Exotic Basil Muffins

DIABETES ZUCCHINI - BASIL MUFFINS

2 eggs
3/4 c. milk
2/3 c. oil
2 c. flour
Sugar substitute = to 1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded zucchini
2 tbsp. minced basil
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Beat eggs in bowl. Stir in milk and oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture just until flour is moistened. Batter should not be completely smooth. Gently mix in zucchini and basil. Fill greased muffin caps about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan. makes 10-18 muffins depending on size of pan.

Diabetes Spice Cookies

Cookies for diabetes with artificial sweetener

1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. raisins or currants
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour (approximately)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tbsp. artificial sweetener

Combine water, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Boil for 3 minutes. Cool. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat in salt and soda. Add sweetener, flour, and baking powder. Add flour slowly until mixture is easy to spoon. Blend all ingredients together and drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Applesauce Cake Diabetes Friendly

Another diabetes friendly cake used applesauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 c. raisins
• 2 c. water
• 3/4 c. oil
• 4 tbsp. Featherweight sweetener
• 2 eggs
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. nuts (if desired)
• 1 c. unsweetened applesauce

Sift all dry ingredients together and set aside. In a separate bowl mix all wet ingredients. Mix wet and dry ingredients together and mix well, then fold in applesauce, nuts and raisins. Pour in a greased and floured cake pan unless using a non-stick pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 –30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the middle.

Meatball Spicy For Diabetes

DIABETIC SPICY MEATBALLS

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 c. chili sauce
• 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
• 1/2 c. minced onion
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. corn oil

Mix all ingredients well, roll into balls, and brown in corn oil. Drain on paper towels.

Beef Food For Diabetes

DIABETIC BEEF PASTIES

Cooking with beef as material is general. But this recipe is special because its also great and delicious for diabetic suffering.

Crust:

• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 c. plus
• 2 tsp. vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• Water

Put flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Beat egg in a measuring cup. Add water to make 1/2 cup, add to flour and mix until well moistened. Divide dough into 6 balls. On lightly floured board, roll balls into circles between waxed paper. Then set aside.


Filling:

• 3/4 lb. coarsely ground beef (raw)
• 2 c. diced raw potato
• 3/4 c. diced raw carrot
• 3/4 c. diced celery
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. water

Once all filling ingredients have been well mixed. Spoon on to dough, and wrap around beef. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 – 15 min or until dough has become golden brown.