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Post by braided-rug on Dec 4, 2005 14:41:49 GMT 10
A bit torturous Ellise!
B~
Hot Granola Cereal
OJ
Milk
Coffee
L~
Hot dogs (Don was home and we went out)
S~
HM Chicken & Dumplings
Corn
HM FF
HM Biscuits (yes they have to have more bread)
Iced Tea
HM Applesauce
11-3
B~
HM Bacon Eggs & Cheese Biscuits
Milk
Coffee
L~
Leftovers
S~
Potato, Ham & Corn Chowder
HM Hot Crusty Rolls
Iced Tea
Pound Cake bites w/ fresh fruit topping
11-4
B~
Loaded Breakfast Muffins
Fruit
Milk
Coffee
L~
Soy noodle bowl
Diet Pepsi
S~
HM Tomato Soup (topped like a BLT)
Shredded cheddar Cheese
Bacon Bits
SHreeded Lettuce
Crackers (not sure if I'll have time for HM ones)
Tea
Blue Bell Ice Cream on cones
11-5
B~
HM pancakes
Bacon
Milk
Juice
Coffee
L~
Turkey & Swiss Panini's
HM Chips
Soda
S~
Left overs Gotta love Saturday night meals!
11-6
B~
Fresh Fruit Cups
HM Biscuits
HM Butter (bought some at the co op) and jam
Coffee
Hot Cider
L~
Cucumber snadwiches
Tea
S~
Pumpkin Soup
Oven fried Root Veggies
HM French bread
Tea
Cranberry scones with whipped topping
11-7
B~
Heart to Heart Cereal
Fresh Fruit
COffee
Soy Milk
L~
Twice Baked potatoes
S~
Turkey Pot pies
Tea
PB & Jelly toast
11-8
B~
Kashi Cereal
Soy Milk
Fruit
Coffee
L~
Toasted Turkey Sandwich on WW bread
S~
BLT soup
HM Yeast Rolls
Hot Choco Chip Cookie bowls w/ ice cream
Tea or Milk
11-9
B~
Cream of Wheat
OJ
Soy Milk
Coffee
L~
Leftover soup
S~
HM Hot pockets
HM Chips
Soda
Swirled Pound Cake
11-10
B~
Fruit Turnovers
Soy milk
juice
Coffee
L~
Veggie Pita pocket
S~
White Chili
Rice
Cornbread topping
Pound cake with fruit
Tea
11-11
B~
Scramble egg bake
Juice
Coffee
L~
Leftovers
S~
HM pizza
Salad
Soda
Dessert pizza
11-12
B~
Breakfast burritos
Juice
Soy milk
Coffee
L~
Hot dogs (plain & simple)
Chili cheese fries
tea
S~
Stuffed Turkey burgers
Carrots & celery sticks
Oven fried FF
HM WW Burger rolls
Lemon Tea
Lemon pie tarts
11-13
B~
HM Breakfast muffins
juice
soy milk
coffee
L~
not sure yet
S~
Pot Roast with all the trimmings
HM buttermilk Biscuits
Iced Tea
Banana Pudding
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 4, 2005 15:04:53 GMT 10
Apple and Honey Scones
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 10 - Difficulty Level: 2
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup margarine
1-1/4 cups finely chopped apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup honey
Topping
1 tbsp toasted wheat germ
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp sugar
Directions
Preheat oven 400F. Lightly spray a large cookie heet with non-stick cooking spray. Handle the dough gently; overmixing the scones can make them tough.
Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, spices, baking soda & optional salt. Cut in the margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add combined apple, milk, and honey, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 5-6 times. Pat dough into a 9-inch circle. Mix together topping ingredients (1 tbsp wheat germ, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp sugar). Sprinkle over dough. Cut dough into 10 wedges. Place 1/2-inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Calories: 223
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 270 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch; 1 Fat
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 12 - Difficulty Level: 2
Ingredients
1-1/4 cup oat bran cereal; uncooked
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
Coat 12 medium-size cups with vegetables oil or line with paper baking cups.
In a medium bowl combine oat bran cereal, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.
In large bowl combine applesauce, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in apple.
Fill prepared muffin cup almost full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Calories: 160
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat; 1/2 Fruit
Hash Brown Potatoes
4 servings
Ingredients
4 medium-size red or baking potatoes (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Directions
Scrub potatoes well and cut into 1/3-inch cubes.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Stir in potatoes, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are cooked through and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in chives.
Calories: 68
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Exchanges: 1 Starch/ Bread
I'm trying to do breakfast first. It is hard because I eat weetbix everyday these days. Wholewheat biscuits with milk.
From: diabetic gourmet.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 4, 2005 15:10:46 GMT 10
Fluffy High-Fiber, Low-Fat Pancakes
Yield: 8 pancakes (4 servings)
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat (1 percent fat) buttermilk
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 cup miller's bran (unprocessed, uncooked wheat bran)
1 large egg, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine the buttermilk, oats, and bran in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the egg and beat until blended.
In a small bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until blended. Add to the bran mixture and blend until all the flour is moistened.
Prepare a hot skillet or griddle with non-stick pan spray. Pour in about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook about 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the top and the edges are dry. Turn and cook the pancakes about 2 minutes more.
