Monthly Archive for May, 2011

Mushroom and onion pot roast recipe

Generously salt and pepper the pork butt on all sides. Heat a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium high heat until hot. Add the oil, and then put the roast in the pot. Leave undisturbed for a few minutes or until the meat is uniformly browned on that side

Strawberry lemon bars recipe

for crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
seeds from 1 vanilla bean
12 tablespoons of frozen unsalted butter, cut into 1/4″ cubes (1 1/2 sticks)

Tomato cucumber salad recipe

Prepare the veggies and put them in a bowl
Whisk the dressing together and pour over the salad just before serving.
This is a great side dish for kebabs and roasts. Try adding some feta cheese, red bell peppers, garlic, mint or bulgar wheat for something a little different.

Italian chicken recipe – diabetic food

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Curried pineapple rice recipe – diabetic food

1/2 C. finely chopped onion
2 T. butter or margarine
2 1/2 C. uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. curry powder
5 C. chicken broth
1 T. soy sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Crockpot shredded beef sandwiches – diabetic food

1 (3 lb.) boneless beef roast
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 C. vinegar
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Chicken tacos recipe – diabetic food

Plan ahead when making this, as it needs to refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
1/3 C. olive or vegetable oil
1/4 C. lime juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. minced fresh parsley or
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

Apple pie recipe – Diabetic Food

2 lb. McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (7 cups)
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. granulated sugar
1 T. Butter Buds Sprinkles
4 packets Sweet ‘N Low
1 T. all−purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Puchero recipe

Place the chick peas in a kettle, cover with broth, and soak overnight. Cut the lamb and beef into 2−inch cubes, cut the chicken into serving pieces, and dice the ham. Peel and slice the onion and garlic.