Luto Ni Aling Doray #61 - Shrimp Thermidor

1/4 cup green onions or shallots, sliced
2 Tablespoons diced green pepper
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 slices Smart Beat fat-free cheese, cut in pieces
1 can (10 oz.) potato soup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 - 1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp (tails removed)



Spray a large, nonstick skillet with spray oil. Saute onion and
pepper over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add soup
and half-and-half; heat slowly, stirring frequently. Bring to a
gentle boil; add cheese pieces, lemon juice, spices and shrimp.



Heat completely through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot over rice.

Luto Ni Aling Doray#60 - Arroz Blanco

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long grain rice
1/4 cup minced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken, turkey or pork broth, or water
1 teaspoon salt

Place the oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the rice
and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 - 4 minutes. The rice should not be
allowed to brown. Add the onion and garlic and cook one minute more,
stirring almost constantly. Stir the salt intothe broth, add it to the rice,
bring to a boil, cover the pot, turn the heat to very low, and cook for 15
minutes. Stir the rice, carefully, replace the top, turn off the heat and
allow the rice to steam for 10 - 15 minutes.

Luto Ni Aling Doray # 59 - Baked Tamales

2 Pound Ground beef
1 Can Tomatoes (14 oz)
2 Tablespoon Chili powder OR
5 Teaspoon Ground ancho (pasilla) chile PLUS
1 Teaspoon Cumin AND
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Black olives

CORN MEAL DOUGH:
4 Cup Corn meal
2 Teaspoon Salt
8 Cup Water
2 Eggs, well beaten
4 Tablespoon Butter

In skillet, sauté beef in pan until brown. Add tomatoes, chili powder,
garlic, salt and olives. Cook 15 minutes.

Grease 9x13" baking dish and line bottom with 1/2 Corn Meal Dough. Add meat
mixture and cover with remaining 1/2 Corn Meal Dough. Bake 20 minutes at
325'F. or until browned.

CORN MEAL DOUGH:
Add corn meal and salt to water in pot. Bring to boil and cook over medium
heat until thick, 5-10 minutes. Add eggs and butter. Stir well.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #58 - Chick Fillet Chicken Nuggets

2 Cups Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless, Cubed)
1 Cup Flour
1-1/2 Cups Cracker Meal
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
2 Cups Water
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
2-1/4 teaspoons McCormick Season-all

Place cool water in bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon season-all and
dissolve bouillon cubes in mixture. Place cubed chicken in
water, mix, cover and place in refrigerator for 12 hours or
next day. When ready to cook nuggets, mix flour, cracker meal,
2 teaspoons season-all and paprika in bowl. Heat oil for deep
frying. Drain chicken. Coat nuggets in flour, cracker mixture
and fry until golden. Chicken will be flavorful and juicy.

Chick Fillet Coleslaw
6 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup milk

Mix & Chill 15 minutes.

Meanwhile combine:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. celery seed
2-3 drops hot sauce
3 Tbsp. dry minced onion
1/4 - 1/2 cup buttermilk

Mix well with cabbage. Chill. Allow flavors to blend for
several hours before serving.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #57 - Chi−Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichangas

2 1/2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
16 ounces salsa (choice of hotness)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt
6 - 10 inch flour tortillas, nice flexible ones;
if stiff, warm before filling
1 cup refried beans
Olive oil (for basting)
Sour Cream
Guacamole

In large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.
Stir in chili powder, salsa, cumin and cinnamon. Stir in shredded
chicken. Let cool. Heat oven to 450. Grease rimmed 15 x 10 x 1
baking pan. Working with one tortilla at a time, spoon a heaping
tablespoon of beans down center of each tortilla. Top with a scant
1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold up the bottom, top and sides
of tortilla; secure with wooden toothpicks if necessary. Place
chimichangas in greased baking pan, seam side down. Brush all sides
with the oil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp,
turning every 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #56 - Sugarless Apple Cookies

3/4 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1 c. plus 1 T. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 eggs
1 tsp. liquid sweetener

In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, if desired. Stir into apple
mixture and mix well. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter.

