Diabetic Recipes
August 2004

In honor of the Summer Olympics we are offering some great international recipes from America's Healthiest Mom, Jyl Steinback. If you can't be there in person, let your taste buds fool you with these delicious low fat, low carb and easy to prepare dishes.

French    Sweet Vichyssoise
Serves:  6
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine chicken broth, sweet potatoes, celery and onion powder in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture into large soup pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat. Combine milk, pepper, Tabasco and cheese in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Gradually add milk mixture to broth and mix well. In separate batches, blend soup in food processor or blender. Refrigerate soup several hours before serving.

Italian     Caesar Salad
Serves:  6
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Remove core from romaine lettuce and wash leaves under cold water. Place lettuce in colander and drain well. Wrap lettuce in paper towels and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Tear lettuce into bite size pieces and place in large salad bowl. Add tomatoes, artichokes, croutons and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to lettuce, and toss until well mixed. Combine chicken broth, vinegar, anchovies, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, remaining Parmesan cheese, dry mustard and egg substitute in a food processor or blender, and process until creamy and smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss until well mixed. Serve immediately.

Greek    Lemony Chicken Vegetable Kabobs
Serves:  6
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine all ingredients, except lemon slices, in a medium bowl and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate 15 minutes; drain and discard marinade. Preheat broiler on high heat. Lightly spray broiler pan or foil with nonfat cooking spray. Thread lemon slice, chicken, tomato, red pepper, green pepper, onion, and another lemon slice on metal skewers. Arrange skewers on broiler pan and broil 6-8 minutes, turning once or twice, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are golden. Kabobs can be microwaved on wooden skewers; cook on High 7-8 minutes, turning once.

Indian    Indian Falafel Burger
Serves:  6
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine ricotta cheese, egg substitute, parsley, cumin, coriander, garlic powder and chili powder in a food processor or blender and process until blended. Add garbanzo beans and process until smooth. Transfer to medium mixing bowl and stir in bread crumbs. Form mixture into patties and place on platter; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30-45 minutes. Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with nonfat cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Place patties in skillet and cook 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked throughout.

Asian    Shrimp Fried Rice
Serves:  6
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with nonfat cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add onions and stir fry 30 seconds. Add egg substitute and scramble until cooked through. Stir in rice, shrimp and soy sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through.

German    German Cherries (Kirsch)
Yields:  24
Source:  Fat Free Living Cookbook From Around The World
by Jyl Steinback (www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com)

Combine cherries and rum in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring gently. Remove from heat, cover and set aside for 15 minutes. Combine chopped apricots, lemon peel and honey in a medium bowl and mix well. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, inserting plump dried cherries into the center of each. Roll in sugar and place on wire rack to dry.