salsa so I added a
fresh tomato, diced and less celery then called for. I
also used 2% cheese slices rather then the reduced fat.
Turned out great. Again I think this one could be eaten
right out of the skillet; just let the cheese slices melt
a few minutes before eating. I put left overs in small
containers and froze for work next week.)
(Our favorite all time recipe from this book is [this] . . . it is the Best! It
is one of the first ones I had tried (first book), and my husband took a dish to
a work potluck, and all the ladies he works with wanted the recipe!)
Turkey Biscuit Stew, p. 179
He-Mans Biscuits and Gravy, p. 195
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Bar-B-Que Beef Strips, p. 201
(We've tried this one and it's good.)
Green Bean Mushroom Casserole, p. 147
(It was very good! It is a keeper recipe.)
Potato Corn Bake, p. 159
(I made this yesterday and it was great!)
(I took boneless - all fat removed pork chops, dipped them in
water and then in a coating mix and browned them in a non-stick
pan that was sprayed with cooking spray. I them layered them
on top of the potatoes when I baked them. A gourmet meal. . . .
From W W food list: Pork, lean, 1 sice, 1 chop or 1/2 c. cubed or
shredded 2 oz. 3 pts)
Chicken Lovers' Pizza Casserole, p. 217
(I have spent my last couple of days making a menu for the week and
shopping. We had [this]. My husband and daughter loved it!!! )
(This was great! Charlie had to pick out the black olives, but good
flavor.)
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Breakfast Biscuit Bake, p. 294
(I added green pepper, and diced tomato and I thought it was really
good.)
(Sort of a secondary [breakfast/brunch] favorite is [this]. I feel
like it's a little more work . . ., but not much work/prep.)
Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Glaze, p. 251
(We both liked this--I loved it! It was fluffy and such good lemon
taste. I/We went through this fast. Charlie, who always notices
instant pudding, asked if there was some in it! He thought 1/2
a piece would be good, because the taste got old on him. I forgot
to have him put the Cool Whip on it; he did the 2nd time and it was
better. Of course, he "frosted" it instead of 1 Tablespoon!)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake, p. 256
(This was so good. Strictly a peanut butter and grape jelly taste
without anything else to take away from it.)
Chili Veggie Soup, p. 83
(I make this before bed and allow to cook on low in my crockpot all night.)
(I've made this many of times...no matter what you change it still
tastes great. I'm awful about following recipes and the first time,
I used canned vegetables...no waste....used whole can of each and
large kidney beans can (15 ounce). Missed the part about the crock pot
too....so I cooked it on top of the stove for 30 minutes. So we had
more servings due to the increased vegetables.)
(Last night I did fix [this]. I was exactly in the mood for this dish
and even though I have the cookbook could have paged right by so thank
you again. . . . I forgot the carrots (oops) but it was wonderful and
I did have my cornbread and was in seventh heaven. DH had a dinner
meeting so Jeffrey and I enjoyed this tasty, hearty soup and in a bit
I'm having it for my lunch. Yum!)
(Today is my mother's birthday and instead of ordering Chinese or going
out to eat, I suggested we take lunch to her. I have fixed a double
batch of [this] which I am crazy about . . . . My Mom loves soups, is
always suggesting I bring a pot when we have a gathering and I think
she will love this Healthy Exchange soup today.)
Creamy Vegetable Beef Soup, p. 80
Italian Chicken Spaghetti Soup, p. 79
(Made this last night & DH really liked it - he never eats soup, but he
was asking me to make this again! :-)
(Note - I left out the Parmesan & added a pinch of garlic & thought it was
SUPER - DH even ASKED for this in his lunch today! :-)
(Just had to tell ya with soup all over my face, it's as good as your Dh said!
Just e-mailed it to my DD. I used ground chicken instead of chicken breasts.
DH likes ground chicken in soups and recipes. It makes a lot more filling.
I'm stuffed!)
Quick Corn Salad, p. 109
(very good)
Cabbage Patch Soup, p. 82
Meatballs in Sour Cream Onion-Mushroom Sauce, p. 199
(Just wanted to let you all know about a [recipe] that my husband and I
have been enjoying repeatedly. Boy is this good!! And quick. I have
meatballs made up and in the freezer so that makes this dish even quicker. . . .
