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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS

May 9, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS, Baking, Cooking, Cream cheese, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Graham Crackers, recipes, Sour cream, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is – ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS. Graham Crackers, Almonds, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Eggs, Reduced Fat Sour Cream are just some of the ingredients that make up this week’s recipe. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener replaces the Sugar in the recipe. The Dessert is 120 calories and 8 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Well Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS

Ingredients

Crust:

1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 1/4 cups graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
1/3 cup light butter, melted
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, finely ground
Filling:

12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 large eggs
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2 – Spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3 – Mix crust ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm.
4 – Mix cream cheese and Splenda Granulated Sweetener together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, and mixing well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. Pour over prepared crust.
5 – Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 47 minutes, or until firm.
6 – Top with toasted almonds.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 20 Serving Size: 1 bar

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 120
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
Sodium: 105 milligrams
Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Sugars: 4 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/almond-cheesecake-bars

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

April 25, 2019 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Desserts, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Splenda, Sugar, Sugar substitute

Use less sugar when baking……..

You can cut calories simply by using less sugar, or by substituting a no-calorie sweetener for part of the sugar. Just keep in mind that some people are more sensitive to tasting artificial sweeteners than others, and that some baking recipes depend on sugar for texture as much as taste. Enjoy!

Diabetic Dish of the Week – SUGAR FREE MIXED BERRY JAM

June 26, 2018 at 5:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Berries, Blueberries, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Raspberries, recipes, Splenda, Strawberries, SUGAR FREE MIXED BERRY JAM

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – SUGAR FREE MIXED BERRY JAM. Raspberries, Strawberries, and Blueberries are the Berries you’ll be using. Splenda Sweetner replaces the Sugar in the recipe. The Jam is only 25 calories and 6 carbs per serving! The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has an endless amount of Diabetic Friendly Recipes for all occasions. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SUGAR FREE MIXED BERRY JAM
Ingredients

6 cups fresh raspberries
1/3 cup sugar
3 cups fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 cup cold water
1 (1.75 ounce) package SURE-JELL* For Lower Sugar Recipes Fruit Pectin
1 pint blueberries

Directions

1 – Combine raspberries and sugar in a heavy bottomed pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Boil 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.
2 – Mash strawberries with a fork or potato masher.
3 – Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and strawberries to raspberries. Stir constantly and boil over medium-high heat for an additional 10-15 minutes.
4 – Pour cold water into a small saucepan. Whisk pectin into water, and let stand 2-3 minutes. Allow the pectin to absorb the water.
5 – Boil water and pectin, then stir into fruit mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Add blueberries. Simmer and stir for 5-6 minutes, until pectin is thoroughly blended with the fruit.
6 – Freeze in sterile canning jars.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 48Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 25
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 5 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Sugars: 2 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sugar-free-mixed-berry-jam

Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad

February 11, 2018 at 6:41 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Baby Spinach 'n Bacon Salad, Baby Spinach Greens, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, recipes, Red onion, Splenda, Turkey Bacon

From the CooksRecipes website – Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad. The perfect Diabetic Friendly Side Dish for your next Dinner. Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener replaces the Sugar needed for the recipe. The Dish is 80 calories and 6 net carbs. Again it’s from the CooksRecipes website which is stocked full of Delicious and Healthy recipes of all Cuisines! So be sure to check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad
Baby spinach leaves are wilted in a warm bacon vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for any time of year.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (7-ounce) bag baby spinach greens*
1/2 cup fat free salad croutons

Dressing:
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
5 slices turkey bacon
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place spinach greens in a large mixing bowl. Remove any undesirable leaves or large stems. Add croutons. Set aside.
2 – Make dressing. Blend together vinegar, water, mustard and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
3 – Finely slice bacon into small strips. Place in a medium saucepan and fry over medium-high heat until crispy (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
4 – Add onion and garlic and cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes.
5 – Add vinegar mixture and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over spinach and croutons. Toss well. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

Tip: Regular fresh spinach may be used in place of baby spinach but will result in a less delicate salad.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 80; Calories from Fat: 35; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 620mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 5g.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/baby_spinach_’n_bacon_salad_recipe.html

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

December 17, 2017 at 2:02 PM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | 1 Comment
Tags: Baking, Chocolate, Chocolate Dunk Cookies, Cookies, Cooking, Desserts, Diabetic Desserts, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, recipes, Splenda

Came across this Cookie recipe on the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website, CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES, This looks and sounds like a winning cookie recipe! The recipe uses Splenda Sweetner in place of Sugar. If you’re looking for Diabetic Friendly Recipes the Diabetic Gourmet site is the place to look! Entrees, Soups, Salads, Desserts and more so check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES
If you’re a fan of drop cookies, and chocolate, then you’re going to love these cookies. Everyone will rave about the Chocolate Dunk Cookies you made so don’t be surprised if they ask for this recipe!

Recipe Yield: 36

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 squares Baker’s® Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip® Sugar Free Whipped Topping
1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2 – Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.
3 – Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.
4 – Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
5 – Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.
6 – Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in COOL WHIP® and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 90
Calories from fat: 45
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Sodium: 90 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/chocolate-dunk-cookies-2

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Mocha Cheesecake Bars

September 12, 2017 at 5:36 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cheesecake, Cocoa Powder, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Daibetic Dish of the Week, dessert, Diabetes, Food, Mocha Cheesecake Bars, recipes, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Mocha Cheesecake Bars. It uses Splenda Sweetner to replace the Sugar. You can find this recipe on the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you can find a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes and cuisines! So Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Bars of delicious cheesecake filling on a chocolate wafer crust.

