Diabetic Chai Tea

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 4 black tea, i prefer earl gray tea bags
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 2 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 heat water to boiling. add tea bags; reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
• 2 remove tea bags and add spices. simmer for additional 2 minutes.
• 3 add milk and splenda, heat to a near boil stirring constantly.
• 4 serve and enjoy.

Diabetic Carrot-raisin Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 cups carrots, grated
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple, crushed,drained
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 (8 ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt

Recipe

• 1 combine carrots, pineapple and raisins; mix well.
• 2 chill for 2 to 3 hours.
• 3 stir in yogurt and serve on lettuce leaf, if desired.
• 4 serving may be exchanged for 1 fruit and 1 vegetable.

Basic Omelette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup cheese (optional)
• salsa (optional)

Recipe

• 1 use a fork to beat together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until blended but not foamy.
• 2 melt the butter over medium-high heat in a medium non-stick skillet.
• 3 swirl the butter around in the pan until it stops foaming.
• 4 pour in the eggs and reduce the heat to medium.
• 5 as the mixture sets, lift the edges of the egg with a spatula and tilt the skillet so uncooked egg flows underneath. do not stir.
• 6 continue cooking until the omelet is moist but not runny, about 3 minutes.
• 7 if making a filled omelet, top it with your choice of filling.
• 8 use a large spatula to loosen the edge of the omelet and fold it in half.
• 9 slide it onto a plate, top with a few spoonfuls of salsa, if using, and serve.

Diabetic Cinnamon Bun Scones

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 2 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute
• 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 -4 teaspoons orange juice or 3 -4 teaspoons milk
• 3/4 cup splenda sugar substitute

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 425°f spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• 2 in large bowl, combine flour, oats, 1/4 cup splenda; mix well.
• 3 cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 4 in small bowl, combine milk, egg and vanilla; blend well. add to dry ingredients all at once; stir with fork or rubber spatula until dry ingredients are moistened. in small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons splenda with the pecans and cinnamon; mix well. sprinkle evenly over dough in bowl; gently stir batter to swirl in cinnamon mixture (do not blend completely.)
• 5 drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
• 6 bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. remove to wire rack; cool 5 minutes.
• 7 glaze: in small bowl, combine splenda and enough liquid for desired consistency; mix until smooth. drizzle over top of warm scones. serve warm.

Diabetic Cinnamon Sour Cream Biscotti

Total Time: 1 hr 1 min Preparation Time: 18 mins Cook Time: 43 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 cup heart healthy margarine
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup egg
• 1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Recipe

• 1 in one med bowl mix all of the dry ingredients together.
• 2 in a small microwave safe bowl place the margarine and apple sauce.
• 3 warm the small bolw on defrost till the margarine is soft enough to mix into the applesauce.
• 4 add the vanilla, egg and sour cream to the small bowl with the margarine mixe and stir together.
• 5 add the liquid ingredients to the flour mix and stir just till everything is mixed.
• 6 turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly about 4 times (don't over do it.
• 7 transfer to pam sprayed baking sheet and shape into a log 10-12 inches long.
• 8 bake at 350f for 25-30 mins (till browned lightly).
• 9 remove fron oved and allow to sit for 15 minute.
• 10 cut into 1/2 inch slices and return to the baking sheet cut side down.
• 11 bake for 8 mins then turn the slices over and bake for another 8 minutes.
• 12 remove from sheet and cool on a rack.

Cucumber-yogurt Crabmeat Salad

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 english cucumber, chopped and seeded
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• sea salt
• pepper
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 head lettuce
• 6 oz- 1lb crabmeat

Recipe

• 1 blend and puree ingredients (except crabmeat, tomato, and lettuce) until smooth. adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 fold in crabmeat.
• 3 slice tomato and head of lettuce into thick serving beds.
• 4 arrange lettuce head slice. top with tomato. scoop crabmeat mixture atop. serve.

Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter flavor crisco
• 3/4 cup splenda brown sugar blend
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f place foil/parchment paper on cookie sheets and counter to save time.
• 2 combine butter flavor crisco, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in bowl.
• 3 beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. beat egg into mixture.
• 4 combine flour, salt, baking soda, mix into creamed mixture until blended. stir in chips.
• 5 drop cookies on parchment paper/foil. bake 8-10 minutes. be careful not to over bake.
• 6 place on a cooling rack.

Oh No! No Potatoes! Stew W/ Caraway Dumplings

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 lbs stewing beef (i like chuck)
• 2 onions, cut in chunks
• 1 -2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small head cabbage, cored and cut in chunks
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef stock, heated to boiling
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 -3 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1 1/2 cups milk

Recipe

• 1 in a large, wide pot, brown stew beef and onions in oil on medium-high heat.
• 2 turn head down.add kitchen bouquet, garlic, and cabbage. cook, stirring, for 5-10 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes, beef stock, salt, and bay leaves. simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 put flour into a mixing bowl. add baking powder and salt. mix well.
• 5 add oil to flour mix and stir in well, crumbling through your hands if necessary to achieve a mealy texture.
• 6 stir in the caraway seed.
• 7 stir in the milk to make a soft dough.
• 8 drop by spoonfuls onto the stew. simmer, uncovered, for about 12-15 minutes. cover. simmer another 15+ minutes until the dumplings are fully cooked.

