Archive for November, 2005

Lofty Lemon Meringue Pie - 33g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 10g Sugar

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

From www.splenda.com
Spread the meringue on a piping hot filling. Take care to seal
meringue to the crust to help prevent weeping. The addition of
meringue powder allows for a mile-high meringue without the worry of
uncooked egg whites.

Makes: 8 servings
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Bake time: 15 minutes

¬¬¬Pie Crust
1 9-inch refrigerated piecrust

¬¬¬Filling
1 1/2 cups SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
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Creamy Lemon Bars - 11g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Sugar

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

From www.splenda.com
A crisp, buttery crust forms the base for these creamy lemon treats.
Cool completely for easier cutting.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

¬¬¬¬¬¬Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
1/8 tsp salt
6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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4 large eggs
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Pear-Ginger Lemonade - 34g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 29g Sugar

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

From: www.splenda.com
A great new twist on a summertime classic!
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 4 (3/4-cup) servings

3 cups pear nectar, chilled
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granular or
8 SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Packets
4 tsp ginger juice

1. COMBINE all ingredients in a pitcher, stirring until SPLENDA
dissolves. Serve over ice.

TIP: Look for ginger juice in tiny bottles in the juice or spice
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Watermelon Lemonade - 25g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 14g Sugar

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

From: www.splenda.com
This summery blend of watermelon and lemon is perfect for any BBQ.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 5 (3/4-cup) servings

7 cups cut-up watermelon cubes, seeded
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granular or
24 SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Packets

1. PROCESS watermelon cubes in a food processor, in batches if
necessary, until smooth. Press mixture through a sieve into a
pitcher; discard solids. (You should have about 3 cups watermelon
juice.)
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Splenda Lemonade - 3.8g Carbs, 1.3g Fiber

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

From www.allrecipes.com and
Provided by: Makers of SPLENDA Sweetener Products
"Fresh lemon slices and mint leaves release an abundance of flavor
in this slightly fizzy lemonade."

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 1

2 slices lemon
2 tsp lemon juice
Fresh mint leaves, optional
3 pkt SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup chilled soda water or water
3/4 cup ice
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Splenda Iced Mocha Latte - 14g Carbs, 0.8g Fiber, 8.1g Sugar

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

From www.allrecipes and
Submitted by: Makers of SPLENDA Sweetener Products
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 8 Hours 10 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
"A light finale to a summer meal."

2/3 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
2 Tbsp Dutch process cocoa
2 Tbsp instant coffee granules
2 cups boiling water
2 cups fat free half-and-half, divided

Optional Garnish: frozen whipped topping, chocolate curls

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Southern Iced Tea - 0g Carbs

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

From www.allrecipes.com
Submitted by: Makers of SPLENDA Sweetener Products
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings
"Try iced tea the traditional southern way, but without as many calories!"

5 cups water, divided
2 family size tea bags
1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie
Sweetener, Granular

Optional Flavoring: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Optional Garnish: mint sprigs, lemon slices.

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Toasted Quinoa Pilaf - 21g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Monday, November 28th, 2005

From The Sonoma Diet
If you’ve never heard of quinoa, you’re missing out! This "supergrain"
is full of zinc and iron and has as much quality protein as milk!
Add a bay leaf and some thyme, and you’ve got one savory treat.

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Makes: 12 servings

2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots or onion
6 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp minced)
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups quinoa,* or barley, rinsed and well drained
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
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Honeydew and Blueberry Freeze - 28g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Monday, November 28th, 2005

From www.prevention.com
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours

1 cup honeydew melon chunks
2 tsp fresh mint leaves + additional for garnish
16 oz fat-free plain Greek-style yogurt (we used Fage Total)
3 Tbsp sugar
1 cup blueberries

1. Place melon, mint, 1 cup of the yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of the
sugar into blender and puree until smooth. Transfer puree to plastic
container. Repeat with blueberries, remaining 1 cup yogurt, and
remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and transfer to another plastic container.

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Scallop Seviche - 14g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Monday, November 28th, 2005

From www.prevention.com
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: At least 1 hour (up to a day)

1/2 lb bay scallops (or sea scallops, cut into 1/4"-thick rounds)
3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 med jalapeño chile pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped (wear
plastic gloves when handling)
Juice from 4 limes
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
1 sm mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped

1. In medium glass bowl, mix scallops, onion, pepper, and lime juice.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

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