Here are today's six recipes, starting with Double Chocolate Brownies! Yum! Enjoy!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Yield: 16 brownies
Photo and Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/880.shtml
Ingredients
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Equal Spoonful*
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Chopped Walnuts
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Beat butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Stir in combined flour, Equal, chocolate chips, cocoa, baking powder, nuts (optional) and salt until blended.
Spread batter in sprayed 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 105; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 77 mg; Cholesterol: 38 mg ; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat
REALLY RASPBERRY PARFAITS
Yield: 4 servings
Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/837.shtml
Source: Diabetic Dream Desserts
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/61.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup light raspberry yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat or light whipped topping
2 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Directions
Place the yogurt in a bowl and fold in the whipped topping.
Place 1/4 cup of raspberries in each of four 8-ounce wine glasses. Top the berries in each glass with 3 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture.
Repeat the layers and top each serving with a sprinkling of almonds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 83; Protein: 2.7 g; Fat: 2.3 g; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g; Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/961.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breast, halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Reduce heat. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to the same skillet; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch, ginger, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce, and blend well. Return chicken to skillet. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 189; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 210 mg; Cholesterol: 68 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE
This recipe begins, “Creating classic tastes doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, as proven by this recipe. It combines the goodness of chicken with the timeless taste of tomatoes, all set off with traditional Italian spices.”
Yield: Makes 4 servings
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/967.shtml
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinless and boned
1 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can no added salt stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup water (may substitute low-sodium chicken broth or dry red cooking wine)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Turn frequently to ensure consistent browning.
Add in pepper, onion and mushrooms and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomatoes, water (or broth or wine), Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from skillet, set aside and cover to keep moist and warm. Continue to simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
Place chicken in a serving dish. Pour sauce over the top and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 190; Protein: 23 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g
CORN BREAD APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
Yield: 8 servings
Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/545.shtml
Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg or 1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray eight muffin cups with vegetable oil spray.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
Beat remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Make a well in cornmeal mixture. Pour milk mixture into well, stirring just until moistened. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 1 g; Sodium: 189 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch
CHICKEN CRUSTED WITH ALMOND AND FLAX
Makes 4 servings.
See the recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/969.shtml
Ingredients
4 (4-oz.) boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup almond meal (crushed almonds may be substituted)
2 Tbsp. ground flax meal
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. almond butter, optional
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using kitchen mallet, pound breasts uniformly flat, if desired.
Combine almond and flax meal and salt in small bowl and stir to mix uniformly.
Combine oil, almond butter (if using), lemon juice, garlic and all spices and herbs in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add chicken to mixture and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on baking dish. Sprinkle half the almond-flax mixture evenly over chicken. Pat each breast with your hand to ensure it adheres and forms a crust. Gently turn over each breast, being careful not to disturb coating, and repeat the process using remaining almond-flax mixture.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted into the chicken.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 210; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 300 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g
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Thursday, June 2, 2016
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Diabetic Thursday
It's Thursday, which means six diabetic recipes. Enjoy!
GRILLED ORANGE-MUSTARD CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast plus 2 orange wedges
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/585.shtml
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breast halves, OR 4 skinless leg quarters (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chipped fresh thyme leaves, OR 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium orange, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish or plastic bag.
To make the marinade, combine the remaining ingredients except the orange wedges in a small bowl; pour over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
Preheat a grill or the broiler.
Grill over medium coals, covered with foil or with a grill cover, or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through, basting often with the marinade. (Discard any remaining marinade. Do not pour it over the cooked chicken.)
Garnish the chicken portions with orange wedges at serving time.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 93 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 4 Very Lean Meat
AMAZING NEW ORLEANS BRAISED ONIONS
Yield: 10 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/590.shtml
Ingredients
2 to 3 large Spanish onions
6 to 9 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Pinch ground thyme
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
Finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
Stud onions with cloves. Place in slow cooker stoneware and sprinkle with salt, peppercorns, thyme and orange zest.
