Valentines Day treat.... or not?

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Registered: 01-29-2007
Valentines Day treat.... or not?
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Sat, 02-10-2007 - 1:56pm

This is a recipe for a yummy chocolate treat. I was wondering if it's legal for phase 2, or is there something that I need to do to modify it some. The ingredients are as follows...

1 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

TIA.. to anyone who has an idea

Carla :)

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 02-10-2007 - 6:33pm

Hi,


You'll need to find dried cherries that don't have any sugar added.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 02-10-2007 - 6:35pm

Or you can try Pistachio Bark:


Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bark


Phase 2

Makes 40 pieces

This bark is made with dark chocolate, which is not only delicious, but has healthy antioxidants, too! It's also studded with pistachios, which add a nice crunch as well as a dose of healthy fats.

Ingredients
12 squares semisweet chocolate
1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and toasted

Instructions
Microwave the chocolate in a bowl on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until completely melted. Stir the nuts into the chocolate. Spoon the chocolate and nut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Makes 1 pound — about 40 pieces. Enjoy one piece as a treat, or bag the bark pieces and tie with festive ribbons to dole out to co-workers and friends!

Nutritional Information:
150 calories
10 g total fat (4 g saturated fat)
0 mg cholesterol
16 g carbohydrate
3 g protein
2 g fiber
0 mg sodium

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 02-10-2007 - 6:37pm

And, I just thought of these, too:






Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries






Serves 2

Ingredients
2 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1⁄2 tablespoon fat-free whipping cream
Dash almond extract
8 strawberries

Instructions
Combine the chocolate and the whipping cream in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Microwave at medium power for 1 minute or until the chocolate melts, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in the almond extract and cool slightly.

Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper–lined baking sheet. Refrigerate or freeze for approximately 15 minutes until the chocolate is set.

Nutritional Information:
175 calories
15 total fat (6 g sat, 9 g mono)
5 mg cholesterol
24 g carbohydrate
3 g protein
4 g fiber
1 mg sodium

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 02-10-2007 - 6:38pm
Ooops.
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Registered: 01-29-2007
Sun, 02-11-2007 - 12:26am

Hey thanks so much Cathy... these sound so great! Yeah, I also noticed after I posted this that Maggie had started something that had some recipes.

I'm happy you responded and backed up the wonderful recipes that she had as well. I will definitely try these out...

Thanks again, Carla :)

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 02-11-2007 - 12:42am
You're very welcome!

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Sun, 02-11-2007 - 2:02pm

The dark pistachio bark is soooo good!