Diabetic Chinese Chews

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar substitute
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dates, finely chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar substitute.
• 2 add dates and walnuts.
• 3 spread in well greased 8' square pan.
• 4 bake 350f 40 mins or til done.
• 5 score into 1 inch squares while warm.

Diabetic Chocolate Mousse

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 14 teaspoons artificial sweetener

Recipe

• 1 in small saucepan, soften gelatin in water.
• 2 stir over low heat til gelatin dissolves completely.
• 3 in mixing bowl, beat cocoa, vanilla and cream til stiff peaks form.
• 4 add artificial sweetener and liquid gelatin and beat til well blended.
• 5 chill thoroughly before serving.

Great Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 celery ribs
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, shredded
• 2 cups fresh mixed vegetables or 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, of your choice
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• sea salt
• pepper
• 8 cups water
• 3 -4 bay leaves
• 12 peppercorns
• marrow, beef bone

Recipe

• 1 simmer stock ingredients for an hour or two.
• 2 heat oil in soup pot and saute onions and celery on med.
• 3 high heat until onions are transluscent.
• 4 add stock, carrots and potatoes.
• 5 simmer until carrots are tender and potatoes start to break down (about 1/2 hour to an hour).
• 6 add water to desired consistency.
• 7 remove a few cups and puree with a blender and return to pot.
• 8 salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 add additional vegetables and simmer about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• 10 serve.

Chili-rubbed Chicken With Barbecue "mop" Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup chili powder
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 cup hickory barbecue sauce
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as tabasco)
• 2 whole chickens, quartered (backbones discarded - 3/12 pounds each)
• 3 cups mesquite wood chips (soaked in cold water 1 hour) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 for chili rub: mix all ingredients in bowl. for mop sauce: mix all sauce ingredients in medium bowl.
• 2 arrange chicken in single layer on a large baking sheet. season with salt and pepper. sprinkle chili rub generously on both sides of chicken; press to adhere. let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• 3 prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). when coals are , drain chips if using, and scatter over coals. place chicken, skin side down, on grill back away from direct heat. cover grill and cook chicken until cooked through, turning every 5 minutes and covering grill, about 35 to 40 minutes (chili rub may look slightly burned). serve hot or warm, passing mop sauce separately.

Diabetic Christmas Pear

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pear
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar substitute
• 4 drops red food coloring
• 1 cinnamon stick, cut to 1 inch

Recipe

• 1 peel and core pear.
• 2 cut in half or into slices.
• 3 combine water, sugar replacement, food colouring and cinnamon stick into saucepan.
• 4 bring to boil.
• 5 add pear.
• 6 reduce heat and allow to simmer 3 mins.
• 7 turn pear several times to completely colour.
• 8 remove with slotted spoon.
• 9 serve hot or cold.

Diabetic Chocolate Rice Delight

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup long-grain rice (or brown)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 unsweetened chocolate square
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 8 teaspoons artificial sweetener
• 1/4 cup nuts, chopped
• 4 strawberries

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy saucepan, heat milk, rice, salt and chocolate until mixture boils. stir occasionally. reduce heat. cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until rice is tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
• 2 stir occasionally.
• 3 remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• 4 refrigerate till chilled. stir several times.
• 5 beat whipping cream til soft peaks form.
• 6 beat in artificial sweetener.
• 7 mix half of whipped cream with the chocolate mixture.
• 8 pour into four dessert dishes.
• 9 top with remaining whipped cream and nuts.
• 10 garnish each with a strawberry.

Shrimp Kabob Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crused red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces jicama, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
• 4 cups torn salad greens (i use spring mix because it is so colorful.)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, oil, salt, red pepper and garlic.
• 2 measure out 1/3 cup of orange juice mixture and reserve; cover and refrigerate until needed.
• 3 pour remaining marinade over vegetables and shrimp tossing to mix well.
• 4 cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• 5 alternate the shrimp, vegetables and pineapple on eight 10-inch skewers.
• 6 cook over medium hot coals or gas grill until shrimp is pink, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• 7 serve on bed of salad greens.

Oh So Easy Mustard-mayonnaise Sauce

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, stir everything together, then whisk until lightened and smooth.
• 2 use immediately or transfer to a lidded container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Diabetes-friendly Grilled Strawberry Sandwich Or Panini

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons neufchatel cheese
• 3/4 cup strawberry, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
• 2 slices whole grain bread

Recipe

• 1 combine neufchatel with 1/4 cup of the strawberries, mashing the berries as you mix.
• 2 spread half the mixture on each piece of bread. fill with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with zest.
• 3 cook in panini maker -- or grill like you would grilled cheese (heat skillet to warm; butter the bread and grill both buttered sides until golden).
• 4 enjoy warm.

