Yum Yums for the day
| Rustic Potato Chowder ~ Serves 6 |
| 4 Tablespoons Dried Parsley |
| 1 Tablespoon Margarine |
| 6 Cups Water |
| 4 1/2 Cups Red Potatoes, cubed |
| 3/4 Cub Cubed Carrots |
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Mix all ingredients in a large Pan. Simmer for 15-30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Serve. WW POINTS: 2 Serving size 1 cup @ 115 calories, 2.1 gr. fat, 2.7 gr. fiber, 2.7 gr. protein |
| Broccoli Sesame Salad ~ Serves 8 |
| 1 head broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons sesame seeds -- toasted
- Wash broccoli, discarding leaves and toughest part of stem. - Blanch entire head in boiling water for one minute. - Rinse under cold water. - Break off florets and cut remaining stem (peeled, if desired) into 2" pieces. - Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour olive oil onto a baking sheet. -Spread broccoli pieces in one layer, turning to coat with olive oil. - Roast at 450 degrees for 5 minutes, turn broccoli pieces over, and continue roasting until broccoli begins to brown, about 5 minute more. - Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. -Stir in 3 tablespoons sesame seeds. - When broccoli is done, transfer to a bowl and pour dressing over it, stirring gently to coat. -Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sesame seeds. -Serve warm or at room temperature. -Carb count per serving: 2.1 minus 0.4 grams fiber= 1.7 carbs |
| Summer Shrimp Salad ~ Serves 6 |
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1 lb. frozen cooked med. shrimp
5 oz. frozen peas
1/2 cup low fat mayo
2 T> minced green onion
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
1 tea. garlic salt
1 tea. paprika
1 tea. black pepper
1/2 tea. cumin
1/2 tea. oregano
salt to taste
8 tomato wedges
thaw the shrimp and peas thoroughly. in a large bowl, mix the thawed shrimp and peas with the mayo, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, and spices. refrigerate for 1 hour. serve with tomato wedges. serving size 3-4 oz. shrimp exchanges 1 carb 3 very lean meat 188 cals 3 fat 190 chol 808 sodium 16 carb fiber 3 sugars 10 23 protein |
Sugar Free Caramel Apple Dessert Ingredients
| 4 pieces Brach's Sugar Free Caramel | 2 medium Apples - Granny Smith |
| 1 tablespoons Fat Free Half and Half |
Instructions for Sugar Free Caramel Apple Dessert
Over low heat (or in a double boiler) melt the caramels. Stir in the half-and-half until it's blended. Allow sauce to cool. Slice the apple into crescents and arrange in 4 bowls. Drizzle sauce over apples and garnish with drops of sugar-free chocolate sauce or curls of sugar free chocolate. Each (app 1/2 cup) serving contains an estimated: Cals: 51, FatCals: 11, TotFat: 1g SatFat: 1g, PolyFat: 0g, MonoFat: 0g Chol: 0mg, Na: 10mg, K: 41mg TotCarbs: 12g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g NetCarbs: 10g, Protein: 0g VARIATIONS: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon of sugar free chocolate sauce to vary the flavor. Try putting this over fresh pinapple or sliced pears.
