Archive for March, 2005

Medical alert decals and keychains

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

I found this while looking through the Summer 2006 issue of Better
Homes and Gardens Diabetic Living Magazine. While it is not a recipe I
find this product to be of great value to Diabetic Drivers. I hope it
helps you out…
Take care,
Gloria

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

This zesty chicken is low in calories and delicious when served steaming
straight from the grill or out of a picnic basket at room temperature. It’s
great for sandwiches and salads, too.

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. tomato paste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (about one pound)

In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, tomato
paste and jalapeno.
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Turkey Breast In Mushroom Wine Sauce

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

5 to 7 lb. fresh whole turkey breast
1 tsp. margarine
1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup flour
1 14.5-oz. can chicken broth
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 8 oz. can sliced or stems and pieces mushrooms, drained
1 lb. fresh pearl onions or 10 oz. frozen, peeled

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Place turkey breast skin-side up in ungreased 13×9x2 baking pan. Rub skin with
margarine.
Bake for one hour uncovered. In a small bowl, blend a small amount of wine into
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Pumpkin Brownies - 15g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Thursday, March 31st, 2005

Submitted to: dLife by Marilyn: "These are absolutely delicious!"

1 cup pumpkin purée, canned or cooked
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed **Try Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil such as canola
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, well beaten (further reduce fat & cholesterol by substituting
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Shrimp Scampi - 3g Carbs

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

From: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
Serves: 4

1 Tbsp butter **Note
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb large or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp dry seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat butter and oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat. When
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Chicken Scampi - 3g Carbs

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

Yield: 4 servings
From: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies

1/4 tsp pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine, divided
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,
4 oz each, cut into 1-inch strips
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 Tbsp butter
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French Country Shellfish Stew - 30g Carbs, 4g Fiber

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

From www.foodfit.com
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 orange
1 tsp minced, fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
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Cream of Broccoli Soup - 15g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 9g Sugar

Wednesday, March 30th, 2005

Number of Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 cup

1 1/2 cups water
3 cups chopped broccoli
2 tsp canola or corn oil
1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup
1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1/2 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Indonesian Salmon - 5g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Tuesday, March 29th, 2005

Fresh From the Orient
Salmon, among the most delectable of all fish, is an excellent source
of healthful omega-3 fatty acids. This sweet and tangy Asian-inspired
marinade complements the rich flavor of the fish, keeping the salmon
moist while giving it an exotic flavor. Serve this dish alongside our
Asian Pilaf (**Recipe included) and some lightly steamed veggies for a
fabulous feast full of health benefits.

Indonesian Salmon

1/2 cup lite soy sauce, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp dry mustard powder (or hot Asian mustard)
1/2 tsp Chinese 5-Spice powder
4 salmon fillets (5 oz each), skin removed and thinly sliced, or
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Butternut Squash & Tomato & Watercress Soup - 16g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Tuesday, March 29th, 2005

From The American Institute for Cancer Research AICR
Yield: 6 servings

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, sliced
2 small carrots, chopped
1 cup peeled and chopped butternut squash
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
1 bunch watercress, including stems,
2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed, for garnish coarsely chopped
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