Diabetic Applesauce Pancakes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 slice enriched bread, crumbled
• 1/3 cup cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons splenda sugar substitute
• 1 dash cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 place the bread crumbs, cheese, splenda and 2 tablespoons applesauce in blender.
• 2 process until smooth.
• 3 drop by tablespoons on a hot non-stick skillet.
• 4 serve with remaining applesauce as a topping.

Diabetes-friendly Pineapple Cilantro Popcicles

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 cups pineapple, diced (about 1/2 a whole pineapple)
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaf (or more)
• 1/2 lime, juice of

Recipe

• 1 put pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice in blender and puree until smooth. pour mixture into six 3-ounce ice-pop molds and add sticks. freeze for 4 hours, or until frozen. dip molds in tepid water to help remove the pops.

Ruthi's Extra Comforting Corn Chowder

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 celery, diced
• 4 cups frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, chopped
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook the bacon in a large stockpot, remove and sit aside.
• 2 drain all but one tablespoon of the fat.
• 3 cook onions, celery and pepper until tender.
• 4 add everything but cream and cheese and bacon and simmer 30 minutes.
• 5 pour cream in and simmer 10 minutes more.
• 6 top with crimbled bacon, cheese.

Diabetic Apple Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 unbaked pie shells
• 6 apples, pared and sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen apple juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 fill pie shell with sliced apples.
• 2 heat apple juice to boiling.
• 3 dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into hot juice.
• 4 cook until thickened.
• 5 sprinkle cinnamon over apples.
• 6 dot with butter.
• 7 pour juice over all and cover with upper crust.
• 8 prick crust.
• 9 bake in 450 for 10 minutes.
• 10 reduce heat to 350 and bake 35-45 minutes.

Diabetic Apple Oat Bran Muffins

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup oat bran
• 1/8 cup splenda brown sugar blend
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup egg
• 1 1/2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped golden delicious is a good choice)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 grease twelve 3-inch muffin cups or line with paper liners.
• 3 in large bowl, combine both flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• 4 in medium bowl, beat buttermilk, oat bran, brown sugar, oil, applesauce and egg until blended.
• 5 stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until combined.
• 6 fold in apples.
• 7 divide batter among muffin cups.
• 8 bake 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
• 9 cool muffins in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Diabetic Apple Cobbler

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup xylitol sweetener
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup flax seed meal
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 the filling:.
• 3 in a large bowl combine apples, 1/2 cup xylitol, 1 tbs honey, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract.
• 4 stir gently with a toss like motion to mix up all ingredients and coat all the apple pieces.
• 5 pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
• 6 do not worry about spreading out, it will naturally.
• 7 place 2 tbs butter on top the apple mixture.
• 8 the topping:.
• 9 add all remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
• 10 drop batter by the spoonful over the filling, spreading as even as possible.
• 11 the batter will spread during baking.
• 12 bake for 1/2 hour at 350.

Onion Gravy

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, halved then sliced
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 12 fluid ounces chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a medium sized saucepan.
• 2 add the onions and sauté until brown, about 10 minutes.
• 3 sprinkle the flour over the onions and continue to cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
• 4 gradually add the stock, herbs and worcestershire sauce and continue to cook until thickened.
• 5 partially cover and cook for a further 10-15 minutes to allow the flavours to develop, stirring from time to time.

Diabetic Baked Apples

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 small gala apples
• 1 (12 ounce) can diet strawberry soda (i use diet big red)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 tablespoon splenda granular
• 1 (8 ounce) container sugar-free cool whip

Recipe

• 1 core the apples and place in a casserole dish.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the strawberries and splenda.
• 3 stuff the middles of the apples with the berries.
• 4 pour the soda over the apples.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees until the apples are tender, anywhere from 30-45 minutes, depending on the apples.
• 6 top with the cool whip.

Diabetes-friendly Black Forest Pancakes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup splenda granular
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons splenda granular
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar-free cool whip

Recipe

• 1 mix flour, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup splenda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
• 2 mix the milk, egg, and butter in another large bowl.
• 3 mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
• 4 heat a pan over medium heat and melt butter in it.
• 5 pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• 6 flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. repeat for the remaining batter.
• 7 meanwhile simmer the cherries, remaining splenda (2 t), cornstarch and water over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• 8 serve pancakes and spoon cool whip on top.

Diabetic Frozen Peach Yogurt

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can peaches in juice (i used my home canned peaches)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup splenda granular

Recipe

• 1 drain peaches reserving 1/2 cup of juice.
• 2 puree peaches in blender (i use hand held blender for faster clean up).
• 3 add yogurt, (i do this all in a four cup measuring cup) reserved juice, and splenda; blend with hand blender until combined.
• 4 pour into freezer bowl, turn machine on and let mix until frozen, about 25-30 minutes.
• 5 if desired, pour frozen yogurt into plastic container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours.

