It's Diabetic Thursday. Here are today's six yummy diabetic recipes to help you through the day, including Easy Homemade Meatloaf and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 3 strawberries
Source: California Strawberry Commission
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/754.shtml
Ingredients
2 pint baskets California strawberries
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Finely chopped toasted almonds or pistachios (optional)
Directions
Line large baking sheet with waxed paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
In separate small, microwave-safe bowls (such as custard cups) melt chocolates, one at a time, in microwave at 50-percent (medium) power, allowing 1-1/2 to 2 minutes each. Stir until smooth. (If not completely melted, microwave a few seconds longer.) Or, melt chocolate as package directs.
Holding strawberry by stem end, dip into chocolate to cover about three-fourths of berry; dip into nuts, if desired, and lay on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strawberries, chocolate and nuts.
Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
For Double- and Triple- Dipped Strawberries:
After first coating of chocolate is set, dip into contrasting chocolate, leaving part of the first chocolate exposed. Repeat with third chocolate, if you wish, allowing each layer to set between dips.
To Drizzle Strawberries with Chocolate:
Microwave chocolate in small plastic bag until melted; squeeze into one corner of bag. Lay strawberries close together on baking sheet. With scissors, cut a small hole in corner of bag, and move back and forth over strawberries, squeezing bag gently. Or, drizzle contrasting chocolate over strawberries that have been dipped. Refrigerate until set.
NOTES: Microwave melting times vary with amount of chocolate and wattage of your oven. Chocolate amounts are approximate; amount needed depends on size of strawberries, and whether or not they are single, double, triple-dipped or drizzled.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 193; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 59 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g
ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA
Makes 4 servings
View online with photo and print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1304.shtml
Ingredients
12 ounces cooked beef pot roast or brisket
20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
Filling:
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
Salt and pepper (optional)
Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef pot roast with two forks.
Meanwhile, combine pot roast, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in 375F oven 20 minutes or until heated through.
Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 364; Protein: 40 g; Fat: 13 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 119 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g
CHICKEN SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Yield: 5 cups
Serving size: 1 cup
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/687.shtml
Ingredients
1 quart Homemade Chicken Broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, and split, or 2 skinless, boneless breast halves (about 3/4 pound)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely cilantro leaves
Directions
Bring the broth to a simmer in a large saucepan.
Add the chicken; cover and simmer over low heat until it is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove and shred the chicken. Return it to the broth; add the lime juice and bring the soup to a boil.
Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 102; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 126 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g; Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat
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
EASY HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
Servings: 6
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped fine
2 cups lean ground round (15% fat or less)
1 teaspoon salt
2 slice
bread, cubed fine
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup onion, chopped fine
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients well. Form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined 5x9 pan. Bake until done (15-20 minutes).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 258 ; Protein: 7 g ; Fat: 15 g; Carbohydrates: 7.5 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Bread; 3 Lean-Meat; 1-1/2 Fat
LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE
Contains 2 grams dietary fiber and 14 grams sugars.
Makes: 1 Cake (9 Servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/347.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 large egg whites, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9-inch-square baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
Combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the margarine, egg whites, milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when the center is lightly pressed.
Cool on a wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over the cake. Cut into 3-inch squares to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 183; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 242 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate: 1-1/2, Fat: 1-1/2
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Wednesday Recipes and an Article
When you think of protecting your heart, what comes to mind? Seeing a cardiologist? Taking your medication as indicated? Both are good ways to help. But according to an article in Diabetic Connect, little things can also help your heart, too – and they might be things you're already doing. (I know - this isn't my diabetic recipes blog, but protecting one's heart is still important.) The article (“4 Things You're Already Doing to Help Your Heart”) suggests that simple things like watching comedies and hanging out with your pet can also help promote heart health. Click here to read the article and find out all four things, and why they help.
And now, for today's six recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!
