Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw

September 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw

Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw

This recipe, Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw, was in Better Homes and Gardens – Slowcooker Oven-Free Summer Recipes.  Customize this fresh slaw to your liking.  Any cabbage or fresh veggies work well tossed in the tangy Asian dressing.

 

Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw Recipe

 

Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw

2 pork tenderloins (12 oz.)

½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

¼ cup rice vinegar

3 Tbsp. packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp. canola oil

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp. pepper

Slivered green onions and/or toasted sesame seeds

1 recipe Asian Slaw

 

Trim fat from meat.  Coat an extra-large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook meat in hot skillet until browned on all sides, turning to brown evenly.  Transfer meat to a 3 ½ or 4 quart slow cooker.

In a small bowl whisk together the next 7 ingredients.  Pour over meat.  Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours.

Transfer meat to cutting board, reserving cooking liquid.  Cut meat into ½ inch slices.  To serve, drizzle meat with cooking liquid.  Sprinkle with green onions and/or sesame seeds.  Serve with Asian Slaw.

8 serving  (Slowcooker/5 to 6 hour (low) or 2 ½ to 3 hours (high))

Asian Slaw

In a medium bowl, combine 5 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup yellow sweet pepper strips, ½ cup shredded carrot, ½ cup fresh pea pods sliced lengthwise, and ¼ cup sliced green onions.

For Dressing

In a screw-top jar, combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, a ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Cover and shake well.  Drizzle dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat.

 

(Recipe for Teriyaki Pork with Asian Slaw, Better Homes and Gardens, Slowcooker Oven-Free Summer Recipes, 2015)

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Veggie Crunch Wrap

September 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
Veggie Crunch Wrap

Veggie Crunch Wrap

This recipe, Veggie Crunch Wrap, was in Diabetic Lining – Healthy Meals in Minutes.  Flatout Light Flatbreads come in 4 flavors: original, tomato, spinach and Italian herb.  These Flatout Light flatbreads are high in fiber (9 grams each), and only 90 calorie each.

 

Veggie Crunch Wrap Recipe

 

Veggie Crunch Wrap

1 light flatbread wrap

¼ of medium avocado, peeled

1/8 tsp. lime juice

1 medium carrot, cut into thin bite-size strips

¼ of a cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips

¼ of small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut in bite-size strips

1 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese

 

Place wrap on work surface.  In a small bowl mash together avocado and lime juice.  Spread mixture over flatbread.

Arrange carrot, cucumber and sweet pepper strips on top of avocado mixture, leaving about 2 inches of space at each end of flatbread.

Sprinkle with feta cheese; roll up into a wrap.  Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 4 hours.  If desired, cut in half diagonally.

 

(Recipe for Veggie Crunch Wrap, Diabetic Living – Healthy Meals in Minutes, 2015)

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Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

July 22, 2015 Leave a Comment
Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

This recipe, Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry, came from Diabetic Living Online.

 

Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry Recipe

 

Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry

2 tsp. vegetable oil

¼ cup diagonally sliced carrot

¼ cup chopped celery

8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup orange juice

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp. honey

¼ tsp. grated fresh ginger

2 Tbsp. cashews

2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion

2/3 cup hot cooked brown rice

 

In a wok or large skillet heat 1 teaspoon of oil over high heat.  Add carrot and celery; stir-fry for 2 minutes.  Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.  Add chicken; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes more or until chicken is done.

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and cornstarch.  Add soy sauce, honey and ginger; whisking until well mixed.  Add soy sauce mixture to chicken mixture in wok.  Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.  Cook for 1 minute more.  Top with cashews and green onion.  Serve over hot cooked brown rice.        2 servings

 

(Recipe for Chicken Honey Nut Stir-Fry, Diabetic Living Online, 2015)

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Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice

July 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice

Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice

This recipe, Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice, was in the Diabetic Living magazine in 2014.

 

Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice Recipe

 

Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice

1 egg

2 egg whites

2 tsp. canola oil

1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple

½ cup thinly sliced carrot (1 medium)

½ thinly bias-sliced celery (1 stalk)

½ cup sliced green onions (4)

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

½ cup frozen peas, thawed

3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro

 

In a small bowl, beat together egg and egg whites; set aside.  In a very large skillet or wok heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.  Add pork.  Stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink.  Remove pork from skillet; set aside.