Drop by tablespoonsful onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for
10 to 12 minutes. Yields 2 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared w/o added salt) equals:
54 calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 18 gm carbohydrate,
1 gm protein, 1 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

Luto Ni Aling Doray #55 - Torta Di Spinaci

10 oz. spinach, blanched 1 minute, drained, dried and chopped
2 cups all purpose flour, extra for kneading dough
1/2 cup unsalted butter(4 oz.)
1 egg yoke plus 3 whole eggs, beaten
3 tbs milk
1/4 cup golden raisins, soak 30 minutes in water, drain
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground pepper
2 1/2 tbs (1 oz.) Pine nuts

To make dough by hand: Pour flour into a bowl, add salt and the butter.

Using fingertips, work the butter into flour until a crumbly dough forms.

Add the egg yoke and milk, incorporate, and knead dough into a ball. Wrap in
plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Food processor dough: Combine flour and salt in the work bowl and using
metal blades process briefly to mix. Add butter and process until the
ingredients resemble course meal. Next add egg yoke and milk and process
until dough forms a ball around the blades. Remove dough, shape to ball,
wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Using 1 tbs. butter, grease a 9 inch tart pan
with a removable bottom and then dust with flour. Using a lightly floured
board, roll out the dough into a round shape, making it 1 inch larger than
the diameter of the pan. Line the prepared pan with the pastry dough and
trim.

In a bowl, combine the blanched, chopped spinach, raisins, whole eggs, cream
and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour
into the pastry-lined tart pan and top with the pine nuts. Bake in oven
until it is golden, about 40 minutes. Remove, let cool slightly and then
transfer to a serving dish. Serve Torta luke warm or cool.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #54 - Cheddar Cheese Soup

3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
6 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup chopped scallion
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Canadian white cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

Snipped fresh chives or minced scallions for garnish
In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the milk and the chicken broth over
medium-low heat. Meanwhile, in a 4 or 5 quart Dutch oven, cook the
bacon, stirring, over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until lightly
browned. Add the red onion, celery, and scallion and cook, stirring,
until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and
cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.

Remove the Dutch oven from the heat, add the heated milk mixture,
and whisk until well blended. Return to the heat and cook, whisking
constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, or
until thickened.

Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and stir in the cheese, Tabasco
sauce, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the soup is
smooth. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chives.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #53 - German Potato Salad

1 Pkg. frozen vegetarian bacon, thawed and chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of white vinegar
2/3 cup of hot water
2 pounds of white potatoes, boiled for 25 minutes, covered
until just tender
8 to 10 green onions, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a non-stick skillet cook bacon over low heat, stirring
constantly for about 8 minutes or until crispy.

Add flour and stir for about one minute. Combine sugar, vinegar,
hot water and add to bacon mixture. Cook, stirring constantly,
until sauce thickens.

Drain potatoes well, cool, peel and slice. Add to the sauce
along with the onion, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #52 - Spicy Fruit Salad

1 - 16 ounce can of peaches
2 - 3 inch long cinnamon sticks
3/4 teaspoon of allspice
2 large navel oranges
2 large pink grapefruits
1 small pineapple
2 pints of strawberries
3 kiwi fruits
2 tablespoons of crystallized ginger root

Drain syrup from the peaches into a small saucepan. Place peaches
in a large bowl. Over medium-high heat, heat syrup, cinnamon, and
ground allspice to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer
10 minutes. Set syrup mixture aside to cool while preparing fruit.

Grate peel from 1 orange, set aside. Cut peel from oranges and
grapefruits. To catch juice, hold fruit over bowl with peaches and
cut sections from oranges and grapefruits between membranes; drop
sections into bowl. Cut peel and core from pineapple; cut fruit
into 1/2 inch chunks. Add pineapple to fruit in bowl. Pour syrup
mixture over fruit in bowl. Add grated orange peel; toss. Cover
and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Just before serving, hull strawberries; cut strawberries in half
if large. Cut peel from kiwi. Slice each kiwi lengthwise into
6 wedges. Toss strawberries and kiwi with fruit mixture. Place in
serving bowl and sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #51 - Bourbon Steak

1-1/2 pounds steak
1 teaspoon. sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup Apple Wood Chips

Mix all ingredients (except chips) together, place in ziplock bag and marinate
steak 4 hours or over night. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes, and
add to hot coals just before commencing to grill. Grill steak to desired
doneness. This recipe is good with any cut of steak you like.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #50 - Shrimp Scampi

