For those of us who want to cut back a little on calories, here is a recipe for "Crustless Pumpkin Pie". (I know, I was skeptical, too!)

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk, Egg substitute equivalent to 2 eggs plus 2 egg whites, sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar (I used Splenda), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs, Lite or Fat Free Whipped topping and additional cinnamon for dusting (optional).

Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, milk, egg substitute, egg whites and sugar substitute; beat until smooth. Add the spices and salt; beat until well mixed. Stir in graham cracker crubs. pour into pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and sprinkling of cinnamon if destire. Store in the refrigerator. It really is good at only 109 calories per slice and 2 g of fat!

Oven French Toast

Paula's Recipe served at the PJ Party

8 oz loaf French bread, 12 large eggs, 2.75 cups whole milk, 2.75 cups half and half (can be non-fat), 2 tsp vanilla, .25 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon, 12 T softened butter, 2 cups light brown sugar (if desired, substitute maple syrup for some of the brown sugar), 4 T dark corn syrup, 2 cups nuts(if desired), Butter, Maple syrup

Cut bread into 1 inch thick slices. Fill a heavily greased rectangular baking pan to the top with bread slices. In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour mixture over bread, being sure to saturate each slice, cover and refrigerate overnight. Combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup and mix well. If desired, heat in a saucepan over the stove or warm in the microwave until melted. Stir in nuts and spread mixture evenly over bread. Bake at 350° for 40-55 minutes until puffy and golden. Knife inserted in center should come out clean. Let it rest a few minutes before serving. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup.