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Lemon Salad Dressing
Lemon Salad Dressing A simple lemon based sugar free salad dressing that will always taste great! No Kosher salt in the cupboard? Use regular salt to taste. The great thing about these dressings is that they can also be used on steamed vegetables, not just salads. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup mild extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon [...]
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing Ginger is one of those good for just about everything kind of spices. How can you go wrong with minced ginger as a big part of this salad? Okay, maybe try the Lite Soy Sauce instead to reduce the sodium levels. Beyond that, we've got garlic, ginger, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice...what's not to like in this one? You've got to try it! [...]
Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing
Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing Avocado is a bit like potato chips, "you can't just eat one" serving. If you love avocados and are now focused on learning more about portion control, this is test number 1 - can you actually use only 1/4 cup in a recipe? We're betting that you can! Remember, it is one of sources of mono-unsaturated fats (45 calories per 1oz or 2 [...]
Sweet Dijon Salad Dressing
Sweet Dijon Salad Dressing Here is a very simple, straightforward Dijon mustard based sugar free salad dressing as another alternative for your vegetables or your salad. This one can be made without any sweetener, but a pinch of salt and pepper instead. That's if you like a little spicy tartness to your salad dressing. Can be made in no time at all. Make sure to make ahead [...]
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Makes 1¼ cups Ingredients: 1 cup packed cilantro ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup orange juice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Pinch of minced garlic Directions Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth. Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving - 1 Tablespoon Calories: 53 Total Fat 6g [...]
Smoky Roasted Cherry Jam
Smoky Roasted Cherry Jam Since this isn't a sweet jam, it goes well with savory foods like roasted chicken, grilled pork or you could even try it on a cheese sandwich. Makes 1½ cups Ingredients: 4 cups pitted fresh cherries or thawed and drained frozen whole cherries ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon salt [...]
Sweet & Sour Onion Jam
Sweet & Sour Onion Jam This is a delicious topping for grilled meats and also perks up sandwich fillings. More like a delicious homemade relish. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 ½ tablespoons Splenda 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ¼ cup distilled white vinegar, plus more to [...]
Fast & Fresh Strawberry Jam
Fast & Fresh Strawberry Jam Yummy! Yet one more way for us to enjoy strawberries! This Fast & Fresh Strawberry Jam is just the ticket! Makes 5 cups Ingredients: 2 pints ripe strawberries, hulled 2 cups sugar substitute e.g. Splenda 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¾ cup water 1 1¾ ounce package powdered pectin Directions: Crush berries in a large bowl with a potato masher. Stir in sugar [...]
Fresh Fruit Jam
Fresh Fruit Jam The beauty of this Fresh Fruit Jam recipe is that you can adapt it to whatever your favorite fruits are. Since it uses 12 cups, there is a lot of variety that can be incorporated. What can be better than a jar of home-made fresh fruit jam as a gift for any occasion, especially if it's sugar free? Certainly if you buy fruit in [...]
Peach Freezer Jam
If you crave something sweet on your whole wheat toast and prefer a more home-made jam/jelly, this Peach Freezer Jam is a good one for when peaches are in season in the summer time. Six jars can go a long way at only 1 tablespoon per serving. So just think about it, less than 1 hour to prepare, and we have delicious home made peach jam for [...]
Rice and Lentil Salad
Another grab-and-go simple option that can easily be packed and carried as lunch. It's also a great way to use up leftovers. Makes 4 Servings of 1 cup each Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 250 Total Fat 8g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 272mg Total Carbohydrates 36g Dietary Fiber 8g Protein 8g Rice and Lentil Salad Instructions: In a large bowl, whisk [...]
Hawaiian Smoothie
Makes 2 Servings of 1 cup (8oz) each Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 81 Total Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 5mg Total Carbohydrates 21g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 1g Hawaiian Smoothie A smoothie is so much better than a bag of chips or fries to fend off hunger pangs the healthy way. Besides, it's ready in a jiffy, with hardly [...]
Spiced Chickpeas
Makes 4 Servings of 1/2 cup each Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 103 Total Fat 5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 303mg Total Carbohydrates 14g Dietary Fiber 5g Protein 4g Spiced Chickpeas This is a super crunchy, low-fat snack of spiced chickpeas, for those 'in-between' food cravings. If you like crunch this is perfect snack. Make this on the weekend to have [...]
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Makes 4 Servings Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 291 Total Fat 8g Cholesterol 12 mg Sodium 756 mg Total Carbohydrates 48g Dietary Fiber 9g Protein 12g Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Using grilled eggplant reduces the fat and calories present in this dish, making it a tasty and healthy option to top up your energy levels. It also helps you get [...]