Recipe Ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/3 cup light butter, melted

Filling:
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso granules
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks

Cooking Directions:

1 – For Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
2 – Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until blended. Press mixture into prepared pan. Bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3 – For Filling: Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
4 – Combine Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, espresso granules, and cocoa powder; add to cream cheese, beating until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating, just until blended. Stir in chocolate chunks. Pour filling over prepared crust.
5 – Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm; cool. Chill until firm. Cut into bars.
Makes 20 bars.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

August 20, 2017 at 5:28 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Chocolate, Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, Cookies, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, recipes, Splenda

Just wanted to pass along a recipe for Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. It’s from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website so that means its Diabetic Friendly! It uses Splenda No Calorie Sweetener in place of Sugar. Again you can find this recipe at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website along with a huge selection of other Diabetic Friendly recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
A cookie that is quite simply – heavenly!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2 – Place the butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix, using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer until the mixture is light and creamy (approx. 1-1 1/2 minutes). Add cocoa powder and all the flour. Mix until just blended.
3 – Remove dough from bowl and form into a ball. Place the ball of dough on the parchment lined pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle approx. 6 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Pierce the surface of the dough with a fork all over. This allows the air to escape during baking preventing air pockets from forming.
4 – Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan after 10 minutes of baking. Remove shortbread from oven after 20-25 minutes and immediately cut into 24 fingers or rectangles while the shortbread is still warm. If allowed to cool, shortbread will not slice well.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 5
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 25 mg
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 2g
Carbohydrates: 10g
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1156.shtml

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

July 22, 2017 at 5:46 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Chicken, Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Italian Seasoning, Olives, Pasta, recipes, Splenda

I wanted to pass along a recipe for Chicken Cacciatore that I came across at the CooksRecipe website, Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta. The dish is only 210 calories and 19 net carbs. At the CooksRecipe website (http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html) you can find a huge assortment of recipes for all cuisines and tastes. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

Impress the family tonight with this easy, Italian-style pasta and chicken main dish.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (16-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups hot cooked noodles (or any favorite pasta)

Cooking Directions:

1 – Slice chicken breasts into 32 pieces.
2 – Spray a large skillet with olive oil flavored cooking spray. Sauté chicken, onion, and green pepper for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in drained tomatoes and tomato sauce.
3 – Add Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, Italian seasoning, olives, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 – For each serving, place 1/2 cup pasta on a plate and spoon 2/3 cup sauce over top.
Makes 6 servings. Serving Size: 1/2 cup noodles, 3/4 cup chicken cacciatore.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 210; Calories from Fat: 40; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 460mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 21g.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/chicken_cacciatore_over_pasta_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Annie’s Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

July 10, 2017 at 5:31 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Annie's Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Baking, Beans, Brown Rice, Cooking, Food, Green Bell Peppers, Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week, Pecans, recipes, Spices, Splenda, Stuffed peppers, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Annie’s Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers. Why Annie’s you ask, because Annie passed this one along to me a while back. So Thank you Annie! Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Brown Rice
6 large Green Bell Peppers
3 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Cooking Sherry
1 teaspoon Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 cups extra firm Tofu
1/3 cup canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sweetened Dried Cranberries
4 fresh Basil Leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped Pecans
1/2 cup Kraft Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Ground Roasted Cumin
Sea Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 cups Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
2 – Meanwhile, core and seed green peppers, leaving bottoms intact. Place peppers in a microwavable dish with about 1/2 inch of water in the bottom. Microwave on high for 6 minutes.
3 – In a small frying pan bring soy sauce, wine and Worcestershire sauce to a simmer. Add tofu and simmer until the liquid is absorbed. Combine rice (after it has cooled), tofu, black beans, cranberries, basil leaves, nuts, cheese, cumin, salt and pepper; mix and pack firmly into peppers. Return peppers to the dish you first microwaved them in, and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
4 – Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine tomato sauce and Splenda; heat until hot throughout. Spoon sauce over each serving.

Diabetic Dish of the Week – French Toast Strata

July 4, 2017 at 5:47 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Aples, Baking, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Egg Substitute, Food, French Toast Strata, recipes, Splenda

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a French Toast Strata. It’s made with cinnamon raisin bread and Splenda replacing the Sugar. You can find this recipe on the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site has a huge selection of recipes of all cuisines so check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

French Toast Strata

This delightful strata is made with cinnamon raisin bread and is perfect for a breakfast or brunch. Very easy to prepare the night before, then just bake in the morning.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/3 cup Splenda® Granular
1 cup egg substitute (or 4 large eggs)
2/3 cup skim milk
3/4 teaspoon maple flavor
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
2 cups peeled apples, thinly sliced
1/4 cup low fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon Splenda® Granular
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:

1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8x8x2-inch square cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2 – Blend together, in a medium size mixing bowl, 1/3 cup Splenda® Granular, egg substitute, milk, and maple flavor.
3 – Tear Cinnamon Raisin Bread into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Toss bread and sliced apples into mixing bowl with other ingredients. Toss to just coat bread. Pour bread mixture into prepared pan.
4 – Cut cream cheese into 8 chunks and place on top of strata.
5 – Blend remaining 1 tablespoon Splenda® Granular and cinnamon together. Sprinkle over strata. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6 – Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Serve immediately.
Makes 8 servings.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/french_toast_strata_recipe.html