Grilled Shrimp Remoulade

March 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
Grilled Shrimp Remoulade

Grilled Shrimp Remoulade

 

This recipe, Grilled Shrimp Remoulade is from Diabetic Connect.  An updated and untraditional remoulade makes a tangy sauce for these spice-rubbed shrimp.  While this is a warm-weather favorite on the grill, you can also cook the shrimp under a preheated broiler.  Cook shrimp on a lightly sprayed broiler rack, about 4 inches from the heat, for a winter warmer any night of the week.

Grilled Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Remoulade

Remoulade Sauce:   ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt

1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

¼ tsp. hot sauce, such as, tabasco

Shrimp:   2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. ground coriander

½ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

36 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 lb.)

To prepare sauce:  Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, mustard and hot sauce in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate (for up to 1 day).

Preheat grill to high.

To prepare shrimp:  Combine cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Add shrimp and toss to coat with spices.  Thread the shrimp onto four 12 inch skewers.  Oil the grill rack.   Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.  Carefully remove the shrimp from the skewers.  Serve immediately, with the sauce.         4 servings

 

(Recipe for Grilled Shrimp Remoulade came from Diabetic Connect, 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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Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings with Chipotle Sour Cream Recipe

January 29, 2014 Leave a Comment
Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings

Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings

 

Get ready for the Super Bowl – Seahawks vs. Broncos 2014.  Why don’t you make these Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings along with Chipotle Sour Cream.  The recipes came from the January 26th Sunday Newspaper in the USA Weekend section.  It’s something different — that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!!

Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings with

     Chipotle Sour Cream Recipe

Orange-Chipotle Wings

¼ cup hot water

3 chipotle chilies canned in adobo sauce, seeds removed

¼ cup chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 Tbsp. orange marmalade

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

1 pinch tsp. ground allspice

1 pinch ground cloves

1 ½ Tbsp. white vinegar

Juice of 1 lime (approximately 3 Tbsp.)

1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter

3 ½ lbs. chicken wings

1/8 cup olive oil (optional)

Vegetable cooking spray

2 Tbsp. honey

1 scallion, sliced thinly on bias for garnish

 

Preheat oven to 450 F.  In the bowl of a food processor, combine the hot water, chipotles, cilantro, tomato paste, marmalade, garlic, spices, vinegar, lime juice and peanut butter; pulse to combine the ingredients into a coarse paste.  Divide mixture in half.

Remove the chicken wings from the package and pat dry with paper towels.  Remove the wings tips and discard.  Cut the remaining wings into two pieces, dividing at the joint.

Marinate the wings in half of the chipotle mixture for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.  The olive oil may be added to this mixture to help coat wings.

Spray a heavy-duty baking tray with vegetable cooking spray.  Arrange the chicken wings on the tray in one layer with space between each wing.  Spray the wings with a light layer of vegetable cooking spray.  Place the wings on a tray over a sheet pan and bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crisp.  The wings may be crisped for 3 to 4 minutes under the broiler if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the remaining chipotle sauce.  Place 2 tablespoons of sauce in a large mixing bowl.  Add the hot wings and stir gently to coat every wing in sauce.  Add more sauce to taste or serve extra sauce on the side.

Place the seasoned wings on a plate and garnish with sliced scallions.  Accompany with a bowl of Chipotle Sour Cream.

 

Chipotle Sour Cream

 

2 chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce, seeds removed

1 cup sour cream or fat-free Greek yogurt

Juice from ½ fresh lime (approximately 1 ½ tablespoons)

Salt, as needed

Freshly ground pepper, as needed

Remove the chiles from the sauce.  Reserve the sauce.  Slit open the chilies and scrape to remove  the seeds.  Cut the chilies into a fine dice.

Stir the chilies into the sour cream.  Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of adobo sauce to taste.  Add the lime juice and stir.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

 

(Recipe for Orange-Chipotle Chicken Wings with Chipotle Sour Cream came from the Sunday Newsday, USA Weekend, January 26, 2014)

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Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

January 28, 2014 Leave a Comment
Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

 

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

 

The first time I had this chili at a Super Bowl party, I was on my second bowl before I realized it had NO MEAT!  It’s so chock-full of ingredients and flavor that it’s hard to believe this is a low-fat recipe.  Enjoy!

         Ronald Johnson                                                                               Elmhurst, Illinois

 

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili Recipe

Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili

½ Lb. sliced fresh mushrooms

1 large green pepper, chopped

1 large sweet red pepper, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Tbsp. olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) red beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, raised and drained

1 large carrot, chopped

½ cup water

½ cup barbecue sauce

¼ cup chili powder

1 tsp. Liquid Smoke, optional

Optional Toppings:   Light sour cream, hot pepper sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or crushed baked tortilla chip scoops

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the mushrooms, peppers, celery, onion and jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned.  Add the garlic, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer.

Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the tomatoes, beans, carrots, water, barbecue sauce, chili powder and Liquid Smoke if desired.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Serve with sour cream, pepper sauce, cheese, onion and/or chips if desired.            6 servings (2 quarts)

 

(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Two-Bean Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Comforting Crock Pot Chili

January 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Comforting Crock Pot Chili

Comforting Crock Pot Chili

This recipe, Comforting Crock Pot Chili is from Diabetic Connect.  This classic and simple chili is sure to please your taste buds!