BOSTON BROWN BREAD
This comes from Jeff Gordinier in The New York Times Cooking newsletter. Jeff writes, “Bread that slides out of a can? It might strike many Americans as a dubious culinary eccentricity, but throughout New England it is a staple, often purchased at the supermarket and served at home with a generous pour of baked beans. 'I had this growing up,' said Meghan Thompson, the pastry chef at Townsman, in Boston, where the cylindrical brown tower comes to the table as something of a regional wink. Her version, commissioned by the chef Matt Jennings, dials down the cloying sweetness and amps up the flavor with a totally different manifestation of beans: doenjang, the funky Korean paste made from fermented soybeans.” Time: about 2 hours; makes 2 coffee-can-size loaves, or 1 standard loaf
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons white rye flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons stone-ground whole wheat flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark rye flour
1 cup fine-ground cornmeal
1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup egg whites (from 4 to 5 large eggs)
3/4 cup (scant) blackstrap molasses
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees and generously coat the insides of 2 10-ounce coffee cans or a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Place the white rye flour in a large skillet over medium heat and toast, whisking constantly, for 7 minutes. The flour will darken slightly and smell nutty.
Whisk the flours, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the doenjang and buttermilk until combined; set aside. With an electric mixer, whip the egg whites with 1 tablespoon of the molasses until stiff, silky peaks form, about 5 minutes. Whisk the remaining molasses into the buttermilk mixture. Gradually stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in the whipped egg whites in 2 additions.
Pour batter into the prepared cans or loaf pan. Coat pieces of foil with cooking spray, then cover the tops of the cans or pan securely. Set the cans or pan in a baking dish and add enough hot water to come about 1/4 inch up the side. Transfer to oven and bake until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 1 hour 40 minutes for the cans, or 2 hours for the loaf pan. Let cool 20 minutes on a wire rack, then invert and remove the bread to a cutting board. Let cool completely before slicing.
BAKED BEANS
Of course, you can't have Boston Brown Bread without a helping of Baked Beans. This comes from Sam Sifton in The New York Times' Cooking newsletter. Sam writes, “Proper Boston baked beans would have salt pork instead of the bacon. James Beard cooked them with ribs. The key is to use the little white pea beans known as navy beans, and to allow time to do most of the work. (Or to cheat: Canned white beans make fantastic baked beans in about an hour. If you use them, you'll need four 15-ounce cans. Drain and then follow the directions from step 2 on to the end. Please understand that you’ll need much less water and much less time to get them where you want them to be.) The combination of molasses and dry mustard is a taste as old as America itself, and takes well to both ham and soft brown bread.” Makes 6 to 8 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups navy beans
Salt
1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into cubes
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
Soak beans in a large bowl of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and put them in a large oven-safe pot with a heavy bottom and a tightfitting lid. Add 1 teaspoon salt and enough cool water to cover 2 inches above the beans. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and remove beans.
Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Bring a kettle full of water to a boil on the stove. Return the heavy-bottomed pot to the stove and turn the heat to medium high. Cook the bacon in the bottom of the pot until it begins to brown, then turn off the heat and add the chopped onion and, on top of it, the beans. Mix together molasses, mustard and black pepper, and add the mixture to the pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover beans, put the lid on and bake, occasionally adding more water to keep beans covered, until they are tender but not falling apart, 4 to 5 hours.
Remove beans from oven, uncover, stir and season with salt. With the lid off, return pot to oven and let beans finish cooking, uncovered and without additional water, until the sauce has thickened and the top is deeply crusty, about 45 minutes more.
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
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GLUTEN-FREE LEMON-TAHINI ZUCCHINI NOODLES
This comes from Stephanie Kirkos, About.com’s Gluten-Free Cooking> expert. Stephanie wrote, “A Spiralizer is my favorite kitchen tool to put a healthier spin on pasta classics - and in a naturally gluten-free way.
“This recipe features zucchini noodles tossed raw in a bright and savory dressing of lemon juice, garlic, and tahini. The dressing softens the zucchini noodles as it sits, so there is no need to cook the zucchini noodles for this meal.
