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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe for Diabetics

November 7, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Cranberries, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe for Diabetics, Granny Smith Apples, oranges, recipes, Relish, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe for Diabetics. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Oranges, Granny Smith Apples, Cranberries, and Splenda. There’s 49 calories and 12 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe for Diabetics
Had enough of cranberry sauce out of a can? This low-carb, homemade version of the traditional Thanksgiving side will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 24 hours

2 oranges
2 Granny Smith apples, cored
1 (12-ounce) package cranberries, washed
18 packets Splenda artificial sweetener (or 3/4 cup Splenda granular)

Directions
Yield: 11 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – Peel oranges. Place peel from one orange in food processor (discard the other peel) and process until finely chopped. Remove any seeds from oranges and process oranges, apples, and cranberries, one at a time, in a food processor. Mix orange peel, oranges, apples, cranberries, and Splenda in a bowl until the sweetener is mixed throughout the fruit. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 49 calories, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: <1 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 2 mg, Fiber: <1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/fresh-cranberry-relish/

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Cranberry “Crunch” Cookies

November 4, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Cookies, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cranberry "Crunch" Cookies, Desserts, Dried Cranberries, Food, NESTLÉ CRUNCH Candy Bar, Orange Peel, recipes, Splenda

I have a recipe that’s perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, Cranberry “Crunch” Cookies. There’s always Cranberries somewhere on your Thanksgiving table so why not in the Cookies! To make these Cookies you’ll be needing Splenda, NESTLÉ CRUNCH Candy Bar, Orange Peel, Dried Cranberries, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Egg, and Vanilla Extract. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cranberry “Crunch” Cookies
The cranberries and chopped chocolate bar give these reduced-carb cookies just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons granular sugar blend for baking (such as SPLENDA)
2 tablespoons brown sugar blend for baking (such as SPLENDA)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 (1.55 ounces) NESTLÉ CRUNCH Candy Bar, chopped

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Beat butter, granular sugar blend and brown sugar blend in small mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in egg, vanilla extract and orange peel. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda. Stir in cranberries and chopped Crunch bar. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
3 – Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or just until golden around edges. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 50 Calories from Fat: 15 Total Fat: 1.5 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 20 mg Carbohydrates: 8 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 1 g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/cookie/cranberry_crunch_cookies_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Caramel Apple Pecan Cheesecake

September 9, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, baking, Caramel Apple Pecan Cheesecake, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cream cheese, Diabetes, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Food, Ice cream, Pecans, Pies, recipes, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Caramel Apple Pecan Cheesecake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Apple Pie Filling, Reduced Fat Graham Crackers, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Vanilla Extract, Eggs, Caramel Ice Cream Topping, and Chopped Pecans. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Caramel Apple Pecan Cheesecake
A sweet way to end a meal anytime of the year.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (6-ounce) reduced fat graham cracker pie crust
2 (8-ounce) containers nonfat cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Directions:

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling.
2 – Spoon remaining pie filling into crust. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then beat in eggs one at a time. Pour over apple filling in crust.
3 – Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, or until center is set. Remove from oven, and cool to room temperature.
4 – In a small saucepan melt caramel with reserved apple filling. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.
Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 200; Calories from Fat: 60; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 320mg; Total Carbs: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 8g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/caramel_apple_pecan_cheesecake_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cantaloupe-Berry Salad with Mint-Yogurt Dressing

July 1, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Cantaloupe, Cantaloupe-Berry Salad with Mint-Yogurt Dressing, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Fat Free Plain Yogurt, Food, Fresh Berries, Fresh Mint, Grated Lemon Zest, Honey, recipes, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Cantaloupe-Berry Salad with Mint-Yogurt Dressing. To make this week’s Recipe you’ll be needing Cantaloupe, Fresh Berries, Fresh Mint, Fat Free Plain Yogurt, Honey, Splenda, and Grated Lemon Zest. Salad or Dessert? The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cantaloupe-Berry Salad with Mint-Yogurt Dressing
A delightfully light and refreshing summer salad featuring fresh and juicy cantaloupe and blueberries!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes

1 whole cantaloupe, about 5 inches in diameter
1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and drained
4 sprigs fresh mint (for garnish)
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
2 packets Splenda
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 – Cut cantaloupe in half and remove seeds from internal cavity. Carefully remove flesh from rind with a sharp knife. Cut melon into bite-size pieces (should yield about 3 cups). In a medium bowl, mix melon with berries. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients with a small whisk or spoon. Scoop 1 cup of fruit into a serving dish, and top with 1/4 cup of dressing. Add 1 sprig of mint for garnish.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 120 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 62 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/cantaloupe-berry-salad-with-mint-yogurt-dressing/

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Chicken Dinner Salad with Green Onion Dressing

November 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, Chicken Dinner Salad with Green Onion Dressing, Cooking, Cucumbers, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dry Mustard, Food, Green Onions, Iceberg Lettuce, recipes, Splenda, Tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce

I have another Diabetic Friendly Dish to pass along, Chicken Dinner Salad with Green Onion Dressing. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing to make the Dish are Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Worcestershire Sauce, Dry Mustard, Splenda, and more! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chicken Dinner Salad with Green Onion Dressing

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes to cook chicken.

4 cooked chicken breasts (3 ounces each), boneless, skinless
4 cups iceberg lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
4 small tomatoes (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter) or 24 grape tomatoes
1 large cucumber (about 8 inches), sliced thinly
1 cup grated carrot
4 ounces green onions
1/4 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 packets Splenda
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 dashes salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 breast on 1 1/2 cups salad

Dressing:

1 – Cut chicken into bite-size cubes and set aside. Place 1 cup torn iceberg lettuce on each of four salad plates. Quarter each tomato and place quarters around each plate, or place 6 grape tomatoes on each plate. Distribute cucumber slices evenly between tomato slices on each plate. Top with grated carrots (1/4 cup per plate) and chicken.

2 – Trim the roots and 2 inches from the tops of the green onions. In a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and blend thoroughly until well mixed. Pour approximately 1/4 cup dressing over each salad. Top with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 255 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 56 mg, Sodium: 411 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken-dinner-salad-with-green-onion-dressing/

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 27, 2020 at 7:11 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products, leftovers | 2 Comments
Tags: Apple pie, baking, Cooking, dessert, Deviled Eggs, Dinner, Eggs, Food, Granny Smith Apples, GREEN BEANS, Jennie - O Turkey Breast, Leftovers, recipes, Roasting, Splenda, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving

Today’s Menu: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Just a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea for Breakfast this morning. It started off Cool and cloudy but the sun came out later and a high of 57 degrees. Got the cart out of the shed and did a little yard work and got Mom’s Christmas Decorations out of the shed for her. Put out a couple of things outside and then gave a neighbor a hand and put up some lights on his shrubs. It’s Thanksgiving Leftovers for Dinner tonight. I’ve left part of the post from yesterday for item descriptions. Enjoy and take care everyone!

Our Food lineup for today is – a baked Jennie – O Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, a jar of canned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Deviled Eggs, Hawaiian Rolls, and Heinz Brown Gravy. For Dessert Mom made an Apple Pie made with Splenda. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving. Lets just all stay positive and take precautions when going out around crowds or any inside businesses. Stay Safe and Take Care

Thanksgiving Dinner 2020

November 26, 2020 at 6:43 PM | Posted in greenbeans, Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple pie, baking, Cooking, dessert, Deviled Eggs, Dinner, Eggs, Food, Granny Smith Apples, GREEN BEANS, Jennie - O Turkey Breast, recipes, Roasting, Splenda, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving

Today’s Menu: Thanksgiving Dinner 2020

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Just a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea for Breakfast, saving room for Dinner! Cloudy and 54 degrees for our Thanksgiving Day Weather. Not a thing going on. Did a load of laundry and gave Mom a hand in preparing the Feast!

