Asparagus – Love It or Hate It
Asparagus – Love It or Hate It – But How Do You Use It? Asparagus-love it or hate it? Not everyone does. In fact, some people say they don’t like the vegetable but it may be more than they’ve never really tried it. Love it or hate it, unless you know how…
Choosing the Perfect Potato
Choosing the Perfect Potato Do you know how to choose the perfect potato to use for making mashed potatoes? What about the right one for baked? Does it make a difference which type of potato you use when preparing a specific recipe or are all potatoes…
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…
YOGURT SALAD DRESSING
YOGURT SALAD DRESSING 2 c. yogurt 3-4 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 c. toasted sesame seeds 2 tbsp. celery seeds 2 tbsp. dill weed 1 tbsp. onion, chopped Combine ingredients and blend in blender.
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…
COPPER PENNY CARROTS
COPPER PENNY CARROTS 2 lbs. carrots, cleaned and sliced thin 1 green pepper, thinly sliced 1 med. onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper as desired –SAUCE– 1/4 c. salad oil 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup, undiluted 1…
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…
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 OKRA
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 To make PICKLED OKRA, Place garlic and pepper in bottom of hot pint jars. Pack firmly with clean young okra…
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.…
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…
IMITATION BAKED POTATOES
IMITATION BAKED POTATOES RECIPE 1 ( oz.) pkg. frozen cauliflower 1 packet instant chicken bouillon 1 tsp. fresh chopped parsley 1 tbsp. skim milk 1 c. water Dissolve bouillon in water, add cauliflower, and cook. Place in blender with other ingredients.…
HERB SEASONED BROCCOLI
HERB SEASONED BROCCOLI RECIPE 1/2 c. water 1 pkg. instant chicken broth and seasoning mix 2 c. broccoli spears 1/2 tsp. marjoram 1/2 tsp. basil 1/4 tsp. onion powder Dash of nutmeg 1 tbsp. margarine 2 tsp. lemon juice Combine water and broth mixture. Add…
DIPPIN PEAS SALAD
DIPPIN PEAS SALAD RECIPE 1 med. pear 1/2 c. cottage cheese 1 tsp. orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 to 2 tbsp. skim milk Cut pear into wedges. Place cottage cheese and orange juice in blender. Blend until smooth, adding milk as needed. Mixture should be…
DILLY TUNA SALAD
DILLY TUNA SALAD RECIPE 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks 1 (6 oz.) can tuna, drained 1 c. cucumbers, sliced 1/3 c. imitation mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. dill seed Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice. Mix all ingredients except…
DIET PIZZA
DIET PIZZA RECIPE 1 oz. bread 2 oz. cheese 1/4 c. mushrooms, sliced Pinch of garlic powder Pinch of oregano Tomato sauce or catsup (optional) Put mushrooms on toast and cover with cheese. Sprinkle with seasonings. Broil in oven until cheese is hot and…
CELERY SALAD
CELERY SALAD RECIPE 4 c. slivered celery, sliced diagonally 2 heads Boston lettuce 1 (12 oz.) yogurt 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp. DiJon mustard 4 tbsp. finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper Cover and cook celery in very small amount of boiling…
CARROT AND ORANGE SALAD
CARROT AND ORANGE SALAD RECIPE 1 1/2 c. water 4 oz. grated raw carrots 4 oz. unsweetened orange juice 1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin 1 tbsp. lemon juice Artificial sweetener equal to 2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Lettuce leaves Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold…
CABBAGE SALAD
CABBAGE SALAD RECIPE 3 c. shredded cabbage 1 tsp. salt 1 shredded turnip (2 oz.) 1 shredded carrot (2 oz.) 1 chopped green pepper 1/4 tsp. dill seed Cover cabbage with salt. Let stand for 45 minutes. Wash and dry thoroughly. Drain and squeeze all water…
CARROT CABBAGE SLAW (DIABETIC RECIPE)
CARROT CABBAGE SLAW (DIABETIC RECIPE) RECIPE: 1/2 head cabbage 1 sm. onion 2 celery stalks 2 carrots 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 2 pkg. Artificial sweetner (such as sweet n low) 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. lemon juice Shred cabbage and carrots.…
DIABETIC CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SALAD
DIABETIC CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SALAD 1 lb. fresh cranberries 1 med. orange, do not peel 1 med. apple, do not peel 1 lg. celery stalk Grind the above ingredients together. 1 (3 oz.) box orange sugar free Jello 2 tbsp. Equal sweetener Dissolve Jello in 3/4…
DIABETIC OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
2/3 c. oatmeal 2 c. flour 1 tsp. lite salt 1/4 tsp. soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 c. corn oil 2/3 c. salt free peanut butter 1/4 c. Eggbeaters and 1 egg 3 tbsp. skim milk 4 tbsp. liquid sweetener 2 tbsp. sugar substitute Sift flour, salt, soda, and…
FRUIT DIP
We love how simple and delicious the FRUIT DIP recipe is! 1 c. plain yogurt8 oz. light cream8 packets of Equal sugar1 tsp. vanilla. Mix all ingredients together.