Ingredients

6 ribeye, New York strip, T-bone or filet mignon steaks
3 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. coarsely ground black pepper
1 Tbs. dried thyme
2 Tbs. garlic powder
2 tsp. lemon pepper
2 tsp. crush red pepper

Directions

Brush steaks with olive oil.  Combine remaining ingredients and rub over both sides of steak.  Cover steaks and chill for 1-2 hours.  Grill over medium hot coals for 5-10 minutes per side (or until done to your liking). If you have a gas barbeque, cooking times may vary.

Ingredients

1/2 C. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground peppercorns, hot or mild mixture
1 tsp. olive oil with dash of red pepper flakes added
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 lb. raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbs. olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

In small saucepan, combine butter, garlic, peppercorns, and the oil with red pepper. Simmer over low heat until butter is melted and the just garlic begins to sizzle. Remove from heat; stir in the fresh parsley. Thread shrimp on 4 or 5 skewers. Brush with olive oil. Place the shrimp in center of cooking grate. Grill 4-5 minutes until pink, and no longer white. Turn once during grilling. Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with butter mixture. Serve hot.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Ingredients

Marinade:
1/2 C. olive oil
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, mashed

Veggies:
4 medium-size red onions, quartered
2 medium-size green zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium-size yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 cremini mushrooms, stemmed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes (optional)
1/4 lb. feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to blend. Place prepared vegetables, and tofu if using, in a 2-gallon zipper-top plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and turn over to coat everything. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours. When ready to cook, remove vegetables from marinade and thread onto kabob rods, if using rotisserie, or skewers if using grill. Leave a little space between the vegetables for air to circulate. Grill using rotisserie or directly on grill until all vegetables are golden and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from rods or skewers and serve warm, garnished with the crumbled feta, if desired. Since vegetables will grill at different rates, you may want to place all the vegetables of each type together on the skewers–the onions on one, for example, and bell peppers on another. This makes it easy to remove the skewers when those veggies are done.

Ingredients

1 (4 oz) strawberry sugar free jello
3/4 C. boiling water
1 C. ice cubes
1 1/2 c. sliced strawberries
3/4 c. thawed cool whip

Directions

Mix gelatin and boiling water in blender at low speed until gelatin is dissolved, about 30 seconds.  Add ice; stir until partially melted.  Add strawberries; blend well.  Blend in whipped topping.  Pour into dessert dishes.  Chill about 2 hours.  You can garnish with slices of strawberry.

Makes 6 Servings - only 45 calories per serving.

Ingredients

2 C. Splenda
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. Herbes de Provence
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 large Vidalia onion, grated very finely (about 1 C.)
2 C. white vinegar
1/2 C. aged balsamic vinegar
4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a small saucepan, stir together the first seven ingredients. Add grated Vidalia onion. Add the extra virgin oil and vinegars. Whisk together so that everything is blended. Heat on medium for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool and refrigerate.

Yield: 1 qt.

Ingredients

1/2 C. GREY POUPON Honey Mustard
1/4 C. orange marmalade (can substitute with sugar-free)
2 Tbs. finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

Directions

Mix mustard, marmalade, ginger and garlic. Place chicken in glass dish or plastic bag. Pour 1/4 C. of the mustard mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove chicken from mustard mixture; discard mustard mixture. Grill or broil chicken 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Heat remaining mustard mixture. Serve over chicken.

Tip: Substitute 2 tsp. ground ginger for 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh gingerroot.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Ingredients

1/2 C. orange juice
2 to 3 C. honeydew chunks
1/4 C. fresh lemon juice
1/2 C. low-fat vanilla yogurt
A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree to the desired consistency. Serve cold.

Ingredients

1 1/2 C. uncooked spiral pasta (plain, not tri-colored)
1 8 oz. can pineapple chunks
1 8 oz. carton peach yogurt
2 Tbs. sour cream
1 1/2 C. cantaloupe, cubed
1 C. seedless grapes, halved
1 1/2 C. fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Cool completely. Drain pineapple, reserving 2 Tbs. juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, cantaloupe and grapes. Just before serving, stir in strawberries and pour yogurt mixture over top of salad.