8 oz. angel hair pasta
1 3/4 C. low-sodium chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 C. chopped green onions, divided
1/4 C. minced fresh parsley, divided
1 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the broth, garlic, lemon-pepper
seasoning and 3 tablespoons each green onions and parsley. Bring to a boil.
Add shrimp; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta and
place in a serving bowl. Top with shrimp mixture and remaining onions and
parsley. Serves 4.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving equals: 250 calories, 398 mg sodium,
136 mg cholesterol, 33 gm carbohydrate, 23 gm protein, 2 gm fat.
DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 2 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1/2 vegetable.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
4 C. fresh strawberries, sliced
2 T. granulated sugar
2 packets Sweet 'N Low
In a large bowl, toss the strawberries, sugar, and Sweet 'N Low. Cover.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Shortcakes
2 C. all-purpose flour
2 T. granulated sugar
2 packets Sweet 'N Low
1 T. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
6 T. reduced-calorie stick margarine
1/3 C. 1% fat milk
1/3 C. reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 C. reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 450ºF.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #49 - Sage Pot Roast

1 (5 lb.) lean boneless beef chuck roast
1 T. cooking oil
2 tsp. rubbed dried sage
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 C. beef broth
6 medium red potatoes, cut in half
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, quartered
5 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 C. water

In a Dutch oven, brown roast on both sides in oil. Season with sage, salt
and pepper. Add beef broth. Cover and bake at 325ºF for 2 1/2 hours.

Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until the
meat is tender and vegetables are cooked.

Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm.
Combine cornstarch and water; stir into pan juices. Cook until thickened and
bubbly. Serve with the roast.



Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with low-sodium beef broth
and without added salt) equals 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable
301 calories, 59 mg sodium, 82 mg cholesterol, 16 gm carbohydrate,
27 gm protein, 14 gm fat

Luto Ni Aling Doray #48 - Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Cherry Sauce

4 small filet mignon steaks (about 1/4 pound each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper or freshly ground pepper
Cabernet Cherry Sauce:
1 1/2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon or Burgundy
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 whole cloves
8 whole pepper corns
1 bay leaf, torn into small pieces
1/2 pound fresh Bing cherries, rinsed
Salt and pepper for seasoning
Optional: 1-2 teaspoon sugar

Set oven controls to broil. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil
and place in the oven on the top rack to preheat. Trim the steaks of
visible fat. Rub the garlic evenly over the steaks and season with
salt and cracked pepper. Set aside until ready to broil.

Add the Cabernet and balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and bring to a
boil. Tie the cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a bundle with a
small piece of cheese cloth. Add the bundle to the wine mixture. Allow
the mixture to reduce to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.

While the wine is reducing, pit the cherries. Cut the cherries into
quarters and add to the wine mixture. Cover and cook over medium-high
heat until the cherries are tender, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce
with salt and pepper. Add the sugar to balance the flavors, if needed.

The sauce should have a deep robust flavor but not be too sweet.
While the sauce is cooking, broil the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side
for medium rare. To serve, remove the spice bundle from the sauce. Place
the steaks on individual plates with the sauce spooned over the top.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #47 - Chick Fillet Chicken Nuggets and Cole Slaw

Chick Fillet Chicken Nuggets
2 Cups Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless, Cubed)
1 Cup Flour
1-1/2 Cups Cracker Meal
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
2 Cups Water
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
2-1/4 teaspoons McCormick Season-all

Place cool water in bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon season-all and
dissolve bouillon cubes in mixture. Place cubed chicken in
water, mix, cover and place in refrigerator for 12 hours or
next day. When ready to cook nuggets, mix flour, cracker meal,
2 teaspoons season-all and paprika in bowl. Heat oil for deep
frying. Drain chicken. Coat nuggets in flour, cracker mixture
and fry until golden. Chicken will be flavorful and juicy.

Chick Fillet Coleslaw
6 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup milk

Mix & Chill 15 minutes.

Meanwhile combine:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. celery seed
2-3 drops hot sauce
3 Tbsp. dry minced onion
1/4 - 1/2 cup buttermilk

Mix well with cabbage. Chill. Allow flavors to blend for
several hours before serving.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #46 - Pineapple Upside−Down Cake

1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened crushed
pineapple in juice, undrained
1/4 C. pecan pieces (optional)
2 T. lemon juice
1 3/4 tsp. Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener
or 1/4 C. Spoonful
1 tsp. cornstarch
4 T. margarine (at room temperature)
3 1/2 tsp. Equal Measure or 12 pkg.
sweetener or 1/2 C. Spoonful
1 egg
1 C. cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 C. buttermilk

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.

