December 16th, 2007
BARBECUE CHICKEN
Eat leaner red meat & poultry.
3 lb chicken parts (breast, drumstick, and thigh), skin and fat removed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp vinegar
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar to taste black pepper
1 Tbsp hot pepper flakes
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 C chicken stock or broth, fat skimmed from top
Directions:
1. Place chicken in 13- by 9- by 2-inch pan. Arrange onions over top.
2. Mix together vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, pepper, hot pepper flakes, chili powder, and stock.
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December 16th, 2007
CORN CHOWDER
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp celery, finely diced
2 Tbsp onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp green pepper, finely diced
1 package 10 oz)frozen whole kernel corn
1 C raw potatoes, peeled, diced in ½ -inch pieces
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 C water
¼ tsp salt
To taste black pepper
¼ tsp paprika
2 Tbsp flour
2 C low fat or skim milk
Directions:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery, onion, and green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat to medium. Cook covered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Place ½ cup of milk in jar with tight fitting lid. Add flour and shake vigorously.
4. Gradually add milk-flour mixture to cooked vegetables. Then add remaining milk.
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December 16th, 2007
GREEN BEANS SAUTEE
Use vegetable oils over solid fats.
Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Directions:
1. If using fresh green beans, cook green beans in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or steam for 2-3 minutes until barely fork tender. Drain well. If using frozen green beans, thaw first.
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December 16th, 2007
BANANA NUT BREAD
Choose fruit for dessert.
Ingredients:
1 C mashed ripe bananas
1/3 C low-fat buttermilk
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/4 C margarine
1 egg
2 C sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly oil two 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Stir together mashed bananas and buttermilk; set aside.
3. Cream brown sugar and margarine together until light. Beat in egg. Add banana mixture; beat well.
4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add all at once to liquid ingredients. Stir until well blended.
5. Stir in nuts and turn into prepared pan.
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December 16th, 2007
TUNA SALAD
Substitute vegetables for other ingredients in your sandwich.
Ingredients:
2 can (6 oz each) tuna, water pack
1/2 C raw celery, chopped
1/3 C green onions, chopped
6 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise, reduced fat
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December 16th, 2007
Choose fruit for dessert.
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 C peach nectar
1/4 C pineapple juice or peach juice (if desired, use juice reserved from canned peaches)
2 can (16 oz each) peaches, packed in juice, drained, (or 13/4 lb fresh) sliced
1 Tbsp tub margarine
1 C dry pancake mix
2/3 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C sugar
2/3 C evaporated skim milk as needed nonstick cooking spray
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbsp brown sugar
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December 16th, 2007
Grill, steam or bake instead of frying.
4 (2 lb) large potatoes
8 C ice water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch strips.
2. Place potato strips into ice water, cover, and chill for 1 hour or longer. 3. Remove potatoes and dry strips thoroughly.
4. Place garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, allspice, and pepper flakes in plastic bag.
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December 16th, 2007
Use fat free milk over whole milk.
2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
2/3 C 1% fat buttermilk
31/3 Tbsp vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 °F.
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and all of the oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
4. On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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December 16th, 2007
Remove skin from poultry before cooking to lower fat content.
Ingredients:
3 1/4 C chicken, cooked, cubed, skinless
1/4 C celery, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp salt*
3 Tbsp mayonnaise, low fat
*Reduce sodium by removing the 1/8 tsp of added salt. New sodium content for each serving is 127 mg.
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December 16th, 2007
Bake or broil fish.
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes, drained (reserve juice) and coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 C dry white wine
1/2 C reserved tomato juice, from canned tomatoes
1/4 C lemon juice
1/4 C orange juice
1 Tbsp fresh grated orange peel
1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed to taste black pepper
1 lb fish fillets (sole, flounder, or sea perch)
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