8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 Enjoy a low-calorie Valentine’s treat Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch Spread all of the pudding mixture over the cake layer. baking pan with nonstick spray. Evenly top with half of the strawberries. Place the cocoa mix and 1 tablespoon chocolate Continue layering with remaining cubed cake, Cool chips in a glass. Add 1⁄4 cup very hot water, and stir until Whip and strawberries. mostly dissolved. Add 1⁄3 cup cold water. In a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, egg substitute, food coloring, and salt. Add cocoa mixture, and whisk until smooth. ROCKIN’ RED VELVET TRIFLE Pour batter into Makes 8 servings the baking pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1 packet hot cocoa mix with 20 to 25 calories 1 tablespoon chocolate 2 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips chips. 1⁄2 cup moist-style devil’s food cake mix Bake until a toothpick 1⁄2 cup moist-style yellow cake mix inserted into the center 1⁄4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute comes out mostly clean, 1⁄2 tablespoon red food coloring 26 to 28 minutes. Dash of salt Let cool completely, 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese 2 tablespoons Jell-O Sugar-Free Fat-Free Vanilla about 30 minutes in the pan and 30 minutes out of Instant pudding mix 2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener the pan on a cooling rack. Meanwhile, in a (granulated) medium bowl, stir cream 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract cheese until smooth. In 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip (thawed) another medium bowl, 4 cups chopped strawberries combine pudding mix with Splenda. Add vanilla extract and 1⁄4 cup cold water, and vigorously stir until mostly smooth COME TRY OUR NEW LOCAL HUCKLEBERRY VODKA MARTINI and slightly thickened. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH VALENTINE’S SPECIAL Add cream cheese and 1 cup Cool Whip, and stir 8oz Prime Rib served with Loaded Baked Potato and sautéed until uniform. Cover and asparagus. Our special will include chocolate fondue with refrigerate. cheese cake bites, strawberries and banana dippers. Cut cake into 1-inch cubes. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW, SEATING IS LIMITED. In a large glass bowl Open for Lunch & Dinner Tues- Saturday 11:30-8:30 or tril e dish, evenly layer Reservations Suggested. half of the cubed cake. Decadent treats have become a staple of Valentine’s Day. But not all Valentine’s celebrants want to indulge in high-calorie treats with their signii cant others. For those who want the decadence without all those extra calories, try the following low-calorie recipe for “Rockin’ Red Velvet Tril e” from Lisa Lillien’s “Hungry Girl 200 Under 200: Just Desserts” (St. Martin’s Press). 165 M APLE S T . • 541-997-9811• WWW . MAPLESTREETGRILLE . COM Mo’s Mo’s Hi, Welcome Restaurant to ® Meet ~ FEATURED LOW-CARB SELECTIONS ~ SALMON: Grilled, Poached, or Blackened SEAFOOD SLIDERS SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers for only $9.50 All of the above are served with KATIE BURCH CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken and Steamed for dessert... Green Beans or Mixed Veggies and a Shrimp Dinner Salad SNICKER OR PEANUT BUTTER PIE FOR $4.95 NEW ITEMS Every Month Mo's has brought in special "Motivation for Kids" BBQ PORK RIBS: Baby Back Pork Ribs tables which raise money for local charities that are devoted to helping the wellbeing James of local Gang children. This month BBQ Sauce C.R.O.W. is the local charity being honored. with the BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm ® Mo’s Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Old Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185 Great Food & Specialty Cocktails BARTENDER for Surfside Restaurant at Drift wood Shores Q Favorite Bar Gadget: A: Jigger Q What made you decide to become a Bartender: A: Tips for vaca Q Describe your style/restaurant in one word: A: Mesmerizing Enjoy an extraordinary meal paired with a classic cocktail or handcrafted martini tonight… our recipe for a perfect evening. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Enjoy discount food and drink specials at the bar! Where good friends & great food come together! 1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 The Grill & Lounge at Sandpines At V ALENTINES L UNCH S P ECIAL Q C OHO S ALM ON WITH R ICE P ILAF AND S ALAD ONLY $12 O FFERED 11 AM –5 P M V ALENTINES D AY 2/14/16 G RILL AND L OUNGE SERVING LUNCH DAILY FROM 11-5 P M 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 S urfSide Restaurant Who was your greatest restaurant inl uence: A: Shawn Driftwood Shores 2 Breakfast o r 2 Lunch Entrees f or $16.00 (Limited Menu) Q Celebrity you would love to bartend for: A: Bobby Flay Monday - Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm LIKE Surfside Restaurant ON FACEBOOK! Win Prizes! Food Specials! 88416 1 st Avenue 541-997-8263