My mom and dad were both down and enjoyed [this] too and they aren't even
trying to eat healthy. . . . thought I would point [this] out as something
that definitely needs to be tryed.)
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Reuben Roll-Ups, p. 302
(I have tried [these]. They are delicious if you like the sandwiches. They
went over so well with my husband that I have made them many times since.)
(I made them for lunch with a bowl of soup. They are excellent, I am not sure
my family will like them but don't really care . . . . I love sauerkraut if
it is mixed with something.)
(The Reubens are defintely worth making and they are relatively inexpensive.)
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Texas Jo Casserole, p. 185
(We are having a potluck at work and the theme this month is Mexican. . . . I know
there are tons of good Mexican type recipes in JoAnna's book, but I would like one
that you have tried and really like. . . .
I don't know what facilities you have, but if you have an oven to warm things up in,
you might try [this].)
(a definite favorite of ours)
(a favorite to freeze for lunches)
([This] is one of my favs!!)
(What is the best recipe for freezing in small portions? Does anyone have a
favorite to do that with? I know the books have that little snowflake by recipes
that are supposed to be good frozen, but has anyone tried it? . . .
When my freezer worked, I used to do it all the time. I'd freeze single servings
for lunches to take to work (or hurried dinners). [One of our favorites is this.]
. . . I've frozen single servings of the pies that are recommended to freeze.
They also were wonderful when thawed.)
(I am wanting some One Skillet Meals that I can prepare and put into Rubbermaid-like
containers in the freezer, so I don't have to heat up the kitchen when it is hot this
summer. We don't have air conditioning, so I don't like to do much 'cooking' when it
is hot. I'm looking for dishes that are freezer-friendly, that I can pop into the
microwave to re-heat. Do you have a family favorite you'd like to share with me? . . .
[This is] one of our favorites.)
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Chunky Corn-Ham Chowder, p. 89
Grandma's "Homemade" Harvest Time Soup, p. 85
(Just want to share with everyone the soup I made tonight. It's [this]. It is
wonderful, had to stop after two bowls.)
(I also like [this].)
Ruby Rio Stroganoff, p. 183
(Like you I like to keep a variety of Joanna's meals ready to go from the freezer. It
does help and makes eating a no-brainer most days. I do have some pork and pasta
leftover from my last cook-off so I think I might make some more [of this].)
Grande Corn and Kidney Bean Salad, p. 110
(I made [this]. It is WONDERFUL. More than enough for lunch at only 2 points per
serving!)
Banana Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, p. 280
(We love this one! . . . NOTES : I never saw a dessert disappear so fast as when I
was testing this one! It could have been the nutmeg wafting from the oven, or maybe
the lush sauce that topped the warm pudding. All I know is, one moment it was in the
pan, and the next it was GONE! Then I saw the men standing around with smiles on their
faces. . . . . The ONLY change I made was I used 1 tablespoon SPLENDA instead of the
Brown Sugar Twin. I was interested in how it would taste using real RUM instead, but
I didn't try it. I made this today for dessert and coffee for company, and they LOVED
it! Both ladies are on diets, and loved that they could have dessert with their coffee.
You made me look sooooooo good--thanks again!)
(NOTE: I've used a couple of things for brown sugar substitute but the best seems to be
Splenda (or your favorite white sugar substitute) and a drop or two of molasses. If
you're using it as a topping and it needs to look like brown sugar, you can mix the sugar
substitute and molasses with a fork until they've blended together and take on the
appearance of brown sugar. If you're cooking with it (as in this recipe) just put them
in separately and stir!)
Citrus Cinnamon Salad, p. 138
(We LOVE [this].)
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Fast-Food Cheeseburger Skillet, p. 193
(very good!)
(I made [this] for dinner tonight and hubby loved it! I thought it was pretty good too.
I added more ketchup (as a kid, the only way I'd eat mac & cheese was with ketchup).
Thanks to whomever posted it! (I searched for it.) This is the next book I buy.)