Mix pineapple, pecans,1 tablespoon Equal and cornstarch in bottom of 8-inch
square or 9-inch round cake pan; spread mixture evenly in pan.

Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl. Add to
margarine mixture alternately with buttermilk,1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
and remaining 1 tablespoon Equal, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

Spread batter over pineapple mixture in cake pan. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven
until browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about
25 minutes. Invert cake immediately onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Yields 8 servings.

NOTE: If desired, maraschino cherry halves may be placed in bottom of cake
pan with pineapple mixture.

Nutritional information per serving: cals:156, prot:3 g, carbos:22 g, fat:7 g,
choles:27 mg, sod:257 mg

Food Exchange:1 1/2 bread,1 fat 46% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

Luto Ni Aling Doray #45 - Roasted Vegetables

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano OR
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil and oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Combine the remaining
ingredients; drizzle over vegetables. Stir to coat.

Transfer to an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered,
at 375ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Serves 6.
Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared without salt) equals:
80 calories, 13 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 14 gm carbohydrate,
2 gm protein, 3 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Luto Ni Aling Doray #44 - Festive Pork

1 ( 3/4 lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth, divided
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Cut tenderloin into 12 slices; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
Brown in oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of the beef broth;
cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Remove meat to a serving dish and keep warm.

Add cranberries, mustard and remaining broth to the skillet.

Combine orange juice concentrate and cornstarch until smooth;
gradually add to broth mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil;
cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over pork. Serves 4.


NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving equals 162 calories,
92 mg sodium, 50 mg cholesterol, 5 gm carbohydrate, 19 gm protein,
7 gm fat


DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit

Luto Ni Aling Doray #43 - Veal Stew

1 pound Veal - trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1 inch cubes.
1 cup baby carrots or 2-3 large carrots - cut into 1 inch pieces
6 to 8 small onions - peeled
2 cloves of garlic - peeled
2 large boiling potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 to 3 cups de-fatted chicken or beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Pepper and Herbs - to taste (sage, rosemary, thyme)
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Heat a large, non-stick, pot on high. When hot, sear meat on all sides.

Add herbs and seasoning and stir. Add stock and bring to the boil
(the chicken stock will be more delicate and let the full flavor come
through). Add vegetables and return to the boil. Cover and simmer on
very low heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until meat is fork tender
and vegetables are tender but not mushy. Turn heat to high and bring
stew up to the boil, remove from heat and drizzle in corn starch
mixture while stirring constantly. Return to heat and continue to
stir until the stew has thickened.

Serve immediately.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #42 - Apple Smoked Barbecue Ribs

2 slabs baby back ribs, or spareribs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
barbecue sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 400F. Rub cinnamon, cloves and pepper into
both sides of ribs. Place ribs on wire rack on baking pan.
Bake for 3 hours until tender.

Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare grill.

Place apple wood chips directly in the center of hot barbecue
coals. Baste ribs and place on grill above wood chips. Cover,
grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again and cook
another 10 minutes or until ribs are browned but still moist.

Barbecue Sauce:
2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup molasses
10 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry mustard
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients except vinegar in saucepan. Simmer,
covered, on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add
vinegar to taste and simmer for another 15 minutes. Chill at
least 24 hours, or until ready to use.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #41 - Chocolate Candy Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon light butter or margarine
1 - 8 oz. bar light cream cheese, softened
1 - 8 oz. bar fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg whites
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 light Milky Way bars, cut up
1/4 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9 inch pie pan with nonstick spray oil.
In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 egg white, and melted
margarine until well moistened. Press crust evenly into prepared pie
pan, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine both bars of cream cheese and sugar.
Beat with a mixer until fluffy. Beat in egg whites, cocoa, yogurt,
and vanilla until smooth. Fold in candy bar pieces and pour into
prepared pie pan. Bake at 350F for 60 to 65 minutes or until center
is set. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes. Top with
caramel topping and refrigerate until served.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #40 - Oven−Baked Pork Chops

4 - 3 to 4 ounce lean pork chops, well-trimmed
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup fine bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Allow pork chops to soak in buttermilk (in refrigerator) for
at least one hour. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and
remaining spices. Preheat oven to 425F and spray a cookie sheet
with non-stick spray oil. Spread mixture onto wax paper and dip
each pork chop in crumb mixture. Place chops on prepared cookie
sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chops are no
longer pink (internal temperature of 160F).