Calories: 136
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 462 mg
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat
I have some other recipes I can post in the other section.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 14:58:14 GMT 10
Football Season Sausage Sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 Minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 8 - Difficulty Level: 2
Ingredients
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup skim milk
1-1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 tsp fennel seed, crushed
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 tbsp water
8 small Kaiser rolls
Directions
In large bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, milk, oregano, fennel, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Mix well. Shape mixture into 8 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
Spray large non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper and water; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove veggies from skillet and cover to keep warm.
Wipe skillet clean and spray again with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add patties and cook for about 12 minutes or until there is no pink in the center. Serve patties and veggies on Kaiser rolls. Top with barbecue sauce if you want, and serve with a football game.
Calories: 290
Sodium: 320 mg
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Exchanges: 2 Starch; 2-1/2 Lean Meat
From: Diabetic gourmet.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:09:34 GMT 10
15-Minute Chili
Serves 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 (15 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can low-fat, low sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained (flavored with chilies if you can find it)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions
In a large non-stick saucepan, brown the ground turkey until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Calories: 293
Protein: 33 g
Sodium: 596 mg
Cholesterol: 63 mg
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Exchanges: 2 Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat
Source: Express Lane Diabetic Cooking
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:12:30 GMT 10
Teriyaki Tofu Kabobs
Serving Size: 2 skewers, Total Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 bamboo skewers
3/4 pound extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 32 cubes
1 red pepper, cut into 16 squares
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, reserve 1/2 cup juice
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
Directions
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning as you cook the skewers.
Meanwhile, put the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple chunks in a plastic bag or container with a lid. Add reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Drain, reserving marinade to baste. Thread the tofu, red pepper, and pineapple on the skewers.
Prepare an outdoor grill or oven broiler with the rack set 6 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the kabobs about 5 minutes per side, basting with the marinade. Serve with brown rice.
Calories: 107
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 147 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Very Lean Meat
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:18:53 GMT 10
So, so far I have for a menu:
B~
Apple and Honey Scones
B~
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
B~
Hash Brown Potatoes
B~
Fluffy High-Fiber, Low-Fat Pancakes
L~
Football Season Sausage Sandwiches
S~
15-Minute Chili
S~
Teriyaki Tofu Kabobs
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:22:18 GMT 10
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Turkey, Spinach and Apple Wrap
Makes two wraps, or 2 servings
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tsp. honey mustard
2 whole-wheat lavash wraps or flour tortillas (Armenian cracker bread??)
2 cups (washed and dried) baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, or two large leave sof a soft leafy green lettuce
4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces)
1/4 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper-thin
Directions
Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay out both wraps. Spread the edges of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of greens on top of wraps. Top each layer with half the turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the wrap closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the wrap as tightly as possible toward the opposite side. Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle.
Calories: 234
Protein: 20 g
Sodium: 294 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1-1/2 Fat
Source: AICR
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:28:57 GMT 10
www.kraft.com.au/kraftKitchens/index.cfm?Page=diabetesLayered Polenta Slice (yum) 1 cup instant polenta ¼ cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese ¼ cup chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper 100g (3oz) baby spinach leaves, wilted 1 red capsicum(red pepper), roasted, peeled and deseeded 50g (2oz) low fat feta, crumbled 6 thin slices prosciutto (80g) 1. ADD polenta to 1 litre of boiling water, mix well. Bring to the boil and cook stirring for 4 minutes. Stir in parmesan, chives and pepper. Remove from the heat. 2. SPOON half the polenta into a lined 26 x 16cm lamington tray. Evenly top with the spinach, capsicum and feta. Spread the remaining polenta over the top. Bake at 200ºC (hotter than 350oF) for 15 ? 20 minutes until crisp and golden.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 6, 2005 15:36:08 GMT 10
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Post by ellise on Dec 13, 2005 9:10:26 GMT 10
BR You rock!! Thank you so much for doing all of this for me. What a sweetie and great friend you are, I m so blessed to have you in my life.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 13, 2005 9:37:20 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 13, 2005 9:40:12 GMT 10
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Post by ellise on Dec 13, 2005 10:39:46 GMT 10
No you didn't run me off LOL I've just been super busy lately. Great site thanks for sharing!!!!
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 13, 2005 10:40:37 GMT 10
Here are some breakfast recipes, and also another menu planner! vgs.diabetes.org/recipe/recipeCategory.jsp?CategoryID=3This is the list of breakfast recipes on that site: Baked Apple Pancake Banana Raisin Wheat Muffins Breakfast Quesadillas Breakfast Trifle Butterscotch Pancakes Chilled Melon and Berry Nectar Crab Toast Cran-Apple Oatmeal Fresh Berry Syrup Fresh Herb Omelet Hot Apple Oatmeal Maple Broiled Citrus Maple Oatmeal Morning Rush-Hour Burrito Northwest Berry Puff Omelet Mexicano Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Fruit Potato Pancakes Pumpkin Pear Waffles Raspberry Peach Blender Breakfast Ricotta-Filled Blintzes Silver-Dollar Sorcery Stuffed French Toast Texas French Toast Vegetable Frittata White Omelet Whole Wheat Pancakes Yogurt with Peach Puree and Fresh Raspberries |
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