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Yes, low carb Homeade IceCream, had to bring if not close!:)

Squash, isnt that a friggen game? Love garlic, keeps vampires away!:)

Dang Grapest, Thought You were a ? Redo or New?

I just put together an awesome recipe - it's a little spicy but so yummy! I don't know why I did this in the first place but it's becoming a fast favorite. Your breath will be KICKIN so make it at home and brush them teeth!

Ingredients:

1 onion
1 head of garlic
1-2 cups steamed broccoli cuts
olive oil
black pepper
red pepper
salt
(1 egg)
(1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds)

Instructions:

In a frying pan, pour enough olive oil in the bottom of the pan to just cover it. Heat at a medium temperature until the oil is shimmering.

In the meantime (or before) chop up the onion and all the garlic cloves. Once the oil is hot enough, put the onion and garlic in to saute.

Do not allow them to caramelize! Just saute them to the point that they're hot then add the broccoli. Heat until the broccoli is hot all the way through. Add pepper and salt to taste.



The next part is up to you...

Either scramble and egg and add it to the pan or add the sunflower seeds.

MIX WELL


If ever the food starts sticking, add a little more oil. This is a filling and healthy lunch or afternoon snack.


If anyone tries this, let me know how you like it!!

Too Easy To Be True Strawberry Cheesecake

(I call it this because seriously, it’s ridiculously easy to make, taste yummy, and you can make so many variations in flavor that everyone will find something they will like. Ok, here it is…)

Too Easy To Be True Strawberry Cheesecake
One pint of fat free (low fat can be used to) strawberry flavored cream cheese *
One regular size container of (low fat can be used to) Cool whip *
One reduced fat graham cracker pie crust
1 mixing bowl
1 large spoon

Pour all of the Cool Whip and the strawberry flavored cream chesse into the mixing bowl and blend both together well (a hand mixer may be used). Once both items have been blended, pour the mixture into the pie crust. Place into freezer for about 15-20 minutes and then ready to serve.

If making this the night before, just place into your refrigerator until the next day.

Garnish with fresh strawberries or a dollop of the Cool Whip if you wish

Too Easy To Be True Chocolate Cheesecake.

Same recipe as above, except use plain fat free or low fat cream cheese instead and 2 cups of fat free chocolate pudding. If using the chocolate pudding mix, one box should be enough (and use sugar free version).

*bumping it for the summertime*

*bump*

Mr. AXiD670 and I like to do a lot of stir-fry. Unfortunately, teriyaki has TONS of sodium. Anybody have any good Asian (not too spicy!) or stir-fry recipes that are low in sodium? Or know of a brand of teriyaki sauce that is low in sodium?

If you want low sugar ideas, head straight for the source. Check out Diabetic cookbooks.

I've also found that Jello (the brand) puts out an idea book or cookbook out every so often. It's not a hardcover anything, but it's just a little pamphlet of recipes... and you can make them with Sugar Free Jello.

There are snacks, desserts, salads, even soups!

I'll have to find this raspberry tiramisu I made. It was pretty good.

PJ, Here is a recipe for chicken and veggie fajitas that I made up and use quite often. Here goes:

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium to large green bell pepper
1 medium red onion
1 tablespoon of oil (I use canola, but olive is great too)
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Goya Adobo Seasoning (the one with the red lid)
1 packet of sazon seasoning
low fat or fat free shredded cheddar cheese
reduced fat or fat free sour cream (I like Breakstone's)
package of soft flour tortillas (the smaller ones, not burrito sized)

*Note for those that are unfamiliar, Goya Adobo and sazon are usually located in the "ethnic foods" aisle of your grocer or supermarket. You can find it at Superwalmart with ease. The Adobo is in a regular shaker container while the sazon is in an orange box with a picture of vegetables on it.*

Instructions

Cleanse and cut the chicken breasts into small strip pieces. Season the pieces with the Goya Adobo, garlic powder, and not to much black pepper (it will overpower the other seasonings if you use to much). Set aside for a few minutes to let the seasonings set in.

Wash the bell pepper and red onion, then cut them into manageable pieces that are easy to handle. Set aside.

Get a large non-stick skillet or saute pan and sit it over medium to high heat. Add the tablespoon of oil, swirl it around in the skillet/pan to get it evenly coated. When the oil gets hot, add the chicken pieces and let them cook some, stirring to make sure it cooks evenly. When the chicken is almost done, add the bell peppers and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn down the heat for the skillet between medium and low (dont want the veggies to get super soggy) and add half of the sazon seasoning packet, stirring to distribute evenly.

Taste the food to see if you like the flavors(I add the entire packet of sazon, but thats just me) *Note the sazon seasoning is orange, so dont freak out when the chicken turns the same color* If you need more sazon, add more. Turn off the stove because the food is ready!

Take your tortillas (however many fajitas you are planning to eat) and heat them in the microwave for 12-15 seconds to warm them (use whole wheat tortillas if you plan on eating healthier being that they are healthier than the flour ones, I use the flour tortillas). Add the chicken and veggies to your tortillas, and top with the cheese and sour cream. Enjoy!

For those of you that try this recipe, let me know if you like it!

~Pecan~

Have you checked some of your Asian food stores? They may have some that are lower than what you would find in a supermarket. Also, you can get a low sodium soy sauce--it's in the green bottle, rather than the red.