Black and Blue Cobbler

March 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Black and Blue Cobbler

Black and Blue Cobbler

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

It never occurred to me that I could bake a cobbler in my slow cooker until I saw some recipes and decided to try my favorite fruity dessert recipe.  It took a bit of experimenting, but the tasty results are “berry” well worth it.

           Martha Creveling                                                                            Orlando, Florida

 

Black and Blue Cobbler Recipe

 

Black and Blue Cobbler

1 cup flour

1 ½ cups sugar, divided

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. nutmeg (ground)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 Tbsp. milk

2 Tbsp. canola oil

2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

¾ cup water

1 tsp. grated orange peel

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

 

In a large bowl, combine the flour, ¾ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Combine the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.  Spread the batter evenly onto the bottom of greased 5 quart slow cooker.

In a large saucepan, combine the berries, water, orange peel and remaining sugar; bring to a boil.  Remove from the heat; immediately pour over batter.  Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 ½ hours or until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.

Turn cooker off.  Uncover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.  Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.           6 servings

 

(Recipe for Black and Blue Cobbler was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

March 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Orange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake.  Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a pretty finishing touch.

            Pat Harlow                                                                         Cataldo, Idaho

 

Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake Recipe

 

Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

3 cups flour

2 cups sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

4 eggs

1 cup canola oil

½ cup orange juice

1 tsp. lemon extract

2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Confectioners’ sugar

 

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, orange juice and extract.  Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10 inch fluted tube pan.   Sprinkle with raspberries.  Top with remaining batter.  Bake at 350 F. for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.  Dust with confectioners’ sugar.       16 servings

 

(Recipe for Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins

November 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins

Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I found a low-fat recipe for corn muffins and added cranberries and pecans to make a wonderful new holiday dish.  They have just the right flavor for this time of year.

                     Lisa Varner                                                                                               Charleston, South Carolina

 

Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins Recipe

 

Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins

1 ¾ cups yellow cornmeal

¾ cups flour

1 ¼ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1 ½ cups (12 oz.) fat-free plain yogurt

1 egg

¼ cup canola oil

¼ cup honey

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup chopped pecan

 

In a large bowl, combine in the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt.  In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, oil and honey.  Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.  Fold in cranberries and pecans.

Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three- fourths (3/4) full with batter.

Bake at 375 F. for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.  Serve warm.            1 dozen

 

(Recipe for Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

November 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

My family loves quick breads.  This one is moist and spicy.  If you don’t have don’t have mini loaf pans it works just as well in regular size pans.

         Nancy Foust                                                                       Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

 

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

3 ½ cups flour

2  2/3 cups sugar

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. baking powder

1 ½ tsp. baking ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground ginger

½ tsp. ground cloves

4 eggs

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

2/3 cup canola oil

2/3 cup 2% milk

1 ½ cups raisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients.  In another bowl, whisk eggs, sweet potatoes, oil and milk until blended.  Add to flour mixture; stir until just moistened.  Fold in raisins and walnuts.

Transfer to four (4) greased 5 ¾ x 4x3x2 inch loaf pans.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

4 loaves (6 slices each)

For larger loaves:  Prepare recipe as directed, using 2 greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.  Bake in preheated 350 F. 55-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

 

(Recipe for Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

May 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii.  Dipping these tropical treats in a good cup of coffee brings us right back to wonderful memories we made there.

                 Shannon Koene                                                                                Blacksburg, Virginia

 

Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti Recipe

Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

6 Tbsp. butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1/3 cup canola oil

3 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. coconut extract

3 ¼ cups flour

1 ¾ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup flaked coconut, toasted and finely chopped

1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 Tbsp. shortening

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and oil until blended.   Beat in eggs and extracts.  In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.  Stir in coconut and nuts.

Divide dough in half.  On parchment lined baking sheets, shape each half into an 8×3 inch rectangle.  Bake about 25 minutes or until set.

Place pans on wire racks.  When cool enough to handle, transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board.  Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into ½ inch slices.  Return to pans, cut side down.

Bake 15-18 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.  Dip each cookie halfway into mixture; allow excess to drip.  Place on waxed paper until set.  Store in airtight container.      2 ½ dozen

 

(Recipe for Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

May 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes!  Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats in my blender, just pulsing until they’re flour.  This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!

           Desiree Glanzer                                                                                Carpenter, South Dakota

 

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

2 cups gluten-free oat flour

1 cup sugar

¼ cup baking cocoa

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1 cup water

1/3 cup canola oil

1 tsp. cider vinegar

½ tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar

 

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.  In another bowl, combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla.  Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.  Bake at 350 F. for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.  Dust with confectioners’ sugar.           1 dozen

 

(Recipe for Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use an Australian accent)

April 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use an Australian accent)

Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use an Australian accent)

 

This recipe, Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use an Australian accent) is from Diabetic Connect.  ONCE you peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.  Serve with brown rice and a salad or veggies and fresh fruit salad.

