Wonderful Amazing Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Kraftfoods.com has the best recipes.  I found this recipe for chocolate raspberry mousse several years ago and I have made it numerous times for events.  It is seriously yummy and easy.  The original recipe has 230 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving, but I make several changes that make it healthier!  You can find this directly at http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate-raspberry-mousse-dessert-54314.aspx.

Here's the original recipe (my changes are in bold):


Chocolate Raspberry Mousse


Prep time 20 minutes, total time 3 hours 20 minutes, Makes 12 servings

 

10 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1 cup) *I use reduced-fat Oreos

2 Tbsp.  butter or margarine, melted *I use margarine

3/4 cup cold milk *I've used 1% and 2% milk, both work equally well

1 pkg.  (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding *I use sugar-free, fat-free, still good!

1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided *I use low-fat Cool Whip

3/4 cup  raspberry jam *This much jam makes it very rich, I often use more like 1/2 cup of jam.  I'd add 1/2 cup first, then add more jam if you'd like it stronger.

 

Directions

MIX cookie crumbs and butter (margarine) in 8-inch square dish; press firmly onto bottom of dish.
POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix; beat with wire whisk 2 min. Gently stir in 1/3 of the whipped topping; spoon evenly over crust.
SPOON jam into medium bowl; stir until smooth. Gently stir in remaining whipped topping; spread evenly over pudding layer. Cover. (I put fresh raspberries on the top to make it more "fancy"). Refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Cut into 12 pieces to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Try this out, it is so tasty and everyone's shocked that I make it with low-fat everything!
Enjoy!

Crispy Oven-Baked Fish

I got this recipe from this amazing cookbook.  I got the "Better Homes and Gardens 75th Anniversary Edition" cookbook as a gift a few years ago, and I've made a ton of great meals from it!  The cool thing too is they have their recipes online, so you can print them out easily!

The website is www.bhg.com/recipes and its awesome!  The link to this specific recipe is www.bhg.com/recipe/seafood/crispy-oven-fried-fish/.


This oven-baked fish recipe is awesome if you find a great deal on cod or tilipia or halibut.  It is cheap, fast and only has 9 grams of fat per serving.  It is definitely a nice alternative to fish and chips!  Enjoy!


Crispy Oven-Baked Fish

1  pound fresh or frozen skinless fish fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
1/4  cup milk
1/3  cup all-purpose flour
1/3  cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2  teaspoon dried dillweed
1/8  teaspoon black pepper
2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into four serving-size pieces, if necessary. Measure thickness of fish; set aside. Place milk in a shallow dish. Place flour in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish combine bread crumbs, cheese, dillweed, and pepper. Add melted butter; stir until combined.
2. Dip fish in milk; coat with flour. Dip again in milk, then in crumb mixture to coat all sides. Place fish on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree F oven for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork.
3. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 242, Total Fat (g) 9, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Cholesterol (mg) 71, Sodium (mg) 423, Carbohydrate (g) 13, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 24, Vitamin C (DV%) 2, Calcium (DV%) 14, Iron (DV%) 8

Roasted Cauliflower

This is such an amazing side dish if you like cauliflower.

Super simple:
Get a head of raw cauliflower.  Chop off the florets and make sure they are fairly separated (you don't want one big clump).

Toss them in a bowl with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.

Roast on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy/cooked (about 25-30 minutes)!

We've added all sorts of weird seasonings too.  Curry powder is good on top of these, as well as grated Parmesan or garlic powder.  It is a great snack alternative and a great way to add cauliflower to your diet.  It has Vitamin C and folate and is very good for you.  Enjoy!