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Monday, March 31, 2014
Recipes for nature lovers, city slickers, & constant travellers
Friday, March 28, 2014
GARBANZO GUACAMOLE
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, halved
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups ( approx. 1 large) peeled, cubed avocado
1 can (4 1/2-oz) chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add beans, lemon juice, and garlic. Process 20 seconds stopping once to scrape down sides. Add the onion, avocado, green chiles, salt, and pepper; pulse 10 times or until chunky.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Transfer chilled mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the tomato and green onions.
Serve with baked tortilla chips.
Yield: 3 cups dip.
Per 1/2 cup serving: 119 calories, 6.7 g fat (0.9g saturated, 4 g monunsatured, 1.3 g polyunstaturated) 3 g protein, 13.4 g carbs, 4.9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 52 mg calcium, 362 mg sodium
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Thursday, March 27, 2014
PORK GUMBO
nonstick cooking spray
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp white whole-wheat flour
1 cup water
1 can (16-oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen cut okra
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen succotash
1 beef bouillon cube
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
Spray a Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add the pork; cook, stirring, 4 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from pan.
Add the butter to the Dutch oven; stir in the flour. Cook, stirring, until roux is browned; whisk in the water.
Add the pork back into the pan along with the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and discard before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
JONAH'S FISH
1 onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 lbs fresh red snapper or orange roughy
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of oregano
fresh chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pour butter over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish; arrange the onion slices evenly over the bottom of pan.
Place fish in a single layer on top of the onions.
Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and salt together; spread evenly over the fish.
Sprinkle the oregano and parsley, to taste, over the top.
Bake fish at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until fish flakes easily.
Note: This is just a stock photo, not this actual recipe.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Monday, March 24, 2014
CHICKEN AND SQUASH
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 lb yellow squash, sliced
3/4 lb zucchini squash, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts; season chicken with half the salt and pepper and add to skillet.
Cook chicken in the skillet until lightly browned on each side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet to a warm platter and cover to keep warm.
Pour fat from skillet and add the squashes and tomato; stir and cook a couple minutes until squash starts to soften. Reduce heat to low.
Add the chicken back into the skillet, partially cover and cook about 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to warm platter and cover to keep warm and moist.
Increase heat to high and continue to cook veggies until liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Arrange the veggies around the chicken to serve.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Friday, March 21, 2014
SPRING ROLLS with CHILI and CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE
3.5 oz egg noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic,crushed
2 boned and skinned chicken breasts
6-8 spring onions, finely sliced
1 large carrot, grated
4 oz bean sprouts
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
20 spring roll wrappers
2 eggs beaten
dipping sauce
2 tbsps honey
2 tbsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3-4mins. drain them well, then cut into 2 in lengths.
heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. add garlic and fry gently for 1 min. add chicken strips and contd to fry for 3 mins until cooked. stir in spring onions, carrot, beansprouts, and chilli flakes and contd to cook for 1 min.
preheat oven to 400F. brush spring roll wrappers on one side with a little beaten egg. spoon a little filling on to each wrapper and roll up. make sure filling is completely enclosed. brush each spring roll with a little oil and place on baking sheet. bake for 10-12mins or until golden.
in small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dip. serve with spring rolls.
makes 20. use filo pastry as substitute if spring roll wrappers unavail.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Thursday, March 20, 2014
CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP
- 12 ounce(s) chicken, breast
- 2 teaspoon oil, olive
- 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 2 can(s) broth, chicken, less sodium
- 3 cup(s) mushrooms, fresh, sliced
- 1 3/4 cup(s) water
- 2 medium carrot(s), cut into matchstick strips
- 2 cup(s) kale, purple or green
- 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried
- 1 package(s) tortellini, cheese-filled, refrigerated
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes. Add tortellini. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes more or until tortellini is tender. Stir in the spinach (if using).
Note: This soup has an excellent carb to protein ratio of 27 carbs to 21 protein per serving.
The basis of this is a recipe from Everyday Health.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
BAKED PARMESAN HALIBUT
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tbsp vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp oregano
dash of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 green onion
1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Rinse the fish in cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow baking dish; brush with the mustard.
In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, oil, oregano, and pepper. Pour mixture over the halibut steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Drain the marinade off the fish and discard.
Pour the chicken broth into the baking dish and top the fish with the chopped green onion and the Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
SALMON CAESAR SALAD
1/3 cup lite creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided
8 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce
1/2 cup seasoned whole-grain croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Very lightly oil the bottom of a square baking dish.
Place the fish, in a single layer, in the prepared baking dish. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the Caesar dressing. Bake at 375 degrees 15 to 17 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Toss the lettuce and croutons together with the remaining Caesar dressing. Divide lettuce equally onto 4 serving plates. Top each salad with a piece of salmon and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Saturday, March 8, 2014
HAM PECAN PINWHEELS
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped pecans
8 to 10 slices deli ham
Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic in a bowl until smooth; stir in the pecans.
Lay out the ham slices and spread about 3 tablespoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on each slice. Roll slices up tightly, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut rolls into bite-size pieces.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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Monday, March 3, 2014
GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
1 1/2 cups (low-sugar or sugar-free) Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 pkg (12-oz) whole-grain fettuccine noodles
1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, sliced into thin coins
2 celery ribs, sliced thin
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cans (2.25-oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the salad dressing, vinegar, honey,oregano, basil, and pepper.
Cut each chicken piece into four strips and add to the dressing mixture. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to marinate.
Drain and discard marinade; grill chicken over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to the package directions; drain and cool. Cut into bite-size pieces and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives, and fettuccine; pour dressing (below) over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the chicken.
DRESSING:
1 1/2 cups (low-sugar or sugar free) Italian salad dressing
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Combine ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
Serves 6.
from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca