Eating during the holidays - LETS POST SOME RECIPIES!

karenhadden
on 11/8/07 1:27 pm - Greer, SC

Ok guys, lets get this thread going! With the holidays just around the corner, lets post some good bariatric friendly recipies for Thanksgiving meats, veggies, stuffing, side dishes and of course desserts!

Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

SusieQ
on 11/8/07 6:59 pm - Goose Creek, SC

Hi Karen. I found last year that I could take all of my old recipes and just use splenda and splenda brown sugar. No one in the family knew a thing.

Also, I like to make pudding pies. I buy a graham cracker crust (minimal sugar per slice) and use sugar free pudding. If I am making banana creme I top with bananas and then put cool whip on top. I also use cheesecake and put frozen berries on top....yummmmmm

Sunni R.
on 11/9/07 1:49 am - SC

I'm glad this thread is here. I have been given the task of bringing diabetic friendly dishes to this year's thanksgiving festivities. Of course there's me with the WLS then I have several family members including a 13 year old cousin with diabetes so I am interested in people's responses. I love the websites devoted to healthy recipes but I know this group and no one here would eat something gross so step up people!

Do or not do, there is no "try"---Yoda

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:30 am - Greer, SC

RNY on 05/15/07

Come one guys! Everyone needs your help in posting some recipies!!

Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:34 am, edited 11/11/07 10:35 am - Greer, SC

RNY on 05/15/07

I'll start this off then:

Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Recipe courtesy George Stella, George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella-Style, Simon and Schuster, 2005

Stuffing is commonly made with bread or croutons, which makes it off limits to low-carbers. But it doesn't have to be made that way. There's nothing wrong and everything right with substituting chopped vegetables to make up the missing bulk. So don't get stuffed. Try this recipe instead of all that bread!

3/4 pound turkey sausage (you may use pork breakfast sausage) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 eggs 2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower 1/2 cup diced yellow squash 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Equipment: 8 by 8-inch square baking dish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove sausage from casing and crumble it into a pan over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook, stirring, until browned. Drain fat if necessary.

Beat the eggs in a bowl. Using a spoon, mix in the sausage mixture and all the remaining ingredients. Pour the stuffing into the baking dish and bake until hot and browned, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving	Calories 120
Fat 2	Saturated Fat 2
Carbohydrates 3	Fiber 1

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings

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Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:38 am - Greer, SC

RNY on 05/15/07

Wild Mushroom Turkey Gravy

Recipe courtesy George Stella, George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella-Style, Simon and Schuster, 2005

Here's the perfect way to use those juices and drippings from your next roasted turkey. There's more than one way to thicken a sauce or gravy! Since flour and cornstarch are out when you're eating low-carb, a classic French cream reduction is in order. This rich sauce is complemented by the hearty taste of the mushrooms, and it's a great accompaniment to anyone's Thanksgiving turkey!

2 cups defatted turkey juices from turkey roasting pan or homemade turkey or chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, rinsed, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry sherry Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Bring the juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half. Add the cream and coo****il reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes.

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, thyme, garlic, and sherry and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and almost dry, about 6 minutes

Combine the mushrooms with reduced gravy and season with salt and pepper. Reheat, if necessary, and stir in the vinegar. Transfer to a gravy boat and keep warm until serving.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving	Calories 110
Fat 10	Saturated Fat 6
Carbohydrates 3	Fiber .5

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings (about 1 2/3 cups)

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Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:39 am - Greer, SC

RNY on 05/15/07

Green Bean Casserole

Recipe courtesy George Stella

Onion Straws: 1/2 cup very thinly sliced onion 1/4 cup soy flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Casserole: 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, rinsed and sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup no-sugar, low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish 1/2 cup sour cream

Equipment: 10-inch glass pie pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the Onion Straws: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, toss to mix, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Set aside.

Make the Casserole: Bring a small pot of water to boil and season lightly with salt. Boil the green beans until tender, but still crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain and chill beans in an ice water bath or under running cold water. Drain again and transfer to a bowl.

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, salt, garlic, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and thyme and coo****il almost all the liquid is evaporated, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl of green beans, add the sour cream, and toss to combine.

Pour the green bean mixture into the glass pie pan. Bake the casserole and onion straws on separate racks until the straws are well browned and crispy (almost burnt, otherwise they will be soggy), about 15 to 17 minutes. Top the casserole with the straws, and serve garnished with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving	Calories 120
Fat 7	Saturated Fat 3
Carbohydrates 11	Fiber 4

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Yield: 6 servings

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Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

karenhadden
on 11/11/07 10:40 am - Greer, SC

RNY on 05/15/07

Cranberry Relish

Recipe courtesy George Stella, George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella-Style, Simon and Schuster, 2005

Cranberries are a must-have for certain holiday dinners. Lucky for us they're naturally low in carbs. Unfortunately, almost all the cranberry relishes and sauces you'll find in your market are full of sugar! This relish is all about the cranberries, and without all that unnecessary sugar!

1 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda) 1 cup water 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries 1 teaspoon orange zest

Combine sugar substitute and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add cranberries and orange zest and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat, cool, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving	Calories 31
Fat 0	Saturated Fat 0
Carbohydrates 8	Fiber 2

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings

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Hugs,

Karen

"Beauty is not based on how attractive we are to everybody else, but how attractive we are to ourselves, for one cannot think other people think they are full of beauty unless they know they are beautiful too.."

Tiffany Taylor
on 11/11/07 12:48 pm - Charleston Air Force Base, SC

RNY on 06/04/07

Broccoli Cheddar Bake

4 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups egg substitute 1 cup skim milk 1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 5 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a nonstick skillet, sauté broccoli and onion in a small amount of water until tender. (Keep adding water.) Drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine eggs, skim milk, and 3/4 cup of the cheese; mix well. Stir in the broccoli and onion. Add the pepper. Spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Set the dish into a larger pan filled with about 1 inch of water. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes. (When a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, it is done.) Remove from the oven and top with remaining cheese. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Serves: 6

Calories 111 Fat 1.6 Sat Fat 1 Protein 11.4 Fiber 2.1 Sodium 238 Carbohydrates 9.2

Life is too short for drama & petty things, Break the rules! so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, Love truly, forgive quickly and never regret anything that made you smile.

Tiffany Taylor
on 11/11/07 12:50 pm - Charleston Air Force Base, SC

RNY on 06/04/07

Roasted Green Beans 1 lb. green beans 1 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. sesame seeds salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450*F. Toss beans with oil and layer evenly on a baking pan. Roast for about 12 minutes or until wrinkled and browned, and tender. Meanwhile, put sesame seeds in a small skillet and heat over high heat, stirring, until toasted. Toss seeds with beans; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4

Calories 50 Fat 2 Sat Fat 0 Protein 2 Fiber 4 Sodium 6 Carbohydrates 7

Life is too short for drama & petty things, Break the rules! so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, Love truly, forgive quickly and never regret anything that made you smile.

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