Tuna Almondine, p. 174
(PS Just wanted to say that [this] is the best thing ever invented to do with a can of
tuna. How Joanna can take so many foods my DH dislikes (celery, rice, tuna) & turn
them into a dish he LOVES seems like a miracle to me!!! :-)
(This is such a good recipe! I think I will put this on next weeks menu.)
Cabbage Patch Meat Loaf, p. 187
(My favorite of ALL recipes is [this]! It is making my mouth water just talking about it!)
(Tonight I made [this]. We both liked it very much. I used fresh ground turkey. I had
1/2 a head of cabbage, so I chopped my own instead of buying a pkg of cabbage slaw mix.
Next time I will chop it up finer. I also used refrigerated garlic in a jar. We had baked
potatoes and fresh green beans with the meat loaf.)
(I've had time to try out different recipes this summer, and [one] of our new favorites
[is this]. I did use crushed crackers instead of breadcrumbs. And, instead of adding
more ketchup in the last 15 minutes, I used a can of diced tomatoes and mild green chiles
spread across the top. It was moist, tender, and delicious.)
Mexicalli Pie, p. 307
(It is delicious!!!)
(From JoAnna: This is the recipe that started the whole thing, that launched Healthy
Exchanges. It's the first one I ever created-and when I served it to Cliff, he told
me he would eat anything else I prepared, no matter how healthy, as long as it tasted
this good! That's about as high a compliment a "truck-drivin' man" can give.)
(Sometimes I use this as a taco salad, and add the salad stuff and sour cream. Yum)
(This is the Mexicalli Pie recipe I use and really like. . . . It is one of my favorites.
Joanna said it's the first one she ever created.)
(I took sewinlove's advise and tried this tonight. Boy was it good.
We loved it. We added a little bit of ff sour cream on top, I used
FF cheese instead of reduced fat and it was great. This is a keeper
for us, but dd said she liked the enchilada pie I made last week better.)
(If Enchilada Pie is better, I HAVE to try it! lol I love Mexicalli Pie,
though. Last time I made it, I used Chichi's salsa. Now I have this
really good papaya salsa from Costco and can't wait to try it with it.
I would suggest parents whose childen don't like salsa to just leave
that part out and add it individually for the family members who do like
it!)
German Green Beans, p. 146
(I was looking for a vegetable with ingredients I had in the house and made [this].
We both like it, too. A different way with canned green beans.)
(Dinner tonite was one huge major hit! I made Grande Meatloaf with Potato Stuffing from
Kids, p. 191, and [this]. . . . Both my husband and my son had two helpings of
each of the meatloaf and the green beans and hubby was wanting even MORE. I have to
admit both were absolutely delicious. I'll be making both dishes many times I am sure.)
(Another good green bean one is [this]. We make those ALL the time.)
(Yummm. I make them at least twice a week. I'd make them every night if I thought my
husband wouldn't start complaining. They are so easy to make and taste so good.)
(one of our very favorite recipes that we tried in May)
(Hi! Thought I'd remind everyone about this recipe . . . . It's going to be part of my
menu for Thanksgiving.)
(A great recommendation Kathy. [These] are one of my family's favorites and I make them
frequently. They are quick, easy and soooo good.)
(Oh! And don't forget [these]. Those are incredibly good. Hubby absolutely loves them! . . .
NOTE: I didn't use the almonds and it was still good. I would think adding the nuts would
make it even better!)
(They are a fav around here.)
(I tried [this] this week. I used 1/2 the vinegar and sweetener (used 1 tbsp. bean juice
also), and we really enjoyed them. I will definitely make them again.)
(My favorite side dish is [this].)
Carrot-Cabbage Casserole, p. 152
(I made this recipe last night . . . . We both liked it very much. This was the first
time I have purchased and used Cr. of Celery soup. The recipe did take a little longer
to make than eat but it was worth it. I've been searching recipes with different ways
to fix vegetables. There are quite a few in this book to try.)
(***** This was excellent, and I have to tell you that it was even better the next day.
We had it for supper one day and the rest for lunch.)