“The pile of zucchini noodles is topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, Feta crumbles, and chopped fresh parsley.
“Dairy-free? Simply omit the Feta crumbles, or use a dairy-free cheese instead. Instead of grilled chicken, you can pair this recipe with grilled shrimp or salmon instead.
“Vegetarian? Replace the chicken with grilled tofu steaks or portobello mushrooms.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 0 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: 2 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 tbsp water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, rinsed and sliced in half
1/4 cup Feta crumbles (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Preparation
Prepare Tahini Lemon Dressing: In a food processor, pulse garlic cloves a few times until minced. Add the lemon juice, tahini, fresh parsley leaves, water, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Wash and trim off the tough ends from each zucchini. With a spiralizer kitchen tool, spiralize the zucchini one at a time into spaghetti sized-noodles. Don't have a spiralizer? Use a julienne peeler, vegetable peeler, or sharp knife instead.
Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing, if needed. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to soften the noodles.
Grill the boneless, skinless chicken breasts either on a gas grill, electric George Foreman-type grill, or use store-bought all natural gluten-free chicken breast strips (super quick and easy shortcut!)
Divide the dressed zucchini noodles and sliced cherry tomatoes into two bowls. Place slices of grilled chicken over top. Garnish with Feta crumbles, if desired, and additional Tahini Lemon dressing and chopped parsley.
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels to confirm the product is gluten-free. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
BUSH’S® APPLE PUMPKIN CAKE
This comes from Bush’s® Beans. It starts off, “Full of classic fall flavors, this delicious cake can be topped with whipped cream or your favorite cream cheese icing. Pureed BUSH'S® Country Style Baked Beans add a surprising sweetness.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 12.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 can (16 oz) BUSH’S® Country Style Baked Beans
1 pkg (16.25 oz) spice cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup classic applesauce
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
Directions
Remove the bacon from the can of Country Style Baked Beans. Pour the can of beans and sauce into a blender and puree.
Combine the cake mix, use 3/4 cup of the pureed beans (discard small amount of remaining puree) and 3 eggs in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the applesauce and pumpkin and mix well till all ingredients are combined.
Spoon batter into a sprayed 9x13 cake pan at 350° F for 30-35 minutes or till a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan.
Top with whip cream or Cream cheese frosting for fun! Yields 12 servings OR Use cupcake pans with paper liners. Fill 2/3 full.
Bake at 350° for 12- 15 minutes or till a wooden pick comes out clean.
Makes 2-3 dozen muffins or frost for a nutritious cupcake.
PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
This comes from Giade De Laurentiis, star of The Food Network’s Everyday Italian. Total Time: 25 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 15 min; Yield: 4 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/penne-with-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-recipe.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
12 ounces penne pasta
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
And now, for today's six recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!
BOSTON BROWN BREAD
This comes from Jeff Gordinier in The New York Times Cooking newsletter. Jeff writes, “Bread that slides out of a can? It might strike many Americans as a dubious culinary eccentricity, but throughout New England it is a staple, often purchased at the supermarket and served at home with a generous pour of baked beans. 'I had this growing up,' said Meghan Thompson, the pastry chef at Townsman, in Boston, where the cylindrical brown tower comes to the table as something of a regional wink. Her version, commissioned by the chef Matt Jennings, dials down the cloying sweetness and amps up the flavor with a totally different manifestation of beans: doenjang, the funky Korean paste made from fermented soybeans.” Time: about 2 hours; makes 2 coffee-can-size loaves, or 1 standard loaf
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons white rye flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons stone-ground whole wheat flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark rye flour
1 cup fine-ground cornmeal
1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup egg whites (from 4 to 5 large eggs)
3/4 cup (scant) blackstrap molasses
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees and generously coat the insides of 2 10-ounce coffee cans or a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Place the white rye flour in a large skillet over medium heat and toast, whisking constantly, for 7 minutes. The flour will darken slightly and smell nutty.
