List of Favorite Healthy Exchanges Recipes

 
When Every Minute Counts (also on CD-ROM) 
 
 Applesauce Cream Pie, p. 139 
    (the pie my son has been requesting)
    (from Vicki in Ohio:   A few things I did differently with this: 
     The first time I made it, I used the full 1 c. apple juice, and 
     the pie didn't set up, it was very runny.  I now use 1/2 c. juice, 
     and I mix the apple butter (just the 2 T) into the Cool Whip free, 
     and spread it over the pie instead of just garnishing individual 
     pieces.   Then I sprinkle just a little bit of apple pie spice over 
     the top.) 

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 Chocolate Almond Raspberry Pie, p. 148 
    (I was in the mood for a good chocolate pie today and came across [this]. 
     I didn't have raspberry spreadable fruit, so I used black cherry.  This 
     was a delicious pie.  It tasted like eating a chocolate covered cherry, 
     yummy.  This pie will be among my top ten favorites for sure. ) 
    (Thanks for the review. So many pies..................so little time. 
     But what a goal.) 

 Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies, p. 153
    (Here is a great brownie recipe for all peanut butter lovers.  It is [also in] 
     Filling The Cookie Jar Sampler.)
    (I made these brownies today.  They are great with a small cup of milk. 
     You are right about the batter not pouring.  I had to spoon it in the pan 
     and pat it down.  The brownies turned out moist and delicious.) 
    (I have made these brownies and they are very good.)
    (Yum!  Yum!  I made this easy recipe last night and they are really good. 
     Everybody liked them, especially my 8yo daughter - the chocoholic.)
 Decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake, p. 152
    (Cheesecake is probably my biggest weakness! . . . I have also made [this], 
     and [it] got the 5 rating on the spreadsheet/tracker. . . .  I just really 
     haven't met a cheesecake that I didn't like!!!!  Just wish I had more time 
     to make them.)
 Creamy Eggnog Pudding, p. 130
    (If you want to try an easy recipe to satisfy that holiday craving for Eggnog, 
     give [this] a try.)
    (It was wonderful and soooo easy.  I will cut back on the nutmeg next time, 
     because it was a little much for the kids.)
 Chocolate Cherry Pudding, p. 134
    (For my afternoon snack, I had a serving of [this]. . . yesterday's leftovers . . . 
     but . . . so very good!) 
    (I also highly recommend [this]. . . . I cut the recipe in half and made 4 
     servings because there's only the two of us.)
 South Seas Chicken Salad, p. 103

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 Acapulco Golden Burgers, p. 109
    (My daughter just rejoined TOPS and started eating healthy, part of which is 
     Healthy Exchanges recipes - I made sure she had enough HE cookbooks.  Below 
     is an entry from the journal she's keeping on her web site to track her 
     progress.  In case you're wondering, Kevin is her husband.... 
         "OH MY GOODNESS!  JoAnna’s Acapulco Golden Burgers were awesome!!  
         Kevin and I didn’t have hamburger buns, so I suggested that we 
         just top the meat patty with onions, etc.  Kevin winged it, added 
         some of his own twist to it, and it was spectacular!!  That meat 
         recipe is out of this world!!!!!!!  Kevin’s Kitchen is my favorite 
         place to eat. ;o)" )
    (Should go well on either the grill or George Foreman grill, wouldn't you think?)
    (I was thinking if you lose the bun, then this would make a great meatloaf for 
     4 servings.  mmmmmmm)

 Buried Peanut Butter Treasure Pie, p. 150    
    (For the first time last night, we tried [this].  A treasure it is!  My daughter 
     isn't real fond of a lot of chocolate, so we left the chocolate drizzle and the dry 
     roasted peanuts off of the top, but it was so good even without that, that you didn't 
     miss it.  If you love peanut butter and chocolate, you will want to give this one a 
     try. Check it out . . . . YUM!!! )
 Bungalow Potatoes, p. 90
    (I just made these . . . yum yum.  Reminds me of the Potatoes, Ham and Green Bean Soup 
     my mom made.  I had moved out when I was 19 yrs old (to spread my wings), then on my 
     first visit home she had this on the stove . . . OMG A homecooked meal that I usually 
     took for grated was so much appreciated then . . . . Try these -- if anyone hasn't 
     they are very good. . . . A definite Keeper.)
 Beefy Mushroom Noodle Soup, p. 58
    (Dexter and I thought it was yummy.)
 Celebration "Champagne", p. 171
    (I have this same set (Grandma's Comfort Food Made Healthy, Penny Pinching Main Dishes,     Yahoo Access
     When Every Minute Counts), and loved them so much.  When my DH was getting to goal in '97, 
     I almost always cooked from these three books, since at the time the only ones I had.  You 
     will enjoy them.  We even used the fake champagne at our daughter's wedding, and everyone 
     loved it.)
 Easy Pastafazool, p. 60
    (another favorite recipe of mine)
    ([This has] gotten rave reviews from my family.  My son said he thinks he will be able to eat 
     like this all of the time.)
    (I usually use small shell whole wheat macaroni because I like the flavor.  I usually use basil 
     & a little oregano instead of the Italian seasoning.  I hope you will try this; it is fast and 
     is especially good heated over the next day or two.)
    (*****  Here is another one that we tried from the CD-ROM -- taste was super.  What we did though 
     was add some more water; we found it too thick for us.  Once we added more water, oh it was sooo 
     good!!) 
    (We had this before but quite some time ago.  This was great.  We were cool here after Hurricane 
     Isabel passed over Ontario.)
 Butterscotch Graham Cracker Parfait, p. 133
    (*****  (CD-ROM)  This looks so expensive to make but so easy and tastes so creamy, and no cream. 
     We will be having this again real soon.)

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 Easy Macaroni and Cheese Skillet, p. 95    Yahoo Access
    (*****  Actually more than 5 stars.  Dennis says he loves making it, and it doesn't have to go in 
     the oven where lots of time a casserole will dry out.  Creamy, tasty and WOW!) 

 Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cream Pie, p. 144
    (This was so creamy and heavenly, I hated to get to the last piece . . . LOL.)
 Cucumber-Tomato-Lettuce Salad, p. 64
    (This is our first time for this, and Dennis & I give it a 5 star -- very easy, and a simple tasty 
     salad.)
 Garden Noodle Salad, p. 67
    (This is also a new one for us.  We both enjoyed it.  I am going to get Dennis to add some garlic 
     powder to the dressing next time.) 
 Grande Pork Casserole, p. 119
    (The only one we've tried that used cooked pork was [this].  My note was that it had great flavor 
     and was fast!)
 Ham and Cabbage-Bean Soup, p. 61
    (We had a early fall day 2nd week of September and this soup really hit the spot.  Dennis & I loved 
     this.  We will probably have it again this winter.)
 Baked Parmesan Fish Fillets, p. 101
    (This is a great way to serve fish.  Dennis and I have been trying to get more fish in our diets, and 
     this is a great way to do so!  Well done JoAnna.)

 Creole Frankfurters, p. 125

 Hacienda Eggs, p. 163