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