See Also: Tortellini Kabobs with Pesto Ranch Dip(recipes)
Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins(recipes)
Skillet Pesto Tortellini(recipes)
Pesto & Tortellini Soup(recipes)
Blueberry Muffins(recipes)
Mini Blueberry-Citrus Muffins(recipes)
Blueberry Muffins with a Twist of Lemon(recipes)
Pesto Surprise Muffins(recipes)
Cranberry Cheesecake Muffins(recipes)
Blueberry cheesecake gateau(recipes)

Tortellini Kabobs with Pesto Ranch Dip (recipes) and Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins (recipes)


Tortellini Kabobs with Pesto Ranch Dip (recipes)


Tortellini Kabobs with Pesto Ranch Dip

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:



1/2(16-ounce) bag frozen tortellini

1-1/4cups prepared ranch salad dressing

1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese

3cloves garlic, minced

2teaspoons dried basil









Preparation:





1.Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse and drain under cold water. Thread tortellini onto bamboo skewers, 2 tortellini per skewer.2.Combine salad dressing, cheese, garlic and basil in small bowl. Serve tortellini kabobs with dip.







Serving Suggestion:

For an even quicker dip, combine purchased spaghetti sauce or salsa with some finely chopped black olives.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Protein

8 g







Fiber









Carbohydrate

14 g







Cholesterol

33 mg







Saturated Fat

6 g







Total Fat

23 g







Calories

288







Sodium

585 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

1/2







Starch

1







Fat

4











Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins (recipes)


Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins

Yield: Makes 12 muffins



Ingredients:



8ounces cream cheese, softened

1cup plus 1 tablespoon no-calorie sugar substitute for Baking, divided

2eggs

1teaspoon grated lemon peel

1teaspoon vanilla

3/4cup bran flakes cereal

1/2cup all-purpose flour

1/2cup soy flour

2teaspoons Baking powder

1/4teaspoon salt

3/4cup milk

3tablespoons melted butter

4tablespoons no-sugar-added blueberry fruit spread

1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick Cooking spray.2.Beat cream cheese in medium bowl at high speed of electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar substitute, 1 egg, lemon peel and vanilla.3.Stir together cereal, flours, 1/4 cup sugar substitute, Baking powder and salt in medium bowl. In separate small bowl, whisk milk, butter and remaining egg until blended; pour over cereal mixture. Mix gently just until blended.4.Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup. Spread 1 teaspoon fruit spread over batter. Spread cream cheese mixture over fruit spread. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar substitute and cinnamon; sprinkle mixture evenly over cream cheese mixture.5.Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpicks inserted into centers come out clean. Cool muffins 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Remove muffins from pan and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftover muffins.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 muffin







Sodium

247 mg







Protein

5 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

14 g







Cholesterol

65 mg







Saturated Fat

6 g







Total Fat

12 g







Calories from Fat

57 %







Calories

179









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

2







Starch

1