FROZEN BANANA
FROZEN BANANA 1/2 banana, peeled 2 tbsp. skim milk 1/4 c. Grape Nuts cereal, crushed to crumbs Dash of ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg Insert an ice cream stick deeply into the cut end of the banana. Dip the banana in milk and roll in cereal crumbs…
RED, WHITE & BLUE SALAD
RED, WHITE & BLUE SALAD 2 c. peeled apples 1/2 c. blueberries, unsweetened 1/2 c. strawberries, unsweetened 1/2 c. grapes Combine all fruit in bowl. Toss lightly and serve. Yields 7 (1/2 cup) servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 fruit. Calories per…
SUGARLESS COOKIES
SUGARLESS COOKIES 1 c. Raisins 1 c. Water ¾ c. Shortening 2 Eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 (6 ounce) can frozen sugarless apple juice thawed and diluted to make 1 1/2 cups liq 3 c. Flour ½ tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Soda 1 tsp. Cloves 2 tsps. Cinnamon pinch of…
ORANGE DATE BARS
ORANGE DATE BARS 1 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. orange juice 1 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 egg 1 tbsp. grated orange rind Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in saucepan and cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool.…
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE 1 c. raisins 1 c. prunes 1 c. dates, chopped 2 c. water 2 sticks oleo 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. soda 4 eggs 1 c. chopped nuts Boil fruits and water 5 minutes. Add oleo, set aside to cool. Beat 4…
SUGARLESS APPLE PIE
SUGARLESS APPLE PIE 6 c. red delicious apples, peeled & sliced 1 (6 oz.) can sugarless apple juice 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Pastry for 2 crust pie Simmer apples in juice about 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch and spices with a…
LEAN PIE CRUST
LEAN PIE CRUST 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. diet margarine Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Add margarine. Cut with pastry blender until mix does not stick to bowl. Shape in ball. Chill for 1 hour. Roll on floured board.…
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
HOMEMADE GRANOLA 4 c. quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 c. Grape Nuts cereal Granulated sugar sub. equal to 1/4 c. sugar 1 c. chopped peanuts 1/3 c. oil 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. raisins Spread oats on ungreased baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 10…
SUGARLESS CAKE with pineapple
SUGARLESS CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. dates, chopped 1/2 c. crushed pineapple (packed in juice) 1 c. water 1/4 lb. margarine 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 c. chopped nuts Boil raisins, dates, pineapple and water for 3…
DATE DIET SALAD
DATE DIET SALAD 1 c. pineapple juice 3 tbsp. Sugar Twin 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1 #2 can crushed pineapple, drained 5 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 c. dates, chopped Dash of salt Part 1:…
OAT BRAN MUFFINS
OAT BRAN MUFFINS 2 1/4 c. oatbran cereal, uncooked 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1/4 c. raisins 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. milk 1/3 c. honey 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 12 medium sized muffin tins with Pam…
BUTTERMILK DRESSING
BUTTERMILK DRESSING 1/3 c. low fat yogurt 1/2 c. buttermilk 3 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise 1 tbsp. dry Ranch style dressing mix Combine, cover tightly, keep 5 days. Makes 1 cup. 1 serving = 2 tablespoons. 1 serving = 1/2 fat.
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING Mix together and chill: 6 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar 3 tbsp. onion, finely chopped Dash pepper Chopped parsley or green pepper, horseradish or mustard may be added if desirable. 1 tablespoon = 3 calories.
BEEF AND CABBAGE ROLL
BEEF AND CABBAGE ROLL 1 lb. hamburger, sauteed 1 onion, chopped, sauteed 1/2 head cabbage, sauteed Add Dijon mustard Salt & pepper Roll 2 Pepperidge Farm shells (in freezer section of grocery store) to 4 x 18 inch. Add hamburger mix over roll. Bake…
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING 1/3 c. instant non-fat dry milk 1 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 med. egg 1 c. water 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tbsp. margarine Sugar substitute 6 tsp. sugar…
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (Microwave)
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE) 1 can cream of celery soup 1 c. milk 1 can (6 1/2 oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained & flaked 1 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 1 c. frozen peas 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 c.) To make…
POOR MAN’S STEAK – Amish Recipe
POOR MAN’S STEAK – AMISH RECIPE 3 lb. hamburger 1 c. cracker crumbs Salt & pepper 1/4 c. chopped onion 1-2 cans of mushroom soup To make POOR MAN’S STEAK – Amish Recipe, Mix well and press onto a cookie sheet. Chill overnight…
VEGETARIAN’S SPECIAL K LOAF
VEGETARIAN’S SPECIAL K LOAF 5 c. Special K cereal 5 eggs, beaten 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 lg. carton cottage cheese 2 tbsp. McKay chicken seasoning or onion soup mix 1 lg. onion, chopped Chopped celery, if desired Saute onion in 1/4 cube margarine.…
PETER’S GRILL VEGETABLE SOUP
PETER’S GRILL VEGETABLE SOUP 1/2 c. onions, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. celery, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. carrots, 1/2″ cubes 1/2 c. potatoes, 1/2″ cubes 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 c. frozen mixed vegetables 5 c. water…
TURKEY – STUFFING LOAF
TURKEY – STUFFING LOAF 4 tsp. margarine 2 sm. apples, pared & diced 1/2 c. each shredded carrot, diced onion, celery, green bell pepper 13 oz. ground turkey 4 slices bread, cubed 1/2 c. plain low fat yogurt 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp. each poultry…
HEARTY ZUCCHINI SOUP
HEARTY ZUCCHINI SOUP 2-4 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 sm. white onions, thinly sliced 1 lg. celery rib, scraped & thinly sliced 1 lg. carrot, scraped & thinly sliced 3 c. chicken broth* 3 med. zucchini, unpeeled & cut into quarters lengthwise…
RHUBARB BARS
RHUBARB BARS 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. Cornstarch 1/4 c. water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 c. flour 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. Soda 1 c. soft butter or margarine 1/2 c. chopped walnuts To make RHUBARB BARS, Mix sugar, cornstarch, and water, and cook until…
GAZPACHO
GAZPACHO 4 tomatoes, quartered 1/2 sm. onion, sliced 1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 4 sprigs parsley 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. instant beef bouillon 1 tsp. salt (opt.) 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. canola (Puritan) oil 2 tbsp. vinegar 3/4 c.…
CLUB TURKEY CASSEROLE
CLUB TURKEY CASSEROLE 1/4 c. margarine 1/3 c. flour 1 c. turkey* 2 c. skim milk 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. blanched almonds, slivered & toasted 1 c. brown rice, cook & should yield 4 c. 2 1/2 c. diced, cooked turkey 1 (3 or 4 oz.) can mushrooms,…
CARROT SALAD
CARROT SALAD 1 1/2 c. grated carrots 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. sliced celery 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. salt (opt.) To make Carrot salad, Combine ingredients and chill. (Can use “light”, no cholesterol mayonnaise.)
MEAT LOAF
MEAT LOAF Altered for low salt, no sugar, low cholesterol diet. 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 1/4 c. dried milk 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. chopped green pepper 1 med. onion, chopped 2 egg whites 1/4 c. low sodium catsup 2 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. prepared…