Luto Ni Aling Doray #39 - Orange Chicken with Rice

1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cut in 1/2 inch strips
Lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup low-fat or fat-free ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup instant rice
1 green pepper; julienned
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges; drained

In a large skillet that has a lid, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chicken, cook and stir about 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle
liberally with lemon pepper while cooking. In a medium bowl,
combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, orange juice, and brown
sugar. Stir mixture into chicken, mix well. Add rice and green
pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and
add mandarin oranges.

Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #38 - Hot−Fried Crispy Shredded Beef

4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz. corn starch
1 lb. topside of beef, cut into matchstick strips
2 cups vegetable oil
3 medium carrots, scraped and cut into matchstick strips
2 spring onions, cut into 1 inch sections
2 dry red chilies, shredded
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons wine vinegar

Mix together the eggs, salt and cornflour and toss the beef in
this until well coated. Heat the oil in a wok to 350 degree F, or
until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds, and stir-fry the beef
for 1 1/2 minutes or until crispy. remove and drain on paper towels.
Reheat the oil and deep-fry the carrots for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove
and drain on paper towels.

Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1 1/2 tablespoons in the
bottom of the wok. Reheat, then add the spring onions, chilies and
garlic. Stir-fry together for about 30 seconds over the heat then
add the sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. Return the meat and carrots
to the sauce.

Toss over the heat and serve.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #37 - CPK Brocolli and Sun−Dried Tomato Fusilli

1 pound dry fusilli pasta
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
About 12 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,
drained and thinly sliced
1 quart blanched broccoli florets, drained (bite-size pieces)
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
(reserve 1/4 cup for garnish)
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until
al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat.

Add salt and garlic; when the garlic just begins to brown, add
thyme and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss and add broccoli. When
broccoli is heated through, add drained pasta (if pan is not large
enough, combine in a large mixing bowl while ingredients are hot).

Add 1 cup parmesan cheese to all, sprinkling and stirring to mix.

Serve in warm bowls with a fresh dusting of parmesan cheese.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #36 - Tex−Mex Pizza

1 12 inch Thin Crust Dough shell (uncooked)
2 large Tomatoes, diced
1 tbls. Chopped jalapeno pepper
4 Green onions, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbls. Grated parmesan cheese
1 Avocado, chopped
1/2 cup Sour cream
2 tbls. Chopped Cilantro

Spoon tomatoes over pizza dough, leaving a 1/2" border. Top with
jalapenos, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with cheeses and season with
salt and pepper to taste. Bake in 500 degree oven for 10 to 14 min.
until bottom of crust is golden brown. Top with avocado, a dollop
of sour cream and cilantro. Pass extra sour cream.

Luto Ni Aling Doray # 35 - Middle Eastern Roast Chicken

2 tsps dried orange peel or freshly grated orange zest
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/8 tsp ground cardamom or cloves
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 tbsps canola or saffron oil
1 8-10 lb roasting chicken, capon or small turkey
Orange Scented Gravy
1-2 cups fat free and low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tbsps flour
1/3 cup Madeira
Salt and pepper for seasoning
Set oven temp to 325 deg. Combine the orange peel, garlic
powder, coriander, cinnamon, salt, white pepper, cardamom and cayenne
pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside a large roasting pan fitted
with a rack. Remove the giblets from inside the chicken. Discard or
reserve for another use. Rinse the bird inside and out with cold
running water. Place on a working surface and pat dry with paper
towels. Remove any visible fat with poultry shears. Very carefully
loosen the skin from around the breast, thigh, leg and neck areas with
a spoon without tearing the skin. Season the inside cavity with about
1/3 of the spice mixture. Rub the remaining mixture under the skin as
evenly as possible. Lightly oil the outside with canola oil. Tuck the
wings under the bird and tie the legs together loosely. Place in the
roasting pan and roast for 15 mins per pound or until the internal
temp registers 180F deg. Use an instant read thermometer
placed between the thigh and the body without touching bone. Remove
the bird from the oven, transfer to a carving board, cover with
aluminum foil and let rest for 20 mins before carving.
Pour the pan juices into a bowl. Let the juices settle. The fat will
float to the top. Skim off the fat with a spoon or use a turkey baster
to siphon the juices from the bottom of the bowl. Add enough chicken
broth to measure 2 1/2 cups and pour into a saucepan. Add the orange
juice and bring to a boil. Mix the flour and Madeira together to make a slurry.
Slowly pour into the gravy while whisking. Cook over medium-high heat for
5-10 miniutes stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Luto Ni Aling Doray # 34 - Mandarin Orange Salad

