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Guiltless Turkey Gravy

Source: National Turkey Federation1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 cups turkey stock and defatted pan juices*
Salt and pepper to taste* Whatever you lack in pan juices, make up for in stock.In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring stock and pan juices to a boil.Meanwhile, blend the cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisking constantly, slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling pan juices, continuing to stir until gravy has thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.NOTE: For variation, stir in one or more of the following to cooked gravy: coarsely chopped, cooked turkey giblets, 1/3 cup sherry, 1/2 pound saut?ed thinly sliced mushrooms.

Spicy szechwan chicken
Spicy Szechwan ChickenSource: iThe Art of Cooking for the Diabetic/i by Mary Abbott Hess, RD, MS and Katharine Middleton 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided1 egg white2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup thinly sliced, drained, canned bam (Upload by user)

Aspartame-free diet jell-o
Aspartame Free Diet Jell O2 packets unsweetened Kool Aid packets (any flavor I like cherry)1/2 cup Splenda1 tablespoon Sweet 10 (or another 1/2 cup Splenda)4 packets unflavored unsweetened gelatin4 cups waterThis can be made with a full cup of Splenda, or to cut the carbs (Upload by user)

Pasta antipasto salad
Pasta Antipasto SaladThis salad is very good. I adapted this recipe from one by JoAnna Lund.1 cup fat free Italian salad dressing, divided1 cup mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup ripe olives, chopped1 cup green pepper, chopped4 cups rotini, cooked and drained2 cups tomatoes, chop (Upload by user)

Diabetic thanksgiving cheesecake
Diabetic Thanksgiving CheesecakeYield: 36 servings1 (3 ounce ) box any flavor sugar free gelatin8 ounces light cream cheese1 package D Zerta topping, whipped as package directs2 cups graham cracker crumbs22 packets Sweet n` Low7 tablespoons margarine, from sticks (Upload by user)

Cinnamon sugared pumpkin-pecan muffins
Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided1 cup 100% bran cereal1 cup milk (can use skim milk)1 cup all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup c (Upload by user)

Lemon delight squares
Lemon Delight SquaresuCrust/u1/4 cup diet margarine1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup Splenda� granularPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Melt the margarine and stir it into a mixture of the graham cracker crumbs and Splenda� Granular. Press into an 8 inch square (Upload by user)

Peanut butter cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies1/4 cup margarine, softened1 cup creamy style peanut butter1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup SPLENDA� Granular1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat (Upload by user)

Coconut sweets
Coconut Sweets3 ounces nonfat ricotta cheese1/4 cup nonfat dry milk1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconutGrease an 8 inch square pan. Set aside.In a large nonstick skillet, heat ricotta cheese over medium heat. Add milk po (Upload by user)

Pineapple salad
Pineapple Salad1 pound cottage cheese1 envelope unflavored gelatine or diabetic gelatin1 package diabetic whipped cream1 can crushed pineapple (no sugar syrup)1/2 cup pineapple juice1 teaspoon liquid sweetenerCombine cottage cheese, pineapple and sweetener. Hea (Upload by user)

Strawberry pie
Strawberry Pie1 1/2 cups water2 tablespoons cornstarc (0.3 ounce) box strawberry flavored sugar free gelatin4 packets sugar substitute3 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 (9 inch) graham cracker crustCombine water and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir well. (Upload by user)
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Strawberry shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 packets Sweet `N LowIn a large bowl, toss the strawberries, sugar, and Sweet `N Low. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.uShortcakes/u2 cups all purpose flour2 table (Upload by user)
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Sugar free fudgesicles
Sugar Free Fudgesicles1 small box sugar free instant chocolate pudding1/3 cup fructose1/2 cup evaporated milk2 cups whole milkIn a medium bowl, stir together dry pudding mix and fructose. Pour in both milks and whisk briskly, until well blended. Pour mixture into popsi (Upload by user)
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Sugarless pumpkin pie
Sugarless Pumpkin Pie1 (9 inch) baked pie shell2 small boxes sugar free instant vanilla pudding2 cups milk2 cups plain canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mixture)1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cinnamonBlend all ingredients in blender until (Upload by user)
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Oven fried chicken
Oven Fried ChickeniDiabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1 starch/i1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder1 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves* (1 pound)Combine the first four ing (Upload by user)
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Diabetic ice cream
Diabetic Ice Cream8 ounces Pet Lite Milk 4 packs sugar substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd one of the following:2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced 1 banana, mashed 4 slices pineapple with juice 8 ounces orange juice 2 cups strawberries, crushedbr (Upload by user)
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Colorful chicken stew
Colorful Chicken Stew1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes5 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 medium green bell (Upload by user)
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