Hamburger-Potato Casserole, p. 182
(Definitely a keeper! [This] was very easy and tasted great. My son said that I could
fix it every night. We will look forward to having [this] again.)
([This] is one I make often, as my son loves it.)
Cherry Crumb Pie, p. 263
(Unfortunately this pie was too good, I couldn't resist a second piece! :-)
(I like . . . .)
JO's Trail Mix, p. 301
(We're getting together with a bunch of friends tonight and we're all supposed to bring
munchie or finger food type foods. Oh the possibilities. Here's what I decided to
bring. . . . I mixed up a double batch of [this] to have something to munch on all night
instead of chips. . . . Then I got the recipe for Banana Split Cheesecake from
Strong Bones, p. 280. . . .
Well everyone loved both of the things that I brought . . . . The double batch of the
trail mix disappeared even before the chips and other fatty goodies!)
(This is delicious by the way. I've even substituted different cereals (in the same
quantities, trying to keep wheat or corn or whatever in mind) and took it to a party
and everyone gobbled it up.)
Hawaiian Banana Split Meringue Pie, p. 264
Layered Chicken Dinner, p. 216
(my favorite HE recipe [this] -- I've been putting it in a crockpot instead of baking it
as in the directions. It comes out great.)
Easy Marinated Mushrooms, p. 154
(These are really good.)
(My family really likes [this].)
(They are delicious. I made them using twice as many mushrooms but leaving everything
else the same. My husband devoured them. I have just enough left for my lunch.)
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Salad, p. 98
(I've been making HE salads this week because it's too darned hot to cook. [Here is a]
new favorite (my favorites list is getting very long!). I made [this] to take to a pot
luck on Sunday. I made a double batch and it was gone in minutes. A lot of people asked
me for the recipe. Nobody could believe it was "diet food".)
(tastes just like chicken wings!)
(And we just discovered our new favorite - [this].)
(***** . . . I found a recipe for Lite Blue Cheese Dressing, and used it. It had a bit
more calories, so used the MasterCook Nutritional Information. This salad is so good, we
will have again very soon.)
(This was great! It's always sounded good and I can't believe I took so long to make it.
My dad, who doesn't care for chicken, even took seconds! I loved the flavors involved--all
like buffalo wings.)
(I think it's time to make it again!)
Coney Island Pasta Casserole, p. 198
(It's our keeper. . .)
(I made [this] for dinner tonight. It is very tasty and quick and easy to make. I used
shells instead of rotini and added a can of mushrooms. . . . My husband and son both
enjoyed it . . . .)
(Last night for dinner I made [this]. I had my doubts at first when I started putting all
the ingredients together, because of the frankfurters, but Lord and behold was this delicious.
I just couldn't believe how good it was and very tasty. My husband was OK, with it; he doesn't
like hot dogs in any kind of meal, unless it's on a bun with mustard and sauerkraut. He ate it,
but told me next time I make it, to leave it out. Next time I make it, I will put in some fresh
Polish Kielbasa, which our Publix makes. I on the other hand loved it. It is so quick and easy
to put together.)
(This is one of my favorites. I've passed it along to some of my co-workers and they like it too.
Fast and easy, just right for my lifestyle.)
(My favorite hot dog recipe is [this].)
Ranch Pasta-Carrot Salad, p. 118
(***** We both enjoyed this salad. The Fat Free Ranch Dressing we used was a home-made
one made with fresh herbs and fat-free buttermilk.)
(This is another super salad. We did not have Fat Free Ranch Dressing and used Fat Free
Blue Cheese Dressing. We loved it! )
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Oven-Fried Fish, p. 170
(I use [this recipe]. It's great! . . . Hope you enjoy as much as my DH and I do.)
(We like this recipe also.)
Rice Maple Cream, p. 234
THANK you all for your ideas. My breakfast was a major hit this morning . . .