Whisk the flours, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the doenjang and buttermilk until combined; set aside. With an electric mixer, whip the egg whites with 1 tablespoon of the molasses until stiff, silky peaks form, about 5 minutes. Whisk the remaining molasses into the buttermilk mixture. Gradually stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in the whipped egg whites in 2 additions.
Pour batter into the prepared cans or loaf pan. Coat pieces of foil with cooking spray, then cover the tops of the cans or pan securely. Set the cans or pan in a baking dish and add enough hot water to come about 1/4 inch up the side. Transfer to oven and bake until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 1 hour 40 minutes for the cans, or 2 hours for the loaf pan. Let cool 20 minutes on a wire rack, then invert and remove the bread to a cutting board. Let cool completely before slicing.
BAKED BEANS
Of course, you can't have Boston Brown Bread without a helping of Baked Beans. This comes from Sam Sifton in The New York Times' Cooking newsletter. Sam writes, “Proper Boston baked beans would have salt pork instead of the bacon. James Beard cooked them with ribs. The key is to use the little white pea beans known as navy beans, and to allow time to do most of the work. (Or to cheat: Canned white beans make fantastic baked beans in about an hour. If you use them, you'll need four 15-ounce cans. Drain and then follow the directions from step 2 on to the end. Please understand that you’ll need much less water and much less time to get them where you want them to be.) The combination of molasses and dry mustard is a taste as old as America itself, and takes well to both ham and soft brown bread.” Makes 6 to 8 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups navy beans
Salt
1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into cubes
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
Soak beans in a large bowl of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and put them in a large oven-safe pot with a heavy bottom and a tightfitting lid. Add 1 teaspoon salt and enough cool water to cover 2 inches above the beans. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and remove beans.
Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Bring a kettle full of water to a boil on the stove. Return the heavy-bottomed pot to the stove and turn the heat to medium high. Cook the bacon in the bottom of the pot until it begins to brown, then turn off the heat and add the chopped onion and, on top of it, the beans. Mix together molasses, mustard and black pepper, and add the mixture to the pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover beans, put the lid on and bake, occasionally adding more water to keep beans covered, until they are tender but not falling apart, 4 to 5 hours.
Remove beans from oven, uncover, stir and season with salt. With the lid off, return pot to oven and let beans finish cooking, uncovered and without additional water, until the sauce has thickened and the top is deeply crusty, about 45 minutes more.
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
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GLUTEN-FREE LEMON-TAHINI ZUCCHINI NOODLES
This comes from Stephanie Kirkos, About.com’s Gluten-Free Cooking> expert. Stephanie wrote, “A Spiralizer is my favorite kitchen tool to put a healthier spin on pasta classics - and in a naturally gluten-free way.
“This recipe features zucchini noodles tossed raw in a bright and savory dressing of lemon juice, garlic, and tahini. The dressing softens the zucchini noodles as it sits, so there is no need to cook the zucchini noodles for this meal.
“The pile of zucchini noodles is topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, Feta crumbles, and chopped fresh parsley.
“Dairy-free? Simply omit the Feta crumbles, or use a dairy-free cheese instead. Instead of grilled chicken, you can pair this recipe with grilled shrimp or salmon instead.
“Vegetarian? Replace the chicken with grilled tofu steaks or portobello mushrooms.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 0 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: 2 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 tbsp water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, rinsed and sliced in half
1/4 cup Feta crumbles (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Preparation
Prepare Tahini Lemon Dressing: In a food processor, pulse garlic cloves a few times until minced. Add the lemon juice, tahini, fresh parsley leaves, water, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Wash and trim off the tough ends from each zucchini. With a spiralizer kitchen tool, spiralize the zucchini one at a time into spaghetti sized-noodles. Don't have a spiralizer? Use a julienne peeler, vegetable peeler, or sharp knife instead.
Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing, if needed. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to soften the noodles.
Grill the boneless, skinless chicken breasts either on a gas grill, electric George Foreman-type grill, or use store-bought all natural gluten-free chicken breast strips (super quick and easy shortcut!)
Divide the dressed zucchini noodles and sliced cherry tomatoes into two bowls. Place slices of grilled chicken over top. Garnish with Feta crumbles, if desired, and additional Tahini Lemon dressing and chopped parsley.
Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels to confirm the product is gluten-free. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
BUSH’S® APPLE PUMPKIN CAKE
This comes from Bush’s® Beans. It starts off, “Full of classic fall flavors, this delicious cake can be topped with whipped cream or your favorite cream cheese icing. Pureed BUSH'S® Country Style Baked Beans add a surprising sweetness.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 12.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 can (16 oz) BUSH’S® Country Style Baked Beans
1 pkg (16.25 oz) spice cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup classic applesauce
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
Directions
Remove the bacon from the can of Country Style Baked Beans. Pour the can of beans and sauce into a blender and puree.
Combine the cake mix, use 3/4 cup of the pureed beans (discard small amount of remaining puree) and 3 eggs in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the applesauce and pumpkin and mix well till all ingredients are combined.
Spoon batter into a sprayed 9x13 cake pan at 350° F for 30-35 minutes or till a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan.
Top with whip cream or Cream cheese frosting for fun! Yields 12 servings OR Use cupcake pans with paper liners. Fill 2/3 full.
Bake at 350° for 12- 15 minutes or till a wooden pick comes out clean.
Makes 2-3 dozen muffins or frost for a nutritious cupcake.
PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
This comes from Giade De Laurentiis, star of The Food Network’s Everyday Italian. Total Time: 25 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 15 min; Yield: 4 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/penne-with-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-recipe.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
12 ounces penne pasta
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Weekend Recipes
It's been a semi-crazy week, and I have yet to work up today's offerings. So, here's the blog from Friday, January 16, 2015. (I can almost hear that's cheating; just think of it as Throw Back Thursday, a day late.) Next week, back to fresh blog offerings Monday through Friday. In the meantime, enjoy!
Finally, Friday! While it's been a good week (at least for me), it's still been a long one. (Yay, Friday!) I hope your week has been decent, and that your weekend is better. And now, for your weekend recipes. Enjoy!
VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
This comes from The Food Network. It starts off, "This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch - it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day." Total Time: 30 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 4 servings, about 4 cups; level: easy
To read this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add all the vegetables, garlic and onion. Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until slightly toasted and golden, about 2 minutes. Add broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until pasta is just tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in whatever herb suits you (or your young eater) and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional salt, to taste. Fill thermos, pack in a lunch sack with crackers and cheese sticks and send off to school.
TIP: This soup freezes well, so freeze any leftovers or make a double batch to have plenty on hand. Also, you can stir in some cooked chicken or mini-meatballs, if desired, for another meal.
RANCHER'S BREAKFAST PIE
From a long-since-forgotten emailing list. Yields 6 servings
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 C milk
2 C (8 oz) shredded milk cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 T chopped green onion
2 T chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t white pepper
2 C refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 T butter or margarine, melted
Paprika
In large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, bell pepper and white pepper. Pour into well buttered 9 inch pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and black pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on 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 and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
RAISIN WALNUT BREAD
Also from Breaking Bread with Father Dominic. Yield:2 loaves.
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages FLEISCHMANN's Active Dry Yeast
2 tablespoons light molasses
2 cups rye flour, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer canola)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine milk, water, yeast, molasses and 1 cup of the rye flour in a large mixing bowl; stir to mix well. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Add oil and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining 1 cup rye flour. Let dough rest 10 minutes; the rye flour will absorb moisture.