Our Food lineup for today is – a baked Jennie – O Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, a jar of canned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Deviled Eggs, Hawaiian Rolls, and Heinz Brown Gravy. For Dessert Mom made a Apple Pie made with Splenda. Oh my, more than enough and so delicious! I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving. Lets just all stay positive and take precautions when going out around crowds or any inside businesses. Stay Safe and Take Care All!

MINIATURE APPLE MUFFINS

October 11, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple Juice Concentrate, Apples, baking, Cinnamon, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Miniature Apple Muffins, Molasses, Nutmeg, Old Fashioned Oats, Raisins, recipes, Splenda

I have a recipe for MINIATURE APPLE MUFFINS to pass along. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Splenda, Molasses, Apple Juice Concentrate, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Apples, Old Fashioned Oats, Raisins, and more! Another Healthy and Delicious Recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

MINIATURE APPLE MUFFINS
With the right amount of spice and a sprinkling of raisins, these bite-size muffins have the flavor of an old-fashioned apple cake.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons molasses
2 large eggs
1/3 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peeled, shredded fresh apple
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray miniature muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
2 – Beat Splenda Granulated Sweetener, butter, and molasses at medium speed of an electric mixer 1 minute or until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition; add apple juice concentrate and lemon peel, beating until blended.
3 – Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, and salt; add to Splenda Granulated Sweetener mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in apple, oats, and raisins.
4 – Spoon batter into prepared pans; filling three-fourths full. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Recipe Yield: Yield: 36 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 100
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 125 milligrams
Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Sugars: 4 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/miniature-apple-muffins

Boston-Style Baked Beans

October 4, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: bacon, baking, Boston-Style Baked Beans, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Molasses, Navy Beans, Onion, recipes, Splenda, Yellow Mustard

I have a 2nd Diabetic Friendly Recipe to pass along Boston-Style Baked Beans. This side dish is made using Navy Beans, Bacon, Onion, Yellow Mustard, Splenda, and Molasses. The Dish is 140 calories and 16 net carbs. Another winning recipe from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Boston-Style Baked Beans
A delicious formula for rich and flavorful, diabetic-friendly Boston baked beans.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 (15-ounce) cans navy beans, undrained1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
2 tablespoons robust molasses

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 – Drain navy beans and reserve 1 1/4 cups liquid.
3 – Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned. Remove bacon and reserve half of the bacon fat.
4 – Fry onion in reserved bacon fat and cook until translucent. Stir in beans and remaining ingredients.
5 – Pour beans into a 3-quart baking dish.
6 – Bake for 45 minutes.
Makes 18 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/18 of recipe): Calories: 140 Calories from Fat: 25 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 520mg Total Carbs: 21g Dietary Fiber: 5g Sugars: 3g Protein: 9g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/boston-style_baked_beans_recipe.html

Simple Coleslaw Recipe

September 27, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Cabbage, carrots, Celery Salt, Cider Vinegar, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Purple Cabbage, recipes, Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, Side Dishes, Simple Coleslaw Recipe, Splenda

I have another Diabetic Friendly Side Dish to pass along, Simple Coleslaw Recipe. This one is made using Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, Cider Vinegar, Celery Salt, Splenda, Cabbage, Purple Cabbage, and Carrots. This recipe is also from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Simple Coleslaw Recipe
A quintessential barbecue side, this quick and easy homemade coleslaw dish is the perfect addition to your next cookout. Requiring just five minutes and 10 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch in a jiffy!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes

2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda artificial sweetener
1 bag (16 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot)

Directions
Yield: 4 1/2 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1 – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, celery salt, and Splenda. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow coleslaw to “soften.” Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 42 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 217 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/salads/simple-coleslaw/

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