Main Dishes
 

Cajun Meatloaf
White Bean Chicken Chili
Lebanese Chicken
Gobbler's Chili
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Cajun Shrimp Pasta - New!
Turkey and Vegetable Bake - New!
Zuchinni Lasagne - New!

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Cajun Meat Loaf

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Main Dish
 

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        -----SEASONING MIX-----
   2                    Bay leaves -- whole
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper -- white
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Cumin -- ground
   1      teaspoon      Pepper, cayenne -- ground
     1/2  teaspoon      Nutmeg -- ground
   1      teaspoon      Pepper -- black
                        -----MAIN INGREDIENTS-----
   4      tablespoons   Butter -- unsalted
     1/2  cup           Milk -- evaporated
     3/4  cup           Onion -- finely chopped
     1/2  cup           Catsup -- sugar free
     1/2  cup           Pepper, green bell -- chopped
   1 1/2  pounds        Beef -- lean ground
     1/4  cup           Onion, green -- chopped fine
     1/2  pound         Pork -- ground
   2      teaspoons     Garlic -- minced
   2                    Eggs -- lightly beaten
   1      tablespoon    Tabasco sauce
   1      cup           Bread crumbs -- very fine
   1      tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Melt  the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery,  bell peppers, green onions, garlic, tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning  mix. Sauté until mixture starts sticking excessively, about 6 minutes,  stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
 Stir in the milk and catsup. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes,  stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room  temperature.
 Place the ground beef and pork in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Add  the eggs, the cooked vegetable mixture and the bread crumbs, remove the  bay leaves. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined. In the center of the  pan, shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 1-1/2 inches high, 6  inches wide and 12 inches long. Bake uncovered at 350ø F for 25 minutes,  then raise heat to 400ø F and continue cooking until done, about 35  minutes longer.
 Serve immediately as is or with Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef. This is  best using both ground pork and ground beef, as the pork gives more flavor  diversity. However, you can make it with ground beef only.
 From Paul Prudhomme's "Louisiana Kitchen"
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NOTES : Original recipe called for regular catsup.
 
 
 
 

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Recipe By     : Seattle Times
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Chili
 

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      small         onion -- peel/chop fine
   2      medium        garlic clove -- peeled/chopped
   1      medium        red bell pepper -- chopped fine
  30      ounces        white beans, canned -- undrained
                        (two 15 oz. cans)
   4      ounces        green chiles -- canned/diced
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
  14 1/2  ounces        chicken broth -- canned, low sodium
     1/2  pound         roasted chicken breast meat -- cut in 1/2 in. cubes
   2      tablespoons   lime juice
   2      tablespoons   cilantro -- minced
   6      tablespoons   salsa -- optional

In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper. Sauté 5 minutes.

Stir the white beans, chiles, cumin, chili powder and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken and simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. A tablespoon of salsa can be used to garnish each serving of chili, if desired.
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NOTES : Seattle Times, best 10 recipes of 1994.
 
 
 
 

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Lebanese Chicken

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit - January 1996
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Sugar Busters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           fresh lemon juice
   8      large         garlic cloves
   2      tablespoons   fresh thyme -- minced
                        or 2 tsp. dried
   1      tablespoon    paprika
   1 1/2  teaspoons     ground cumin
     3/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   6      pounds        chicken
                        (2) split lengthwise, backbones removed

Whisk fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, cumin and cayenne pepper in small bowl.  Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.  Pour marinade over; turn chicken to coat.  Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Transfer chicken and marinade to large roasting pan.  Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked though, occasionally basting with pan juices, about 50 minutes.  Transfer chicken to plates.  Garnish with lemon.  Pass pan juices separately.
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NOTES : This is great grilled instead of baked.  Very lemony tasting and good!
 
 
 
 
 

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Gobbler's Chili

Recipe By     : Melanie O.
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Poultry
                Low-Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      Tbs           Olive Oil
   1      Large         Onion -- peeled & diced
   2      Cloves        Garlic -- peeled & minced
   1      Cup           Diced Celery
   1      Medium        Green Pepper -- seeded and chopped
   1      Medium        Red Pepper -- seeded and chopped
   1      Pound         Turkey Breast -- ground
   8      Oz.           Tomato Sauce
   2      Cups          Water
   2      Oz.           Chiles -- Pasillas
   1      Tb            Paprika
   1      Tb            Chili Powder
     3/4  Tsp           Dried Oregano
     3/4  Tsp           Ground Cumin
  16      Oz.           Kidney Beans -- Canned
                        Optional:  Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Heat oil in a 4-6 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  When oil is  sizzling, add onion, garlic and celery.  Stir until onion and celery are  just tender.
Crumble in ground turkey and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with  a large kitchen spoon, until turkey lightly browns.  Stir in red and green  bell pepper and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, water, dried chilies, paprika, chili powder,  oregano, and cumin.  Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to simmer and  cook, covered, about 20 minutes.  The mixture should be somewhat liquid;   if it seems dry, add just enough liquid (water or stock) to prevent  scorching.
Stir in beans.  Cook with cover removed an additional 20 to 30 minutes  until mixture is fairly thick.
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Serving Ideas : Top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

NOTES : I like to remove chilies before serving and blend them in the blender into a puree, then add them back into the chili before serving.
 
