Yay! I'm actually posting this BEFORE NOON today! This, after too many late posts. Such is life; we've all had the occasional hectic week or two. But that's beside the point. Today is Thursday, which means delicious (yes, delicious!) diabetic recipes. Enjoy!
NEW ENGLAND MINI CORN CAKES
Yield: 12 servings
Source: "200 Healthy Recipes in 30 minutes or Less!" by Robyn Webb
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/74.shtml
Notes: Make silver dollar pancakes the easy way, with a muffin tin.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1-1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1-1/3 cups unbleached white flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-calorie margarine
3 teaspoons maple extract
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Spray 24 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients and mix until blended.
Fill each muffin cup one-third full with batter. Bake for 13 minutes until browned. Each pancake should be 1/2 inch high.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 cakes): Calories: 163, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 177 mg, Carbohydrate: 29 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 6 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch
FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh whole-kernel corn, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
2-2/3 cups (6 oz.) fusilli OR corkscrews, cooked, room temperature
Fresh Basil Dressing (recipe follows)
Directions
Combine tomatoes, corn, onions, and pasta in salad bowl; pour Fresh Basil Dressing over and toss.
FRESH BASIL DRESSING
Ingredients
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried, basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using. Makes about 1/4 cup
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135, Protein: 4.1 g, Carbohydrate: 21.8 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 141 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CHUNKY CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND ROSEMARY STEW
Here's a great one-pot meal to warm and soothe a hungry, weary body after a hard day.
Yield: 6 servings.
Serving Size: 1 cup
Source: Nancy Hughes, CanolaInfo
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1196.shtml
Ingredients
1 Tbsp canola oil
12 oz boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into thirds
1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
2 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) reduced-sodium navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 tsp salt
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it begins to brown. (Center will still be slightly pink.) Remove from oven and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil, onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until just beginning to lightly brown on edges, stirring frequently. Add water, bay leaves and pepper flakes. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in chicken, beans, tomatoes, Italian parsley, rosemary and salt. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 220; Protein: 22 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 380 mg; Cholesterol: 50 mg ; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g
CLASSIC CARROT CAKE
A great classic dessert and it has less carbs.
Yield: 10 servings
Photo/Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1197.shtml
Ingredients
7/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup eggbeaters
3/8 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/4 cups finely shredded carrot
1/3 cup walnuts
butter flavored cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside.
In small bowl whisk together egg whites and eggbeaters. Set aside.
In large bowl beat Splenda Granulated Sweetener, margarine, honey, vanilla, applesauce, and canola oil. Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed.Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts.
Pour into greased 8 cup loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool, ice if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Calories from Fat: 80; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 9 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 16 g; Carbohydrates: 26 g
CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE
Yield: 16 servings
Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cheesecake)
Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1193.shtml
Crust Ingredients
44 Reduced-Fat Chocolate Wafers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
Batter Ingredients
3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso crystals
2 (.55 ounce) packages Sugar-Free Swiss Miss Instant Cocoa Mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix crust ingredients together, and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
Reset oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Beat cream cheese and Splenda Granulated Sweetener together until well mixed and smooth. Add eggs, egg whites, cornstarch and salt. Mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until well blended.
Measure 1/2 cup of the cheesecake batter and pour into a small bowl. Add instant espresso crystals and cocoa mix. Stir until well combined.
Pour half of plain batter over crust. Top with half of the coffee batter by placing rounded spoonfuls over the cheesecake batter. Gently swirl the coffee batter into plain batter with the tip of knife or spatula. Repeat with remaining batters.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
Remove from oven and gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cheesecake (this helps prevent cracking). Let cool 20-25 minutes before covering and placing in the refrigerator. Refrigerate 4- 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 200; Calories from Fat: 120; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 270 mg; Cholesterol: 65 mg; Saturated Fat: 8 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g
CHILLED TOMATO SOUP
Prep Time: 15; Minutes - Cost: $; Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 2; Source: Family Circle's "All-time Favorite Recipes"
To view online, click here.
Ingredients
3/4 cup finely diced, seeded, unpeeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Combine 1/4 cup cucumber, 2 tablespoons basil, 2 tablespoons onion and 2 teaspoons oil in a small bowl.
Working in batches, puree tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining cucumber, basil and onion in a food processor or blender. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Garnish with diced cucumber-onion mixture. Drizzle each serving with 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 143 ; Protein: 3 g ; Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1-1/4 Starch, 1 Low-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Weekday Recipes
Another day, another batch of recipes. Enjoy!
