Wednesday 12/29/2010 Ham and Pineapple Skewers with Roasted Red & Sweet Potatoes

Ham and Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6-7 minutes 1 1/2 pounds ham steak, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 fresh pineapple , cut into chunks 1 cup cherry tomatoes   freshly ground pepper   12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked per serving: 314 calories; 21 grams protein; 16 grams total fat; 2 grams fiber; 4 grams saturated fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 59 mgs cholesterol; 1479 mgs sodium; 7 weight watcher points		Heat grill to medium heat or heat the broiler. [1] Whisk marmalade, mustard and lemon juice in a small bowl to blend. [2] Alternate ham pieces, pineapple chunks and tomatoes on skewers. [3] Brush the skewers with the marmalade glaze and sprinkle with fresh pepper. Grill until ham is slightly charred and fruit is softened, about 6-7 minutes, brushing often with the glaze. HOW TO CUT A PINEAPPLE: First, cut off the pineapple top and bottom. Stand it upright and cut the skin off in vertical strips. Next, lay the peeled pineapple on its side and slice into rounds [of desired thickness]. Last, use a small paring knife to remove the core of each slice. Note: if you broil, place the skewers on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, brushing with the glaze. Make sure your skewers are soaked!

Roasted Red & Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes  2 medium sweet potatoes , peeled 4 medium new potatoes   olive oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried dill   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste per serving: 158 calories; 3 grams protein; 5 grams total fat; 4 grams fiber; 1 gram saturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 0 mgs cholesterol; 46 mgs sodium; 3 weight watcher points		Preheat oven to 450 degrees. [1] Cut potatoes into 2 inch pieces. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Drizzle potatoes with oil; sprinkle with dill, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat. [2] Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes, gently stirring potatoes once or twice.