Pour orange juice and beef broth over onions, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until onions are tender.
Keep onions warm. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce cooking liquid by half.
When ready to serve, cut onions into quarters. Place on a deep platter and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and pass the hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 20; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 188 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN WINGS
Serves: 8 (16 drumettes).
Serving Size: 2 drumettes
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/599.shtml
Ingredients
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or prepared mustard with horseradish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds chicken wine drumettes (about 16 pieces)
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, preferably hot (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Combine the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Brush each wing sections with the mustard mixture. Roll each in bread crumbs; shake off the excess.
Place the wings on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake the wings 30 minutes, or until crisp. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 129; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 113 mg; Cholesterol: 29 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat
SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP
Makes: 1 cup (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabete
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/598.shtml
Ingredients
One 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until almost smooth.
Heat the mixture in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes over low heat, or until hot, or bake in a small casserole at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 178 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
Serves: 6
Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/249.shtml
Ingredients
3 teaspoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 pound bay scallops
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 cup evaporated nonfat milk
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Jarlsberg cheese
1/4 dry plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add scallops, shallots and tarragon and saute until scallops are translucent, 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a medium-size bowl.
Add milk, wine, and mustard to skillet. Bring to boiling. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small cup; stir into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Jarlsberg until melted. Add to scallops.
Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cresses, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spoon scallop mixture into six 1/2-cup oven-proof ramekins or scallops shells. Top with bread crumb mixture. Bake in heated 400 degree F. oven 10-13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs are golden. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 151; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 474 mg; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Bread/Starch
GRILLED ORANGE-MUSTARD CHICKEN
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast plus 2 orange wedges
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/585.shtml
Ingredients
4 skinless chicken breast halves, OR 4 skinless leg quarters (about 1-3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chipped fresh thyme leaves, OR 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium orange, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish or plastic bag.
To make the marinade, combine the remaining ingredients except the orange wedges in a small bowl; pour over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
Preheat a grill or the broiler.
Grill over medium coals, covered with foil or with a grill cover, or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through, basting often with the marinade. (Discard any remaining marinade. Do not pour it over the cooked chicken.)
Garnish the chicken portions with orange wedges at serving time.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 175; Protein: 26 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 93 mg; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 9 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 4 Very Lean Meat
AMAZING NEW ORLEANS BRAISED ONIONS
Yield: 10 servings
Source: America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/590.shtml
Ingredients
2 to 3 large Spanish onions
6 to 9 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Pinch ground thyme
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
Finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
Stud onions with cloves. Place in slow cooker stoneware and sprinkle with salt, peppercorns, thyme and orange zest.
Pour orange juice and beef broth over onions, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until onions are tender.
Keep onions warm. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce cooking liquid by half.
When ready to serve, cut onions into quarters. Place on a deep platter and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and pass the hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 20; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 188 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN WINGS
Serves: 8 (16 drumettes).
Serving Size: 2 drumettes
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/599.shtml
Ingredients
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or prepared mustard with horseradish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds chicken wine drumettes (about 16 pieces)
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, preferably hot (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Combine the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Brush each wing sections with the mustard mixture. Roll each in bread crumbs; shake off the excess.
Place the wings on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake the wings 30 minutes, or until crisp. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 129; Protein: 10 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 113 mg; Cholesterol: 29 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat
SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP
Makes: 1 cup (8 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabete
View recipe here: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/598.shtml
Ingredients
One 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until almost smooth.
Heat the mixture in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes over low heat, or until hot, or bake in a small casserole at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 178 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 3 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
SCALLOPS AU GRATIN
Serves: 6
Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/249.shtml
Ingredients
3 teaspoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 pound bay scallops
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 cup evaporated nonfat milk
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Jarlsberg cheese
1/4 dry plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add scallops, shallots and tarragon and saute until scallops are translucent, 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a medium-size bowl.
Add milk, wine, and mustard to skillet. Bring to boiling. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small cup; stir into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Jarlsberg until melted. Add to scallops.
Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cresses, remaining 2 teaspoons butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spoon scallop mixture into six 1/2-cup oven-proof ramekins or scallops shells. Top with bread crumb mixture. Bake in heated 400 degree F. oven 10-13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crumbs are golden. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 151; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 474 mg; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Bread/Starch
Friday, July 10, 2015
Weekend Recipes
It's finally Friday; time for the weekend! Here are six recipes to help out with this weekend's meals. Enjoy!
CHEESY MEXICAN SKILLET CASSEROLE
This comes from The Baker Chick. While her emailing list one one that I've been on for a relatively short time, I still recommend signing up. This casserole recipe serves 6. Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups of cooked rice (any variety, quinoa would be great too)
1 medium or large onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 lb. of ground beef (or turkey)
1- 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed
1-15 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 cup of sour cream or full fat greek yogurt
1 cup of grated cheese, (I used cheddar)
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)
lime wedges & tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion and pepper until soft. Add the beef and break apart with a spoon, stirring until browned and cooked through. Add the taco seasoning and stir well to combine.
Add the beans, rice, and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Stir in the sour cream and top with the grated cheese and jalapeños. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve with a squeeze of lime and some tortilla chips on the side.
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
THREE-BEAN SOUP
This is one of my favorite quick meals that I usually only fix on weekends, especially if it happens to be cold and/or rainy. It’s from the November/December 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 37, in that issue’s “30 Minutes; Quick, Fast Food” section. This vegan recipe serves 6, and starts off, “Here’s a straight-from-the-pantry soup that’ll become a weeknight favorite. (Or, in my case, weekend favorite.) Pureeing one of the cans of beans creates a creamy base without adding extra fat or cholesterol. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and serve with vegetable chips, if desired.”
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1 15.5-oz. can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbs.)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 15.5-oz. can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute onion 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft. Add navy beans, black beans and garlic, and continue cooking and stirring 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup broth.
Meanwhile, put great Northern beans and remaining 1 cup broth into food processor or blender, and puree until smooth. Pour puree into soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth or water, if desired.
Spoon into individual soup bowls, and serve hot.
Per serving: 231 calories; 13 g protein; 5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat); 39 g carbs; 0 mg cholesterol; 557 mg sodium; 11 g fiber; 5 g sugars
MEATLESS-BALL SUBS
1 package Meatless Balls (see note)
1 26 oz. Jar spaghetti sauce
4 hoagie rolls
cheese slices
Place spaghetti sauce and meatless balls into a good-sized saucepan. Stir, and cook over medium-low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Open hoagie rolls, add cheese, cover with meatless balls and sauce.
Makes 4 meatless ball subs.
Note: I use Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs, though really, you can use any brand you like. I had used another brand for a number of years, but unfortunately, I can no longer find that particular brand anywhere now. Whatever brand you buy is fine, as well as the jarred spaghetti sauce.
ITALIAN TOMATO & BREAD SOUP
This comes from another of my favorite emailing lists. (Yes, I do subscribe to a few. I've left some for a variety of reasons; others, like those in today's blog, I've found and stuck with because I like/love them.) This one is from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. I know I've said this before on this blog, but if I'm ever fortunate enough to take a touring-the-U.S. road trip, this is one of the places in Seattle that I'll have to stop in and check out the bakery.
Ingredients
8 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup pure olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 1/2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh oregano
4 cups (about 6 oz) day-old white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups chicken stock
Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
Coarse sea salt, for garnish
Preparation
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Place a handful of ice cubes in a medium bowl and fill it halfway with cold water; this will be an ice bath to “shock,” or stop, the cooking of the tomatoes after they are blanched.
Cut a 1-inch X at the base of each tomato, then remove the top core. Gently drop the tomatoes into the boiling water and bring the water back up to a boil. Cook until the skin at the X in the base of the tomatoes peels away easily. This might take only a few seconds or possibly up to a few minutes, depending on the tomatoes’ ripeness (the riper they are, the more quickly their skins will loosen). With a slotted spoon, lift the tomatoes out and place them into the cold-water bath. Cool for 10 minutes.