Diabetic "sugar" And Spice Pecans (crock Pot)

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb pecan halves
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup splenda granular, sugar substitute
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe

• 1 place pecans in crock pot and stir in the melted butter, coating the pecans thoroughly.
• 2 sprinkle the splenda, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice over the pecans and stir again to coat.
• 3 cover the crock pot; set on high. cook for 30 minutes; uncover, turn to low, and let cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Diabetic Zucchini Bread (low Sugar, Low Calorie, Low Fat )

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup egg , beat (or egg substitute)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup fat-free margarine, melted
• 2 cups zucchini, shredded
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 6 tablespoons splenda brown sugar blend (3/4 cup reg. brown sugar)
• 3/4 cup splenda granular
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven 350 degrees.
• 2 grease and flour two medium loaf pans.
• 3 in a bowl combine egg, brown sugar, sugar, apple sauce, and margarine.
• 4 to bowl add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,nutmeg, salt, and vanilla.
• 5 add flour slowly.
• 6 add shredded carrots, zucchini and nuts.
• 7 beat mixture (by hand or mixer).
• 8 pour loaf into pans.
• 9 bake 45 mins or 'til toothpick comes out clean.

Diabetic Apple Pie

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 tablespoons ice cold water (may need more)
• 3 egg whites, divided
• 3 large apples (granny smith or similiar type)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 cup frozen apple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe

• 1 sift flour and salt together in large bowl.
• 2 stir in oil and water.
• 3 knead dough 3-4 times until moist and elastic.
• 4 roll into ball;cover;refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• 5 place between 2 sheets of wax paper.
• 6 roll dough into a 12-inch circle.
• 7 place in 8" pie plate.
• 8 trim edges and press with fork.
• 9 poke a few holes in empty pie shell.
• 10 brush with 1 egg and bake for 5 minutes at 350-degrees f.
• 11 remove from oven.
• 12 while crust is cooking start preparing apples.
• 13 peel, core, and slice apples.
• 14 drop apples slices into bowl of cold water with 1 tb lemon juice.
• 15 drain and dry before using.
• 16 mix apple slices with half of lemon rind, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, and apple juice concentrate.
• 17 turn into pie shell.
• 18 place in 350-degree oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
• 19 while pie is cooking, whip 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• 20 add 1/2 tsp lemon rind and cream of tartar.
• 21 continue beating until thick.
• 22 remove pie from oven when done, pile merinque on top of it in decorative swirls, top with remaining lemon rind.
• 23 return to oven.
• 24 bake for 5-7 minutes longer or until merinque is golden brown.

Liberian Black-eyed Pea Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled )
• 6 cups water, divided
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch cayenne (more to taste )
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1 green bell pepper (or red, seeded and chopped )
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen) (optional)
• 1 cup sliced okra (fresh or frozen )
• 2 cups chopped fresh collard greens (or kale or chard or spinach) (optional)
• 3 cups diced tomatoes with juice (28-ounce can)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, up to 2 )
• salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a covered saucepan, bring the black-eyed peas, garlic cloves, and 4 cups of the water to a boil.
• 2 reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, in a nonreactive soup pot, sauté the onions and celery in the 2 tablespoons water on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
• 4 stir in the cayenne, allspice, and thyme and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 5 add the bell peppers, stir well, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• 6 stir in the corn, okra, tomatoes, and the remaining 2 cups of water.
• 7 cover and bring just to a boil; then add the greens, gently simmer until tender, and remove from the heat until the black- eyed peas are ready.
• 8 when the black-eyed peas are tender, remove the garlic cloves or mash them with a fork against the side of the pan.
• 9 add the black-eyed peas and their cooking liquid to the soup pot.
• 10 stir in the cilantro, if using, and add salt and black pepper to taste.

Diabetic Applesauce Brownies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup sugar substitute
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 in a bowl combine oil, applesauce, and cocoa.
• 3 mix in sugar.
• 4 blend in the eggs and vanilla.
• 5 in another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• 6 add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture.
• 7 pour in a 9 inch square pan.
• 8 sprinkle nuts on top if desired.
• 9 bake in oven for about 20-30 minutes.

Diabetic Apple Pie In-a-paper Bag

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 refrigerator pie crust (from a box of 2)
• 7 cups cubed baking apples (approx 2 1/2 lbs.)
• 3/4 cup splenda granular
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup splenda granular
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

Recipe

• 1 fit pie crust in to a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. trim and prepare edges.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and the cinnamon. sprinkle with lemon juice.
• 3 to make topping, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. sprinkle evenly over apples (pie will be high).
• 4 slide pie into heavy brown paper bag, large enough to cover pie loosely. fold end of bag over and fasten with paper clips. bake in 425 degree oven for 1 hour. (bag will not burn).
• 5 remove from oven, open bag with scissors, remove pie and cool on wire rack.

Diabetic Banana Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup toasted pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 cups bananas, mashed (very ripe)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (clear)

Recipe

• 1 for oat flour, rolled oats were powdered in food processor.
• 2 preheat oven to 350 degrees. grease the bottom only of loaf pan. combine dry ingredients. in separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. lightly fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients with spatula just until combined. bake for about 55 minutes cool for five minutes and invert. store in refrigerator for four days or on the counter two days.

Rice Cooker Cabbage Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 lb ground meat, brown & drain before mixing
• 1 lb sausage, sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 -3 whole tomatoes, cut up
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion tops or 1/2 cup parsley
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together in rice cooker.
• 2 serve when rice cooker goes off.

Sauteed Spinach With Red Onion, Bacon & Blue Cheese

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, tough stems removed
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large nonstick skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until beginning to soften.
• 2 add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds more; add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted.
• 3 remove from heat; stir in bacon and sprinkle cheese on top, serve immediately.

Lamb Loin Roast And Kraut With A Kick!

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs lamb loin roast
• 1/4 medium sweet onion, chopped coarsely
• 1 (15 ounce) can sauerkraut, not drained
• 1/2 head cabbage, chopped coarsely
• 1 carrot, grated coarsely
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder, to taste
• 1 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 brown roast in a hot skillet.
• 3 do not drain the can of sauerkraut.
• 4 combine and toss all ingredients except roast, pepper and seasoned salt in a large mixing bowl.
• 5 place roast in the center of a 9x12 roasting pan.
• 6 pour sauerkraut mixture around roast in the pan.
• 7 season top of roast and over top of kraut with seasoned salt and cracked pepper.
• 8 bake for 1 hour at 350°f.

Peach Melba Jam

Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces frozen unsweetened raspberries
• 4 quarts water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 lbs ripe peaches
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 3/4 ounces pectin (low methoxyl pectin with calcium *)
• 3/4 cup splenda sugar substitute

Recipe

• 1 wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover. bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer. simmer until ready to use. remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling.
• 2 place raspberries in food processor; process until smooth. press mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, reserving pulp; discard seeds. measure exactly 3/4 cup pulp; set aside.
• 3 combine 4 quarts water and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside. fill a dutch oven 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. immerse peaches for 20 seconds or until skins easily peel away; remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. slip skin off peaches using a paring knife. cut peaches in half; remove pits. place peach halves in the water and lemon juice solution to prevent browning; drain. cut peaches into chunks; place in food processor. process in batches until finely chopped. measure exactly 4 cups of fruit.
• 4 combine peaches, raspberry pulp, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepan; stir to mix well. let stand for 10 minutes.
• 5 bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat. boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat; add splenda, stirring until it dissolves. skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• 6 ladle hot jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of tops. wipe jar rims and threads. cover with 2-piece lids. screw bands tightly. place jars on rack in canner. (water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. add boiling water, if necessary.) cover; bring water to gentle boil.
• 7 process 10 minutes. remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. after jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (if lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
• 8 if using a pectin product with separate pectin and calcium packets, follow the package directions to mix calcium water. use 5 teaspoons pectin powder and 4 teaspoons calcium water. follow package directions for preparing recipe.

Oh My Goodness! Yummy Very Low Cal Chocolate Cupcakes!

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup splenda granular (sugar substitute)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup self rising flour

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 400°f.
• 2 beat egg whites and cream of tarter while slowly adding splenda, vanilla, and salt.
• 3 in another bowl sift the rest of the dry ingredients.
• 4 slowly add dry ingredients into the egg whites (it will become runny but that is ok).
• 5 pour into 6 muffin cups.
• 6 bake for 15 minutes or until done.

Pesto Chicken Salad (pasta Salad Style With No Pasta)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup low-fat greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (approx 1 16oz can)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut pre-cooked chicken into 1" cubes and set aside.
• 2 prepare vegetables: thinly slice green onion. drain and quarter artichoke hearts. chop cherry tomatos in half. thaw peas and green beans, i recommend cutting the green beans into approx 1" lengths. drain all the veggies as well as possible. squeeze the extra moisture out with a paper towel if you like.
• 3 in a large bowl, mix together greek yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• 4 mix in all of the vetgetables and chicken. toss to coat.
• 5 you can eat immediately but i think it tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight. it's good on its own or served over lettuce or broccoli shreds.

Chili-spice Rub With Orange

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 2 -3 serrano chilies, fresh (remove seeds to control heat)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 onion, medium
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, good-tasting
• 1/3 cup vinegar (any type will do)
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons coriander, ground (try fresh ground for more flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 combine everything in a food processor or blender and purée.
• 2 rub over the surface of your vegetables or other food and slow-grill over medium-low heat.

Chicken In Orange Cream, Low Carb Diabetic

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, partially frozen
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, including tops
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 1 cup dry wine
• 3 (1 g) packets splenda sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon soy flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry tarragon, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (don't overdo it!)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 orange wedges, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 keeping chicken breasts partially frozen, cut them into thin slices.
• 2 let thaw.
• 3 sprinkle breast meat with salt and pepper.
• 4 melt butter and oil in large frying pan over medium high heat.
• 5 quickly cook chicken slices in batches, turning until lightly browned but not totally cooked through keeping them very tender.
• 6 transfer to a platter and keep warm.
• 7 pour out oil and wipe out pan and start again and continue to cook remaining chicken slices in this manner until all the chicken is browned.
• 8 pour off and discard drippings, leaving any browned bits in bottom of pan.
• 9 mix together garlic, onion, orange juice, orange peel and wine and add to the pan.
• 10 bring to a boil, stirring; remove from heat.
• 11 stir splenda, tarragon, curry, and soy flour into sour cream; then stir sour cream into wine mixture.
• 12 return to heat and cook, stirring, until sauce comes to gentle boil.
• 13 season to taste with salt and pepper and add back the cooked chicken tossing to cover with sauce and let simmer a couple minutes to just finish off the chicken and until the sauce has slightly thickened.
• 14 if it becomes too thick, add a bit of chicken broth.
• 15 garnish with orange wedges.
• 16 you might squeeze the orange wedge's juice over all your serving, but be careful or the carbs will add up (about 3-5 carbs per wedge).

