Strawberry Pineapple Pie

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Did anyone notice the new face lift that my friend, Becky, gave to Kim's Cuisine? 

Strawberry Pineapple Pie

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Servings: 8

• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 10 frozen strawberries, thawed
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract, divided
• 5 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• Place pineapple and strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Stir in the tapioca, egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract and food coloring if desired. Pour into pastry shell; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of pie. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. 

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 663 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 127 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Fruity Spinach Salad

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Yet another salad that makes me drool right now... pregnancy might just be VERY good for my diet! Because protein is important to me right now - I'd likely either have a side of grilled chicken with this, or toss it into the salad.

Fruity Spinach Salad

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Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and undrained
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 large banana, sliced
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  
  
• In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in thawed strawberries and poppy seeds.
• Place spinach on individual salad plates. Arrange the fresh strawberries, banana and avocado over spinach. Top with green onions and dressing. 

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 214 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.

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