Add 3 cups of the bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead vigorously 8 to 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining 1/2 cup bread flour to make a firm (but not stiff) dough that is slightly sticky. Lightly oil surface of dough, and put in the rinsed mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 60 to 75 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to work out the larger air bubbles. Roll out dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle raisins and walnuts on top of dough. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center. Knead dough a few minutes to evenly distribute the raisins and walnuts. (At first the dough will be messy and seem to be falling apart, but be patient; it will all come together.)
Divide dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. Place loaves in lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let rise 40 minutes, or until nearly doubled in bulk.
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
Note: If you would prefer smaller loaves, divide the dough into four pieces and use mini-loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. I like the smaller size for gift breads or for a light buffet.
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.
Finally, Friday! While it's been a good week (at least for me), it's still been a long one. (Yay, Friday!) I hope your week has been decent, and that your weekend is better. And now, for your weekend recipes. Enjoy!
VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
This comes from The Food Network. It starts off, "This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch - it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day." Total Time: 30 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 4 servings, about 4 cups; level: easy
To read this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add all the vegetables, garlic and onion. Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until slightly toasted and golden, about 2 minutes. Add broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until pasta is just tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in whatever herb suits you (or your young eater) and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional salt, to taste. Fill thermos, pack in a lunch sack with crackers and cheese sticks and send off to school.
TIP: This soup freezes well, so freeze any leftovers or make a double batch to have plenty on hand. Also, you can stir in some cooked chicken or mini-meatballs, if desired, for another meal.
RANCHER'S BREAKFAST PIE
From a long-since-forgotten emailing list. Yields 6 servings
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 C milk
2 C (8 oz) shredded milk cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 T chopped green onion
2 T chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t white pepper
2 C refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 T butter or margarine, melted
Paprika
In large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, bell pepper and white pepper. Pour into well buttered 9 inch pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and black pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on 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 and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
RAISIN WALNUT BREAD
Also from Breaking Bread with Father Dominic. Yield:2 loaves.
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages FLEISCHMANN's Active Dry Yeast
2 tablespoons light molasses
2 cups rye flour, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer canola)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine milk, water, yeast, molasses and 1 cup of the rye flour in a large mixing bowl; stir to mix well. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Add oil and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining 1 cup rye flour. Let dough rest 10 minutes; the rye flour will absorb moisture.
Add 3 cups of the bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead vigorously 8 to 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining 1/2 cup bread flour to make a firm (but not stiff) dough that is slightly sticky. Lightly oil surface of dough, and put in the rinsed mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 60 to 75 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to work out the larger air bubbles. Roll out dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle raisins and walnuts on top of dough. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center. Knead dough a few minutes to evenly distribute the raisins and walnuts. (At first the dough will be messy and seem to be falling apart, but be patient; it will all come together.)
Divide dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. Place loaves in lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let rise 40 minutes, or until nearly doubled in bulk.
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
Note: If you would prefer smaller loaves, divide the dough into four pieces and use mini-loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. I like the smaller size for gift breads or for a light buffet.
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.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Diabetic Thursday
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
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
Friday, January 16, 2015
Friday Recipes
Finally, Friday! While it's been a good week (at least for me), it's still been a long one. (Yay, Friday!) I hope your week has been decent, and that your weekend is better. And now, for your weekend recipes. Enjoy!
VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
This comes from The Food Network. It starts off, "This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch - it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day." Total Time: 30 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 4 servings, about 4 cups; level: easy
To read this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add all the vegetables, garlic and onion. Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until slightly toasted and golden, about 2 minutes. Add broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until pasta is just tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in whatever herb suits you (or your young eater) and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional salt, to taste. Fill thermos, pack in a lunch sack with crackers and cheese sticks and send off to school.
TIP: This soup freezes well, so freeze any leftovers or make a double batch to have plenty on hand. Also, you can stir in some cooked chicken or mini-meatballs, if desired, for another meal.