 

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Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Recipe By     : Mike Roy
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Easy                             Pasta
                Sauces                           Seafood
                Sugar Busters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      ounces        linguine
   2      tablespoons   butter
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      clove         garlic -- chopped fine
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
   2      tablespoons   dry white wine
   1 1/2  teaspoons     parsley -- finely chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      oregano
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      can           clams -- (8 ounce) minced
                        with juice

Cook linguine in boiling, salted water until just done (al dente) allowing  4 servings per 8-ounce package.  Top with following sauce.
Sauce:  Sauté garlic lightly in oil and butter.  (Do not brown the  garlic).  Stir in the lemon juice and wine.  Add parsley, salt, oregano,  and pepper.  Add clams and juice.  Serve over whole wheat  linguine and toss well.
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NOTES : Sprinkle with parmesan or romano cheese just before serving if you'd like.
Original recipe called for regular linguine.
 
 

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                            Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       tb           Olive oil
     1/2                Onion, chopped
     1/2   ts           Thyme
     1/2   ts           Cayenne pepper
     1/2   ts           Black pepper
     1/2   ts           Basil
   1       tb           Chopped garlic
   1       tb           Worcestershire sauce
     1/2   ts           Tabasco sauce
   2       c            Diced peeled and
                        -seeded tomatoes
   2       tb           Sugar (equivalent)
     1/2   c            Green onions, chopped
   3       c            Chicken or shrimp stock
   1       lb           Vermicelli or linguine**
   1       lb           Fresh shrimp, peeled
                        -and deveined *
     1/2   c            Grated parmesan cheese

  * or substitute chicken
  **preferably whole wheat pasta

  Sauté the onion in the olive oil for approximately
  four minutes. Add the garlic and stir.  Add thyme,
  cayenne and black peppers, and basil and cook at low
  heat for five more minutes.  Add everything else
  except for the pasta, shrimp, and cheese, and cook
  over low heat for an hour.
 
  Sauté the shrimp in some butter and garlic until
  three-quarters cooked (pink, but not totally opaque).
  Add the sauce and cook for an additional two minutes.
  Add the cooked pasta and toss well with the grated
  cheese. Serve hot.
 
  Serves 4-6
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                         Turkey & Vegetable Bake

Recipe By     : Lisa Antonecchia
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Low-Glycemic
                Poultry                          Sugar Busters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  pounds        lean ground turkey
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   3      cloves        fresh garlic -- chopped
   1      large         eggplant -- with skin, diced
   1                    green pepper -- diced
   1                    red pepper -- diced
   1      slice         Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain  Bread crumbs -- or cubes
   1      teaspoon      basil
  24      ounces        crushed tomatoes -- canned
     1/2  cup           parmesan cheese -- grated

Spray a large and deep frying pan with Pam and add ground turkey, onion &
garlic.  Saute until turkey is cooked and onions are clear.  Add eggplant,
green and red peppers, bread curmbs, crushed tomatoes and basil.  Mix well
and bring to a boil. Transfer to a large casserole dish sprayed with Pam and
bake at 350 for 45 mins.  After 45 mins, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and
bake another 15 mins until cheese is melted.  Let cool at least 15 mins
before slicing.....Make 8 servings.
 
 

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NOTES : I eat this on a regular basis and absolutely adore it and wanted to share it
with everyone....it is even better the next day or even cold!!!!
Lisa Antonecchia

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                             Zucchini Lasagna

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low-Glycemic                     Main Dish
                Sugar Busters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          zucchini -- sliced 1/4" thick
     1/2  pound         lean ground beef
     1/4  cup           chopped onion
   2      small         tomatoes -- cut up
   6      ounces        tomato paste -- canned
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      dried basil
     1/4  teaspoon      dried thyme
     1/4  cup           water
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   1                    egg
     3/4  cup           cottage cheese, 2% fat
     1/2  cup           mozzarella cheese -- shredded
   1      teaspoon      stone ground whole wheat flour

Cook zucchini until tender, drain and set aside. Fry meat and onions until
meat is brown and onions are tender; drain fat. Add next 8 ingredients and
bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 10 minutes or until reduced
to 2 cups. In small bowl slightly beat egg. Add cottage cheese, half of
shredded cheese and flour. In (1 1/2-qt.) baking-roasting pan arrange half
of the meat mixture. Top with half of the zucchini and all the cottage
cheese mixture. Top with remaining meat and zucchini. Bake uncovered at 375
degrees F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes
longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 4

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