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
pinch sugar
pinch ground white pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
3 large heads butter lettuce - torn, washed and dried
1 small Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream,
mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar,
white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air-tight container
and refrigerate.

Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion,
oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #33 - Colorful Chicken Stew

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 (4 oz.) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
Artificial Sweetener equal to 2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cup cold water

In a 5-quart crockpot, combine the first 12 ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into
chicken mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until
vegetables are tender.

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals: 123 calories,
209 mg sodium, 25 mg cholesterol, 16 gm carbohydrate, 11 gm protein,
1 gm fat, 3 gm fiber.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetables, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #32 - Puchero

1/2 Cup Chickpeas
2 Small Zucchini
1/4 Pound Boneless lamb
2 Small Sweet potatoes
1/4 Pound Boneless beef
1 Cup Corn cut from the cob
3 Pound Chicken
2 White potatoes, boiled in jackets
1/2 Pound Ham
3 Barely ripe bananas
1 Large Onion
1/2 Teaspoon Coriander seeds, crushed
3 Cloves garlic
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Veal knuckle, split
3 Tablespoon Oil (or butter)
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Pears
2 Quart Chicken broth
3 Peaches
1/2 Small Cabbage
2 Limes
2 Small Turnips
1 Large Carrot

Place the chick peas in a kettle, cover with broth, and soak overnight.

Cut the lamb and beef into 2-inch cubes, cut the chicken into serving
pieces, and dice the ham. Peel and slice the onion and garlic. Combine the
drained chick peas, all the meats, the veal knuckle, onion, garlic, and salt
in a large soup kettle. Cover with 2 quarts of cold water and bring to a
full boil. Skim off the froth. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45
minutes.

Cut the cabbage into eight wedges. Peel and slice the turnips and carrot.
Slice the zucchini. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Cut the corn from the
cob. Add the cabbage, turnips, carrot, zucchini, sweet potatoes, and corn to
the kettle. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until meats and vegetables
are tender.

Peel the boiled white potatoes and cut into thick slices. Peel bananas and
cut into 2-inch slices. Sauté potatoes, sprinkled with crushed coriander
seeds and pepper in oil. Remove the potato slices with a slotted spoon. Keep
warm. In the same oil sauté the bananas until golden. Keep warm with the
potatoes.

Peel, core, and slice the pears and peaches. Put in a small pan with a
little water and poach for 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain the fruit.
Adjust the seasonings. Serve each bowl of soup with the juice from one lime
wedge and a tablespoon of Guacamole.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #31 - Cantonese Roast Duck

1 duck, about 5 pounds, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon salt
1 scallion
3 slices fresh ginger

Glaze:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Few sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish
1. Thaw the duck, if frozen. Remove any excess fat, and rinse and pat dry
with paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the duck, inside and out,
with the salt. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or, overnight.

2. Put the scallion in the cavity and lay the slices of ginger on top of
the duck. Add at least 2 inches of water to a large flameproof roasting
pan with a lid and put the pan on the stove. Place a large rack in the
roasting pan and bring the water to a boil. Choose an oval casserole large
enough to hold the duck and small enough to fit into the roasting pan.

Place the duck in the casserole and then put the casserole on the rack.

Cover and steam for 1 hour, checking the water level from time to time
and adding more boiling water if necessary. Save the duck broth to use in
soups or stir fry dishes. When done, remove the duck from the casserole
and place it on a rack to dry.

3. Combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and bring to
a boil. With a pastry brush, paint the hot glaze over the surface of the
duck. Allow duck to dry for 1 hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 375F. Roast the duck, breast side down, for 20
minutes. Turn over and continue to roast for 40 more minutes.

5. Transfer duck to a chopping board and allow to cool slightly. Using a
cleaver, disjoint and cut the duck through the bone into bite size pieces.

Arrange the pieces on a serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve.