Archive for September, 2006

Healing Cabbage Soup - 8.3g Carbs, 2.3g Fiber, 5.3g Sugars

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Submitted by: JGCASE to allrecipes.com
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 46 members
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings
"Comfort food on a cold winter’s night, cabbage simmered
in chicken broth is also an age-old folk remedy for curing
the common cold."

3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts water
4 tsp chicken bouillon
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Chocolate Frappé - 45g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 15 minutes

1/2 cup low-fat chocolate frozen yogurt
1 cup skim milk
1 Tbsp chocolate syrup

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high
speed to combine.

2. Serve in a tall glass.

Serving Size: 12 ounces
Nutrition Facts:
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Ginger Tomato Salad - 8g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

From: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 to 4 hours

2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp honey **Note
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups cherry and/or grape tomatoes

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, ginger, honey,
and salt. Add tomatoes; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill
until serving time.

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Pan Braised Swordfish with Feta - 19g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

From The Mayo Clinic
Dietitian’s tip:
This Mediterranean-style swordfish dish goes from stove to
table in less than 20 minutes. Serve it alongside steamed
zucchini.
Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least
50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
Serves: 4

4 swordfish steaks, each 5 oz, and 3/4- to 1-inch thick
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp olive oil or canola oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
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Saucy Turkey Crepes - 22g Carbs, 1g Fibe

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

From www.diabetesselfmanagement.com
Leftover turkey crowding your fridge or freezer? This dish
combines already-cooked turkey breast with onion, spices, and
a creamy (yet low-fat!) sauce to create a filling for delicate
crepes. Look for premade, packaged crepes at your grocery
store if you don’t feel like making your own from scratch.
Preparation time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Yield: 12 filled crepes plus 4 extra unfilled crepes
Serving size: 2 filled crepes

Crepes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 large egg plus 2 large egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
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Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

If possible go to the original article… at the end is a recipe with
facts about why and how it was changed to make it healthier… just
run your mouse over it and the windows with tips will appear… Take
care, Gloria

Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes

You love your grandmother’s bread pudding. But her recipe calls for 4
cups of whole milk, 1 stick of butter and 4 eggs — ingredients that
raise the calorie count and fat content of this dessert. The solution?
Redo the recipe by switching or reducing certain ingredients.

Many recipes can tolerate a healthy renovation without affecting the
taste or texture of the food. So whether you’re trying to stick to a
healthy-eating plan or following a special diet, use these techniques
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Herbed Bread Stuffing w Mushrooms & Sausage - 26g Carbs, 4g Fiber

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

From:Cooking Light Magazine via www.cooking.com
12 servings
Serving size: about 1 cup

1 1/2 lb peasant-style white bread
Four (4 oz) links sweet turkey Italian sausage
2 tsp butter
1 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
Cooking spray
2 cups onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups carrot, chopped
1 1/4 cups celery, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp fresh sage, minced
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Matzo Ball Soup - 14g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

From: Cooking Light Magazine via www.cooking.com
6 servings

8 oz chicken livers
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
1 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large egg whites
8 1/2 cups Brown Chicken Stock, divided
3/4 cup matzo meal
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)
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Serrano Chili & Cilantro Cornbread Muffins - 22.1g Carbs, 1.8g Fiber

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

These muffins are moist and chewy, spicy and sweet. When you make
them, they won’t last long! They are excellent eaten alone warmed
with some butter, or as a side dish to a Southwestern entree.

2 small Serrano chilies (or 2 oz canned green roasted chilies)
1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Pinch cayenne
2/3 cup low-fat milk or soy milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup expeller-pressed canola or grape seed oil or softened butter
3 Tbsp pure maple syrup or sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Cucumber & Shrimp Salad with Feta Vinaigrette - 41g Carbs, 7g Fiber

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Crumbling fresh feta cheese over salad isn’t new; the Greeks
have been doing it for centuries! But this recipe does introduce
one slight, but notable, innovation: the feta crumbles are blended
into the vinaigrette rather than topping the salad itself…
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes

For the vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Pinch sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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