Recipes

Fruit Baked Apples

Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup unsweetened apple juice 1 package (6 ounces) dried mixed fruit, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 8 medium tart baking apples Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Equal, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in a … Continue reading

March 7, 2017 Desserts, Fruits, Vegetables and Other Produce

Apple Cranberry Strudel Bites

Makes 7 Serves Ingredients Cooking spray 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, diced 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon golden raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger* 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 teaspoons Equal® Spoonful OR 2 packets Equal® Sweetener 14 mini phyllo shells, thawed 1 tablespoon … Continue reading

March 7, 2017 Desserts

Raspberry Swirl Peach Soup

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 3 pounds peaches, peeled, seeded, sliced 1/3 to 1/2 cup NutraSweet® Spoonful™ 1/4 cup NutraSweet® Spoonful™ Mint sprigs 3 cups peach nectar 1 pint fresh or frozen, thawed raspberries Freshly grated nutmeg Directions Process peaches, peach nectar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup NutraSweet® Spoonful™ in blender or food processor until smooth; … Continue reading

February 23, 2017 Soups, Stews and Chili

Grilled Loin of Pork with Tart Cherry Sauce

Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds), fat trimmed Pepper 1/2 cup orange juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pound fresh or frozen cherries Salt 1 cup dry red wine 3 tablespoons chopped shallots or onions 1/4 teaspoon minced ginger root 1/8 teaspoon … Continue reading

February 23, 2017 BBQ & Grilling, Dinner, Meat & Poultry

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients Crust 1-1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful Cheesecake 3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful 2 eggs 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted, … Continue reading

February 23, 2017 Desserts

Sparkling Fresh Lemonade with Blackberries

Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sparkling water 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful 12 fresh blackberries, frozen Ice, as needed Fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices, optional Directions Stir sparkling water, lemon juice and Equal until combined. Place 6 blackberries and ice cubes in each of 2 tall glasses. Divide mixture … Continue reading

February 17, 2017 Drinks

Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Berries

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Granola 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful 1 tablespoon grape seed OR vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Parfaits 16 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon Equal® Spoonful 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 ounces fresh blueberries 2 ounces … Continue reading

February 7, 2017 Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts

Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups

Makes 12 Servings Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1/3 cup Equal Spoonful 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh OR canned drained peaches 1 cup fresh OR frozen unsweetened blueberries 1 cup fresh OR frozen unsweetened raspberries OR halved OR quartered strawberries 1 … Continue reading

February 7, 2017 Desserts, Fruits, Vegetables and Other Produce

Apple Pie Smoothie

Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1-1/2 cups 1% milk 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored, diced 1/2 cup vanilla-flavored nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup cooked unsweetened oatmeal, quick or old fashioned 1 tablespoon Equal® Spoonful 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Combine all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend 1 to 2 minutes … Continue reading

November 4, 2016 Breakfast & Brunch, Drinks

Raspberry Peach Smoothie

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 cups soy milk 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peaches 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Fresh mint, optional Additional sliced peaches, optional Directions Place all ingredients except additional peach slices and mint in … Continue reading

July 1, 2016 Breakfast & Brunch, Drinks

Banana Berry Smoothie

Makes 5 Servings Ingredients 2 cups lite vanilla flavored nonfat Greek yogurt 1 medium-size ripe banana, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries Additional whole strawberries, optional Directions Combine yogurt, banana, Equal and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Add … Continue reading

April 15, 2016 Breakfast & Brunch, Drinks

Double Chocolate Brownies

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup Equal Spoonful 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chopped walnuts, optional Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch … Continue reading

February 5, 2016 Desserts

Holiday Eggnog

Makes 12 Servings Ingredients 1 cup egg substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful 1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 quart 2% milk 1 cup frozen lite whipped topping, thawed Freshly grated nutmeg, optional Directions Whisk together egg substitute, Equal and extracts. Stir in milk. Whisk in whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at … Continue reading

December 4, 2015 Drinks, Holiday & Events

Pumpkin Polka Dot Cookies

Makes 4 Dozen Cookies Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup butter, softened 1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful 3 tablespoons light molasses 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading

October 13, 2015 Desserts

Apricot Walnut Swirl Coffee Cake

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients Cooking spray Walnut Filling 1/2 cup sugar free apricot preserves 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped nuts Coffee Cake 2-1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix (Bisquick®) 2 cups Equal Spoonful 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup lite vanilla flavored nonfat Greek yogurt 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup … Continue reading

September 29, 2015 Bread

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup rice vinegar* 3 tablespoons Equal Spoonful or Granulated 3 cups unpeeled 1/4-inch thick sliced cucumbers, quartered (about 2 medium) 2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large) or cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped red onion Salt and pepper to taste * Distilled white vinegar may be substituted for rice vinegar … Continue reading

July 17, 2015 Fruits, Vegetables and Other Produce, Salad, Side Dishes

No-Bake Orange Cream Cheesecake

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients Crust 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful or Granulated* Cheesecake 1 cup orange juice 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 3/4 cup Equal® Spoonful or Granulated** 1 … Continue reading

July 10, 2015 Desserts

Grilled Salmon with Pineapple-Cilantro Sauce

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1″ chunks 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper 2 tablespoons minced cilantro 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 2 to 3 tablespoons NutraSweet® Spoonful™ or the equivalent of your … Continue reading

June 18, 2015 BBQ & Grilling, Dinner, Fish & Seafood

Grilled Steak and Vegetable Salad

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak, fat trimmed, scored 6 medium Italian plum tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 medium green pepper, sliced 1 medium sweet onion, cut into small wedges 4 ears corn, cooked, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces Fresh Herb Vinaigrette 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons … Continue reading

February 19, 2015 BBQ & Grilling, Dinner, Meat & Poultry, Salad

Ham with Cherry Sauce

Makes 16-24 Servings, 3 ounces per Serving Ingredients Ham 3-5 pound fully cooked ham Whole cloves Fresh parsley sprigs Cherry Sauce 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) red tart pitted cherries in juice, undrained 2/3 to 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated Directions For Ham, … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 Dinner, Holiday & Events, Meat & Poultry

Zucchini Salad

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1 pound zucchini, unpeeled 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly 1 bunch radishes, sliced thinly 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or tarragon, crushed (optional) 12 cups … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 Fruits, Vegetables and Other Produce, Salad

Barbecued Beans

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 slice bacon 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and Pepper 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) Great Northern beans, drained 1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated Directions Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cook in medium … Continue reading

August 27, 2014 BBQ & Grilling, Fruits, Vegetables and Other Produce, Side Dishes

Patriotic Cheesecake

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 3 tablespoons NutraSweet® Spoonful™ 1 cup skim milk 1 package (3 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1/3 to 1/2 cup NutraSweet® Spoonful™ 2 pints raspberries 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat … Continue reading

May 25, 2014 Desserts, Holiday & Events

Southern Style Mustard BBQ Chicken Kabobs

Makes 6 Kabobs Ingredients 1-1/2 cups ketchup 1 cup prepared mustard 1/2 to 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or the equivalent of your favorite sweetener 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon maple extract 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine 1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut … Continue reading

February 21, 2014 BBQ & Grilling, Dinner, Meat & Poultry

Cran-Apple Oatmeal

Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 2 cups 2% milk 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup old-fashioned OR quick oats, uncooked 3/4 cup chopped apple 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, optional 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine milk, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 Breakfast & Brunch

Cranberry Spritzer Punch

Makes 12 Servings Ingredients 3 cups water 2 cups cranberry juice 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 12 packets of Equal® or NatraTaste Blue® sweetener 1-1/2 liters diet lemon-lime soda, chilled Mint leaves and pomegranate seeds for garnish  (optional) Directions Combine water, cranberry juice, … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 Drinks, Holiday & Events

Pumpkin Cheesecake in Gingersnap Crust

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients Crust: 1-1/4 cups gingersnap crumbs 4-1/2 packets Equal sweetener 3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted Cheesecake: 3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 30 packets Equal sweetener 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 eggs 2 egg whites 2 … Continue reading

November 20, 2012 Desserts

Pulled Pork Barbecue

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1 whole pork tenderloin, (about 1 pound), all fat trimmed 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cooking spray 1/2 cup minced onion 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon maple extract 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 BBQ & Grilling, Dinner, Meat & Poultry