 

Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use an Australian accent) Recipe

Shrimp on the Barbi

36 Raw Large Shrimp with tails (peeled and deveined)

Marinade:   ½ cup Teriyaki sauce (low in sodium)

¼ tsp. ground ginger

¼ tsp. nutmeg

¼ cup fresh parsley

3 Tbsp.  Agave Nectar

Basting Sauce:   ¼ cup Teriyaki sauce

Fresh juice from one (1) lemon

4 tsp. Agave Nectar

1 Tbsp. canola oil

Peel your shrimp, leaving the tails intact.  Place them in a shallow dish with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.  Stirring once.

In a small bowl, mix all your basting ingredients and whisk, set aside.

Slide 6 shrimp on each skewer leaving a space between each shrimp and fire up your grill.  It will only take a few minutes to cook, but you need a good even fire.

Place each skewer on a HOT grill.  Baste and close your grill.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Turn your skewers and baste again.  Close your lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Your shrimp should be DEEP PINK WITH GOLDEN EDGES AND CHARRED TAILS.  Don’t  over cook them….they will get tough.

DO NOT BASTE WITH YOUR MARINADE.  DISCARD MARINADE.

 

(Recipe for Shrimp on the Barbi (gotta use as Australian accent) came from Diabetic Connect, 2014)

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Chicken Fajitas

April 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

 

This is the best fajita recipe I’ve ever used.  It sounds complicated, but really it isn’t.  The servings are hearty, but this dish is so good that my husband and I never have a problem finishing it!  This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!

        Kathleen Smith                                                                 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Chicken Fajitas

¼ cup lime juice

1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tsp. canola oil

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. chili pepper

½ tsp. cayenne pepper

¼ tsp. pepper

1 tsp. liquid smoke, optional

2 boneless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)

Filling:   2 tsp. canola oil

1 medium onion, julienned

½ small sweet red or green pepper, julienned

1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

½ tsp. lime juice

4 fat-free tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Salsa and sour cream, optional

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; if desired, add liquid smoke.  Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat.  Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Drain chicken, discarding marinade.  Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly.  Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 165 F.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender.  Stir in soy sauce and lime juice.

Cut chicken into thin slices; add to vegetables.  Serve tortillas and, if desired, salsa and sour cream.

2 serving

 

(Recipe for Chicken Fajitas was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

March 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

A lot of gluten-free baked goods are dry and crumbly, but thus one tastes like the real thing.  I hope you try it!  This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!

        Gladys Amoid                                                                   Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

2 cups gluten-free flour

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

4 eggs

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)

1 cup sugar

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

1/3 cup canola oil

1 tsp. vanilla

½ cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.  In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla.  Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Transfer to two 8 x 4 inch loaf pans coated with cooking spray.  Sprinkle with walnuts.  Bake at 350 F.  for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

 

(Recipe for Gluten-Free Banana Bread was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Artichoke Dip

January 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
Artichoke Dip

Artichoke Dip

Get ready for the Super Bowl with the Seahawks vs. Broncos on Sunday, February 2, 2014.  You can serve these classic dips with cut-up vegetables or low-salt chips.  Your household of hungry football fans will scarf them up.  All three dips, artichoke, black bean-chipotle and baked onion are included. This dip is delicious unbaked.  Crabmeat and cooked chopped spinach may be stirred into either version. Artichoke Dip Recipe

Artichoke Dip

2 (14 oz.) cans artichoke hearts, drained

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Mince the artichokes in a food processor; add mayonnaise, sour cream and Parmesan cheese. If desired, coat a small baking dish with cooking spray, fill with dip and bake in a preheated 350 F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.           12 – 16 servings

This will take about 15 minutes to make and may be made a day ahead.   Black Bean-Chipotle Dip

Black Bean-Chipotle Dip

½ cup coarsely chopped red onion

½ cup cilantro

1 Tbsp. (or to taste) minced chipotle in adobo sauce

2 (15.5 oz. each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. dried oregano

Chop onion and cilantro together in food processor to 1/8 inch pieces; add chipotle, and mince. Add half the beans, the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and oregano, and pulse the machine to thoroughly combine. Transfer the beans to the bowl; stir in the remaining whole beans and mash lightly with a fork, if desired. 12 to 14 servings

Baked Onion Dip

Baked Onion Dip

1 Tbsp. canola oil

4 cups chopped onions

1 tsp. sugar

4 oz. Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese)

1/3 cup light mayonnaise

½ cup reduced-fat sour cream

¼ plus 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan, divided

¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Coat a 1 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Heat canola oil in large in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.  Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until somewhat softened, about 4 minutes.  Sprinkle with sugar; reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and deeply golden, about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine the Neufchatel, mayonnaise, sour cream, ¼ cup of the Parmesan and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; stir in the onions and transfer to the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Bake until mixture is golden on top and bubbling, about 20 minutes.  Serve warm.          12 servings   (Recipe for Artichoke Dip, Black Bean-Chipotle Dip, and Baked Onion Dip came from the Newsday, January 30, 2014)

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