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   Volume 7, Issue 123, July 13, 2005        

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Pizza Burgers

Recipe By : Real Food for Real People
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese                    Freezer
Microwave                  O.A.M.C.
Sausages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Pepperoni Slices
1 cup Tomato Sauce
8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk -- shredded
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 teaspoon Onion Salt
1/4 cup Black Olives -- sliced, optional
1/4 cup Mushrooms -- optional
6 large Hamburger Buns

Combine all ingredients except buns in a large bowl and mix well. Spread mixture evenly on buns. Wrap each burger in a large paper towel, and place them into an airtight container. Label container, and freeze up to 3 months.

To serve: Place frozen burgers (one at a time) in microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds on high power. (you may need to adjust cooking time for your microwave). Serve hot.

Variation: Use pre-cooked sausage patties in place of pepperoni slices.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 445 Calories; 27g Fat (54.3% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 52mg Cholesterol; 1760mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
 

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Hi All,
I'm looking for ideas to add a little flavor to our low-carb diet. We don't add any carbs (no added sugars, no bread, no pasta, no grains). We try to stick with protein and vegetables that are poor in carbs, excluding all starchy vegetables.  My husband is a diabetic, and with this diet he has lost some 50 lbs so far. Thankfully he is a meat lover. But he still needs to lose about 100 lbs. I have to lose another 75 lbs myself, and I am not really a meat lover. I like protein in small amounts but really need to add veggies to get by. I'm running out of ideas for possible combinations. All help is appreciated.

Lieve Gwynn

Hello,
I have been watching for the recipe for the constipation using the prunes, grape juice, raisins and dates but have not seen it on the ezine. I was diagnoses with early stage diverticulous and am not supposed to let myself be constipated. (How embarrassing to mention this problem but I have great expectations that you all will rise to meet the need.) Thanks.

Rosemary

Re: Wedding Favors (reprint from 2004 by request)

Here are a few possibilities you might be able to use... or maybe they'll at least spark some new ideas!

1) My husband and I use this first idea for Christmas gifts in his large office, but it would work beautifully as a wedding favor idea, too. As a bonus, it would add to the decor without costing a fortune.

We found an old-fashioned local bakery that makes beautifully decorated sugar cookies. They will tailor the order any way we wish. The normal price is $1 per cookie, but most bakeries offer a significant discount for larger orders.

We place our order a few days ahead of time so the icing will have time to air-dry at the bakery.

When ready, we slip each cookie into a small cellophane bag. (You can find plain treat bags as well as all sorts of decorative designs at craft, baking, or party stores.) The beautiful cookie is still visible inside the bag, and the bags normally come with color-coordinated ties. (Use pretty ribbon to tie shut if you prefer.)

Last year we went a step further and created a list of recipients on our computer. Then we designed a pretty label with our holiday message and printed out personalized sticky labels with our computer. Each label had a holiday picture on it, along with a message like, "Happy Holidays *NAME* from Rebecca and Steve." We attached the labels to the bags BEFORE
inserting the cookie and packaged them as usual. The cookies were a big hit because each was personalized with the recipient's name. That step isn't necessary, though. You can always create identical labels with a pretty design and a message from the bride and groom.

If you're not comfortable with computer stuff, ask around. Personalized labels aren't difficult to create, and you probably already know a friend, neighbor, or relative who can easily help you set it up. Also, if you really want to cut costs, you can make the sugar cookies yourself. Baked
cookies can be frozen ahead of time and thawed just in time to ice and decorate. Make it easy on yourself by glazing with a simple powdered-sugar glaze, sprinkling with tiny candies as desired, and allowing cookies to air dry until hard enough to survive bagging. You don't have to decorate like a pro. Simply decorated cookies will look great inside the printed bags.

2) An alternate idea for a little larger wedding or party favor is the Printscape Personalized Gift Bag made by 3M company (no, I don't have any connection!). Each kit comes with everything you need to make 5 small gift bags (about 5"x7") that you personalize on your computer. You simply add pictures, graphics, messages, etc., in whatever design you wish, then print on the special paper. You can print as many identical designs as you like. Assemble bags and fill with candy, cookies, a small candle, or whatever treats you wish. Your guests get to keep the goodies AND the message on the bag.

3) Especially if the bride and groom are moving into a new home together, consider creating "change of address" type favors. One way to do this is to use perforated business card stock (available at office supply stores) to create pretty "personal" business cards with their new address and phone number. At the same office supply stores, you should be able to find
flexible magnets that are specially cut to the size of a business card. The magnets have adhesive on one side so you can easily attach your pretty business cards. Package the magnets any way you choose, and your guests will now have a handy way to keep up with the bride and groom's new information.

Once again, if you're not comfortable with computers, there's an alternative. Most copy shops now offer very good prices on professionally printed cards and can have them done in a very short time. Just take them home, stick them on the magnets, and package them.

4) Finally, wide plastic champagne glasses can be found very cheaply at party stores. Gather a few pretty candies in a piece of tulle and tie shut with a pretty ribbon. Attach a message about "toasting" the couple, how "bubbly" they are, or their "sparkling" new life. Set a bag of candies into each champagne glass for a favor that adds to the table decor.

Hope this helps!

Rebecca            lillith_v@yahoo.com

Re: Wedding Favors (reprint from 2004 by request)

Here's one my niece did last year. She bought flower seed packets, then put the following poem on gold parchment type paper and stapled to the packet.

Plant these flowers
Let them bloom
Remember fondly
The bride and groom
Brides name and groom's name
wedding date

For a more elaborate approach, see this link!
http://www.bwedd.com/CEBride/CEBNewsletter_62.asp

Susan              SusanLowe@aol.com

(reprint from 2004 by request)

Hi Kaylin,
This is for the lady that was looking for Wedding Favors. This is a direct link to Wedding Favors on the Dollar Stretcher Newsletter.

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/01/010212a.cfm

Priscilla           50s4ever@igs.net

Here are 2 side dishes that are grilled since she will be grilling anyway, and a chutney recipe that is very tasty with grilled meats.

Marinated Veggie Kabobs
Courtesy of Beth

1 medium eggplant
2 small zucchini
1 or 2 red or green bell peppers
8 medium button mushrooms
2-4 small-medium yellow onions
1/4 cup cider or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
2 or more cloves garlic chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Wash and cut the vegetables into chunks about 1-inch thick. I know the peppers will not be this thick, but cut them into large pieces. Place the chunks into a large bowl. In another bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, rosemary, garlic, and salt and pepper and whisk into a uniform liquid. Pour this liquid over the vegetables and, using your hands, turn the ingredients to ensure each piece is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight or marinate in zip lock bag. Thread onto skewers and grill.

Grilled Onion Potatoes

8 medium Potatoes -- baking style
2 small Onions -- sliced
Salt and Pepper -- to taste
8 oz Italian Salad Dressing, low cal-Zesty (I use fat free)

Cut each potato into five slices. Place onions between slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reassemble each potato; place on a double layer of heavy-duty foil (about 12-inches square).

Pour about one ounce salad dressing over each potato. Wrap foil around potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Zucchini Apple Chutney

2 lbs each zucchini, and apples. Weigh after peeling, removing cores/seeds, and slicing.
1/2 lb onions, sliced
2 red peppers, chopped
2 cups seedless raisins
2 pints vinegar, 3 cups brown sugar
1 Tablespoon EACH ground ginger and cayenne pepper
3 Tablespoons salt

Simmer zucchini, apple, onion and raisins in vinegar for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. (Stir often, it will stick if you don't.) Ladle into jars, using lids that are coated to prevent chutney from coming into contact with metal lid, adjust lids and process in water bath for 10 minutes.

Mary            D_bnigh@Yahoo

For Diana:

ORANGE-RAISIN MUFFINS

Vegetable cooking spray - (optional)
1 2/3 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Wheat germ
1/2 c Raisins
1/3 c Granulated sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt, optional
1 c Skim milk
1/4 c Vegetable oil
2 Egg whites -- lightly beaten
-OR-
1 -Whole egg, lightly beaten
2 ts Grated orange peel
1/2 c Confectioners' sugar
1 tb Orange juice

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line 12 medium muffin pan cups with paper liners, or spray bottoms only with cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, raisins, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. In small bowl, combine milk, oil, egg and grated orange peel until blended. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.* Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown and wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins to wire rack to cool. In small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over slightly cooled muffins. Serve warm. (Chopped nuts can be added to batter at the end, just before final mixing. Try 1/2 cup of them to start. - Jack)
NOTES: To freeze, wrap muffins securely in foil or place in freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze. To reheat frozen muffins, unwrap; microwave at High (100% power) about 30 seconds per muffin.  Source: Woman's Day 'Low-Fat Meals'

Jack Poulter On an Island in the Pacific           jpoulter@islandnet.com

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