Low GI Diet

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

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

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

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

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

Orange and Cashew Couscous Salad For the Salad: 8 oz of apple juice 6 oz of couscous (dried) ½ red pepper, cored, deseeded and diced 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 oz of raisins 2 oranges peeled, deseeded and cut into segments 1 oz of cashew nuts Dressing: Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lemon 2 … [Read more...] about Orange and Cashew Couscous Salad

Grilled Herb Chicken and Baked Sweet Potatoes 4 sweet potatoes 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 tablespoons of dried mixed herbs (you can use a ready mixture or mix oregano, parsley, cilantro, etc.) 1 garlic clove 2 teaspoons clear honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons light cream cheese Pepper Wash … [Read more...] about Grilled Herb Chicken and Baked Sweet Potatoes