[and from Man in Mind, I made:]
Breakfast Ham and Eggs Pizza, p. 295
(To see all she made, click: Kim's Menu)
EVERY SINGLE BITE was gobbled up!!! I couldn't believe it. Compliments were flying everywhere, and I
must say I was rather impressed myself. JoAnna!!! Thank you so much for "being" there this weekend with
me. Between this fantastic breakfast and the
Greek Feta Salad, Strong Bones, p. 122
(OK this is my new fav salad. From now on though I'm leaving out those disgusting olives cause I
really can NOT stand them at all. Hubby loves them, so I'll just put a few on his plate and he
can have fun. . . . Note: I would definitely take two portions of this and add 1/2 cup of diced
chicken to it and make myself a 6 point delicious and filling lunch.)
that I took to the potluck barbeque last night, this was one fantastic food weekend. Thanks again
everyone for your help and ideas. It sure helped!
Italian Pea Salad, p. 105
(I really like)
(I really like this salad and the peanuts make it extra good. If you like peas, you'll really like
it, and if not, it might change your mind that you do. Yes, I would recommend this salad.)
Pizza Skillet, p. 191
(Was looking through some of the archives and noticed that in 2000 there were some postings of this
recipe. It is one of my favorites. About the only change I make in it is I sometimes use whole
wheat small tiny shells for the pasta -- I love the flavor of the whole wheat. Other times I like
to use the bowtie shape pasta for a change of pace.)
([This] is super wonderful and very delicious. I couldn't believe how tasty and filling it was.
This dish is quick and easy to make and doesn't take too long to make, so if you are in a rush,
this one is very quick to put together in no time flat. My hubby just went nuts over this dish
and said to put it on his list of favorites. Boy, is " HIS LIST OF FAVORITES GROWING" at the rate
it's going, I am going to need a binder for them. LOL. There is so much you can do with this
dish, just by substituting different ingredients, all you have to do is experiment with your
favorites and you will have a wonderful Italian dish that you will love to make and also EAT!.
Hubby doesn't like olives, so I left them out. We love garlic, so I added 2 cloves of minced
garlic with the meat, I also used the Italian seasonings instead of the pizza seasoning. I used
rotini instead of elbow macaroni. The next time I make it, I will substitute Italian turkey
sausage for the ground beef. I served this dish with a tomato and fresh mozzarella, sliced red
onion, with a balsamic vinegar and extra virgina olive oil, which was delicious. I know if you
try this dish, you will love it as much as we did. Just let your imagination take over and
experiment with different ingredients and you will have a wonderful Italian dish. Just remember
stay with low fat ingredients and you will be OK.)
(Last night I made [this] that we have always loved. One thing I learned from the diabetic educator
was to try using whole wheat pasta. There is more fiber . . . making less carbs per serving. I
had to refigure the counts for the recipe, but it was delicious. I used the shell shape. I also
learned from Richard Simmons program that was presented here to add the grated low fat cheese after
the dish is cooked. I took the skillet off the fire, sprinkled over the cheese, covered the skillet
and waited about 5 minutes or so until the cheese had melted and then stirred it all together. I
had made this dish many times and always stirred the cheese in when Joanna said and simmered for
about 10 minutes covered, and it made it a little stringy. By putting the cheese in, off the fire
and allowing it to melt and then stirring in, it made the dish seem very smooth and velvety. I
liked the difference.)
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Orange-Pecan Tapioca Salad, p. 136
(I have a note on it that I had made in once, I usually put the year, but not this time. I had
marked it GREAT!)
Heavenly Cherry Salad, p. 124
(I made this last week & my first reaction was - it was too tart. However, after it sat overnight -
it was better. Just finished the last serving today for lunch & the last was the best. Guess the
flavors needed to blend & it also got a little firmer. I will change my mind after my 1st taste &
will put this on my "make again" list.)
(I've had time to try out different recipes this summer, and [one] of our new favorites [is this].)
Party Turky Tetrazzini, p. 308
(I have been meaning to try this recipe since I first heard about it, but for some reason I just
never got around to making it. Well, let me tell ya, I'll be making this one often! It is so
good. I used whole wheat spaghetti and threw in a can of mushrooms, and let me tell ya . . . I
was smacking my lips and ohhhhing and ahhhhing all over the place. If you haven't tried this one,
please do. It is quick, easy and tastes great!)