RANCHER'S BREAKFAST PIE
From a long-since-forgotten emailing list. Yields 6 servings
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 C milk
2 C (8 oz) shredded milk cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 T chopped green onion
2 T chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t white pepper
2 C refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 T butter or margarine, melted
Paprika
In large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, bell pepper and white pepper. Pour into well buttered 9 inch pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and black pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on 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 and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
RAISIN WALNUT BREAD
Also from Breaking Bread with Father Dominic. Yield:2 loaves.
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages FLEISCHMANN's Active Dry Yeast
2 tablespoons light molasses
2 cups rye flour, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer canola)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine milk, water, yeast, molasses and 1 cup of the rye flour in a large mixing bowl; stir to mix well. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Add oil and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining 1 cup rye flour. Let dough rest 10 minutes; the rye flour will absorb moisture.
Add 3 cups of the bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead vigorously 8 to 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining 1/2 cup bread flour to make a firm (but not stiff) dough that is slightly sticky. Lightly oil surface of dough, and put in the rinsed mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 60 to 75 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to work out the larger air bubbles. Roll out dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle raisins and walnuts on top of dough. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center. Knead dough a few minutes to evenly distribute the raisins and walnuts. (At first the dough will be messy and seem to be falling apart, but be patient; it will all come together.)
Divide dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. Place loaves in lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let rise 40 minutes, or until nearly doubled in bulk.
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
Note: If you would prefer smaller loaves, divide the dough into four pieces and use mini-loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. I like the smaller size for gift breads or for a light buffet.
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.
VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
This comes from The Food Network. It starts off, "This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch - it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day." Total Time: 30 min; Prep: 10 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 4 servings, about 4 cups; level: easy
To read this online, go to http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 rib celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 medium onion, about 1/2 cup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup orzo or other small pasta or egg noodles or broken up spaghetti
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1 quart box, or 2 cans)
Small handful fresh parsley leaves, basil or dill, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat crackers and cheese sticks
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add all the vegetables, garlic and onion. Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until slightly toasted and golden, about 2 minutes. Add broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until pasta is just tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in whatever herb suits you (or your young eater) and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional salt, to taste. Fill thermos, pack in a lunch sack with crackers and cheese sticks and send off to school.
TIP: This soup freezes well, so freeze any leftovers or make a double batch to have plenty on hand. Also, you can stir in some cooked chicken or mini-meatballs, if desired, for another meal.
RANCHER'S BREAKFAST PIE
From a long-since-forgotten emailing list. Yields 6 servings
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 C milk
2 C (8 oz) shredded milk cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3 T chopped green onion
2 T chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t white pepper
2 C refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 T butter or margarine, melted
Paprika
In large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, bell pepper and white pepper. Pour into well buttered 9 inch pie plate. Toss potatoes with salt and black pepper; sprinkle over egg mixture. Drizzle butter over potatoes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on 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 and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
RAISIN WALNUT BREAD
Also from Breaking Bread with Father Dominic. Yield:2 loaves.
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages FLEISCHMANN's Active Dry Yeast
2 tablespoons light molasses
2 cups rye flour, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer canola)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Combine milk, water, yeast, molasses and 1 cup of the rye flour in a large mixing bowl; stir to mix well. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Add oil and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining 1 cup rye flour. Let dough rest 10 minutes; the rye flour will absorb moisture.
Add 3 cups of the bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead vigorously 8 to 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining 1/2 cup bread flour to make a firm (but not stiff) dough that is slightly sticky. Lightly oil surface of dough, and put in the rinsed mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 60 to 75 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to work out the larger air bubbles. Roll out dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle raisins and walnuts on top of dough. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center. Knead dough a few minutes to evenly distribute the raisins and walnuts. (At first the dough will be messy and seem to be falling apart, but be patient; it will all come together.)
Divide dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. Place loaves in lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let rise 40 minutes, or until nearly doubled in bulk.
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
Note: If you would prefer smaller loaves, divide the dough into four pieces and use mini-loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. I like the smaller size for gift breads or for a light buffet.
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.
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