Recipes From Cuisine: American
Spicy Turkey Chili Recipe
If you love chili but are concerned about using high saturated fat beef you can easily substitute ground turkey for all or part of the beef. Chili powder and other spices gives chili it unique flavor. Most beef eaters will not notice the difference. I use 93% lean ground turkey that ...
Read moreChocolate Brownies
Americans love chocolate brownies. Brownies are classified as a bar cookie. The trick to making good brownies is not overcooking or undercooking the batter. There is a fine line between perfectly cooked brownies, overcooked dry brownies, and gooey undercooked brownies. Since oven temperatures very use the cooking time range provided ...
Read moreSteel Cut Oatmeal
The popularity of steel cut oatmeal has increased in the United States over the past few years as more and more Americans demand and buy minimally processed foods. Unless cross-contaminated in the field or during processing, oats are a gluten-free whole grain. Several brands of certified gluten-free oats are available ...
Read moreGluten Free Gumbo
Gumbos are usually thickened and flavored with an oil and wheat flour rue. The oil adds calories unless you skim it off prior to serving and flour is off limits for people with celiac disease. This recipe cuts calories by limiting the amount of oil to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ...
Read moreBrandy Alexander Pie
Brandy Alexander Pie has a creamy mousse-like filling with a hint of brandy and Creme de Cacao. This deluxe pie has a lighter filling than chocolate cream pie and is perfect for special occasions. Brandy Alexander Pie is a special recipe you won’t find at your locale restaurant or bakery. One ...
Read moreChicken & Shrimp File Gumbo
Gumbo is a Cajun soup or stew you can make dozens of different ways. Gumbos are usually made using chicken or seafood, but you can omit the meat for a vegetarian gumbo. Many gumbos start with a rue, a mixture of cooked flour and oil, for flavor and thickening. This ...
Read moreChicken Soup
Whether you are healthy or have a cold, chicken soup is nutritious and can be served a variety of ways. In Italy, miniature meatballs, thin pasta or both are added. Tortellini and ravioli are cooked and served in chicken soup or broth for added flavor. Nutrition values are for soup ...
Read moreMashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes, also called whipped potatoes, is a popular accompaniment for meat, chicken, and fish and have up to 70 percent less calories than fried potatoes. Russet potatoes have a high glycemic index due to the starch content, but are a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamins ...
Read moreScrambled Eggs with Vegetables
Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables is a quick, easy way of obtaining 13 grams of complete protein, a little fiber, and only 1 gram of sugar for about 220 calories. You also get about 3.5 ounces (100 g) of food compared to less than 2 ounces for the protein bar. Candy ...
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