Chopped spinach is whipped up in the blender with eggs, bread crumbs, and half-and-half. This is spread in the bottom of a pie pan, and covered with a delicious puree of sweet potatoes and pumpkin spiced up with curry powder, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg. The two layers are swirled together to create a marble effect, and then the pie is baked for 30 minutes to make an attractive, flavorful quiche.
A tangy potato salad using Italian dressing and fresh dill. I love this even though I am not a fan of potato salads. Can be made using all low-fat or fat-free products. Just as good.
Delicate strands of angel hair pasta are tossed with shrimp, green onions and ranch dressing for an easy and delicious cold salad. Combining the dressing with warm pasta helps the flavors to meld. Toss in the shrimp and onions when the pasta is cooled.
Healthy Side Dish Recipes: Slow Cooker Baked Beans | Submitted By: Laura
For those who love to do it themselves, here's a terrific recipe for genuine baked beans - and it's so easy to make! Soak white beans and then pop them into your slow cooker with ham hocks, onion, brown sugar, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard.
Diabetic Recipes: Posse Stew | Submitted By: DEANSCHULTZ
A hearty beef and vegetable stew with a little spice that is quick to prepare. You can cook the whole thing in one hour, or let it simmer in the slow cooker all day.
Osso Buco is an Italian dish made with veal shanks, browned and simmered with tomatoes and vegetables. Traditionally garnished with a mix of chopped raw garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.
Sugar-Free Recipes: China Moon Salmon | Submitted By: Cindy
You'll love the intense flavor of Asian ingredients that infuses this oh-so-easy salmon dish. And, the salmon is prepared in a steamer so it's healthy too! Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Low-Fat Recipes: Creamy Chicken Pasta | Submitted By: Melissa
Take the chill off a winter day with this warm and comforting one dish meal. Morsels of poached chicken are blended with cream of mushroom soup and mozzarella cheese, then tossed with hot noodles and cooked peas or broccoli.
Black beans mingle with onions, peppers, garlic, cornmeal, and spices in this tasty taco filling. Try it in burritos or as a dip for tortilla chips. No black beans? Red, pink, or pinto beans are great subs.
Sugar Substitute Recipes: Sugarless Pumpkin Pie I | Submitted By: Cathy
Sugar substitute goes into this creamy pumpkin pie -and it still comes out nice and sweet. Pumpkin puree, milk, egg, sugar substitute, cinnamon and cloves are combined and poured into a pie shell. It bakes for about 30 minutes.
Finely chopped Serrano chilies make this salsa nippy and nice. Combine with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice, and this salsa is ready for dipping.