PASTA ALLA NORMA
This comes from Danette St. Onge, About.com's Italian Food expert. She writes, "Pasta alla Norma is a classic dish originating in the Sicilian city of Catania. Allegedly it was created by a Catanese chef in tribute to the opera Norma by 19th-century composer Vincenzo Bellini, also from Catania. Ricotta salata, a firm, tangy sheep's-milk cheese, is an essential ingredient in this dish. It is quite different from soft and creamy fresh ricotta, though if you can't locate ricotta salata, a mild feta cheese such as French-style feta can be substituted." Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; total time: 50 minutes; yield: 4 to 6 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Coarse sea salt (Maldon salt works well)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can (or 3 cups) passata di pomodoro (tomato puree)
Fine sea salt, to taste
1 pound penne, rigatoni, or any other short, tube-shaped pasta
8-12 fresh basil leaves, for garnish
3 ounces ricotta salata, coarsely grated
Preparation
Place the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined tray or baking sheet and lightly sprinkle them with coarse sea salt, to draw out excess water. Set aside for about 10-15 minutes, then thoroughly pat the slices dry with more paper towels.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggplant slices (do not overcrowd) and fry them, turning occasionally, until well browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer fried eggplant to a paper towel-lined platter or tray and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until garlic is just golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chile pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, another 30 seconds. Add the tomato puree, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat until sauce is just simmering. Cover and let simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with fine sea salt.
Meanwhile, bring salted water for the pasta to boil in a large pot. When boiling, add the pasta and cook until just al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water when draining the pasta.
Return the pasta to the pot, add the tomato sauce and a little of the cooking water (just one spoonful at a time, as necessary) to thin the sauce slightly and help it adhere to the pasta. Toss to coat the pasta and then divide between serving plates. Lay a few slices of fried eggplant on top of each serving of pasta, then top with a generous grating of ricotta salata and a few fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh whole-kernel corn, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
2-2/3 cups (6 oz.) fusilli OR corkscrews, cooked, room temperature
Fresh Basil Dressing (recipe follows)
Directions
Combine tomatoes, corn, onions, and pasta in salad bowl; pour Fresh Basil Dressing over and toss.
FRESH BASIL DRESSING
Ingredients
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried, basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using. Makes about 1/4 cup
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135, Protein: 4.1 g, Carbohydrate: 21.8 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 141 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
SKILLET CHICKEN POT PIE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS
This comes from The Baker Chick, who writes, "Though I made this with chicken this could be an easy vegetarian option by skipping the meat and just adding extra veggies!" I love that kind of flexibility! Yield: 6-8 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
4 cups chopped veggies, (potatoes, green beans, carrots, broccoli etc.)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other spices to taste (garlic, celery seed etc.)
2 cups of chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
For the Biscuits:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Instructions
Place the chopped veggies* and chicken in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies have softened. Drain the veggies reserving the broth. Set both aside.
Wipe out the skillet and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and spices. Stir constantly until golden.
Slowly add 1 cup of milk and 1 1/2 cups of broth. Whisk liquids in until sauce is smooth. Stir frequently until thick and bubbly.
Add the chicken & veggies into the sauce mixture, tossing to combine. If mixture doesn't seem saucy enough, add more milk or broth and needed to thoroughly coat the chicken & veggies.
Preheat oven to 425F
For the Biscuits:
Stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt.
Add the butter chunks and use your hands to work them in, breaking them apart until coarse crumbs are formed with no bigger than pea sized chunks.
Stir in the grated cheese and then the buttermilk, stirring together until just combined.
Scoop the dough on top of the chicken/veggie mixture, spreading evenly with your hands.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden.
Notes
*Some veggies need more cooking time than others. I always add carrots, potatoes & green beans to boil in the broth mixture, but if I use broccoli I like it less cooked so I just add that in with the cream sauce at the end.
EASY CROCKPOT LASAGNA
This comes from Tablespoon.com, and starts off, "This lasagna tastes like you spent all day making it without all of the work." Prep Time: 15 min; Total Time 4 hr 15 min; Servings: 10
*Works best with a 4 to 6 quart size slow cooker.
1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 whole egg
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
Directions
In a large skillet brown beef and onion. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Drain.
Add spaghetti sauce and water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Mix ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, egg and parsley.
Pour 1 cup of spaghetti meat sauce into a 4 to 6 quart sized slow cooker. Place half of the noodles and half of the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (If the noodles don't fit exactly break them to fit) and cheese mixture and meat sauce.
Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are soft. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Cover with the lid to melt the cheese and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Do not overcook and don't try to speed up the process by cooking it on high.
EASY VEGETARIAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food guide, writes, “Like couscous salads? This one is just about perfect. It's an easy vegetarian and vegan couscous salad recipe with chickpeas and cucumbers in a light lemon Dijon dressing with chopped fresh parsley. Couscous salad is always a good choice to bring to a vegetarian potluck or picnic.”
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked couscous
6 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) pre-cooked or canned
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
dash pepper to taste
Preparation:
Combine the couscous, onions, tomatoes, cucumber chickpeas and parsley in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk or blend together the remaining ingredients and pour over the couscous, tossing gently to coat.
PASTA ALLA NORMA
This comes from Danette St. Onge, About.com's Italian Food expert. She writes, "Pasta alla Norma is a classic dish originating in the Sicilian city of Catania. Allegedly it was created by a Catanese chef in tribute to the opera Norma by 19th-century composer Vincenzo Bellini, also from Catania. Ricotta salata, a firm, tangy sheep's-milk cheese, is an essential ingredient in this dish. It is quite different from soft and creamy fresh ricotta, though if you can't locate ricotta salata, a mild feta cheese such as French-style feta can be substituted." Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; total time: 50 minutes; yield: 4 to 6 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Coarse sea salt (Maldon salt works well)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can (or 3 cups) passata di pomodoro (tomato puree)
Fine sea salt, to taste
1 pound penne, rigatoni, or any other short, tube-shaped pasta
8-12 fresh basil leaves, for garnish
3 ounces ricotta salata, coarsely grated
Preparation
Place the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined tray or baking sheet and lightly sprinkle them with coarse sea salt, to draw out excess water. Set aside for about 10-15 minutes, then thoroughly pat the slices dry with more paper towels.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggplant slices (do not overcrowd) and fry them, turning occasionally, until well browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer fried eggplant to a paper towel-lined platter or tray and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until garlic is just golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chile pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, another 30 seconds. Add the tomato puree, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat until sauce is just simmering. Cover and let simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with fine sea salt.
Meanwhile, bring salted water for the pasta to boil in a large pot. When boiling, add the pasta and cook until just al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water when draining the pasta.
Return the pasta to the pot, add the tomato sauce and a little of the cooking water (just one spoonful at a time, as necessary) to thin the sauce slightly and help it adhere to the pasta. Toss to coat the pasta and then divide between serving plates. Lay a few slices of fried eggplant on top of each serving of pasta, then top with a generous grating of ricotta salata and a few fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh whole-kernel corn, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
2-2/3 cups (6 oz.) fusilli OR corkscrews, cooked, room temperature
Fresh Basil Dressing (recipe follows)
Directions
Combine tomatoes, corn, onions, and pasta in salad bowl; pour Fresh Basil Dressing over and toss.
FRESH BASIL DRESSING
Ingredients
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried, basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using. Makes about 1/4 cup
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135, Protein: 4.1 g, Carbohydrate: 21.8 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 141 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
SKILLET CHICKEN POT PIE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS
This comes from The Baker Chick, who writes, "Though I made this with chicken this could be an easy vegetarian option by skipping the meat and just adding extra veggies!" I love that kind of flexibility! Yield: 6-8 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
4 cups chopped veggies, (potatoes, green beans, carrots, broccoli etc.)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other spices to taste (garlic, celery seed etc.)
2 cups of chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
For the Biscuits:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Instructions
Place the chopped veggies* and chicken in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies have softened. Drain the veggies reserving the broth. Set both aside.
Wipe out the skillet and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and spices. Stir constantly until golden.
Slowly add 1 cup of milk and 1 1/2 cups of broth. Whisk liquids in until sauce is smooth. Stir frequently until thick and bubbly.
Add the chicken & veggies into the sauce mixture, tossing to combine. If mixture doesn't seem saucy enough, add more milk or broth and needed to thoroughly coat the chicken & veggies.
Preheat oven to 425F
For the Biscuits:
Stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt.
Add the butter chunks and use your hands to work them in, breaking them apart until coarse crumbs are formed with no bigger than pea sized chunks.
Stir in the grated cheese and then the buttermilk, stirring together until just combined.
Scoop the dough on top of the chicken/veggie mixture, spreading evenly with your hands.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden.
