How’s everyone doing?
It’s been a while, but I really hope you all are staying on track. I went way offtrack, but have managed to get back on last week, and I HAVE to stay on track. Serioulsy, my body is getting out of hand. Too much wieght for my short self. *wink*
And, it’s that holiday time of year again. Food Food Food. Yummy Food and drinks everywhere! Do you have any tricks or tips to help get through the holidays without putting on more wieght? Please share!
I’ve been surfing for tips and recipes…check these out.
Journal as: 2 pieces of fudge as 1 portion of sweet dessert Orange with chocolate is a flavor combination made in heaven. For a festive touch, decorate each square with candied orange peel. You can substitute whatever liqueur you like for the Grand Marnier.
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup Eagle Brand Fat-Free Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
Dash salt
Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil; set aside.
Put all ingredients in a medium-sized, microwave-safe glass bowl or 8-cup measure. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, stirring well after each minute. Microwave one more minute or until chocolate is completely melted. Stir until smooth.
Spread evenly into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator 2 hours or until firm.
Remove fudge by lifting foil out of pan. Place on cutting board. With large, thick knife, cut off one column of fudge; peel off foil and cut into squares. Repeat with other columns of fudge.
NOTE: Fudge can be covered and stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Yield: 36 pieces
Per serving: 102 calories, 1.5 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat, 1.4 g monounsaturated fat, 0.1 g polyunsaturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 0.8 g fiber, 25 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 35%.
Originally published Dec. 16, 2004
Medically updated Dec. 6, 2005.
Some more links I found that might help us all out during the holiday season.
Healthy Soups to keep warm.
And I found the Egg Nog recipe
Warm Eggnog
Recipe provided by Dara Steiger, MS, RD, director of nutrition at L.A. Weight Loss Centers.
4 cups skim milk
6 eggs, beaten
3/4 cups of Splenda
2-3 tablespoons of brandy, bourbon, or amaretto
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup light whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Beat the eggs, Splenda, and salt in a bowl. Stir in skim milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
Stir in alcohol of choice, vanilla, and ground nutmeg. Before serving, beat light whipping cream with a mixer on medium speed until soft peak forms. To serve, put the eggnog into a punch bowl and fold in whipping cream. Serve immediately. Sprinkle each cupful with additional ground nutmeg.
I’m making the EGG NOG for sure!! :blush:
And also, check out Beth’s Thursday Thirteen this week. It’s more Holiday tips..
Mmmmmmm I could do this and substitute some Caramel Baileys for the GM :puh:
Ohh That would be good!!
And I was gonna make this but I SO don’t have room in my fridge!