Recipes

Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream

Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream

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Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, add the water; sprinkle gelatin on top.
  • After the gelatin has soaked in, stir over low heat until clear; cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, vanilla, ice water, and sugar substitute; mix well.
  • Add the gelatin mixture and whip until fluffy with a wire whisk or electric beaters.

Notes & Wine Advice

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition values

Calories: 16 kcal
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Course; Basic recipe
Diets; Diabetic / Fat free / Low Calorie / Low Carb

Italian Tuna Salad Toss

Italian Tuna Salad Toss

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place greens on serving platter.
  • Arrange artichokes, tuna, beans, and tomatoes over greens.
  • Top with dressing.

Nutrition values

Calories: 100 kcal
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Course; Fish / Salad
Cuisine; European / Italian
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Hearty Meat Loaf

Hearty Meat Loaf

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Equipment

  • oven
  • 8- by 8-inch baking pan
  • large saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1/2 cup low-fat low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread, finely crumbled
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten slightly
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tbs catsup
  • Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Notes & Wine Advice

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8- by 8-inch baking pan with foil.
Heat the broth in a large saucepan. Add all ingredients except the catsup and pepper and blend well with a fork.
Add the mixture to the baking pan and pat it quickly into the shape of the pan. Sprinkle with pepper and spread the catsup on top. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition values

Calories: 212 kcal
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Course; Beef / Main Course
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Ham And Cheese Puffs

Ham And Cheese Puffs

These puffy little ham and cheese biscuits make a great snack or appetizer.
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Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 package reduced-fat refrigerator buttermilk biscuits or rolls – 7 1/2 oz
  • 3 Tbs seasoned tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbs chopped reduced-fat ham or Canadian bacon
  • 2 Tbs reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spray a small baking sheet with nonstick spray coating.
  • Set aside.
  • Open the biscuit carton, and separate the biscuits.
  • Place them on the baking sheet.
  • With a small spoon, spread the tomato sauce on the biscuits, dividing the mixture evenly.
  • Top with the ham and cheese, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Leftovers will keep 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped.

Nutrition values

Calories: 59 kcal
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Course; Bread / Cheese / Pork / Snack
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Grilled Turkey With Garlic Sauce

Grilled Turkey With Garlic Sauce

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Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a blender, blend all sauce ingredients together.
  • Grill or broil the turkey breasts 6 inches from the heat source, brushing with olive oil to keep moist.
  • Grill on each side about 4 minutes.
  • Top each slice with some of the sauce (about 2 to 3 tablespoons per slice).
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Course; Main Course / Turkey
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Grilled Catfish

Grilled Catfish

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat an outside grill or set the oven to broil.
  • Combine all ingredients except the fish in a small bowl.
  • Place the fish on the grill or broiler and cook for 20 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the sauce.

Nutrition values

Calories: 278 kcal
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Course; Fish / Main Course
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Green Leaf Salad With Bleu Cheese Dressing

Green Leaf Salad With Bleu Cheese Dressing

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and mushrooms in a large bowl.
  • Mound the mixture on individual plates.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cottage cheese, buttermilk, and bleu cheese and mix by hand until smooth.
  • Add the pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over each salad.
  • Garnish with mint and serve.

Nutrition values

Calories: 55 kcal
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Course; Cheese / Salad
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Game Hens With Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Game Hens With Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the cranberries, juice, barbecue sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place the hens in a roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with pepper and salt.
  • Roast the hens, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Baste hens with some of the sauce and continue to roast for an additional 20 minutes, until juices run clear.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with additional warm sauce on the side.
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Fruity Mousse

Fruity Mousse

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the drink mix in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, mixing until well blended.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping until well blended.
  • Pour into serving bowl or individual dishes.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.
  • This recipe yields 10 servings.
  • Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Notes & Wine Advice

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Saturated Fat.

Nutrition values

Calories: 80 kcal
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Course; Dessert / Fruit
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb

Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

If you love egg salad but have cut it from your meal plan because of the cholesterol, try this zippy recipe, which discards half of the egg yolks. With all of the taste of traditional egg salad and far less fat, it’s one of this cookbook author’s favorite sandwiches.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut each egg in half.
  • Carefully remove the yolks.
  • Discard one yolk.
  • In a small bowl, mash the remaining egg yolk.
  • Add the sour cream, pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt (if desired).
  • Stir to mix well.
  • Stir in the celery.
  • Chop the egg whites and stir them into the yolk mixture.
  • Spread the mixture on each slice of bread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve as open-faced sandwiches. If desired, garnish with a light sprinkling of paprika.

Nutrition values

Calories: 148 kcal
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Course; Eggs / Salad / Sandwiches
Diets; Diabetic / Low Carb