Remove the skins from the tomatoes and discard. Halve the tomatoes and discard the seeds. Coarsely chop the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and put in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Pour the pure olive oil into a medium soup pot over low heat. When the oil is warm, add the crushed garlic. Cook gently for 1 minute (avoid burning the garlic), then add the basil and oregano and cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the bread cubes and toss so they absorb the oil and herbs. Increase the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, tossing regularly to lightly brown the bread cubes. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to medium, releasing their juices. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and bring the soup back to a simmer, cooking for about 20 minutes to slightly reduce the stock and develop flavor. This is a typical rustic soup, so there is no need to puree, but do use a potato masher or slotted spoon to break up any large chunks. Ladle your bread soup into a shallow soup bowl and top it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
CALZONES
Years ago, when we first got cable, I was channel-surfing and stumbled across a cooking show, called Breaking Bread with Father Dominic on (if I remember correctly) the Food Network. Unfortunately, the show has since left the air, at least where I live, although the episodes can still be found here. Check out his website, The Bread Monk, at http://www.breadmonk.com/. This recipe yields 3 calzones.
Dough:
1 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour blended with 1 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
no-stick cooking spray
Filling:
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
3 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese pizza sauce, optional
Combine warm water & sugar with yeast in medium-sized mixing bowl. Allow yeast to soften for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and knead until smooth. Add oil & salt and gradually blend in remaining flour to make firm dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board & knead until smooth & satiny.
Spray large bowl with no-stick cooking spray. Put dough in bowl, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap, then a damp towel. Allow to rise in warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, until dough is almost doubled.
Spray large baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
Knead down dough & divide into 3 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 9-inch circle. Place 1/3 mozzarella cheese, 1/3 Parmesan cheese, & 1/3 prosciutto on each circle of dough. Top with chives & garlic. Moisten edges & fold over to enclose filling, pressing edges firmly together.
Place on baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, & allow to rise in warm, draft-free place until dough feels light, about 35 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375-degree oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until calzone is browned. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm with pizza sauce, if desired.
CHEESY MEXICAN SKILLET CASSEROLE
This comes from The Baker Chick. While her emailing list one one that I've been on for a relatively short time, I still recommend signing up. This casserole recipe serves 6. Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups of cooked rice (any variety, quinoa would be great too)
1 medium or large onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 lb. of ground beef (or turkey)
1- 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed
1-15 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 cup of sour cream or full fat greek yogurt
1 cup of grated cheese, (I used cheddar)
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)
lime wedges & tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion and pepper until soft. Add the beef and break apart with a spoon, stirring until browned and cooked through. Add the taco seasoning and stir well to combine.
Add the beans, rice, and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Stir in the sour cream and top with the grated cheese and jalapeños. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve with a squeeze of lime and some tortilla chips on the side.
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
THREE-BEAN SOUP
This is one of my favorite quick meals that I usually only fix on weekends, especially if it happens to be cold and/or rainy. It’s from the November/December 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 37, in that issue’s “30 Minutes; Quick, Fast Food” section. This vegan recipe serves 6, and starts off, “Here’s a straight-from-the-pantry soup that’ll become a weeknight favorite. (Or, in my case, weekend favorite.) Pureeing one of the cans of beans creates a creamy base without adding extra fat or cholesterol. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and serve with vegetable chips, if desired.”
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1 15.5-oz. can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbs.)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 15.5-oz. can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute onion 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft. Add navy beans, black beans and garlic, and continue cooking and stirring 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup broth.
Meanwhile, put great Northern beans and remaining 1 cup broth into food processor or blender, and puree until smooth. Pour puree into soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth or water, if desired.
Spoon into individual soup bowls, and serve hot.
