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…
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…
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 TOMATO DRESSING
LOW-CALORIE TOMATO DRESSING 1 c. tomato juice 1/4 c. salad oil 1/4 c. vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. onion salt 1 tbsp. steak sauce Combine all ingredients and beat well to mix thoroughly. Chill. Good on salad…
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SALAD
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SALAD RECIPE 2 c. cooked rhubarb (sweetened to taste) 1 pkg. strawberry gelatin 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened Mix all ingredients together well to make STRAWBERRY RHUBARB…
PINEAPPLE SALAD
PINEAPPLE SALAD 1 pkg. lemon or lime low-calorie gelatin dessert 1 c. boiling water 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened pineapple juice 1/2 of a 12 oz. can citrus or lemon-lime sugar-free carbonated beverage 4 oz. whipped topping (about1/2 of…
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.…
STUFFED GREEN PEPPER
STUFFED GREEN PEPPER 1 sm. green pepper 3 level tbsp. cooked & drained rice Salt & pepper to taste 1 tsp. chopped onion 1 tsp. chopped celery 1/3 c. tomato juice To make stuffed GREEN PEPPER, Wash and cut stem end from green pepper and…
APPLESAUCE DIABETIC CAKE
APPLESAUCE DIABETIC CAKE 2 sticks oleo 2 tbsp. sweetener 1 1/2 c. applesauce (unsweetened) 1 egg 1 c. raisins 2 c. flour 2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla To make APPLESAUCE DIABETIC CAKE, Bake in a loaf pan at 350 – 375 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.
BEST DIABETIC COOKIE
BEST DIABETIC COOKIE 1/2 c. dates, chopped 1 c. white raisins, chopped 1/2 c. apples, chopped 3/4 c. nuts 1 c. water 1/2 c. margarine 2 eggs, beaten 3 tsp. liquid sweetener 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. flour to make BEST DIABETIC COOKIE, Boil…
COCONUT SURPRISES
COCONUT SURPRISES 3 oz. cream cheese 3/4 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 tsp. walnuts, chopped 1/4 c. unsweetened moist shredded coconut Work cream cheese with spoon until light and fluffy.…
LOW CAL RHUBARB TORTE
1 c. flour 1/2 c. butter or oleo 5 tbsp. powdered sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 c. Sugar Twin 1/4 c. flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3 c. rhubarb To make LOW CAL RHUBARB TORTE, Crust: Mix 1 cup flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt together. Pat into a…
LO-CAL EGGPLANT
1 eggplant 1 onion Parmesan cheese Salt Pepper To make LO – CAL EGGPLANT, Peel eggplant and dice into salted boiling water. Slice onion into the water too; cook about 20 minutes. Drain and toss with cheese, salt,and pepper to taste.
VELVIA’S MIXED SALAD
VELVIA’S MIXED SALAD 1/2 head lettuce, chopped 2 slices of pineapple, in own juice 4 oz. diced chicken 1 boiled egg 4 radish, diced 1/2 med. onion, diced 1 tbsp. diet mayonnaise To make VELVIA’S MIXED SALAD, Combine all ingredients and mix…
TACOS
5 oz. raw ground veal (can also use lean beef) 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dehydrated onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. paprika Dash Red Hot sauce 1 oz. bread (1 slice) 1/2 c. shredded lettuce 1 tbsp. pimento dressing 1 (7 oz.) jar…
SWEET ‘N SOUR CABBAGE
4 c. shredded cabbage 3 oz. ham 2 tbsp. artificial brown sugar 1 tbsp. flour 1/4 c. water 1/3 c. vinegar 1 sm. onion, sliced 2 cloves Salt and pepper to taste To make SWEET ‘N SOUR CABBAGE, Cook cabbage in boiling salted water approximately 7…
STRAWBERRY FRUIT SQUARES
2 envelopes of dietetic strawberry gelatin 1 c. boiling water 1 c. crushed pineapple, in own juice 1 ripe banana, finely diced 6 oz. plain yogurt 1 envelope Sweet’N Low To make STRAWBERRY FRUIT SQUARES, Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add juice…
SPANISH STRING BEANS
1 sm. jar pimento 1/4 tsp. onion flakes 2 tbsp. skim milk solids 1/2 c. chicken bouillon 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen French style green beans To make SPANISH STRING BEANS, Simmer pimentos, onion flakes and skim milk. Simmer in chicken bouillon for 10 minutes.…
POTATO SALAD
2 pkgs. cauliflower 1/2 c. chopped celery 2 tbsp. dill salad cubes 1 tbsp. chopped pimento 1 tbsp. chopped bell pepper 2 tbsp. mustard 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. diet mayonnaise Sweetener, salt and pepper to taste To make POTATO SALAD, Cook cauliflower. Mix…
PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS
Garlic, 1 clove for each jar Hot pepper, 1 for each jar Dill seed, 1 tsp. for each jar 1 qt. white vinegar or apple cider 1 c. water 1/2 c. salt Place garlic and pepper in bottom of hot pint jars. Pack firmly with clean young okra pods. Stem end must be…
PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER
1 head cauliflower Dash of Parmesan cheese To make parmesan CAULIFLOWER, Cook cauliflower in boiling water about 15 minutes. Remove from water and drain. Divide into flowerets. Top with Parmesan cheese. PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS 1/2 c. water 1 c.…
ONION DIP
6 oz. cottage cheese 2 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. buttermilk Dash of onion flakes 1/2 tsp. garlic salt Cake coloring for looks To make ONION DIP, Blend until creamy. Serve with celery sticks or raw cauliflower.
MARY JO’S CONGEALED SALAD
MARY JO’S CONGEALED SALAD RECIPE: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 c. boiling water 1 c. diet ginger ale 1/2 c. lemon juice 2 envelopes Sweet’N Low 4 tsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. shredded cabbage Soften…
FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD
FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE 3 oz. blended cottage cheese 2 tbsp. skim milk 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 2 tsp. grated onion 1 tsp. salt 1 med. green pear, cubed 1 med. apple, cubed 1 c. chopped celery Lettuce leaves Mix celery, apple, pear, chicken, and salt…