1. Halibut
Fillets, with Ginger, Garlic and Wine
2. Ham
&Chili Brunch Pizza
3. "Healthified" Raspberry
Bars
4. Hooters
Hot Wings
5. Huevos Rancheros
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1. Halibut Fillets, with Ginger, Garlic and
Wine
Ingredients:
enough cooking
spray
4
halibut fillets, 1-1/4 lb., cut 1" thick (or other
fish)
1
small onion, minced
2
scallions, white and 1" green, chopped
3 cloves (large) garlic,
minced
2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. each
crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; sugar substitue
1/4 cup dry white
wine
2 cups raw instant brown rice
1/2 cup canned
chicken broth or fish stock
Directions:
Lightly coat a nonstick
covered skillet with cooking spray and heat until very
hot, but not smoking. Add fillets and brown, skin
side down, 2 minutes. Add onion, scallions,
garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
Reduce heat, turn fillets, and add wine, sugar
substitute and broth. Cover pan and simmer fish
about 10 minutes until cooked through. Check fish
with a thin knife to ascertain that it is done.
While fish is simmering, prepare instant brown rice for
4 according to pkg. directions. When fish is
cooked through, serve over brown rice. Spoon pan
vegetables and some sauce over fillets. Makes 4
servings.
Nutritional Info Per Serving: 336 cal (11% cal
from fat), 34 g pro, 4 g total fat 38 g carbs, 3 g
dietary fiber, 44 mg chol, 94 mg sodium.
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean protein, 2-1/2
carbohydrate (bread/starch).
Source: Recipe Ross
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2. Ham &Chili Brunch Pizza
Ingredients:
1 can (13.8 oz.) Pillsbury®
refrigerated classic pizza crust
6
eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup julienned strips (or
chopped) cooked ham
1 can (4.5-oz.) Old El Paso®
Chopped Green Chilis
6 oz. (1-1/2 cups) shredded
Monterey Jack cheese or hot Monterey Jack
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Directions:
Heat oven to 425° F.
(230º C). Grease a 14" pizza pan.
Unroll dough; place in greased pan. Starting at
center, press out dough to edge of pan. Bake at
425°F. for 6 - 8 minutes or until crust begins to
brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine eggs,
salt and pepper; beat well. Melt butter in large
skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; cook 1 - 2
minutes or until firm but still moist, stirring
frequently. Remove partially-baked crust from
oven. Spoon and spread eggs over crust. Top
with ham, chilis and cheese. Return to oven; bake
an additional 8 - 12 minutes, or until crust is deep
golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Source: Recipe Ross
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3. "Healthified" Raspberry Bars
38% fewer calories • 45% less fat • 50%
less sat fat than the original recipe. Lock in sweet
fruit flavor in bars dramatically reduced in fat and
calories.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 2 hours 0 min
Makes: 24 bars
3/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg white
3/4 cup Cascadian Farm® organic raspberry fruit spread
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with
foil. In large bowl, mix flours, sugar, butter and egg
white with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press
remaining crumb mixture firmly in bottom of pan. Spread
fruit spread to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle
reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top; sprinkle with
walnuts.
3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows
by 4 rows.
What is "Healthified"?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting
alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are
just as yummy as the originals.
Substitution
Any flavor fruit spread or preserves can be substituted
for the raspberry; try apricot or strawberry for a
change.
Special Touch
Serve these pretty bars on black or dark plate for a
little visual drama. Or, need a gift? Package them in a
decorative box and include the recipe.
Nutrition Information:
1 Bar: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 50); Total
Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol
10mg; Sodium 30mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber
1g, Sugars 11g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin
A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 1/2
Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1
Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.© 2010 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved
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4. Hooters Hot Wings
<Sauce recipes below>
INGREDIENTS:
4-1/2 lb. - 5 lb. Chicken Wings (cut into drumettes and
flappers)
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
2-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Hooters Hot Wing Sauce
In large mixing bowl mix flours, salt, paprika and
cayenne pepper together, blend well. Cut chicken wings
into drumettes and flappers. Wash and drain chicken.
Coat chicken in flour mixture, and refrigerate
chicken wings for 90 minutes.
When ready to deep fry chicken wings, heat oil to 375 F.
Place chicken pieces in hot oil, do not crowd. Fry
chicken wings until golden brown, remove from oil and
drain. When all wings have been fried,place in a large
bowl.
Add Hot Sauce mixture and mix completely. Use a fork or
tongs to place chicken pieces on a serving platter.
Serve immediately and with lots of paper towels.
Hooters Chicken Wing Hot Sauce
Notes: Hooters is known for their delicious Hot Wings.
You can enjoy these at home.
3 Sticks Butter (softened)
1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp. Tabasco Sauce
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
3/4 tsp. Paprika
3/4 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
3/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
2 Tbsp. Chili Sauce
SAUCE DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together. This will store well in
the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve this with the Hooter's Hot Wings.
Hooters Special Dipping Sauce for Wings
Ease of Cooking: Beginner
Notes: This is a copy of their sauce that you can find
at the table in bottles. You may wish to use this on
other things.
Ingredients:
8 oz Tabasco Sauce
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ketchup
Simply mix together to prepare for a scrumptious dip!
Source: Recipe Ross
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5. Huevos Rancheros
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
This popular dish is usually prepared with sunny-side up
fried eggs; we made it with scrambled eggs to save time.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
3 tablespoons canola oil
10 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Sauce
Rancheros
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Diced avocado, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro,
for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush tortillas on both
sides with 2 tablespoons canola oil; lay on a baking
sheet. Bake until crisp and brown around edges, 7 to 10
minutes.
In bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining
tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook eggs, stirring, until set but still moist, 6 to 8
minutes.
Place tortillas on plates; top with eggs, sauce
rancheros, and Monterey Jack. Garnish with avocado, sour
cream, and cilantro.
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