SHRIMP WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER

12 jumbo shrimp (3/4 lb), shelled and deveined 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil Preheat oven to 350°F. Season shrimp with…

Roast Loin of Pork with Herbed Dried Cherry Glaze

2 to 2 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin roast Glaze: 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 tblespoons frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Makes 8 (3 oz) Servings Preheat oven to 325°F. Trim tenderloin well,…

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Rice Pudding – For Diabetics

1/2 cup egg substitute 2 cups fat-free milk 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Granular 1/2 cup dark raisins 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk, SPLENDA® Granular, raisins, cooked rice, vanilla…

Veal Saltimbocca

6 veal cutlets pounded 1/4 inch thick 6 slices prosciutto 6 fresh sage leaves 1/3 cup shredded fontina cheese (can substitute Swiss) salt and pepper 2 T flour (I used whole wheat) 1 T olive oil 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 T chopped fresh sage Place 1 slice prosciutto, 1 sage…

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Wonderful Broccoli Salad

3 Cups Broccoli Flowerets 3 TBSP Bacon Bits (or 6 slices bacon, fried crisp & crumbled) 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Dressing Option 1 1 Cup Plain Yogurt 2 TBSP White Vinegar ¼ Cup Sugar Dressing Option 2 2/3 Cup Miracle Whip ½ Cup Sugar 1 ½ TBSP Vinegar Cut…

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WE LOVE CROCKPOTS!!

What cooks for you while you are away, makes your house smell great, and won’t burn your house down? A crockpot. In case you haven’t used one crockpots are also reffered to as slow burners. They cook at a low temperature in order to tenderize meats and provide safe cooking while you go about your…

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Spicy Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken and Sweet Potato

Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass* (from bottom 4 inches of about 3 stalks, tough outer leaves discarded) 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste* 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal…

Seafood Ratatouille

Serves 4 2 Tbsp Margarine 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic (approx. 3 cloves) ¾ cup onion slices (cut lengthwise) 1 cup quartered, fresh mushrooms (5-6 large mushrooms) 1 – 16oz can low sodium whole tomatoes, in own juice 1 cup green bell pepper stripes 1 cup zucchini slices, ¼” thick (1 zucchini) ½ cup dry…

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Tres Leches Cake

½ CUP BUTTER 1 CUP SUGAR 1 TSP VANILLA 5 EGGS, SEPARATED 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 TSP BAKING POWDER 2 CUPS MILK, WHOLE OR 2 % 14 OZ CAN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 12 OZ CAN EVAPORATED MILK TOPPING: 1 ½ CUPS HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 1 TSP VANILLA PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. CREAM BUTTER…