Per serving: 231 calories; 13 g protein; 5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat); 39 g carbs; 0 mg cholesterol; 557 mg sodium; 11 g fiber; 5 g sugars
MEATLESS-BALL SUBS
1 package Meatless Balls (see note)
1 26 oz. Jar spaghetti sauce
4 hoagie rolls
cheese slices
Place spaghetti sauce and meatless balls into a good-sized saucepan. Stir, and cook over medium-low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Open hoagie rolls, add cheese, cover with meatless balls and sauce.
Makes 4 meatless ball subs.
Note: I use Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs, though really, you can use any brand you like. I had used another brand for a number of years, but unfortunately, I can no longer find that particular brand anywhere now. Whatever brand you buy is fine, as well as the jarred spaghetti sauce.
ITALIAN TOMATO & BREAD SOUP
This comes from another of my favorite emailing lists. (Yes, I do subscribe to a few. I've left some for a variety of reasons; others, like those in today's blog, I've found and stuck with because I like/love them.) This one is from Seattle's Macrina Bakery. I know I've said this before on this blog, but if I'm ever fortunate enough to take a touring-the-U.S. road trip, this is one of the places in Seattle that I'll have to stop in and check out the bakery.
Ingredients
8 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup pure olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 1/2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh oregano
4 cups (about 6 oz) day-old white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups chicken stock
Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
Coarse sea salt, for garnish
Preparation
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Place a handful of ice cubes in a medium bowl and fill it halfway with cold water; this will be an ice bath to “shock,” or stop, the cooking of the tomatoes after they are blanched.
Cut a 1-inch X at the base of each tomato, then remove the top core. Gently drop the tomatoes into the boiling water and bring the water back up to a boil. Cook until the skin at the X in the base of the tomatoes peels away easily. This might take only a few seconds or possibly up to a few minutes, depending on the tomatoes’ ripeness (the riper they are, the more quickly their skins will loosen). With a slotted spoon, lift the tomatoes out and place them into the cold-water bath. Cool for 10 minutes.
Remove the skins from the tomatoes and discard. Halve the tomatoes and discard the seeds. Coarsely chop the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and put in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Pour the pure olive oil into a medium soup pot over low heat. When the oil is warm, add the crushed garlic. Cook gently for 1 minute (avoid burning the garlic), then add the basil and oregano and cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the bread cubes and toss so they absorb the oil and herbs. Increase the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, tossing regularly to lightly brown the bread cubes. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to medium, releasing their juices. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and bring the soup back to a simmer, cooking for about 20 minutes to slightly reduce the stock and develop flavor. This is a typical rustic soup, so there is no need to puree, but do use a potato masher or slotted spoon to break up any large chunks. Ladle your bread soup into a shallow soup bowl and top it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
CALZONES
Years ago, when we first got cable, I was channel-surfing and stumbled across a cooking show, called Breaking Bread with Father Dominic on (if I remember correctly) the Food Network. Unfortunately, the show has since left the air, at least where I live, although the episodes can still be found here. Check out his website, The Bread Monk, at http://www.breadmonk.com/. This recipe yields 3 calzones.
Dough:
1 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour blended with 1 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
no-stick cooking spray
Filling:
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
3 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese pizza sauce, optional
Combine warm water & sugar with yeast in medium-sized mixing bowl. Allow yeast to soften for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and knead until smooth. Add oil & salt and gradually blend in remaining flour to make firm dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board & knead until smooth & satiny.
Spray large bowl with no-stick cooking spray. Put dough in bowl, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap, then a damp towel. Allow to rise in warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, until dough is almost doubled.
Spray large baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
Knead down dough & divide into 3 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 9-inch circle. Place 1/3 mozzarella cheese, 1/3 Parmesan cheese, & 1/3 prosciutto on each circle of dough. Top with chives & garlic. Moisten edges & fold over to enclose filling, pressing edges firmly together.
