Sunday, July 25, 2010

Orange Dream Pie

This is adapted from a Weight Watcher recipe.  Very simple to make, and only 3 Pt's. per slice!  Change the flavor by changing the flavor of the Jello and yogurt.  Awesome variation idea: Key Lime.  YUM! 

1 small box orange flavored Jello
1 regular size tub of Cool Whip
1 (6 oz) container of Orange Dream flavored yogurt
1 ready made graham cracker pie crust

Dissolve jello with 1/4 C. boiling water.  Mix jello with yogurt using wire whisk.  Next, fold in tub of cool whip using a wooden spoon.  Once mixture is completely stirred, pour into graham cracker crust.  Refrigerate overnight.

Apple, Grape, Walnut Salad

3 sliced and cored Granny Smith apples
1 bunch of red grapes pulled from the stems
Chopped Walnuts
8 oz. vanilla yogurt
3 oz. cream cheese

Combine fruit and nuts and serve with vanilla yogurt mixed with cream cheese (use a mixer for a smooth blend). 

Adapted from: Menu4Moms

Tuna Pasta

1 box (16 oz.) tri color pasta

1 can (6 oz.) tuna

1 package (12 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (can use whatever vegetables you like; fresh or mixed.  I prefer fresh peppers, carrots, and peas.  Get creative here for some variations)

1 cup ranch dressing

Cook pasta according to package directions. About 5 minutes before pasta is finished cooking, pour frozen vegetables into boiling pot of pasta. Bring to a second boil. Drain. Place pasta/vegetable mixture in a bowl. Add can of drained tuna. Pour ranch dressing in and toss to coat. This can be served warm or cold. If you want it warm, just drain and add tuna, dressing and toss. If you would like to serve it cold, drain pasta/vegetable mixture with cold water until cooled. Then add tuna and dressing and toss.

Taken from: Menu4Moms