ALMOND BISCUIT RING

1/4 c. granulated brown sugar, replacement
2 tbsp. diatetic maple syrup
2 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
2 tsp. water
1/3 c. almonds, coarsely chopped
1 (8 oz.) tube refrigerator biscuits
In a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe casserole, combine the brown sugar
replacement, maple syrup, margarine and water. Cover with a paper
towel and microwave on high for one minute. Allow to sit, covered for
one minute, then stir to mix in the melted margarine. Stir in the
almonds. Cut each of the biscuits into four pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball. Dip each piece into the syrup mixture then
place in a microwave safe ring mold. Arrange all coated balls
uniformly around the ring mold. Pour any remaining syrup over the
balls in the mold.
Microwave on medium (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes, turning the
mold 1/4 turn after each two minutes. Remove from oven and
immediately cover with waxed paper. Allow to sit undisturbed 5
minutes; then turn out onto a serving dish. Divide into 10 servings.
About 80 calories per serving.

DIABETIC ORANGE SUNBEAMS

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 tsp. Sucaryl
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until
crumbly. Add all at once: raisins, eggs, orange juice, orange rind and
Sucaryl. Mix well. Make into small balls; flatten on cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

SUGARLESS CAKE

1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. prunes, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. cold water
1 stick margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. plain flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
Boil dates and prunes in the one cup of water for 3 minutes; add
margarine and raisins and let cool. Mix flour, soda, salt, eggs, nuts,
spices and vanilla. Add to fruit mixture. Stir to blend. Pour into
baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CARROT AND ZUCCHINI STUFFING

2 small (whole) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 c. carrots, shredded (about 2 sm.)
1 c. zucchini, shredded (about 1 med.)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 envelope chicken-flavored bouillon
1/4 c. water
In medium bowl, combine carrots, zucchini, salt and poultry
seasoning. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each pocket (each
breast should open similar to a butterfly); secure with toothpicks. In
place chicken in a Med size skillet, sprinkle with bouillon.
Add water to skillet and cook over medium high heat, heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until
chicken is fork tender. Remove toothpicks. Makes 4 servings, 180
calories per serving.

BLACK BOTTOM PIE

--GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:--
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. diet margarine
--FILLING--
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
12 packets sweetener
1 packet low-calorie whipped topping mix
1 1/2 c. skim milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. cocoa
Combine crumbs with diet margarine by cutting in softened margarine
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly in bottom and
sides of 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 8
to 10 minutes. Cool. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup
skim milk. Let stand one minute.
Heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves. In blender or food
processor, blend ricotta until smooth and add gelatin mixture,
remaining 1 cup milk and vanilla. Continue blending until completely
smooth. Remove half the mixture, set aside. To mixture still in
blender, add 6 packs sugar substitute and cocoa. Blend thoroughly.
Pour blender mixture into crust, chill for 30 minutes or until partially
set. At the same time, chill remaining mixture for 30 minutes.
Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions gradually
adding remaining 6 packets sugar substitute. Whisk into reserved,
chilled mixture until blended smoothly. Spoon over chocolate layer;
chill until set. Garnish with dusting of cocoa. Makes one (8 or 9 inch)
pie or 8 servings.

ORANGE RICE

1 c. rice, uncooked
1 c. water
1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
Dash of salt
1 tbsp. orange rind, freshly grated
1/2 c. fresh orange sections, seeded
In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, combine the rice, water,
orange juice, margarine and salt. Cover, microwave on High for 5
minutes. Stir in the orange rind. Turn the bowl 1/4 turn. Microwave
on High for an additional 10 minutes, turning the bowl after 5 minutes.
Do not uncover the bowl. Allow to set covered for an additional 10
minutes or until all of the liquids have been absorbed. Immediately
before serving, fluff with a fork, add orange sections and mix gently.
Serve with pride. Makes about 6 (100 calories) servings.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1/4 c. margarine
1 tbsp. granulated fructose
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream together margarine and fructose, beat in egg, water and
vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in sifter. Sift dry
ingredients into creamed mixture, stirring to blend thoroughly. Stir in
chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonsful onto lightly greased cookie
sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 30 cookies.