Place on baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, & allow to rise in warm, draft-free place until dough feels light, about 35 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375-degree oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until calzone is browned. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm with pizza sauce, if desired.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Wednesday Recipes
We're half-way through the week...Here's hoping it's going well for you. In the meantime, since we do have to eat, here are today's six recipes. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DUMP CAKE
This comes from The Baker Chick. I highly recommend signing up for this emailed-newsletter. Makes 1 9 inch cake.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups of strawberries, hulled and quartered
2 stalks of rhubarb, sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons cornstartch
1 and 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. "Dump" the strawberries and rhubarb into a 9inch skillet, pie dish or a square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cornstarch.
In a small bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit mixture. Dot with the butter pieces, making sure they are evenly places over the dry mixture.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and thick, and the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
Serve warm with ice cream.
WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
This comes from Diada De Laurentiis, The Food Network's Everyday Italian. Total Time: 27 min; Prep: 15 min; Cook: 12 min; Yield: 6 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/white-bean-dip-with-pita-chips-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS
If you've followed this blog for a while, you know that I am a big fan of The Kitchn and its brother site, Apartment Therapy. This comes from The Kitchn, and can be viewed online here. If you haven't signed up for emails from The Kitchn and Apartment Therapy, do yourself a big favor and sign up. Yes, now. I'll wait. (You can thank me later.)
Serves 6 to 8
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or a mix
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 to 1 1/4 cups chicken stock, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup brown rice
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado, salsa, hot sauce, diced green onions, shredded lettuce
Combine the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of chicken stock, chili powder, salt, and cumin in the bowl of a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is covered. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Remove the lid and add the rice, black beans, frozen corn, and another 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Replace the lid and continue cooking on low for another 3 to 4 hours. Check the rice periodically in the last hour of cooking, stirring once or twice to make sure the rice cooks evenly and adding more chicken broth if the mixture seems dry. Cooking is done when the rice is tender — if the rice is done while there is still liquid left in the slow cooker, remove the lid and cook on high to let the liquid evaporate. Total cooking time from start to finish is 6 to 8 hours.
Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. You can do this either in the slow cooker itself and then mix it into the rice, or you can transfer the chicken to a cutting board if you prefer to keep it separate. Taste the burrito mix and stir in more salt or other seasonings to taste.
Serve burrito bowls with a selection of toppings. The burrito mixture will keep for 1 week refrigerated or for 3 months in the freezer. This recipe makes about 7 total cups of burrito mix.
Recipe Notes
Cooking the Rice Separately: If you won't be home to add the rice to the slow cooker, you can skip this step and cook it separately on the stovetop just before serving (use these directions). To modify the recipe, combine the chicken, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of stock, and spices in the slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low. Add the black beans and corn, and cook for another 1/2 hour, or until warmed through, while you're cooking the rice (omit the remaining chicken stock).
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls: Combine the diced tomatoes, 1 cup of vegetable stock, spices, rice, black beans, and corn in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Stir once or twice toward the end of cooking to make sure the rice is cooking evenly.
Beyond Burrito Bowls: Besides burrito bowls, you can use this filling to make regular tortilla-wrapped burritos or freezer burritos.
ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This comes from FamilyTime.com. The recipe starts off, “A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this casserole is baking and serve with a bowl of fluffy rice.” To view it online, click here.
Serves: 8; Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup onion, peeled and chopped
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 can (10-oz.) Pace® Enchilada Sauce
1 can (2 1/2 oz) ripe olives, sliced, divided
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half, divided
2 cups (8-oz) Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 375º F. Grease bottom of 9-inch-square baking dish.
Combine beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
Stir in enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.
Layer half of tortillas on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining olives and green onions.
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
BLUEBERRY BROWNIE PIZZA
This comes from the infamous no-longer-remembered-emailing-list.
1 package fudge brownie mix(13 x 9 inch pan size)
1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds, or pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 cups whipped topping
2 cups blueberries
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudge-like brownies, adding almonds and extract.