(5*)
([This] is great, too. (I've made it with turkey, ham and tuna and all were wonderful!!). . . . gosh
I just love Joanna's recipes, they make me look like a good cook!!!! hehe)
(What is your all-time favorite JoAnna main dish recipe?
[This is one] of my favorites. . . . It was the Tetrazzini that led
me to JoAnna's HE website and started me buying her books. A variation
of that recipe was published in Cooking Light, and the article included
the HE website address.)
Spanish Green Beans, p. 148
(Well I finally went shopping and bought the frozen green beans. Boy oh boy am I ever glad I did!!! :)
[This] a great recipe. I didn't even measure my green beans, just dumped the whole bag in, not small
bag but not biggest bag . . . I think it was called family size bag. I oven roasted some chicken legs
with chicken seasoning on them, had [this] and a baked sweet potato with Splenda. I'm full and my
plate was beautiful! I love pretty things on my plate and the colors were so pretty. This recipe
is so easy and so yummy, it's a keeper and a repeater! Give it a try! As you can tell I get pretty
excited when I find something I can cook and tastes great. I always have a hard time with side dishes.)
(I have a note by this recipe to add extra garlic and some salt.)
(Tried [these] -- once again you have found a winner.)
(Christmas was a time for experimenting for me, I made [this] (YUMMERS!!!!) . . . I really loved the
green beans (okay, so I'm a pushover for a green bean, what can I say???))
Easy Salisbury Steak, p. 197
(One of our favorite recipes from Man In Mind is [this]. Hubby asks for it often. I have
modified it to my own needs. For instance the book says to bake it after putting it all together.
I just cook up the burgers, make my own gravy, add the burgers to the gravy and heat them up again
to serving temperature. You'll will see what I mean when you get the book.)
(Good morning! Just had to tell you, JoAnna's recipes are getting more raves at my house! Last night
we had [this] and Sparkling Chocolate Pudding Treats from Dessert Every Night, p. 85. With it I served
herb & butter (Great Value brand from Walmart) mashed potatoes and frozen peas & carrots. I doubled
the recipe for the meat as we are a family of 5, two of them being hungry men who each weigh less
than 150#, so they eat as much as they want. They ate their fill and Tony (son) took the one leftover
piece of meat to his room for a bedtime snack!)
Peanut Butter Dream Pudding, p. 235
(one of our favorite recipes from this book)
(Really good! Just the right mix of chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and graham crackers.)
Here are [some of] our favorites from Man in Mind: [that hadn't been previously mentioned]
Tommy's Cheeseburger Turnovers, p. 194
Italian Grilled Chicken, p. 221
Healthy JO's, p. 306
(Another classic recipe. I had made them before and loved them. I wanted Barry to try them, and he
had 3 sandwiches!!)
(I also made [this] - everyone loved it.)
(I like to make [these] and put one serving each in individual baggies. I then freeze them and grab
one for lunch with a bun or baked potato. Very handy. I like having a warm lunch in the winter.)
Apple Dessert Pizza, p. 241
Apple-Walnut Pancakes, p. 286
Ham and Corn Scallop, p. 209
Better Than Candy Pie, p. 262
(As you can see, we like out sweets. Joanna's pies are the best.)
(I like . . . .)
Western Macaroni Salad, p. 117
([This] is a hit at my house. My son in law thinks it is the best!)
Fruit Cloud Salad, p. 126
Mustard Coleslaw, p. 305
Potluck Sauerkraut Salad, p. 102
Creamy Turkey Skillet, p. 180
(This is also good served over toast rather than noodles, great for lunch.)
(Today I made [this]. And is it good!!)
(Just wanted to let everyone know that [this] is delicious.)
"Pot Roast" Stroganoff over Noodles, p. 196
Hawaiian Chocolate Banana Dessert, p. 238
Swiss Steak Ultra, p. 203
(Hubby loved this one.)
Basic Waldorf Salad, p. 127
(When I served this at lunch with an entree, Wendell said "Oh Waldorf Salad. I think I'll just eat
that." Probably the last one he ever had was when his mother made it, as she made it quite often.
I removed my one serving and he ate the rest of it for his lunch! He loved it!
