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Diabetes Friendly Low-Carb Gift Baskets

Mixed Salad with Feta Cheese and Blueberries

101 Seasonal Salads

Serves either 2 as a main lunch or 4 as side dish

Ingredients:

Mixed salad leaves 5 oz fresh blueberries 4 oz walnuts, chopped and toasted 8oz feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing:

4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey Salt and pepper

Method:

Arrange the salad leaves on a large [...]

Grilled Peaches with Pecans

Peach Delights Cookbook

Ingredients (serves 4):

4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp soft brown sugar Handful of chopped pecans Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt

Method:

Place the peaches into a bowl and add the sugar and drizzle with the vanilla extract. Toss to coat lightly. Set aside [...]

Baked Vegetable Rice

The World's 100 Greatest Rice Recipes

Ingredients (serves 4):

2 medium zucchini, cubed 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped Handful of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15oz) can chunky tomato sauce 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup Parmesan, grated Fresh chopped parsley 5 tsp olive oil Salt and [...]

Banana Strawberry Yogurt Pops

Frozen Dessert Recipes

Ingredients (makes 6):

2 cups strawberries, washed and hulled 1 banana 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt ½ cup skim milk 1 tbsp honey

Method:

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into the popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.

This makes a delicious and healthy summertime treat!

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Green Fruit Salad with an Oriental Twist

Weight Watcher Diva Fruit Salad Recipes

Ingredients (serves 4):

1 green tea bag 1 lime 8oz fresh lychees, peeled, halved and stones removed 1 lime, juice and finely grated zest ¼ green-fleshed melon, cubed 1 kiwi fruit, thinly sliced 1 pear, peeled and cubed 4oz seedless green grapes Honey (optional)

Method:

Cover the green tea bag with 5fl oz boiling water [...]

Chinese Greens with Almonds

CHINESE FOOD MADE EASY: 100 simple, healthy recipes from easy-to-find ingredients

Ingredients (serves between 4 and 5):

2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 lb Chinese greens (bok choi, baby spinach etc)r 1 cup spring onions, chopped, including the green parts 2 cloves garlic ¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated ½ tsp sesame oil ½ cup chopped almonds Salt and pepper

Method:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet. [...]

Sun-Dried Tomato and Asparagus Risotto

Rice & Risotto

Ingredients (serves 4):

4 cups of vegetable stock 1 tbsp olive oil 1.5 oz butter or margarine 1 small red onion, finely chopped 6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced ½ cup dry white wine 10 oz risotto rice 8 oz asparagus, cooked and cut into 1″ long pieces 3 oz parmesan, grated Lemon rind Salt and [...]