Archive for March, 2007

Cornmeal Crusted Roasted Ratatouille Tart – 18g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

Ellie Krieger, 2006
www.foodtv.com
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Crust:
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup whole-grain pastry flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp canola oil
3 Tbsp water

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Cod Veracruz-Style - 11g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

From Womans Day magazine
{No need to add the 1/4 tsp salt with the sodium content
already so high from the canned tomatoes and olives.
Take Care,Glori}
Serves 4
Active: 10 min
Total: 24 min

Good with boiled or steamed new potatoes.

2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Four 3/4-in thick pieces cod fillet (about 6 oz each)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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Turkey Enchiladas Suizas - 34g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

From Womans Day magazine
Serves 4 Active: 15 min
Total: 40 min

You can also use leftover cooked turkey or chicken.
Suiza is Spanish for Swiss.

8 corn tortillas, stacked and wrapped in foil
1 1/4 cups green salsa (salsa verde)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups (8 oz) diced cooked turkey breast
6 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red peppers, sliced
Garnish: diced tomato and sliced scallion
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Pork Albondigas - 11g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

From Womans Day magazine
Serves 4 Active: 12 min/Total: 22 min

Serve these saucy meatballs with rice.

MEATBALLS
12 oz lean ground pork
1/2 cup grated, unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup crushed unsalted tortilla chips
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or mint
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp each salt, ground cumin and dried oregano

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Chicken Caesar Salad - 13g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

From Rush Hour Chicken
From Womans Day Magazine
Serves: 4
Active: 15 min
Total: 15 min

Serve with crusty bread.

4 strips bacon
1 lb chicken tenders (about 8) 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
1 pkg (10 oz) Caesar salad kit (with dressing, croutons and
Parmesan cheese included)
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Corn & Tomato Chowder with Salmon - 32g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

{This too is high in sodium… the canned soups are high
in sodium…try getting a lower sodium variety. Also,
the "diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and onion"
are high in sodium so consider using plain salt free and
adding sauteed onion and your own roasted garlic instead.
Take care, Gloria}
From Womans Day magazine
Serves 4
Active: 5 min
Total: 15 min

A green salad pairs well with this hearty soup.

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of potato soup
1 soup can milk
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Greek Lamb & Spinach Stew - 19g Carbs, 6g Fiber

Monday, March 26th, 2007

From Womans Day magazine
Serves 6
Active: 10 min/Total: 7 to 9 hr on low

Serve with orzo.

{Low carb pasta is a better choice… use what
works best for you! Take care, Gloria}

2-lb boneless lamb shoulder, visible fat trimmed, cut in 1-in. pieces
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp each Greek herb seasoning and salt
1/4 tsp pepper
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Chicken & Vegetables w Creamy Mustard-Herb Sauce - 31g Carbs, 4g Fib

Monday, March 26th, 2007

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From Womans Day magazine
Serves 4
Active: 15 min
Total: 7 to 9 hr on low

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs
2 leeks (about 8 oz), white and light green parts thinly
sliced (1 1/2 cups), rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 lb), skin removed
4 medium new potatoes (about 12 oz), cut in 1 1/2 chunks
8 oz baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp each snipped dill and sliced scallion
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Roasted Chicken Caprese - 6g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Monday, March 26th, 2007

{This is high in sodium… Consider leaving out the
"3/4 tsp kosher salt" as well as the "1 tsp each sugar
and kosher salt" or severly cutting down. Take care,
Gloria}

From Womans Day magazine
Serves: 4
Active: 10 min/Total: 1 hr 10 min

Lemon Vinaigrette Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
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Spiked Shrimp & Sausage - 3g Carbs, 0g Fiber

Monday, March 26th, 2007

From Womans Day magazine
Kick off a Super Bowl party with a winning spread
Serves 8
Active: 10 min/Total: 8 to 10 hr on low
Planning Tip: Pork mixture can be cooked 1 day ahead
and refrigerated. Reheat stovetop or in microwave.

1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced
6 oz fully-cooked chorizo sausage, sliced
2 lb peeled, deveined jumbo shrimp
(21 to 26 per lb), thawed and patted dry if frozen
1/4 tsp each salt and crushed red pepper
1/3 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
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