VEGETABLE CONFETTI
VEGETABLE CONFETTI 1 sm. zucchini, shredded 1 sm. yellow squash, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1 sm. onion, sliced thin 2 tbsp. water 2 tsp. margarine Combine the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, onion, and water in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium…
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE 2 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked or 2 lb. vacuum packed sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. margarine, melted 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 16 dried apricot halves Fresh orange slices Arrange the sweet potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Combine the…
CINNAMON TOAST
CINNAMON TOAST 1 slice high fiber or high protein whole wheat bread 1 tsp. diet margarine Ground cinnamon 1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal) Toast the bread. Spread on the margarine, and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sweetener. Yields 1 serving. Calories…
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. water 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates 1/2 c. chopped, peeled apple 1/2 c. oleo or butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. chopped walnuts Sift or mix…
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin 2 c. skim milk 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon, or more Dash of salt (1/8 tsp.) 1 tsp. vanilla 4 to 5 pkg. Equal to taste Blend all ingredients. Pour into a casserole bowl. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower…
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…
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…
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.…
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:…
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…
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…
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,…
EGG SUBSTITUTE
EGG SUBSTITUTE 1 tbsp. dry milk 2 egg whites, from lg. eggs 2 tsp. corn oil 4 drops yellow food coloring Sm. bowl Sprinkle powdered milk over egg whites and oil beat with fork add coloring beat until smooth. Makes 1 egg.
DIABETIC DATE BARS
DIABETIC DATE BARS Night Before: Mix 1 cup chopped dates, 1 1/2 cups applesauce (unsweetened). Cut up dates into applesauce. Add 3 to 4 packets of equal, refrigerate overnight. 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. margarine, melted 2 c. flour 2 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp.…
NO SALT DRY SOUP MIX
NO SALT DRY SOUP MIX RECIPE 2 c. non-fat dry milk 3/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 c. instant chicken bouillon 2 tbsp. dry onion flakes 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. basil 1/8 tsp. pepper Use 1/3 cup mix to 1 cup boiling water. May add vegetables. Whole kernel corn, leftover…
OVEN BEEF STEW
OVEN BEEF STEW 2 lbs. beef stew meat, lean 2 med. onions, chopped 1 c. cut celery 2 c. (or more) sliced carrots 3 or 4 med. potatoes, chunked 2 heaping tbsp. tapioca 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. salt About 2 c. tomato juice Put in large casserole or roaster…
SWEETBREADS AND MUSHROOMS
SWEETBREADS AND MUSHROOMS RECIPE 1 lb. sweetbreads 3 c. water 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 tsp. salt (seasoned) 1 1/2 tbsp. butter 2/3 c. chopped green onion 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/8 tsp. thyme 1/2 c. sherry To makeSWEETBREADS AND MUSHROOMS, Wash sweetbreads…
MOLDED HOLIDAY SALAD
MOLDED HOLIDAY SALAD 1 lg. pkg. sugar free strawberry or cherry Jello 1 pkg. CONDENSED mincemeat To prepare MOLDED HOLIDAY SALAD Dissolve Jello in two cups boiling water. Add one cup cold water. Cool. Crumble mincemeat in 1 1/4 cups water. Place pan on…
GINGERBREAD
GINGERBREAD 1 c. unsifted flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 3 tbsp. butter 1 egg 1/2 c. molasses 6 tbsp. boiling water To prepare GINGERBREAD, Combine flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger, mixing well; set…
FRUIT AND SPICE COOKIES
FRUIT AND SPICE COOKIES RECIPE 2 cups dates 1 1/2 cups raisins 3 eggs (or 1/2 carton of Eggbeaters) 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 pound oleo 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup sugar substitute + 2 heaping tsp. more sugar substitute 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c.…
LEMON SAUCE
LEMON SAUCE RECIPE 2 c. water 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt Grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. margarine 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 drop yellow food coloring 8 (1 gram) pkg. Equal To make LEMON SAUCE, Combine water, cornstarch, and salt. Stir until smooth in a…
SUGAR – FREE APPLE PIE
SUGAR – FREE APPLE PIE RECIPE 4 c. sliced peeled apples 1/2 c. frozen apple juice concentrate 1 tsp. cinnamon or apple pie spice 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, optional 2 tsp. tapioca or cornstarch To make SUGAR – FREE APPLE PIE, Mix apples, apple…
OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES – DIABETIC
OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES – DIABETIC 1/2 c. margarine 1 egg 3/4 c. flour 1 c. oatmeal 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 1 1/4 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c. raisins 5 tbsp. orange juice concentrate, undiluted To make OATMEAL RAISIN…
BANANA RAISIN CAKE FOR DIABETICS
BANANA RAISIN CAKE FOR DIABETICS 2 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Non Nutrive sweetener equivalent to 11/2 c. sugar, 6 tsp. Sweet & low 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 c. diet margarine 1 c. banana, about 3 mashed 1 tsp. lemon peel grated 1 tsp.…
DIABETIC APPLE CAKE
DIABETIC APPLE CAKE 2/3 c. oil 5 tbsp. sugar substitute 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 c. chopped apples to make diabetic APPLE CAKE, Mix all ingredients.…