Add the 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.  Add pineapple, carrot, celery, green onions and ginger; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Add garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds more.  Add egg mixture; let stand 5 to 10 seconds or until egg sets on bottom but remains runny on top.  Add rice.  Turn and toss mixture continuously 1 minute.  Stir in pork, peas, soy sauce and cilantro; heat through.  Serve immediately.             4 servings

 

(Recipe for Pineapple Pork Fried Jasmine Rice, Diabetic Living, 2015)

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White Bean and Ham Soup

February 27, 2015 Leave a Comment
White Bean and Ham Soup

White Bean and Ham Soup

 

The Everything Soup Cookbook, this book has 300 mouthwatering recipes.  There is soup for everything…such as Curried Chicken, Lemon Chicken and Okra, Italian Minestrone Cola, Pumpkin, Rice and Egg.  I’ve picked out for you to try…

 

 White Bean and Ham Soup Recipe

 

White Bean and Ham Soup

¼ Lb. (4 oz.) ham

1 large carrot

1 onion

1 medium fennel bulb

6 garlic cloves

1 (14 oz.) can peeled tomatoes

2 Tbsp. chopped sage

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 (16 oz.) cans cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

4 cups Kitchen Basic chicken broth

Pepper

Salt

Sage leaves

Slice the ham into thin strips, or dice it.  Dice the carrot and onion.  Chop the fennel and mince the garlic.  Chop the canned tomato and the sage.

In a soup pot, heat the oil.  Add the carrot, onion, fennel and garlic; sautéing on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in the beans, ham, chicken broth, tomato, sage and pepper.  Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer; and cook for 20 minutes.  Salt to taste and garnish with the extra sage leaves, if desired.        6 servings

 

(Recipe for White Bean and Ham Soup, was in The Everything Soup Cookbook, 2002, 2015)

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Leftover Turkey Rice Soup

December 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

 

Leftover Turkey Rice Soup

Leftover Turkey Rice Soup

Turkey replaces chicken in this classic rice soup.

Leftover Turkey Rice Soup Recipe

Leftover Turkey Rice Soup

 

4 cups of Defatted Chicken broth (can use chicken bouillon as well)

½ cup diced celery

¼ cup diced carrots

¼ cup diced onion

½ tsp. poultry seasoning

¼ tsp. dill weed

Salt and pepper to taste

4 oz. cooked turkey, cubed (discard any skin and fat)

1 cup cooked rice

In medium saucepan, combine broth, celery, carrots, onions and seasoning.  Cover and cook over medium low heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.  Add turkey and rice.  Heat through.

5 servings

(Recipe for Leftover Turkey Rice Soup came from Diabetic Connect, 2013)

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Chicken Asparagus Soup

November 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
Chicken Asparagus Soup

Chicken Asparagus Soup

 

Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother.  I have fond memories of chopping veggies and cooking with her as a child.

         Sandy Clayton                                              Visalia, California                                                                          

 

Chicken Asparagus Soup Recipe

Chicken Asparagus Soup

2 lb. thin fresh asparagus

2 large potatoes, peeled, and diced

1 large onion

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

2 tsp. dried parsley flakes

1 garlic clove, minced

2 Tbsp. canola oil

2 cans (14 ½ oz. each) chicken broth

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper, divided

1 bay leaf

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups half-and-half cream

Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

 

Cut tips from asparagus spears; set aside.  Place stalks in a large skillet; cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.  Strain, reserving 4 cups cooking liquid.  Discard stalks.

In s Dutch oven, sauté the potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender.  Stir in the broth, salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, bay leaf and reserved cooking liquid.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.  Discard bay leaf.  Cool slightly.

In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches until smooth.  Return to the pan.  Add the chicken, cream, remaining pepper and reserved asparagus tips.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender.  Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.             10 servings

 

(Recipe for Chicken Asparagus Soup came from tasteofhome.com)

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Vegetable Lasagna

September 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable Lasagna

 

I cooked up this fresh tasting lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time.

            Sam Hunsaker                                                                  Lawrence, Kansas

 

Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Vegetable Lasagna

5 plum tomatoes, chopped

1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned

1 small yellow summer squash, cut into ¼ inch slices

1 small zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices

1 medium carrot, shredded

1 small onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup olive oil

1 can (12 oz.) tomato paste

1 cup vegetable broth

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. dried oregano

2 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. dried thyme

¼ tsp. pepper

1 egg

1 cup (8 oz.) ricotta cheese

6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. grated Romano cheese

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

In a large saucepan, sauté the tomatoes, mushrooms, red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, carrot, onion and garlic in oil until crisp-tender.  Stir in the tomato paste, broth, brown sugar and seasonings.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine the egg and ricotta cheese.  Spread 1 cup vegetable mixture in a greased 8 inch square baking dish.  Layer with two noodles (trimming to fit), half of the ricotta mixture, about 1 ½ cups vegetable mixture and two more noodles.  Top with remaining ricotta mixture, noodles and vegetable mixture.

Sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.  Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.          4-6 servings

 

(Recipe for Vegetable Lasagna came from tasteofhome.com)

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