Having a variety of tasty dishes can make living with Diabetes a much more tolerable lifestyle. With recipes such as Our ALOHA Fish, Grilled Turkey Tenderloin, and BBQ Meatballs. You can't go wrong with your next holiday festivities! You will find these and many other recipes here.

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CARROT CABBAGE SLAW

1/2 head cabbage
1 sm. onion
2 celery stalks
2 carrots
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 pkg. Sweet 'N Low
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Shred cabbage and carrots. Finely chip onion and celery. Mix together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together Sweet 'N Low, pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Pour over shredded vegetables and refrigerate. Yield 10 servings. Exchanges: One serving equals 1 vegetable; calories: one serving equals 23 calories.

DIABETIC BEAN SALAD

1/2 c. vegetable oil
8 packets equal
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 can wax beans, drained
1 can green beans (drained)
1 can kidney beans, rinsed

Blend sugar, oil and vinegar. Add veggies and beans to oil mixture and mix. Marinate 10 to 12 hours.

GRILLED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. sherry wine or apple juice
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. crushed onion
1 lb. uncooked turkey tenderloin, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1/4 c. peanut oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

In a shallow pan, blend all marinade ingredients together. Add turkey, turning to coat both sides. Cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Grill the tenderloins over hot coals, 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Tenderloins are done when there is no pink in the center - do not over cook. Serve in 1/4 inch thick slices in toasted buns. Yields 4 servings.

DIETETIC PASTA SALAD

Corkscrew pasta
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
Kraft reduced calorie zesty Italian dressing
1 onion, sliced
1 tomato, diced
1 green pepper, chopped

Cook and rinse pasta in cold water. Mix with remaining ingredients and marinate in dressing. Chill and serve.

PICKLED FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS

1 can beans
1 tsp. pickling spice
2 tsp. artificial sweetener
1/3 c. vinegar

Steam beans 5 minutes or less and strain. Mix rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Strain to rid of spices. If needed add vinegar or sweetener to taste. Pour over beans and let stand overnight.

ALOHA Fish

2 lbs. fish fillets
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1/4 c. steak sauce
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

Place fish in single layer in shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over fish. Let stand 30 minutes, turn once. Remove fish, reserving sauce for basting. Place fish on Pam sprayed broiler pan. Broil about 4 minutes, brushing with sauce. Turn carefully and brush with sauce. Broil until fish flakes when tested with fork. Garnish with lime wedges or pineapple if desired.

BAKED BEANS
2 (16 oz.) cans French style beans
1 tbsp. dehydrated onion flakes
1 c. tomato juice
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
Artificial sweetener to equal 12 tsp. sugar

Drain beans and empty into bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix lightly and turn into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH APPLES

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. apple juice
2 c. sliced fresh green beans, French style
1 c. diced peeled apples
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 oz. bread

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow open roasting pan. Bake in hot oven (450 degrees) until browned, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Remove chicken and rack; pour off any fat from pan. Return chicken to pan. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over chicken along with apple juice. Stir in green beans. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Stir in apple. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in small saucepan mix flour with cinnamon. Blend with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir in hot pan liquid. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Serve with chicken and vegetables.

BAR-B-Q MEAT BALLS

1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. liquid skimmed milk
1 med. onion, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. diet catsup
1 tbsp. minced green peppers
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 packs Sweet & Low

Mix chuck, milk, onion, salt & pepper. Make into balls. Broil until brown (approximately 15 minutes). Sauce: Mix catsup, green pepper, mustard, and vinegar. Add minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, & Sweet'N Low. Pour over meat balls. Cook covered for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.

BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN

Chicken, boiled, skinned, boned, & chopped
1 can tomato juice
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp. mustard
1 tsp. chili powder
Sweetener to taste
1/4 c. vinegar
Dash of garlic powder
Pinch of oregano

Mix all ingredients, excluding chicken, to make the sauce. Mix chicken and as much sauce as you like. Simmer and eat on bread or without. Good lunch.

CABBAGE RELISH

5 lbs. cabbage
1 jar pimento
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 tbsp. dehydrated onions
1 pt. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Artificial sweetener to equal 2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. turmeric

Grate or chop cabbage and pimento. Mix remaining ingredients and heat mixture. When it comes to a rolling boil, cool. Pour over cabbage mixture. Store in covered jars or container in refrigerator. Will keep several weeks. Taste better after it sets for a day.

CELERY SALAD

4 c. slivered celery, sliced diagonally
2 heads Boston lettuce
1 (12 oz.) yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. DiJon mustard
4 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper

Cover and cook celery in very small amount of boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain and cool. Arrange on lettuce cups. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley. Season to taste and pour dressing over celery.

