WW Muffin Pizza

This was 8 WW points as I doubled the cheese from the original recipe. Had with a nice salad but would cook the mushrooms next time in a little milk first to soften.

1 English Muffin
2 tbsp Tomato Paste or Passata
Sliced Mushrooms
60g Grated Light Mozzarella

Slice the muffin and toast on both sides
Spread the tomato paste on top
Arrange the mushrooms
Top with grated cheese and toast till brown

Maple Glazed Pork Loins

This was a strange combination of ingredients but everyone loved it :)
I made up  twice the amount to have plenty of sauce.

4 boneless pork loins
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt & Pepper
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup brewed black coffee - I made Nescafe Decaf
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Sprinkle pork with thyme, salt & pepper
Brown pork in oil and remove to one side
Mix remaining ingredients and add to pan, bring to a boil until reduced
Return pork to pan and cook for a further 10 minutes

Boston Cream Cake

I did not make the chocolate topping from this recipe as I had some bought chocolate fudge icing left from last week. Cake should make 9-10 slices which are about 10 WW points each slice. I made the cake in a loaf tin rather than a round.

·      1 box yellow cake mix and ingredients it calls for

·      2 tbsp caster sugar

·      2 tbsp cornstarch

·      5 fl oz milk

·      2 large eggs

·      6 tbsp to 1/2 cup heavy cream

·      1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

·      2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

·      ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Cook cake as instructed and cool overnight so that it will cut smoothly

Combine the cornstarch, sugar, milk, eggs, 6 tbsp cream, vanilla extract in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.

Bring the custard to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Continuing to whisk, let the custard boil for two minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool before spreading on cake; if it is too thick whisk in some m ore cream.

Make chocolate ganache in microwave, spread on top of cake

Blueberry Croissant Puff

This has turned out very nice and moist about 8 servings; 7 WW points per serving.

• 3 large croissants, cut up (about 5 to 5 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup milk

1.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fan 160.

2.   Place croissant pieces in a 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle with blueberries.

3.   Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Pour evenly over croissant pieces. Let stand 20 minutes.

4.   Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until set in center and golden brown. You may want to cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes if the tops are getting too browned.

5.   Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Lamb Hot Pot

This can be made ahead and cooked for the 2 hours; then put back in the oven to reheat and crisp the top. I mix some Bisto granules with the stock so that it is not too runny. Recipe below is for 4 people so I adjusted quantities and made up for 6

4 Lamb Steaks

2 small sweet potatoes

2 leeks

4 carrots

40g red lentils

2 large potatoes sliced for top

1 pint Veggie Oxo
1 tbsp Bisto Granules to thicken

Thyme & Rosemary

Chop the sweet potatoes, Slice Carrots, Slice Leeks, Cut lamb into pieces

Add small amount of oil to the Wok (or frying pan) and fry leeks till soft, add to casserole dish

Sprinkle lamb with rosemary and fry till slightly brown add to casserole dish

Add carrots and chopped potatoes to casserole dish, season with salt & pepper

Make up Oxo cube and add to casserole dish, sprinkle casserole with red lentils and bisto granules

Peel and slice potatoes; cover casserole with slices

Sprinkle thyme on top (optional)

Cover casserole and bake for 2 hours at Gas Mark 4

Dish can now be left till required

Uncover and bake at Gas Mark 6 for 20-30 minutes or till potatoes browned on top