Karen's Recipes

Makes 6 ooey, gooey, s’more servings!
You’ll need:
6 low fat graham crackers, split into 12 squares
6 tsp. semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels
6 Tbsp. miniature marshmallows
On 3 microwavable plates, lay flat 2 squares. Top each of the 6 squares with 1 tsp. semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels. Microwave each plate on high for about 60 seconds.  For high powered microwaves, [...]

Makes Approx. 3-4 Servings
You’ll need:
1 small butternut squash (about 1 lb.)
1-2 Tbsp. Thai peanut sauce
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fat-free salad croutons
Salt and pepper
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce squash a few times. Place squash on a baking sheet and roast, baking for about 45 minutes to an hour, until “fork tender” (fork inserts easily).
Remove [...]

Servings: 8
You’ll need:
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups fresh cherries, washed, stems removed, pitted and halved
2 tsp. salt
Warm water
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1-2 tsp. sugar, truvia or splenda (optional)
Salt to desired taste
In a colander rinse rice twice, then soak in a covered bowl with 1 tsp. salted of at least 2 cups of warm water for 1-4 hours.
Drain the [...]