Easy Recipes

HOMEMADE GRANOLA

4 c. quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 c. Grape Nuts cereal Granulated sugar sub. equal to 1/4 c. sugar 1 c. chopped peanuts 1/3 c. oil 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. raisins

HOT DOG DELIGHT

1 wiener, cooked 1 slice pre-sliced processed cheese 1 strip partially cooked bacon 1 wiener roll

HOT OPEN FACED BEEF SANDWICH

1 tbsp. bouillon liquid 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 c. chopped green pepper 1 c. chopped onion 1 c. diet catsup 2 tbsp. prepared mustard Artificial sweetener to equal 1 tsp. sugar 1 tbsp. vinegar Toasted bread

Hot and Sour Shrimp Lo Mein

1 pound fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 pound Chinese egg noodles, or Italian fettucine or linguini 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 red bell pepper 6 ounces snow peas 1 cup baby carrots 2 1/4-inch slices ginger Hot and Sour Sauce 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying

Hunan Lamb

1 pound lamb, boneless Marinade: 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce Other: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying, or as needed 2 large leeks 3 to 4 red hot chili peppers, as desired 2 slices ginger (enough to make 2 teaspoons minced) 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water Salt, to taste

IABETIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 c. flour 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. water 1 tbsp. liquid sweetener 1/2 c. salad oil

IMITATION BAKED POTATOES

1 ( oz.) pkg. frozen cauliflower 1 packet instant chicken bouillon 1 tsp. fresh chopped parsley 1 tbsp. skim milk 1 c. water

IT COULD BE A SNICKERS BAR

12 oz. soft diet ice cream 1 c. diet Cool Whip 1/4 c. chunky peanut butter 1 pkg. sugar-free butterscotch pudding (dry) 3 oz. Grape-Nuts cereal

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI

1/2 sm. onion, chopped 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/3 c. tomato paste 2/3 c. water 2 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 sm. bay leaf 1/2 c. tomatoes, fresh or canned 2 c. cooked spaghetti, drained

Japanese Soy-Vinegar Dressing

1 T light soy sauce 2 T rice vinegar 3 T stock 1/2 t fresh ginger

JELLO SALAD

1 box sugar-free Jello, any flavor (I like orange) 8 oz. sour cream 8 oz. Cool Whip 8 oz. crushed pineapple

Kiwi-Orange Salsa

Serve this over grilled fish. 1 cup peeled, sliced and quartered kiwi 1 cup orange segments 2 jalape�os, minced 1 cup chopped onion

Kung Pao Chicken

1 lb Chicken Breast, Boned Cut Into 1" Cubes 4 tb Soy Sauce 1 1/2 tb Cold Water Cornstarch 1/4 ts Garlic Salt 4 Dried Red Chiles Or More To Taste 1 tb White Wine Or Sherry 1 tb Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Sesame Oil Oil For Deep Frying 1 ts Chopped Peeled Ginger root 1/2 c Peanuts

LASAGNA

1 c. chopped onions 1 c. sliced mushrooms 1/2 c. diced green peppers 1 tbsp. parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. each basil, oregano, chili powder 5 oz. Mozzarella cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1 c. chopped carrots 3 c. tomatoes 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary 3 oz. grated Romano cheese 1 1/3 c. cottage cheese

LEAN PIE CRUST

1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. diet margarine

LEMON SAUCE

2 c. water 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt Grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. margarine 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 drop yellow food coloring 8 (1 gram) pkg. Equal

LEMON-PINEAPPLE MOLD

1 envelope lemon gelatin 1 envelope lime gelatin 1 c. buttermilk 1 c. cottage cheese 1 1/2 c. boiling water 1 1/2 c. crushed pineapple

LO - CAL EGGPLANT

1 eggplant 1 onion Parmesan cheese Salt Pepper

LO-CAL CHEESE CAKE

12 oz. low fat Ricotta cheese 4 eggs, separated 3/4 c. Fruit Sweet Grated peel of 1 lemon 3 graham crackers, finely crushed 12 oz. low fat cottage cheese 2/3 c. non-instant milk powder 5 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste 2 tsp. pure vanilla Butter or oleo for pan

LOW CAL RHUBARB TORTE

1 c. flour 1/2 c. butter or oleo 5 tbsp. powdered sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 c. Sugar Twin 1/4 c. flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3 c. rhubarb