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Smoothies I Have Loved March 9, 2010

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We are into smoothies lately, and we’ve made a few delicious ones! Thought I’d get these on here so we don’t forget the formula!

Simple and Sweet Smoothie

- a little water
- frozen strawberries
- banana

Variation on a Theme Smoothie

- a little rice milk
- baby cucumber
- an orange
- banana

Purple Wonder

- blueberries (frozen, add a little water to get them moving)
- an orange
- half a banana
- flax seeds

Light Green Goodness
- 3 small green apples
- a little water
- half a cucumber
- banana
- flax seeds

“Let’s use every kitchen appliance” Smoothie

- carrot juice (from juicer)
- frozen strawberries
- apples
- banana
- kale
- ginger (from juicer)

Lemon Garlic Hummus January 8, 2010

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Now, I am no hummus expert, but this is the best I can remember ever having! And I made it myself! (Recipe from Misericordia O.R. Staff Cookbook)

Lemon Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

1 can               chick peas
2 Tbsp            Tahini paste (sesame paste)
1/3 cup           lemon juice
1/2 tsp            cumin
1 tsp                corriander (I used seeds, but I think ground would be better)
1/2 tsp            cayenne
1/2 tsp            salt
2 – 3                garlic cloves, minced
fresh ground pepper

In a blender, combine all ingredients together and mix until smooth. (A food processor may also work.) Serve with pita bread or veggies.

Delicious Bagel Chips! October 24, 2009

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I made these the other day and they were delicious! Satisfied the need for crunch, without a ton of fat!

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 or toaster oven works fine. With a sharp knife, slice bagel into very thin slices so that you can almost see through them (youll get about 10 slices). Place slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray (I used olive oil dabbed on). Quickly sprinkle in a small amount of seasoning (a little goes a long way) or leave plain. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned-be careful; they burn easily. Break each slice into 4 chips.

Per serving: 20 Calories; less than one gram Fat (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 39mg Sodium NOTES : Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

This recipe came from Big Oven, where it was referenced to have come from The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook.  :)