Ingredients: 3 lbs of sun ripened tomatoes 1 2/3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar [omit sugar completely or use an artificial substitute if desired] Fresh chopped basil leaves (about a handful) Salt and black pepper to taste Wash the tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Fresh Tomato Soup
Low GI Diet
Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap
Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap For the Hummus: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons Greek natural yogurt Juice of one lemon Pinch of paprika Salt and pepper to taste (optional) Place the chickpeas, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice and paprika in the blender or food processor and mix on high until smooth. … [Read more...] about Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap
Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts 2 cups of cooked and sliced turkey (you can use Rotisserie deli turkey) 1 large avocado sliced 2 red apples, cored and sliced Bunch of mixed salad leaves Dressing: 3 tablespoons apple juice 3 tablespoons low-fat natural yogurt 1 teaspoon clear honey 1 teaspoon mustard 2 oz of toasted pine nuts for … [Read more...] about Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
Go Low Carb Instead of No Carb
Go Low Carb Instead of No Carb In today's world, people will try all kinds of diet fads in an effort to lose weight. Everyone has a different opinion about what works. What definitely does not work is a diet where carbohydrates are cut out in their entirety. A healthy eating plan should include fats, carbohydrates, and protein. To follow a diet … [Read more...] about Go Low Carb Instead of No Carb
Deep Dish Pizza Quiche
4 oz softened cream cheese 4 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 1 tbs chives 1/2 tsp Italian or pizza seasoning 2 cups shredded cheese (I use mozzarella/cheddar mix) 1/2 tsp wet garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup lowest carb tomato or pizza sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese Toppings to taste Preheat oven to 375. Beat … [Read more...] about Deep Dish Pizza Quiche
Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
4 large green peppers 1/4 cup onion, chopped Pam - Olive Oil, Canola or Butter Vegetable or Chicken Broth 1-12 oz can whole corn , drained 1-10 oz pkg baby lima beans , cooked and drained 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 1 slice bread, torn into pieces (if you're following the You: on a diet book, you could use 100% whole wheat bread) Remove tops, … [Read more...] about Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Glycemic Index of Food
Glycemic Index of Food Find the glycemic index of food at http://www.glycemicindex.com/ All kinds of good info. … [Read more...] about Glycemic Index of Food
Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Rolls
1 large eggplant 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 mozzarella cheese ball, cut into 8 slices 2 plum tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices 8 large basil leaves Salt and black pepper Balsamic vinegar for drizzling (optional) Cut the eggplant lengthways to make 10 thin slices, discard the two outermost slices. Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave for 20 … [Read more...] about Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Rolls
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Orange Brandy Chicken
This recipe takes about 30 minutes to make including prep time but it’s definitely worth it. It’s best with orange brandy but if you don’t have this white wine works great too. You can also use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs if you prefer. 5 tablespoons olive oil 4 Pieces of chicken thighs or chicken breast ½ cup orange brandy or white … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Orange Brandy Chicken
Mushroom Omelette
1 cup of trimmed and sliced mushrooms 8 large eggs 2 oz grated Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons butter Fresh parsley to garnish Salt and pepper to taste Add one tablespoon butter to a non-stick frying pan and add the mushrooms. Sautee over low heat for approximately 5 minutes, remove mushrooms from pan and set aside. Add a little more … [Read more...] about Mushroom Omelette