Tip: To cut down on calories and fat, you can opt to use non-fat yogurt and sour cream. You can add your favorite fruits to this salad and make it even more colorful and tasty.

Yield: 10-12 Servings.

Ingredients

6 C. fresh Romaine lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
1 green pepper thinly sliced
1 seedless cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Vinaigrette:
1/3 C. olive oil
1/3 C. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

To make the salad, arrange ingredients in a large bowl and toss. To make the dressing, mix ingredients and the pour over salad and toss just before serving.

Ingredients

4 6 oz. albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
1/2 C. hickory wood chips, soaked

Directions

Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor. Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

Tip: Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by, but be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Ingredients

3 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, peeled, left whole
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 can (13-3/4 oz.) lower-sodium beef broth
2 large sweet potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and cut into
1/2 inch cubes
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 Spanish onion, cut into chunks
2 sweet red peppers cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbs. water

Directions

Heat 1-tsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef and garlic and brown about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in thyme, salt, pepper and broth. Lower heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss sweet potatoes, mushrooms, onion and peppers in 2 tsp. oil and 1 Tbs. vinegar until coated. Spread in a baking pan in one layer; do not overlap. Roast in heated 450 degree oven 25 to 35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, tossing once or twice during cooking.

When ready to serve, bring stew to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring, 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in roasted vegetables and remaining 1-tsp. vinegar.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Nutritional Information: 544 Calories; 38 g Protein; 17 g Fat; 58 g Carbohydrate; 789 mg Sodium 48 mg Cholesterol.

Ingredients

1-1/4 C. long-grain rice, preferably brown
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1-1/4 C. canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 medium (about 1-1/4 lbs.), skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1/2 C. frozen green peas
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 2-qt. casserole, combine rice, onion and oil. Mix in tomatoes, 1 C. broth, paprika, oregano, ground pepper, roasted peppers, chicken and bay leaf. Cover casserole and bake 30 minutes. Stir in peas and add an additional 1/4 C. broth, if needed, to keep rice from sticking. Bake until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Remove bay leaves, add salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve.
Yield: 6 Servings.

Nutritional Info Per serving: 313 calories, 5 g. total fat (less than 1 g. saturated fat), 41 g. carbohydrate, 27 g. protein, 412 g. dietary fiber, 412 mg. sodium.

Ingredients

1-C. vegetable broth
1/4 C. chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbs. chopped onion
1/2-tsp. dill seeds
2 (9-oz.) packages frozen no-salt-added cut green beans or fresh green beans from your garden.

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook all ingredients except green beans for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.  Stir in beans. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until beans are tender-crisp. Serve hot or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Yield: 6 Servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 32; Fat: 0 grams; Carbohydrates: 7 grams; Protein: 1 gram; Sodium:  69 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg. Exchanges: 1-1/4 Vegetable

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray
6 medium zucchini or crookneck squash thinly sliced (about 6 C.)
1-tsp. olive oil
3/4 C. sliced onion (1-1/2 medium)
2 large tomatoes or 4 Italian plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1-1/4 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
1 tsp. salt-free all-purpose seasoning
3/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
4 oz. nonfat or part-skim mozzarella, shredded (1 C.)
1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs. finely snipped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 2-qt. casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.  Put zucchini in a saucepan with water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.  Drain.  Transfer to a large bowl.  Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.  Add onions, tomatoes, basil, all-purpose seasoning, and oregano to zucchini, stirring well.  Spoon half the zucchini mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella.  Add remaining zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 13 grams; Protein: 10 grams; Sodium:  291 mg; Cholesterol: 6 mg. Exchanges: 1-1/2 Vegetables, 1/2 Low-Fat Milk   Serves: 6. 

