Everything About World Cuisines

Busy, busy, busy. We are constantly busy and fast. But we can find time to prepare decent meals and not have to rely on fast food for all our livelihoods. Preparing home-cooked meals is especially important if you have kids. Our children need to know what it is to eat a meal of your own kitchen. And I am a big proponent of sit-down meals for families, as you know if you follow my articles. To help with meal preparation easier and cheaper than here are a couple of good recipes. Chicken soup is a lite vegetable soup that is made in the crockpot. Throw everything in the crockpot in the morning and return home with a hot soup. For dessert this quick microwave apple crisp. These two recipes are diabetic friendly. LITE CHICKEN Vegetable Soup 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups reduced sodium chicken and reduced-fat or vegetable stock cubes or 2 cups cooked chicken strips 1 cup frozen corn throughout the nucleus of the ribs 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 can (6-oz) tomato paste 1 / 4 cup dried lentils, rinsed 1 tablespoon Splenda 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon marjoram dried in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. 1 cup = approximately 140 calories, 17 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein MICROWAVE APPLE CRISP 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples 2 tablespoons Splenda 3 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 1 / 4 cup water 1 / 2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 / 8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons Splenda Brown sugar blend 3 tablespoons unsalted butter In a bowl, mix apples with Splenda and 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon. Place the apples in a greased 8 inch square pan for microwave baking. Sprinkle with water. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, brown sugar mixture and remaining cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until apples are tender. Yield = 5 servings in the following per serving: 257 calories, 49 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein Enjoy!

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make one of her favorite comfort food recipes, Cheddar Apple Crisp. It is made with apple pie filling and topped with a lovely and delectable topping of a brown sugar/Cheddar cheese mixture. Ingredients: 20.5 oz. can of apple pie filling (I used Comstock “More Fruit” apple pie filling.) 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 stick butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Empty apple pie filling into a pie plate or other oven-proof dish. In a small mixing bowl mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 stick butter, and 3/4 cup brown sugar with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Pour this crumbly mixture over the top of the apples in the pie plate. Bake in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve while warm. Umm, umm good!!!

chefhelena.blogspot.com This is a show for you who are interested in food and beverage. There will be something for everyone, from a home cooked meal to a five course dinner. With my Swedish background and culinary experience I now wish to take you on an adventure, so come and have fun in my kitchen.