Craisin And Spinach Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 ounces baby spinach
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted chopped
• 1/2 cup craisins
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute or 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon heaping sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 toast pecans in a oven @ 350 for 5-10 minute when cooled chop and set aside.
• 2 mix olive oil, splenda,balsamic vinegar, sour cream and mustard together and set aside.
• 3 put spinach into a bowl, add pecans and craisins toss, add dressing toss again and serve!

Diabetic Apple Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 graham cracker crust (you can make your own or use a pre-made one)
• 1 egg (slightly beaten)
• 5 cups fresh peeled apples
• 1/2 cup splenda granular
• 1/4 cup splenda brown sugar blend
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/8 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 1/8 cup splenda brown sugar blend
• 1/3 cup melted butter, scant

Recipe

• 1 brush egg on crust, bake until light brown, about 6 minutes.
• 2 combine next 6 ingredients, mix well, spoon into crust.
• 3 mix remaining ingredients and either sprinkle over top or roll and put on as the top of the pie in thin sheets haphazard for a rustic look. you may need to add a bit more butter if you wish to roll it.
• 4 bake at 375 fahrenheit for about 50 minutes or until bubbly.*.
• 5 cool for about 4 hours.
• 6 *note: i used a round glass casserole dish and cooked the apples for about 30 mins with the lid on then removed the lid, sprinkled the crust on top and finished baking.

Diabetic Apple Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 cups sliced and pared tart apples
• 4 (1 g) packets sweet 'n low artificial sweetener
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons lowfat margarine
• 1 (9 inch) pastry for double-crust pie

Recipe

• 1 mix sweetener, cornstarch, and cinammon.
• 2 pour over apples and mix well.
• 3 pour apple mixture into unbaked pie crust.
• 4 cut oleo into small pieces and put on top of apples.
• 5 cover with remaining crust and seal edges.
• 6 bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
• 7 lower temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes.

Diabetic Apple Raisin Turnovers

Total Time: 8 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 apple, cored and cut in small cubes
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 8 slices whole wheat bread

Recipe

• 1 mix sugar and cinnamon.
• 2 add apple and raisins.
• 3 cover and microwave on high 1 minute.
• 4 stir.
• 5 cover and microwave for 1 1/2 mins til apple is tender.
• 6 trim crusts from bread.
• 7 please 1 tablespoon of apple mix on each slice.
• 8 form into a turnover, and seal edges with fork.
• 9 toast lightly in toaster oven.

Holy Trinity Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) bag carrots, matchsticks or 1 (16 ounce) bag shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced (could sub orange)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (could sub cumin or ground ginger)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch sugar
• fresh sea salt, to taste
• fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 put in a large bowl in order of ingredients.
• 2 give it a good mix.
• 3 let it chill in the fridge for a while and for the flavors to get acquainted.
• 4 try really hard to not eat it all yourself.

Diabetic Carrot Cake

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
• 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened apple juice (3/4 can concentrate-thawed)
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 cups raw grated carrots
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 beat eggs and add oil. sift together dry ingredients. add to egg & oil mixture. add vanilla & juice. stir in carrots, raisins & 1/2 cup nuts.
• 2 pour batter into greased cake pan and sprinkle 1/2 cup nuts on top.
• 3 bake in preheated oven for 325 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

Berries With Custard Sauce -- Diabetic

Diabetic Breakfast Drink

Total Time: 3 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon cocoa (or carob powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons artificial sweetener

Recipe

• 1 in a blender, whirl all ingredients til smooth.
• 2 serve immediately in a tall glass.

Frozen Pineapple Smoothie

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup milk or 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch allspice
• 1 (1 g) packet splenda sugar substitute (or preferred sweetener) (optional) or 2 (1 g) packets splenda sugar substitute (or preferred sweetener) (optional)
• ice
• whipped cream (optional)
• pineapple slice (to garnish) (optional)
• spiced rum (optional)

Recipe

• 1 pour juice, milk, and vanilla into blender. add allspice and splenda.
• 2 add ice to fill blender up to the 5 cup line.
• 3 mix on whatever speed your blender’s manual recommends for crushing ice until creamy and slushy.
• 4 serve in tall glasses dusted with additional allspice if desired. can be garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a split ring of pineapple hung on the glass if desired.
• 5 adults may enjoy adding a shot of spiced rum.