Notes
*Some veggies need more cooking time than others. I always add carrots, potatoes & green beans to boil in the broth mixture, but if I use broccoli I like it less cooked so I just add that in with the cream sauce at the end.
EASY CROCKPOT LASAGNA
This comes from Tablespoon.com, and starts off, "This lasagna tastes like you spent all day making it without all of the work." Prep Time: 15 min; Total Time 4 hr 15 min; Servings: 10
*Works best with a 4 to 6 quart size slow cooker.
1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 whole egg
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
Directions
In a large skillet brown beef and onion. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Drain.
Add spaghetti sauce and water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Mix ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, egg and parsley.
Pour 1 cup of spaghetti meat sauce into a 4 to 6 quart sized slow cooker. Place half of the noodles and half of the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (If the noodles don't fit exactly break them to fit) and cheese mixture and meat sauce.
Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are soft. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Cover with the lid to melt the cheese and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Do not overcook and don't try to speed up the process by cooking it on high.
EASY VEGETARIAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food guide, writes, “Like couscous salads? This one is just about perfect. It's an easy vegetarian and vegan couscous salad recipe with chickpeas and cucumbers in a light lemon Dijon dressing with chopped fresh parsley. Couscous salad is always a good choice to bring to a vegetarian potluck or picnic.”
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked couscous
6 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) pre-cooked or canned
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
dash pepper to taste
Preparation:
Combine the couscous, onions, tomatoes, cucumber chickpeas and parsley in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk or blend together the remaining ingredients and pour over the couscous, tossing gently to coat.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Weekday Recipes
Tuesday...still early in the week. I don't know about you, but if yesterday was any indication, this week may be very busy. And sometimes, it just helps to have good-tasting, healthy food that happens to be fairly easy to fix to look forward to. That said, here are today's recipes. Enjoy!
KEY LIME-COCONUT ANGEL CAKE
This is one of many recipes from a long-ago-forgotten emailing list. I have to admit, though: some of the yummier recipes came from some of those lists.
1 package Betty Crocker 1-step white angel food cake
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Key lime or regular lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup flaked coconut
Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°.
Beat cake mix and cold water in extra-large glass or metal bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into un-greased angel food cake (tube) pan, 10 x 4 inches. (Do not use bundt cake pan or 9 x 3 1/2-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not under-bake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours.
Beat condensed milk, lime juice, and lime peel in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan. Split cake horizontally to make 3 layers. Fill each layer with about 2 cups lime mixture. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.
LOW FAT SHEPHERD'S PIE
This comes from Fiona Haynes, About.com's Lowfat Cooking expert. She wrote, “This a low fat take on a classic English dish. Shepherd's Pie was traditonally made with leftover meat--usually lamb or beef. This is a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for later use. I often prepare it one day and use it the next. If you want to reduce the fat content further, use only 3/4 pound of beef and add an extra cup of vegetables--more peas or some sweet corn.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes; serves 6
Ingredients:
1 tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium beef broth
1 cup frozen peas
For the Topping:
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tbsp light butter
Preparation:
In a large pot, heat canola oil on medium-low heat. Saute onions and carrots until softened. Turn up heat to medium-high and add beef; cook until no longer pink. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, herbs and broth. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add peas, then simmer 5 minutes more. Tip: If sauce seems too watery for your liking, combine 1 tsp of cornstarch into 1/8 cup of water and stir into beef mixture.
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain water. Add milk and light butter. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season if you like.
Pour sauce into an 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish and allow to cool slightly. Top with potato. Optional: sprinkle with 1/3 cup reduced-fat cheese.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
Per Serving (without cheese): Calories 322, Calories from Fat 67, Total Fat 7.6g (Sat 2.8g), Cholesterol 49mg, Sodium 260mg, Carbohydrate 41.2g, Fiber 5.7g, Protein 22.5g
FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh whole-kernel corn, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
2-2/3 cups (6 oz.) fusilli OR corkscrews, cooked, room temperature
Fresh Basil Dressing (recipe follows)
Directions
Combine tomatoes, corn, onions, and pasta in salad bowl; pour Fresh Basil Dressing over and toss.
FRESH BASIL DRESSING
Ingredients
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried, basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using. Makes about 1/4 cup
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135, Protein: 4.1 g, Carbohydrate: 21.8 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 141 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CAESAR SALAD IN TOAST CUPS
This comes from Family Time, and starts off, “How creative! Individual whole grain toast cups filled with creamy Caesar salad. It makes a beautiful presentation and it's ready in just 30 minutes.” Prep time: 20 minutes; Cooking time: 10 minutes; Serves 4.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain 15 Grain Bread, crusts removed
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Seasoned Croutons
1/4 cup prepared fat-free Caesar salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with the oil.