Changes I made is that I don't like or have fat-free mayonnaise, so I used one fourth cup, not one
half cup, and I used Kraft Light Mayonnaise. Still very creamy with half the mayonnaise. I also
used 4 small gala apples. I don't like red delicious apples. This is soooooooo good.)
Tuna Tetrazzini, p. 172
(My husband loves Tuna Noodle casserole! I don't know which one to try first - what is your favorite . . . ?
[this])
(I also made [this] - everyone loved it.)
Grandpa's Old-Time Spice Cake, p. 272
We had a yummy day around here! [We had . . .]
Texas Lasagna, p. 184
(I had some leftover pork roast the other night and made [this], and it was delicious. You are
allowed a huge portion, and it is very good eating.)
(YUMMY)
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Tomato Rice Fagioli Soup, p. 70
They were both wonderful! I had planned to make the . . .
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Cozumel Cloud Pudding, p. 236
but we were too full for dessert!
Layered BLT Salad, p. 115
(It was the first time we had this and will not be last time. We both enjoyed it, and it will also
make a good potluck salad.)
Mom's Apple Pie, p. 257
(JoAnna asked that we list what our favorite pie is. . . .
Our family's all time favorite and mine is [this]. Just finished the last piece tonight for supper.
I make it often, and when my college gals come home, they ask for it.)
(JoAnna asked that we list what our favorite pie is. . . .
My family likes many of JoAnna's pies. Tonight I made [this]. It was sort of a last minute thought,
but we really like this recipe. It is YUMMY.)
(Could anyone please let me know what their favorite apple pie or apple dessert is . . . .
Our family favorite is [this]. Yummy!)
Hawaiian Pineapple Dew Cheesecake, p. 254
(JoAnna asked that we list what our favorite pie is. . . .
Riviera Strawberry Pie (Heart Smart, p. 219) is my favorite. They are all so good that
it was really hard to choose a favorite. Chunky Chocolate Cream Pie (Arthritis, p. 234) and [this]
are close seconds.)
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Corn and Onion au Gratin, p. 155
(I made [this] for dinner tonight and we just LOVED it!! I made it with pork chops and brown rice.
Corn dishes are always like comfort food to me, and both DH and I love onions, so this was perfect
and very pretty, too.)
(I made [this] last night and it was very good. I did not add any pimento as I never buy it. If I
had had some roasted red peppers, I probably would have cut up one and used that for some color.)
(We liked it also! I did use some pimiento for the color, but I like your idea of a little red pepper
instead -- I'm going to write that in my book to remind me for next time, because I'll definitely
make this one again.)
(Made [this] recipe and boy was it good . . . . I didn't add the pimento either. . . think the next
time I make this, will add some shrimp and crabmeat.)
Hawaiian Banana Butterscotch Pie, p. 260
(I made [this]. Wow, another favorite. Try it; you won't be sorry.)
We also really like . . .
Ham Lasagna Toss, p.208
Italian Chicken Noodle Skillet, p. 218
Chuck Wagon Franks and Beans, p. 223
(All of these have good sized portions and are really good!)
Italian Green Bean Salad, p. 103
(A summer staple at our house to go with barbequed chicken breasts from the grill is [this]. I thought
this recipe sounded strange when I first read it, but my sister made it when we visited her house, and
now we're hooked! Incidently, she used French-cut green beans instead of the cut ones the recipe calls
for, and we've made it that way ever since. Man in Mind is one of my favorite cookbooks!)
Blueberry Dew Pancakes, p. 285
(These were delish! I made them this morning. However, I did count it as a full fruit and full starch.
Instead of a 1/2 a fruit, and a whole starch. BUT, mm very very filling. And satisfying. For a few
extra calories (not many), I added 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips to the batter. (pecan chocolate
chip pancakes are my favorite) And it made it absolutely delish! Next time I am adding a little pecans,
too, and just adding a fat window to it.)
Cherry Chocolate Parfait, p. 232
(There are a few recipes that I find myself making over and over again. In fact I've pretty much
memorized them. . . . one is [this].)
Bacon Crunch Deviled Eggs, p. 296
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