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This was my take on candied sweet potatoes. I personally did not think it was the best I could do and perhaps its because I love candied yams so much that I really was looking for a taste and texture I just was not getting from this dish. My husband who does not like sweet potatoes loved it and ate the whole serving I gave him and my mother also loved and complimented this dish. I am going to bake it more than I had and see if that helps the texture.
vegan, no refined sugars. Pumpkin pie recipe from the Kind Life - http://thekindlife.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie
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We always had an abundance of summer squash - which my grandmother(Gamma) HATED! But as a child of the great depression- she never wasted ANYTHING...So she devised all sorts of ways to make squash so that the taste was somewhat disguised. Her version used more cheese & Butter- and less squash- and she mashed it so that it was more of a souffle- but I LIKE the taste of squash and didn't want all the Fat from the butter and cheese. So I decided to make it in an updated more healthy version that's still good for finicky eaters! ( Even my husband approved) :) Gamma's version became a holiday staple right next to the sweet potato souffle( LOL)
Layers of banana, pineapple and vanilla wafers, with a milk, sugar and egg mix poured over them and topped with merengue.
A healthier alternative to stuffing at the holidays. Pair with a low fat low carb veggie and some lean meat for a complete meal.
This recipe has less fat (uses applesauce instead of oil) less sugar (xylitol) and is made with whole wheat flour! The carbs are nice healthy carbs. Have with a protein for a complete breakfast or as a healthier after dinner holiday treat.
My dietitian said that as long as I am doing as well as I have been doing that I could have 4-6 ounces of apple cider occasionally but no more than once a day.
This is a nice recipe to split with a friend on a cold, rainy fall day.
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Makes two servings. About 6 ounces each.
I use the sugar because I'm not crazy about the taste. I can't use milk I use water so the milk is included in this.
A sweet alternative to a slice of sweet potato pie for the holidays or just to satisfy that sweet craving in a healthy, low calorie manner
This makes a thin, tart cranberry sauce that goes well over pancakes. For a thicker sauce, decrease the water or add some unflavored gelatin to the sauce.
This is not your typical apple pie, nor does it call for your typical mustard! Use the “Mostarda di Cremona” recipe I have posted here, or buy the jarred kind from an Italian specialty market or Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Pastacheese-Mostard
a-Di-Cremona/dp/B000LMR0QE)
This is so easy, so delicious, and so low in calories. It helps when you want something crunchy to munch on.
A yummy take on Weight Watchers Pumpkin Mousse recipe though I replace the Butterscotch Pudding with Vanilla, add 1/2 cup more Fat Free Whipped Cream and add more per serving and still its a yummy delicious low calorie, almost no fat and 5 Grams of Protein treat.!
You wont even be able to finish this whole serving in one sitting its so filling and truly satisfying, I actually was feeling very guilty while eating it though there is clearly nothing to be guilty about!
A great way to use up that extra canned pumpkin you may have left over from another recipe as I did. Not for those who are watching their sugar or carb intake. This one is almost 10g protein but has loads of carbs and sugars. With that said I would not suggest having this one all the time but certainly a great one for those who work out hard and need that cook energy drink that is quick and easy to make and take on the go.
Light Pumpkin Cookies made with Splenda, and cream cheese frosting
Fresh chicken, vegetables and peanuts smothered in a mildly spicy satay-like peanut sauce! Excellent when served with/over fragrant thai jasmine rice . . .
from back of the rice select risotto rice box with Morning star chicken veggie chicken added