Spread into a greased 14 inch pizza pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon peel until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with blueberries. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB DUMP CAKE
This comes from The Baker Chick. I highly recommend signing up for this emailed-newsletter. Makes 1 9 inch cake.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
6 cups of strawberries, hulled and quartered
2 stalks of rhubarb, sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons cornstartch
1 and 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. "Dump" the strawberries and rhubarb into a 9inch skillet, pie dish or a square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cornstarch.
In a small bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit mixture. Dot with the butter pieces, making sure they are evenly places over the dry mixture.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and thick, and the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
Serve warm with ice cream.
WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
This comes from Diada De Laurentiis, The Food Network's Everyday Italian. Total Time: 27 min; Prep: 15 min; Cook: 12 min; Yield: 6 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/white-bean-dip-with-pita-chips-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS
If you've followed this blog for a while, you know that I am a big fan of The Kitchn and its brother site, Apartment Therapy. This comes from The Kitchn, and can be viewed online here. If you haven't signed up for emails from The Kitchn and Apartment Therapy, do yourself a big favor and sign up. Yes, now. I'll wait. (You can thank me later.)
Serves 6 to 8
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or a mix
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 to 1 1/4 cups chicken stock, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup brown rice
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado, salsa, hot sauce, diced green onions, shredded lettuce
Combine the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of chicken stock, chili powder, salt, and cumin in the bowl of a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is covered. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Remove the lid and add the rice, black beans, frozen corn, and another 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Replace the lid and continue cooking on low for another 3 to 4 hours. Check the rice periodically in the last hour of cooking, stirring once or twice to make sure the rice cooks evenly and adding more chicken broth if the mixture seems dry. Cooking is done when the rice is tender — if the rice is done while there is still liquid left in the slow cooker, remove the lid and cook on high to let the liquid evaporate. Total cooking time from start to finish is 6 to 8 hours.
Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. You can do this either in the slow cooker itself and then mix it into the rice, or you can transfer the chicken to a cutting board if you prefer to keep it separate. Taste the burrito mix and stir in more salt or other seasonings to taste.
Serve burrito bowls with a selection of toppings. The burrito mixture will keep for 1 week refrigerated or for 3 months in the freezer. This recipe makes about 7 total cups of burrito mix.
Recipe Notes
Cooking the Rice Separately: If you won't be home to add the rice to the slow cooker, you can skip this step and cook it separately on the stovetop just before serving (use these directions). To modify the recipe, combine the chicken, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of stock, and spices in the slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low. Add the black beans and corn, and cook for another 1/2 hour, or until warmed through, while you're cooking the rice (omit the remaining chicken stock).
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls: Combine the diced tomatoes, 1 cup of vegetable stock, spices, rice, black beans, and corn in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Stir once or twice toward the end of cooking to make sure the rice is cooking evenly.
Beyond Burrito Bowls: Besides burrito bowls, you can use this filling to make regular tortilla-wrapped burritos or freezer burritos.
ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This comes from FamilyTime.com. The recipe starts off, “A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this casserole is baking and serve with a bowl of fluffy rice.” To view it online, click here.
Serves: 8; Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup onion, peeled and chopped
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 can (10-oz.) Pace® Enchilada Sauce
1 can (2 1/2 oz) ripe olives, sliced, divided
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half, divided
2 cups (8-oz) Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 375º F. Grease bottom of 9-inch-square baking dish.
Combine beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
Stir in enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.
Layer half of tortillas on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining olives and green onions.
INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves: 4
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/274.shtml
Ingredients
3 medium-size cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
Directions
Peel cucumbers, cut in half, discard seeds and slice thinly. Mix remaining ingredients together , add cucumbers and stir together.
Nutritional Information Per Serving : Calories: 37; Protein: 3 g; Sodium: 46 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
BLUEBERRY BROWNIE PIZZA
This comes from the infamous no-longer-remembered-emailing-list.
1 package fudge brownie mix(13 x 9 inch pan size)
1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds, or pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 cups whipped topping
2 cups blueberries
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for fudge-like brownies, adding almonds and extract.
Spread into a greased 14 inch pizza pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon peel until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with blueberries. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
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