 

Comforting Crock Pot Chili Recipe

Comforting Crock Pot Chili

1 lb. ground turkey breast or very lean ground beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

5 oz. pinto beans, rinsed and drained

8 ½ oz. corn, rinsed and drained

15 oz. tomato sauce

14 ½ oz. diced tomatoes

10 oz. diced tomato and green chilies

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. salt

 

In nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Transfer meat to Crock Pot.  Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.  Cook on high for 4 hours; remove lid and stir quickly halfway through.

 

(Recipe for Comforting Crock Pot Chili came from Diabetic Connect, 2013)

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Low-Carb Chili

January 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Low-Carb Chili

Low-Carb Chili

This recipe, Low-Carb Chili is from Diabetic Connect.  It’s COOOOLD OUTSIDE, and that means it’s time to make CHILI.  This chili is made with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, hot pepper flakes…it will give your chili a great taste.

 

Low-Carb Chili Recipe

Low-Carb Chili

1 quart water

2 lb. extra ground beef (5 % fat) or ground turkey

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 medium garlic cloves, mashed

2 tsp. salt (optional)

2-3 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. HOT pepper flakes

½ tsp. ground allspice

6 oz. tomato paste

3 bay leaves

4 oz. canned mushroom slices, drained (or fresh, cooked)

¾ cup chopped green bell peppers, chopped

 

Brown meat, drain off fat.

Add remaining ingredients, bring ti a boil.  Simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

 

(Recipe for Low-Carb Chili came from Diabetic Connect, 2013)

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Slow Cooked Chili Mac

January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Slow Cooked Chili Mac

Slow Cooked Chili Mac

 

This recipe, Slow Cooked Chili Mac is from Diabetic Connect.  Add macaroni pasta for a twist on an old favorite.

 

Slow Cooked Chili Mac Recipe

Slow Cooked Chili Mac

1 ¼ lb. ground beef (10% fat)

14 ½ oz. canned unsalted diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup fresh chopped onion

1 medium garlic clove, minced

1 Tbsp. chili powder

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. oregano leaves, dried

¼ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. hot red pepper flakes

2 cup pasta, macaroni, whole wheat, cooked

 

Crumble ground beef into slow cooker.  Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni to slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low 4 hours.  Stir in cooked macaroni.  Cover and cook on low 1 additional hour.

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooked Chili Mac came from Diabetic Connect, 2014)

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Halloween Gorp

October 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Halloween Gorp

Halloween Gorp

 

This Halloween Gorp is from Diabetic Connect.  It doesn’t have the candy corn and cereal mixed in.  Try it – I think you’ll like it.

Halloween Gorp Recipe

Halloween Gorp

3 Tbsp. reduced-fat margarine, melted

½ tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. hot pepper sauce

2 quarts hot popped corn (popped with hot-air popper)

1 cup fat-free tiny pretzel sticks

1 cup golden raisins

½ cup dry roasted peanuts

½ cup dry roasted sunflower seeds

In a small skillet, combine melted margarine, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and hot sauce.  Heat for 1 minute over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

Place remaining ingredients in a large paper bag.  Pour on margarine-spice mixture.  Close bag tightly and shake vigorously to get an even coat.

Pour popcorn mixture into large bowl.

 

(Recipe for Halloween Gorp came from Diabetic Connect, 2013)

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Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder

October 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder

Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder

 

This recipe from Patti Ziegler is fast and easy to make but tastes like something you worked on all day!!

 

Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe

Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder

1-2 lbs. cooked, cubed chicken breasts

¾ cup coarsely chopped onion

1 ½-2 garlic cloves, minced

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine

2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water mixed with 1 tsp. CHICKEN SOUP BASE)

1-1 ½ tsp. GROUND CUMIN

2 cups half and half or cream

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack/Colby cheese

2 cans (16 oz. each) cream-style corn

2 cans (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies (or 8 oz. fresh roasted green chilies, peeled & chopped)

1-2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (Pattie uses Tabasco)

1 can (14.5 oz. diced tomatoes

Fresh cilantro or parsley

 (*PENZEYS SPICES)

 

Brown onion and garlic in butter.  Add chicken, broth and cumin and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium.  Add cream, cheese, corn, chilies and hot pepper sauce.  Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.  Stir in tomatoes.  Serve immediately; garnish with cilantro or parsley.  Salt and pepper to taste.                    6-8 servings

 

(Recipe for Green Chili Chicken Corn Chowder came from Penzeys Spices, September, 2013)

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Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

October 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

 

My family is crazy about this dish because it uses ingredients you might not ordinarily find in a comfort food favorite.  Believe it or not, pumpkin is what makes it so special.  Freeze a batch for later; it tastes even better reheated.

           Deborah Vliet                                                             Holland, MI                                                                      

 

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) solid-pack pumpkin

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

3 cups chicken broth

2 ½ cups cubed cooked turkey

2 tsp. chili powder

1 ½  tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. salt

Cubed avocado and thinly sliced green onion

 

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion, pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender.

Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients.  Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours.  Top with avocado and green onion.            10 servings

 

(Recipe for Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili came from tasteofhome.com)

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