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray
16 oz. nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese
Egg substitute equivalent to 2 eggs, or 2 eggs
3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/8-tsp. ground nutmeg
2 (10 oz.) packages frozen no salt added chopped spinach, thawed
1/3 C. thinly sliced green onions (green part only) (6 medium)
10 oz. package frozen no-salt-added artichoke hearts, thawed
1 1/2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish with vegetable oil spray.  In a food processor or blender, process cottage cheese, egg substitute, 3 Tbs. Parmesan, lemon juice, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.  Squeeze moisture from spinach. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese mixture, and green onions.  Spread half in baking dish.  Cut artichoke hearts in half and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a single layer on spinach mixture.  Sprinkle with 2 Tbs. Parmesan. Cover with remaining spinach mixture. Bake and cover for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 130; Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 12 grams; Protein: 17 grams; Sodium: 473 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg. Exchanges: 1/2 Nonfat or Low-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable, 1 Low-Fat Meat

Yield: 6. Servings.

Ingredients

1 lb. cheese Velveeta Mexican Cheese
1 can Hormel chili
1-C. sour cream low fat
1/4-C. cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 C. tomato diced & drained

Directions

Mix Mexican Velveeta and Hormel chili and heat until cheese is melted. Add sour cream and blend well. Place in serving dish and top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips

Yield: 12 Servings.

Per Serving: 202.5 Calories, 16.9 g Total Fat, 10.7 g Saturated
Fat, 49.5 mg Cholesterol, 253.6 mg Sodium, 2.1 g Total Carbohydrate, 0.0 g Dietary Fiber, 10.7 g Protein, 313.8 mg Calcium.

Ingredients

3 oz. falafel mix (1/2 package)
2/3-C. water
1/2-lb. ground turkey breast
1 egg white

Directions

In large bowl, combine falafel mix and 2/3 C. water. Add turkey and egg white, mixing well with fork. If mixture is too dry, add more water to make it workable. Form mixture into 4 patties. Fry in skillet in 1-tsp. oil. Brown well on each side before turning.

Yield: 4 patties (1 Serving = 1 Patty)

Note: This burger works better in a skillet than on a barbecue grill. If you grill these, do so on a small metal cookie sheet or foil so that meat will not fall between the grill wires.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 157; Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 13 grams; Protein: 19 grams; Sodium: 396 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg. Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 2 Low-Fat Meat

Ingredients

1/2-C. miso (fermented soybean paste)
1/3-C. water
2 tsp. grated fresh gingerroot
1/3 C. each sugar and lemon juice
2 Tbs. vegetable oil**
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions

Mix miso, water and ginger in blender; strain and reserve liquid. Blend reserved liquid and remaining ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

Makes about 1-1/2 Cups.

Serving suggestion: Serve 2 to 3 Tbs. over mixed greens or sliced cucumbers.

Nutritional Analysis Per 2 Tbs.s Dressing: Cal. 67, 1.5 g pro., 3.0 g fat (38% Cal. from fat), 9.4 g carb., 0 mg chol., 0.7 g fiber and 418 mg sodium.

Ingredients

1-lb. turkey ground
1-tsp. garlic powder
1-tsp. rosemary
1 can tomatoes diced
2 large eggs beaten
1 15 oz. pkg. cottage cheese no fat
1 lb. mozzarella cheese no fat
1-lb. lasagna noodles
1/2-lb. mushroom fresh sliced
1/2-C. onion chopped
1-tsp. basil leaf
1/4-tsp. pepper
2 cans tomato paste 6 oz
1-Tbs. parsley
3/4-C. Parmesan cheese
1 can mushroom gravy, canned

Directions

Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain. Cook ground turkey, onions, and mushrooms until done. Drain off excess drippings. Add all other ingredients except cheese and eggs. Cook another 20 to 30 minutes slowly.

Cool mixture and add eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Place layer of noodles in baking dish 13 X 9 then place one third of mixture on noodles, add another layer of noodles & mixture, then another. Top with noodles and then cover with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Let stand ten minutes before serving.

Per Servings: 350.2 Calories, 13.5 g Total Fat, 6.4 g Saturated Fat, 119.4 mg Cholesterol, 506.0 mg Sodium, 30.8 g Total Carbohydrate, 1.7 g Dietary Fiber, 26.7 g Protein, 362.7 mg Calcium.

Ingredients

1-C. celery, chopped
10 green or black olives, sliced
6 scallions, chopped
2 Tbs. bread crumbs
1/4-C. non-fat yogurt
1/4-C. non-fat mayonnaise
Pepper to taste
1 - 6 oz. can crab meat (rinse well) or 1 - 4 oz. can shrimp
2 pieces pita bread, cut in half
4 tsp. Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Combine first seven ingredients in large skillet, stirring over medium heat until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat, add crab and continue simmering 3-5 minutes. Spoon into heated pita bread halves. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp. Parmesan.

Makes: 4 Sandwiches (1 Serving = 1 Sandwich)

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 154; Fat: 4 grams; Carbohydrates: 18 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Sodium: 515 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg. Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 2 Low-Fat Meat

Ingredients

Vegetable cooking spray
4 halibut filets, 1 1/4 lb.s total, cut 1 inch thick
1 small onion, minced
2 scallions, white and 1 inch green chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 C. dry white wine
1/8-tsp. sugar substitute
2 C. raw instant brown rice
1/2 C. 98% fat free, no-salt-added canned chicken broth or fish stock

Directions

Lightly coat a nonstick covered skillet with cooking spray and heat until very hot, but not smoking.  Add the filets and brown them, skin side down, for 2 minutes.  Add the onion, scallions, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.  Cook for 1 minute.  Reduce the heat, turn filets, and add the wine, sugar substitute, and broth.  Cover the pan and simmer fish for about 10 minutes until cooked through.  Use a thin small knife inserted into the fish to check that it is done. While the fish is simmering, prepare instant brown rice for 4 according to package directions. When fish is cooked through, serve over brown rice. Spoon pan vegetables and some of the sauce over the filets.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Per serving: 336 calories (11% calories from fat), 34 g protein, 4 g total fat (0 saturated fat), 38 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 44 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium

Ingredients

1 lb. baby carrots
1 large shallot, very thinly sliced

Sauce
1-Tbs. light margarine
1 Tbs. coarsely ground mustard
2 tsp. fresh limejuice
Generous sprinkle of pepper
2 Tbs. minced fresh parsley

Directions

Steam carrots and shallot for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.  For sauce, melt margarine in a small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining sauce ingredients except parsley. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.  Transfer sauce to a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and carrot mixture. Serve hot or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled.

Yield: 6 Servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 58; Fat: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 10 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Sodium: 59 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg.  Exchanges: 2 Vegetable

Ingredients

3/4 C. V8 Vegetable juice
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
3/4 lb. medium shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
1-1/2 C. cucumber slices, cut in half
1 carrot, cut into matchstick thin strips
3 green onions, sliced (1/2 C.)
1/4 C. (1 oz.) coarsely chopped dry roasted cashews
Lettuce leaves

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine V8 juice, soy sauce, oil, lemon peel and ginger. Add shrimp, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions.  Toss to coat well.  Cover and refrigerate until serving time (at least 2 hours). Before serving, add cashews.  Toss to coat well. Serve on 4 lettuce-lined salad plates.

Mindi of Amo, Indiana. 

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey (can use a food processor on turkey pieces)
1 egg
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon cube
1-1/2 C. water
1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

Directions

Mix together the ground turkey, egg, onion, garlic salt, and pepper. Form meatballs. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in oil. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel to drain. In a soup pot, boil water and dissolve the bouillon cube in the boiling water. Stir in the undiluted mushroom soup. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and corn. Add the meatballs to the soup, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients

l glass of skimmed milk
A frozen fruit, such as Strawberries or Blueberries
(or a Sweetener of your choice to taste)
Ice cubes
Vanilla flavoring or any other flavoring of your choice

Directions

Blend it in the Blender.

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
2 Tbs. mashed bananas
1/4 C. fruit juice (unsweetened) (I used orange juice)
3/4 C. white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 package sweet’ n Low
2 C. chopped fresh fruit
(Bananas, pineapple, peaches, pears, apples, blueberries, etc.)
I also used a splash of Almond Extract

Directions

Beat the two egg whites until stiff; set aside. In another bowl, beat together egg yolks, mashed banana and fruit juice. Add flour and baking powder and mix. Now, add the fruit, egg whites and packet of sweetener. (I used the rest of the banana, blueberries and some apples I had cooked up as chunky sauce, which had no sugar.) Fold gently until blended. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole. Spoon mixture into casserole. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. It took quite a bit longer in my oven till the stick came out clean. Serve warm. Top with ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

1/2 C. fruit-sweet boysenberry or blueberry syrup
3 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. water
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
4 C. blackberries (or marionberries, boysenberries, blue berries)

Dough:
1 C. unbleached flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. melted margarine
2 Tbs. apple juice concentrate
1/4 C. low fat fruit-sweet berry or cherry yogurt
1-2 packets of sweetener (as sweet as 2 tsp. sugar ea.), optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray deep dish pie pan with nonstick spray. Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Mix in syrup and cinnamon, and let sit while you make the dough. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine margarine, juice concentrate, and yogurt. Pour this mixture over the sifted flour, and blend gently with a fork for 20-30 seconds. Then knead dough 20-30 more seconds. On floured surface, press dough into approximately 1/4-1/2-inch thickness, yet wide enough to cover blackberries in pan. Fold rinsed, drained berries into syrup and cornstarch mixture.

Pour berry filling into greased pan, and set cobbler dough into place over the top, making the dough surface as even as possible. Press dough against sides of pan, and cut a design in the dough for air vents. Turn oven down to 375 degrees, and bake for 20-25 minutes. The cobbler is done when the dough is light brown. Since blackberries vary in sweetness, be prepared, after baking, to sprinkle up to 2 packets of sweetener over the top.

Ingredients

1 C. each extra virgin olive oil
1 C. Splenda
1/2 C. catsup (low sugar if you have it)
1/2 C. white vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. celery seeds

Directions

Whisk ingredients together until well-combined. Ladle into a sterilized Mason jar and store in refrigerator.

From: Jeanne

Ingredients

8 C. reduced-fat Bisquick
10 C. shredded zucchini
3 C. Splenda
2 qt. low sugar applesauce
9 large eggs
3 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tbs. baking powder
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
1 Tbs. ground allspice
1 Tbs. ground nutmeg
2 C. chopped walnuts
2 (15 oz.) boxes low fat/carb cereal (your choice)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except nuts and cereal together until well-combined. Fold in chopped nuts and cereal and mix until well-combined. Spray 5 (9 X 5-in.) bread pans with cooking spray. Divide batter between five pans. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Remove finished breads from pans and cool on wire cake racks.

Yield 5 loaves.

Note: Wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil and freeze additional loaves for later use.

Ingredients

2 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. Equal Spoonful or 24 packets Equal sweetener
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 C. orange juice
4 Tbs. stick butter or margarine, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. grated orange peel

Directions

Lightly coat 9 muffin cups. with nonstick spray or line with paper- liners; set aside. Combine flour, Equal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in orange juice, melted butter, egg and orange peel until all ingredients are just moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cup filling 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 20-25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Yield: 9 muffins.

Ingredients

2 C. orange juice
2 C. ice cubes
2 containers strawberry-flavored yogurt
1 ripe banana
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

Place orange juice, ice, yogurt, banana and vanilla extract in blender; cover. Blend until smooth into individual glasses; garnish with a dollop of yogurt and strawberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings.

Tip: For even lower sugar try substituting sugar-free or low sugar juices.

Ingredients

2 C. Bisquick
2/3 C. brown Sugar Twin
1 box (4 serving size) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding
1 box (4 serving size) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding
4 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. mayonnaise
2 1/2 oz. chopped pecans

Directions

As listed, mix all ingredients together, beating well after each addition. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until firm. Cool on pan 5 minutes and then transfer to paper towels.

Yield: 4 dozen.

Ingredients

4 C. sliced apples
1/2 C. apple juice concentrate
1 1/2 2 tsp. tapioca, cornstarch or flour
1 tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg or apple pie spice
2 crust pastry

Directions

Toss all the filling ingredients together. Put in a pie shell and top with another crust. Seal edges and cut a few slits in top. Bake at 425 for 10-15 min. then bake at 325 for 35-45 minutes.

Ingredients

1 C. olive oil, cold pressed
1/2 red onion (chopped)
2 red peppers (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
1 tsp. Chili Powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbs. cilantro
1 tsp. chili powder
1 fresh turkey breast, thinly sliced
To taste salt and pepper

Directions

Add mixture to one leaf red leaf lettuce with shredded jack cheese, sprinkle cilantro, and a dab of sour cream if you like roll red leaf lettuce and use tooth picks to keep rolled. Serve and get a healthy delicious and filling meal.

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak, cut 3/4-inch thick Salt, to taste
1 Tbs. pepper
2 Tbs. garlic powder
4 Tbs. soy flour
1/2 C. celery, chopped
1/2 C. onion, chopped
1 C. hot bouillon or beef broth

Directions

Cut the steak into portion-size pieces. Salt each piece and lb. with a meat mallet. Sprinkle the pepper and garlic salt on both sides. Put the flour in a paper bag; add the steak and shake 2 pieces at a time. Reserve the remaining flour. Sear the steaks and place in a shallow roasting pan. Cover with the celery, onions, and bouillon or beef broth. Seal tightly with foil. Bake at 300-degrees for 2 hours. Place on a platter. Gravy: Combine the remaining soy flour with a little cold water, blend into the pan juices, simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Pour over the steak and serve.

Yield: 4 to 6 Servings.

Ingredients

1/2 medium head of cauliflower coarsely chopped about 2 C. or more
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. sour cream, or more to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Steam or micro the cauliflower until very soft, drain any liquid, mash, blend or process with butter and sour cream and salt and pepper.

Notes: I’ve successfully used 2 Tbs. cream cheese and added a tsp. of dried chives. I’ve also doubled the recipe, mashed everything together, topped it with about 1/4 C. shredded cheese and heated it until golden, and served to company. They raved and I got to have it on Atkins too! Frozen cauliflower works well….

More notes from Vickie:  I have even gotten my Granddaughter to think Cauliflower is rice. I just mashed it with a fork and put Alfredo or some other sauce on it. My favorite fake mashed potatoes are the Cauliflower mashed with cream cheese and whatever else you might want. You need to make sure the cauliflower is very soft and drained VERY well.

Yield: 2 Servings.
 

Ingredients

1 to 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
6 oz. portabella mushroom caps (about 4), cleaned, stems removed
Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 oz. shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese 10 fresh basil leaves
2 fresh tomatoes, sliced, roasted, grilled or broiled Oregano leaves, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic. Rub the mushroom caps on all sides with the oil mixture. Place the caps, top side down, in a circle on an oiled baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the cheese, basil and tomato slices alternately in a circle on top of the mushrooms. Sprinkle with oregano, if you like. Bake until the cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

Ingredients

10 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 C. each Splenda and Canadian Sugar Twin or 1 C. (240 ml) Splenda
4 large eggs
2 tsp. instant coffee granules
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. pure chocolate extract (optional)
1 1/2 C. almond meal (finely ground almonds)
6 Tbs. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 x 9-inch (32.5 x 22.5-cm) baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the chocolate and sweetener. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping the bowl well after each addition. Add the coffee and vanilla and chocolate extracts. Beat until combined.  In a medium bowl, mix the almond meal, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Add to the chocolate mixture and beat well. Scrape into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is firm. Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Store brownies covered, in the refrigerator.

Yield: 48 brownies.

Ingredients

4 Tbs. Kikkoman Soy Sauce, divided
3 Tbs. dry white wine
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
1-1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger root
4 fresh sole fillets, each about 4 oz.
1 large carrot, julienned
1 medium zucchini, julienned
3 Tbs. minced green onions and tops, divided

Directions

Blend 3 Tbs. soy sauce, wine, onion powder, sugar and ginger in shallow pan; add fillets, turning to coat both sides well. Let stand 10 minutes; turn over once. Meanwhile, toss carrot and zucchini with remaining soy sauce; pour off excess sauce. Turn vegetables out onto 8inch round heatproof plate. Remove fillets from marinade; spread out flat and sprinkle with 2 Tbs. green onions. Starting at thinner end, roll up fillet, jellyroll fashion; arrange, seam side down, on vegetables. Place plate on large steamer rack set in large pot or wok of boiling water. (Do not allow water level to reach plate.) Steam, covered, 12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle remaining 1 Tbs. green onions evenly over fish.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Ingredients

6 C. assorted vegetables cut in 1 inch pieces (such as cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini)
3/4 C. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a shallow baking dish, combine all ingredients, except sesame seeds. Cover and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Stir vegetables halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Yield 6 Servings.

Ingredients

2 C. (1 lb.) cottage cheese
1/2 C. grated carrot
1/2 C. minced celery
1/2 C. minced bell pepper
1/2 C. minced cucumber
1 small scallion, minced
1/2 C. toasted sunflower seeds
2 to 3 Tbs. ground flax seed (optional) Grind the flax seed shortly before you need it, using an electric spice grinder.
Cherry tomatoes, halved unless they’re tiny (optional)
Chopped hard boiled egg (optional)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium sized bowl, combine everything except the toppings, adding salt and pepper taste.  Gently stir until thoroughly combined.  Cover and chill until serving time. Serve cold, topped with cherry tomatoes and chopped egg, if desired.

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
Salt to taste
2 Tbs. strong freshly brewed coffee
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

For the steak:
2 Tbs. ground coffee (preferably French roast; do not use flavored coffee)
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
1 1/2 lb. sirloin (about 1 inch thick)
1 tsp. olive oil

Directions

Preheat the grill or broiler.

For the vinaigrette: On a flat surface, sprinkle garlic and salt to taste and, using the side of a chef’s knife, a fork or a pestle, mash to form a paste. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the coffee and vinegar and whisk to combine. Season with pepper to taste; set aside.

For the steak: In a shallow bowl, combine the ground coffee and pepper. Set aside. Rub the cut side of the garlic over both sides of a steak, then rub both sides with oil, sprinkle with the coffee-pepper mixture and season with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining steaks.

Grill or broil the steaks, turning once, to the desired degree of doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Transfer the steak to a carving board and set aside to rest for 3 minutes. Carve the steak across the grain into thin slices, then arrange on individual plates and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 Servings.

Ingredients

3 C. chopped watermelon
1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. chopped green onions
1 Tbs. chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, green bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno and garlic salt. Mix well and serve.

Ingredients

2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 C. sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 C. orange juice unsweetened
2 Tbs. oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 container vanilla low-fat yogurt (8 oz.) or fat free
1 C. frozen blueberries thawed or fresh (or raspberries and
blackberries)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 Tbs. sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 400. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine egg and next 4 ingredients; add to dry ingredients. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently fold in blueberries. Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin C. coated with cooking spray; sprinkle 1 Tbs. sugar evenly over batter. Bake in preheated oven or 18 minutes or until golden. Remove pans immediately; cool on a wire rack.

Makes 12 muffins.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 153 Calories; 3g Fat (18.7% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 208mg Sodium

Note: I use muffin liners and sprayed the insides before putting in the batter - makes for easier removal.

Ingredients

1 C. All-Bran
1 C. boiling water
3/4 C. sugar
2-1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 C. All-Bran
1 egg and 2 egg whites
2 C. skim or 1%, or buttermilk
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce

CHOOSE ONE!
1 C. raisins or fruit bits or dried cherries / cranberries or any combo to make 1 cup.
OR
2 C. frozen blueberries do not thaw
OR
1 C. grated carrot and 1 C. well drained, unsweetened, crushed pineapple

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine 1c. Bran and 1 C. boiling water in a small bowl; set aside. Combine sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, and dry All-Bran, in a large mixing bowl. Beat egg and egg whites together. Add the beaten eggs, milk, and applesauce, to dry ingredients, mix thoroughly. Stir in the fruits of your choice. Add the reserved, soaked All-Bran, mixing well.  Coat small muffin pans with non stick spray. Measure 1/4 C. batter for each muffin. Bake in 375 oven for 20-30 minutes, test to ensure they are done. They freeze well. Place in freezer zip-lock bags.

Yield: 24 Servings.

Estimated Points per serving = 2

Ingredients

1 large bunch Swiss chard leaves, washed
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 large leeks (white part only), washed well, sliced
2 C. sliced cremini mushrooms or favorite mushroom
1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs
1 C. half-and-half or reduced-fat milk
1/2 C. 2 percent milk
1 pre-baked, deep-dish 9-inch pie shell
1 C. crumbled blue cheese
3 Tbs. pine nuts, lightly toasted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the chard in a large pot and add about 1/2 C. water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat just until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain the chard and cool. Press between paper towel to remove excess moisture, and then coarsely chop. You should have about 2 cups. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the chard and cook, stirring until any remaining moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Add just a pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the half-and-half and milk. Spoon the chard mixture evenly into the pie shell. Sprinkle with the blue cheese and pine nuts. Pour in the egg mixture. Bake until the quiche is slightly puffy and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.

Yield: 6 Servings.

Cook’s Note: Substitute spinach for the chard if you like.

Adapted from “The Good Egg” by Marie Simmons (Houghton Mifflin Co., $27).

Ingredients

8 inch round cake pan, spring form or false bottom pan
Cooking Spray
Parchment paper
1/3 C. Walnuts
3 Tbs. Flour
3 oz. (1/2 C.) Chopped semi or bittersweet chocolate
1/3 C. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 C. sugar
1/3 C. Plain or Unsweetened Soymilk
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Place a square of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan and spray the paper and sides of the pan with cooking spray. In a food processor or blender, grind the nuts with flour until very fine. Set Aside. Combine the semisweet chocolate, cocoa and 3/4 C. of the sugar in a large bowl. Scald the soymilk and pour over the chocolate mixture. Whisk until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla. Set aside. Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/4 C. sugar, slowly, continuing to beat at high speed until the mixture is stiff but not dry. Whisk the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture. Fold about 1/3 of the egg whites into the chocolate. Fold in the remaining whites and scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool.

Per slice 3-4 grams of fat
Source: Akasha Richmond, Professional Chef/ Los Angeles www.chefakasha.com

Ingredients

2 1/2- to 3- lb. spaghetti squash
2 Tbs. water
1/2 C. chopped red or green sweet pepper _ 1/2  C. sliced green onions
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbs. snipped parsley
2 tsp. snipped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dillweed
2 tsp. snipped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Wash spaghetti squash; halve lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree. oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet heat water. Add sweet pepper and green onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, dill, and basil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more or until of desired consistency.

Using two forks, remove stringy pulp from spaghetti squash and place on a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over spaghetti squash. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield 6 Servings.

Nutritional Information Nutritional facts per serving
Calories: 66, total fat: 1g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 1mg, sodium: 52mg, carbohydrate: 13g, fiber: 3g, protein: 2g, vitamin A: 15%, vitamin C: 59%, calcium: 5%, iron: 8%

Ingredients

1 can (15 1/2 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Pinch of ground cumin
Pinch of ground nutmeg
5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. tahini (sesame-seed paste)
3 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 tsp. coarse salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and add 1 Tbs. water. Pulse until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed. Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container, and place in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve, up to five days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 1 3/4 C.

Ingredients

3 C. peaches, pureed (about 1 ½ ib.s fresh peaches)
2 tsp. Lemon juice
1/2 C. water
1/2 C. sugar

Directions

Over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Combine cooled sugar syrup, pureed peaches and lemon juice. Pour into 9×9 inch baking dish.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Freeze for 3 hours. Stir several times during the freezing process to prevent large ice crystals from forming. Put in blender or food processor to break up ice crystals. Blend for a few seconds. Refreeze.

Ingredients

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1 large red pepper, cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds, boiled for 3-4 minutes
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1- inch pieces
2 1/4 C. chicken stock or canned broth
1 C. golden raisins (or 1/2 golden and 1/2 regular raisins)
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 C. couscous (about 9 oz.)

Directions

Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for five minutes. Add bell pepper and carrots and cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add chicken stock, raisins, cinnamon and turmeric. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired. Bring to a boil. Mix in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork and serve.

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