Press the bread slices into the bottom and up the sides of 4 (2 1/2-inch) muffin-pan cups. Bake for 10 minutes or until the bread cups are lightly browned.
Remove the bread cups from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Place the lettuce into a medium bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Spoon 1 cup lettuce mixture into each bread cup. Sprinkle with the croutons and cheese.
ALPHABET TURKEY SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/904.shtml
Ingredients
4 cups turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup alphabet pasta
Directions
In 5-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine broth, tomatoes, onion, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Add cabbage, turkey and pasta; return to boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until cabbage and pasta are tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 152; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 592 mg; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g
KEY LIME-COCONUT ANGEL CAKE
This is one of many recipes from a long-ago-forgotten emailing list. I have to admit, though: some of the yummier recipes came from some of those lists.
1 package Betty Crocker 1-step white angel food cake
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup Key lime or regular lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup flaked coconut
Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°.
Beat cake mix and cold water in extra-large glass or metal bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Pour into un-greased angel food cake (tube) pan, 10 x 4 inches. (Do not use bundt cake pan or 9 x 3 1/2-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.)
Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not under-bake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours.
Beat condensed milk, lime juice, and lime peel in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan. Split cake horizontally to make 3 layers. Fill each layer with about 2 cups lime mixture. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.
LOW FAT SHEPHERD'S PIE
This comes from Fiona Haynes, About.com's Lowfat Cooking expert. She wrote, “This a low fat take on a classic English dish. Shepherd's Pie was traditonally made with leftover meat--usually lamb or beef. This is a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for later use. I often prepare it one day and use it the next. If you want to reduce the fat content further, use only 3/4 pound of beef and add an extra cup of vegetables--more peas or some sweet corn.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes; serves 6
Ingredients:
1 tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium beef broth
1 cup frozen peas
For the Topping:
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tbsp light butter
Preparation:
In a large pot, heat canola oil on medium-low heat. Saute onions and carrots until softened. Turn up heat to medium-high and add beef; cook until no longer pink. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, herbs and broth. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add peas, then simmer 5 minutes more. Tip: If sauce seems too watery for your liking, combine 1 tsp of cornstarch into 1/8 cup of water and stir into beef mixture.
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain water. Add milk and light butter. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season if you like.
Pour sauce into an 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish and allow to cool slightly. Top with potato. Optional: sprinkle with 1/3 cup reduced-fat cheese.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
Per Serving (without cheese): Calories 322, Calories from Fat 67, Total Fat 7.6g (Sat 2.8g), Cholesterol 49mg, Sodium 260mg, Carbohydrate 41.2g, Fiber 5.7g, Protein 22.5g
FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND CORN
Yield: 8 servings
Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/22.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh whole-kernel corn, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
2-2/3 cups (6 oz.) fusilli OR corkscrews, cooked, room temperature
Fresh Basil Dressing (recipe follows)
Directions
Combine tomatoes, corn, onions, and pasta in salad bowl; pour Fresh Basil Dressing over and toss.
FRESH BASIL DRESSING
Ingredients
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried, basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using. Makes about 1/4 cup
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135, Protein: 4.1 g, Carbohydrate: 21.8 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 141 mg; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Fat
CAESAR SALAD IN TOAST CUPS
This comes from Family Time, and starts off, “How creative! Individual whole grain toast cups filled with creamy Caesar salad. It makes a beautiful presentation and it's ready in just 30 minutes.” Prep time: 20 minutes; Cooking time: 10 minutes; Serves 4.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain 15 Grain Bread, crusts removed
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Seasoned Croutons
1/4 cup prepared fat-free Caesar salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with the oil.
Press the bread slices into the bottom and up the sides of 4 (2 1/2-inch) muffin-pan cups. Bake for 10 minutes or until the bread cups are lightly browned.
Remove the bread cups from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Place the lettuce into a medium bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Spoon 1 cup lettuce mixture into each bread cup. Sprinkle with the croutons and cheese.
ALPHABET TURKEY SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/904.shtml
Ingredients
4 cups turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup alphabet pasta
Directions
In 5-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine broth, tomatoes, onion, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Add cabbage, turkey and pasta; return to boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until cabbage and pasta are tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:Calories: 152; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 592 mg; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g
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