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!