2 - 3 pounds fully cooked ham center steak, about 1 inch thick
Juice of 2 oranges
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
One quarter cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. rum (optional)
1 Tbsp. honey
Salt and pepper to taste
1 8-oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained

Pinch of ground ginger, ground cloves and cinnamon. Brown ham steak in a skillet. Meanwhile combine orange juice and cornstarch and stir until blended. Place mixture in a saucepan and add brown sugar, rum, honey and spices. Heat until mixture starts to thicken. Add pineapple and continue stirring. Spoon over ham steak and serve.

The Skinny: Use your favorite sugar substitute.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

3 cups uncooked macaroni
One quarter cup butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
One half cup light cream
2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded

Cook macaroni in boiling water until just tender, usually 5 - 7 minutes and set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper, add cream and cheese and continue to stir until cheese is melted. Stir in noodles and serve immediately.

The Skinny: Use low fat cheeses and fat free Half and Half in place of the cream.

Stovetop Scalloped Apples

6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
One quarter cup butter
One quarter cup granulated sugar
One quarter cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter tsp. nutmeg
One eighth tsp. ground cloves
One eighth tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. vanilla

Place apples in a nonstick saucepan with butter. Cook for several minutes. Add sugars, spices and vanilla and continue cooking until apples are tender, about 15 - 20 minutes over low-medium heat.

The Skinny: Use your favorite sugar substitute.