Diabetic Asian Lemon Chicken

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 ounces chicken breast tenders, cut in thirds
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (start with 2 tbsp, mix, taste and add more if you wish)
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fat free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons splenda sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch strips
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch strips

Recipe

• 1 mix 1 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoons soy sauce in a small bowl. add sliced chicken tenders. place in refrigerator and marinate for 10 minutes.
• 2 stir the lemon juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, splenda and 1 teaspoons cornstarch together in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• 3 heat oil in a medium size frying pan. add chicken and cook over med. high heat for 3-4 minutes or until just done. add sauce and sliced peppers. cook 1-2 minutes more or until sauce thickens and peppers are slightly tender.
• 4 serve with rice or asian noodles.

Nappa Cabbage Rolls With Tofu, Spinach, And Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 lb fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, dried, and torn into pieces
• 1/2 lb soft tofu, drained well and cut into large pieces
• 3 -4 scallions, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 large head napa cabbage
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin (there should be 8 thin slices)
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet japanese rice wine, not sake)
• salt, pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil on high heat.
• 2 filling: remove and discard mushroom stems. wash mushrooms, dry well, add to the bowl of a food processor and chop finely. add the spinach to the processor bowl and process until fine. add the tofu pieces and process for a few more pulses. scrape the filling into a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients and set aside.
• 3 cabbage: cut off sixteen leaves of the cabbage and drop into the large pot of boiling water. blanch for one minute, then drain and blot on paper towels. trim off 2 inches of the thick part of the cabbage leaves. dice four of the pieces and add them to the filling. discard the rest and set the blanched leaves aside.
• 4 chicken: lay the pieces of chicken in a flat dish. pour the mirin over them, season with salt and pepper, and let marinate for 15 minutes. remove the chicken and pour the mirin into the chicken stock. spread some of the filling over the chicken, one piece at a time, and roll up tightly, then roll again in one cabbage leaf. lay a second leaf over the top in the opposite direction to enclose the roll. repeat the process until there are eight rolls. tie them with string to prevent opening while cooking. carefully place the rolls into a 5-qt. dutch oven in one layer, placing them tightly against each other. add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
• 5 finishing:when the chicken rolls are done, remove them to a plate (using two spoons) and let them cool for 5 minutes. then, cut the string off and, with a sharp knife, cut the rolls into 1-inch slices; arrange slices on a serving platter.
• 6 mix the cold water with the cornstarch to make a slurry. strain the stock, pour it into a saucepan and bring to a boil. slowly stir in the slurry and, stirring constantly, cook until thickened, a minute or two. spoon some sauce over the rolls and pass the extra at the table.

Diabetic Bran Muffins

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup natural bran
• 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
• 1/3 cup cooking oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup splenda granular
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. stir well. push up around sides of bowl making well in cetner.
• 2 in another bowl stir buttermilk with bran. let stand 5 minutes.
• 3 add remining ingredients to bran mixture in order given. beat with spoon until mixd. pour into well in flour mixture and stir to moisten. batter will be lumpy.
• 4 fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
• 5 bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
• 6 let stand 5 minutes.
• 7 remove from pan.

Diabetes-friendly Watermelon Milkshake

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 1/2 cups watermelon, cut into chunks and frozen
• 2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in blender and process to milkshake consistency. taste and add more splenda as desired.

Cucumbers With Mint For Dessert

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 whole cucumber, diced (chilled is best)
• fresh mint leaves, diced (fresh is best, if you don't have these dried mint leaves will work though the flavor will not burst)
• 1/4 cup agave nectar (or to taste. this has a very lite flavor and will not spike your blood sugar)

Recipe

• 1 mix it all up! serve chilled.
• 2 **diabetic version: use stevia (remember a little goes a long way.) i did read that some people with diabetes can have the agave nectar, as it is lower on the glycemic index about 46, i think.
• 3 ** if you don't have aguave nectar, you can use raw honey or organic evaporated cane juice. (this retains the nutrients in the sugar).

Lavender Red Wine Sauce For Meat, Rice Or Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces merlot
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1/3 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 lightly spray a saucepan with olive oil spray. saute diced onion until translucent and add the garlic for about a minute, keeping it moving to prevent burning. pour in about half the merlot and bring to a strong simmer.
• 2 dissolve the bouillon into 1 celsius hot water and add about half of this to the sauce. bring to strong simmer. repeat process until all the merlot and chicken bouillon are gone. let gently simmer for about 30 minutes.

Diabetic Champagne

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 cups grape juice
• 1 cup diet lemon-lime soda
• 2 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute, if desired

Recipe

• 1 stir chilled ingredients together just before serving.
• 2 for a fancy presentation, serve with thin lemon or lime slices if desired.

Pesto Alfredo Sauce

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup cream)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 dash garlic powder (optional)
• 1 cup basil pesto (see notes)
• 1/2-3/4 cup parmesan cheese (see notes)

Recipe

• 1 heat cream cheese, milk (or milk and cream), and garlic together in a small saucepan. bring just barely to boiling.
• 2 reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is fully melted into the milk.
• 3 stir in the pesto and reheat to just barely boiling again.
• 4 stir in parmesan and simmer a few moments until the sauce begins to thicken.
• 5 remove from heat and serve over any pasta.
• 6 note on pesto: best made with a pure basil pesto rather than a basil-and-spinach pesto. homemade or commercial is fine.
• 7 note on parmesan: i freeze my homemade pesto without the cheese so i use the full 3/4 cup. if your pesto has a generous amount of cheese you will not need as much. not that plenty of parmesan is a bad thing. :d.
• 8 if you toss this together with pasta, chunks of cooked chicken, and broccoli florets then spread it in a baking pan with plenty of shredded mozzarella on top you get a terrific casserole.

Slow-cooker Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 medium yukon gold potatoes or 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Recipe

• 1 prick potatoes all over with a fork. microwave potatoes on high, turning once, until tender, about 15 minutes. remove from microwave, let cool slightly, then peel and mash with milk and butter. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 in a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. add garlic and cook 30 second longer. add beef, increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up chunks, until meat is cooked through and beginnning to brown, 8 minutes. stir in tomato paste, worcestershire, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. in a small cup, whisk cornstarch with 1 cup water. add to skillet and cook, stirring, until liquid thickens slightly. remove from heat; transfer to slow cooker.
• 3 layer vegetables on top of meat; top with potatoes. cover, turn slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours.

Slow-cooker Round Steak Tacos

Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 28 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, fat trimmed
• 6 fajita-style flour tortillas, warmed
• 4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded (optional)
• 1 cup kraft 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 cup salsa (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in slow-cooker, combine tomatoes, vinegar and chili powder. add beef; cover and heat on low 10 to 12 hours.
• 2 shred meat using two forks and place in serving bowl.
• 3 if desired, serve on tortillas with olives, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Diabetic Baked Beans

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) can hunt tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons pourable splenda sugar substitute or 2 tablespoons sugar twin
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 6 tablespoons hormel bacon bits

Recipe

• 1 spray a slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• 2 in prepared container, combine tomato sauce, mustard, splenda and worcestershire sauce.
• 3 stir in great northern beans.
• 4 add onion and bacon bits.
• 5 mix well to combine.
• 6 cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• 7 mix well before serving.
• 8 he: 2-1/2 protein, 1 vegetable, 1/4 slider, 5 optional calories diabetic: 2 meat, 1 vegetable, 1 starch.

Shrimp Lazeez

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 4 spring onions, sliced length wise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

Recipe

• 1 heat oil on medium flame.
• 2 add ginger and stir.
• 3 add vegetable stock, shrimp, garlic powder, chili powder and salt.
• 4 stir fry on medium heat.
• 5 add spring onions when only a little juice remains in the pan.
• 6 place lid on pan for 30 seconds.
• 7 serve over rice.

Jam Thumbprints

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 3 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or half of each) or 1 teaspoon almond extract (or half of each)
• 3 tablespoons diabetic sugar-free jam or 3 tablespoons jelly, any kind

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, cream the butter and splenda until fluffy.
• 2 add the egg and vanilla; stir in the flour.
• 3 form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic. chill for 30 minutes, at least.
• 4 when ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. shape into 1" balls and place on parchment paper. make a small indention and bake until golden. cool completely. place 1/2 teaspoons jam into the indentions.

Diabetic Brownies In A Jar

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 crackers)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 1/2 teaspoons artificial sweetener (such as sweet 'n low or splenda 1 1/2 tsp. is = to 6 packets)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 add the ingredients the the order listed above to a wide mouth canning jar or other size appropriate decorative container.
• 2 create a tag which reads, "heat oven to 350*. mix ingredients with 1 cup skim milk, blend well. bake in greased 8x8x2 pan for 30 minutes. cut in 2 inch squares while warm.".

Jamaican Callaloo Greens

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch greens, preferably callaloo (fresh chopped spinach, turnip greens, or collards may be substituted)
• 2 ounces salt lamb, chopped
• 8 ounces coconut milk
• 5 cups water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces chopped okra
• 8 ounces crabmeat
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper (very hot pepper)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 place first six ingredients in a large stew pot.
• 2 simmer until the salt lamb is tender; add the okra and crab meat.
• 3 simmer for 5 minutes (or until greens are tender) and season to taste with salt, pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper.
• 4 serve while still hot.

Hunan-style Hot And Spicy Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green onion, sliced thinly on the diagonal
• 3 small hot chili peppers, sliced thinly on the diagonal
• 1 tablespoon ginger, shredded
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light is the best)
• 2 lbs chicken pieces, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light is the best)
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 teaspoons szechwan pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix ginger slices, sherry vinegar and 2 tbsp soy sauce. marinate chicken pieces for 30 minutes in soy sauce marinade.
• 2 grind sichuan pepper to powder and add to mixing bowl. mix in the chicken broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, wine, sugar, salt and black pepper.
• 3 heat oil in a wok or heavy frying pan. add sliced green onion and chili peppers and stir fry for one minute.
• 4 add soy marinade and chicken to scallions and hot pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.
• 5 add chicken broth mixture and mix well. cook over medium-low heat until chicken pieces are fully cooked (8-10 minutes) stirring frequently. add cornstarch to thicken. serve with rice.