TIRAMISU

Hey gang: This is not real Tiramisu but it is tasty and it is light in fat and sugar, so allow me my little quirks. I took this from a Kraft recipe and manipulated it to my taste.
TIRAMISU A LA JAKE
1 package jello vanilla fat free instant pudding
1 package (250g) low fat cream cheese....room temperature
2 cups of skim milk
1 1/2 cups low fat cool whip.......I use the store brand
3/4 cup boiling water
2-3 TBSP of Maxwell House Cafe Light Swiss mocha instant coffee beverage mix...I have a hard time finding this, so if you find it buy 2.....although it does last a long time.
Whole graham wafers
Cocoa for sprinkling.....I use a small strainer to sprinkle the cocoa
Dissolve the coffee (mocha mix) in the boiling water and stir well. Set aside.
In a food processor place the pudding mix and the milk and process for a few minutes, add the cream cheese and continue to process until smooth. Fold in cool whip....I do it by just pulsing the processor in short bursts.
Depending on the size of your pan, place graham wafer in a layer, sprinkle with the coffee on top of the wafers, it will soak into them, top with a third of the pudding/cream cheese mix, and sprinkle with a healthy sprinkling of cocoa.
Repeat this process until you end up with the last layer of the pudding/cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle very generously with the cocoa. I usually end up with 3 layers. Refrigerate overnight. I only wait a few hours because I can't resist this dessert.
I absolutely love the real Tiramisu but can't indulge, so to me this is a good alternative and although not a tasty it is a nice dessert, I even serve it to guest and do not tell them it is a healthy dessert LOL.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS

Hey all: These are not the greatest muffins but if you have a hankerin for corn muffin they are as good as any.
CORNMEAL MUFFINS
1 cup skim milk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar splenda
1/2 cup splenda.....if you like them sweet add this otherwise just use the brown sugar splenda
4 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
2 eggs beaten
3 TBSP of canola oil
Spray 12 medium muffin cups tin with vegetable spray.
Combine milk and cornmeal and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes (I sometimes leave it overnight) I also add in the eggs and oil so that they are mixed in really well.
In another bowl combine flour, sugars, baking powder and salt.
When you are ready to put them in the oven mix the wet ingredients with the dry until just barely mixed and dampened. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake in a 400* oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
I like to serve them warm.
If you make them with less sugar they are good with chili or bean dinners.
I like them sweet with just a bit of margarine and a nice hot cup of tea.
Each muffin....153 calories (that is the count with real sugar)
23 g carbs
4 g protein
5 g fat