ROTD~Today is National Pie Day ~ Celebrate Random Acts of Pieness! * POST PIE RECIPES *

Pay it forward.  Hand out pie slices to strangers and encourage them to do the same for others.   It could spread the peace on earth and goodwill to mankind that we all hope for.

Be a good Samaritan.  Buy an extra pie at your local grocery store and give it to the person behind you in line.  You may just change their life!

Reach out to new neighbors you haven’t met and bring them some pecan pie – it says your thoughtful.  Stay awhile to get to know each other over pie and fill them in on the neighborhood.

Indulge your co-workers.  Bring some pie to work – you’ll create a lot of good rapport and maybe even get a raise.

Surprise your significant other at work and bring him or her a pie to share with their coworkers.

Say thank you.  Know a special someone who deserves some thanks?  Maybe it’s a friend who did you a favor, your child’s teacher or your postal worker.  What better way to say thanks than with a warm hug wrapped in a delicious crust?

Got a crush?  Invite the “apple pie of your eye” for some pie and get to know each other better.  But make it chocolate – most Americans believe it’s the most romantic pie.  Before long, you may be calling each other “sweetie pie.”

Delight your family.  Share the love and share your favorite memories together over a warm, fresh pie.  Have older family members talk about the history behind the family favorites.  Start a new tradition and publish pie memories and recipes, then send them to family members. 

Spend time with your kids and make a pie together.  Let them pick their favorite pie and show them how it’s done.  They’ll be proud of their creation and have fond memories of you as the best parent ever for years to come!

Get caught up with friends and invite them over for some afternoon pumpkin pie.  You can dish on all their latest news. 

Throw a pie potluck get-together.  Have everyone bring their favorite pie and exchange recipes.  We’ve heard of events where more than 100 folks come with 100 pies.  Have a contest to see who can come up with the most pie songs.  The winning prize?  A pie!

Hold a charity pie-throwing or pie-eating contest or a pie auction.  You can donate the proceeds to your local community food bank.

Hold a pie-making contest.  Invite the best pie makers in town to compete for prizes in various categories.  Ask cooking teachers, pastry chefs and pie lovers to be judges.  Be sure the kids are involved – you can include pie poetry and pie art contests for them. 

Register for the 2008 American Pie Council (APC)/Crisco National Pie Championships  

Eat pie.  Whether you make it yourself, buy it at a supermarket or bakery or order it at a restaurant, perform a random act of pieness on yourself and enjoy some pie on National Pie Day – it’s great with lunch, dinner or as a late-night snack. Chocolate Cream Pie (SPLENDA) Serves 8 2/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (6 ounce) reduced-fat prepared graham cracker crust 1 (8 ounce) container reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed Optional Garnish: chocolate shavings

Nutrition Info (per serving) Calories 250 | Calories from Fat 100 | Protein 6g | Fat 11g (sat 6g) | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 10mg | Sodium 210mg | Sugar 13g Irresistible Lemon Chiffon Pie Serves 8 1 cup evaporated milk 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional) 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

1	Pour evaporated milk in a mixing bowl; place in freezer until ice crystals form (about 30 minutes).
2	Sprinkle gelatin over water and lemon juice in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Stir in SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves. Stir in lemon rind and lemon extract.
3	Beat evaporated milk at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes). Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating at high speed until mixture is combined. Do not over beat.
4	Pour mixture into crust; cover and chill 1 hour or until set.

  Submitted by: Maker of SPLENDA® Sweetener Products Nutrition Info (per serving) Calories 200 | Calories from Fat 90 | Protein 4g | Fat 10g (sat 3g) | Carbohydrate 23g | Fiber 0g | Cholesterol 10mg | Sodium 210mg | Sugar 14g Island-Lover's Coconut Cream Pie Serves 8 1/4 cup flaked coconut 3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust

1	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2	Bake 1/4 cup coconut in a shallow pan, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.
3	Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan, mixing well. Gradually whisk milk into mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.
4	Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually whisk 3/4 cup of hot milk mixture into yolks; add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter, 3/4 cup coconut and flavorings. Immediately pour filling into crust. Cover with plastic wrap, gently pressing on filling. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Sprinkle remaining with toasted coconut.

  Submitted by: Maker of SPLENDA® Sweetener Products Nutrition Info (per serving) Calories 290 | Calories from Fat 140 | Protein 5g | Fat 15g (sat 7g) | Carbohydrate 33g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 65mg | Sodium 410mg | Sugar 21g                                                 Weigh****chers Chicken Pot Pie Serving Size:  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method --------  ------------  --------------------------------      1         c.            Reduced Fat Bisquick        1/2    c.            skim milk        1/4    c.            egg substitute      2         c.            frozen mixed vegetables -- thawed      2         c.            cooked, chopped white chicken meat      2       cans          Campbell's Healthy Req. Cr of Mush Soup Preheat oven to 400.  Spray casserole dish (at least 2" deep... 8x8 pan).  Mix veggies, chicken and soup.  Pour into casserole dish.  In another bowl, mix bisquick milk and egg.  Pour over top of chicken mixture.  Bake about 30 mins. or until crust is golden. Sorry, don't have NUTs for this. 4 servings = 6.5 points per serving 6 servings = 4.5 points per serving.                    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - POST YOUR FAVORITE PIE RECIPES!