DELICIOUS SALMON

6 oz. salmon
1 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. onion flakes
1/4 tsp. horseradish
1 to 2 tbsp. diet French dressing
3 oz. Swiss cheese
6 slices tomatoes

Mix first 5 ingredients well and divide into thirds. Spread on 3 slices of toast. Add 1 ounce cheese and two slices of tomato. Place under broiler until cheese bubbles.

HERB SEASONED BROCCOLI

1/2 c. water
1 pkg. instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
2 c. broccoli spears
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Dash of nutmeg
1 tbsp. margarine
2 tsp. lemon juice

Combine water and broth mixture. Add broccoli, sprinkle with seasonings. Cover, bring to boil, simmer 6 minutes until tender. Drain. Divide on plates. Top with margarine and lemon juice. 2 servings.

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

Brown beef in bouillon. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetable mixture. Combine remaining ingredients. May prepare ahead to allow seasonings to blend. Add vegetable mixture to beef. Turn heat on low and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Toast bread and spoon mixture over.

MARINATED CARROTS

8 oz. cooked carrots
1/2 med. onion, cut in rings
1 med. green pepper, cut in rings
1/4 c. vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 oz. tomato juice
Sweetener to equal 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. mustard
Salt & pepper to taste

Boil vinegar, Worcestershire, tomato juice, sugar and mustard. Add salt and pepper. Pour boiled mixture over carrots, onion, and green peppers. Let stand until ready to use.

DIABETIC "MOUSSAKA"

1 c. eggplant, peeled and sliced very thin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
6 oz. ground beef, broiled and crumbled
1 med. tomato, sliced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 slice enriched white bread, crumbled

Place eggplant flat on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turning once. Place half of meat in baking dish. Spread half of eggplant on meat. Place half of tomato on eggplant. Repeat. Sprinkle oil on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs over casserole. Cover. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated throughout.

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

6 pork chops
6 pineapple rings (canned in own juice)
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1/4 tbsp. brown sugar substitute
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of rosemary leaves
1 c. celery, cut into strips
1 green pepper, cut into strips

Trim all fat from chops. Brown meat on both sides in Pam-sprayed skillet. Remove chops. Clean pan of all fat. In skillet, mix pineapple juice and sugar substitute. Add cinnamon and rosemary. Put chops in pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add celery and cover. Simmer about 30 minutes. Add green pepper strips. Place pineapple rings on each chop. Cover and cook about 10 minutes longer. Arrange chops on serving platter. Place pineapple and pepper strips on top. Spoon juice over. Garnish with parsley.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

6 oz. cooked roast beef, cubed
Butter, salt & Pepper
1 tbsp. dehydrated onion
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 to 4 oz. mashed cauliflower

Dissolve bouillon in enough water to make a gravy. Put all in a small baking dish, cover with cauliflower. Bake at 350 degrees. Bake until thoroughly heated and cauliflower is browned.

SOUTHERN CELERY FISH SALAD

6 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced med. onion
1/2 c. diet mayonnaise
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. fillet of sole or flounder, cooked, chunked, and chilled
1 1/2 c. orange sections

Combine all ingredients except fish and orange. Mix well. Add fish and orange, toss lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato wedges and radish roses if desired.

VEAL STEW--PENDOUS

2 lb. veal, cut into cubes
12 oz. tomato juice
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 pkg. French style green beans
1 pkg. zucchini slices
1 tbsp. minced onions
1 tbsp. granulated brown sugar (twin)
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Brown veal in Pam sprayed pan. Combine with tomato juice, onion, salt, and pepper. Simmer until meat is tender or pressure cook about 10 minutes. Add frozen vegetables, and simmer until vegetables are done. Add garlic powder, brown sugar substitute, and cinnamon. Serves 6.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

2 lbs. hamburger
1 med. onion, chopped
1 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. skim milk
2 eggs
Dash of garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

SAUCE:
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. vinegar
1/4 c. yellow mustard
Brown sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 c. brown sugar

Mix ingredients together. Roll into walnut size balls and place in 9 x 13 inch baking dish. You should be able to place 6 balls width wise in baking dish and 10 balls lengthwise. Sauce: Mix in glass measuring cup. Pour over meatballs and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Yield: 60 meatballs.

TURKEY STUFFED ZUCCHINI

4 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. margarine
1 sm. tomato, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. crunchy nut (cereal nuggets or Grapenuts)
1 (8 oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt

Remove pulp from zucchini; chop and set aside. Parboil zucchini shells in boiling water to cover for 1 minute. Drain and place in shallow baking dish. Saute turkey, onion, and garlic in margarine in skillet for 2 minutes. Add chopped pulp, tomato, parsley, salt, basil, and pepper. Saute about 5 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Add cereal and 1/2 cup of the yogurt. Spoon into shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until shells are tender. Serve with remaining yogurt. Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley, if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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