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Healthy & Happy Valentines Day Meal

Raspberry Spinach Salad

Prep Time: 25 Min
Ready In: 25 Min

Servings

Original recipe yield: 7 servings

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
  • 4 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted and divided
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup seasoned salad croutons
Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, jam and pepper; shake well. In a large salad bowl, gently combine spinach, 1 cup of raspberries, 2 tablespoons almonds and onion. Top with kiwi, croutons and remaining berries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 164 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 101 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

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Grilled Salmon I

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 16 Min
Ready In: 2 hrs 31 Min

Servings

Original recipe yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
  1. Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat grill for medium heat.
  4. Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

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Parsleyed Rice Pilaf

Prep Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 10 Min

Servings

Original recipe yield: 4 servings

Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onion
  • 4 teaspoons butter or margarine
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water, onion, butter and bouillon to boil. Stir in rice and parsley. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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Yogurt Biscuits

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Ready In: 30 Min

Servings

Original recipe yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cold margarine
  • 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fat free milk
Directions

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in margarine until crumbly. Combine yogurt and sugar; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Place on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray; pat into a 6-in. x 4-in. rectangle. Cut into six square biscuits (do not separate biscuits). Brush tops with milk. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 134 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 429 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Prep Time: 15 Min
Ready In: 15 Min

Servings

Original recipe yield: 24 servings

Ingredients
  • 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves
Directions
  1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
  2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
  3. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

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