Marvelous Recipes

This is a wonderful alternative to regular deviled eggs. The deviled ham gives these eggs a delightful country flavor!

6 hard-boiled eggs, shells removed
1 (3 ounce) can deviled ham
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
Paprika

1. Slice the eggs in half; carefully remove the yolks into a small mixing bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork; stir in the deviled ham, mustard, mayonnaise and salt, mixing until creamy.

2. Spoon the mixture back into the hollows in the egg whites; sprinkle with a small amount of Paprika for color. Makes 12 halves, each with 1 gram carbohydrate, a trace of fiber and 4 grams of protein.

Emily

Some of my family members have recently decided to try the low-carb diet* for weight loss. I am, of course, always trying to come up with new food ideas to help them reach their weight loss goals and also add some extra taste appeal to their diets. This recipe turned out to be a delicious success!

1 (13.5 ounces) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed (can use 1 teaspoon jarred, chopped garlic)
Paprika

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Mix first 4 ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl until well blended.

3. Pour the mixture into a small, oven-proof casserole, sprinkle a little paprika over the top. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve hot with pepper strips, cucumber rounds, celery sticks, low-carb fiber crackers or pork rinds.

Makes 4 servings each with 3 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber for a total of 2 grams usable carbohydrates and 10 grams of protein. (This analysis does not include vegetables or crackers).

* You don’t have to be eating a low-carb diet to enjoy this wonderful dip! Try it with your favorite dipping vegetables, chips or crackers.

Emily

Tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes and savory sauce; yummy!

1 pouch roasted garlic mashed potatoes (from 7.2 oz box)
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 (12 oz) jar home-style chicken gravy
2-1/4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

1. Spray a 2 quart shallow casserole with cooking spray. Make mashed potatoes according to directions on box for 4 servings-except use 1 cup hot water, 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.

2. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in vegetables, gravy, 2 teaspoons of the paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sour cream.

4. Spoon mixture into casserole. Spoon or pipe potatoes in 8 mounds around edge of casserole. Sprinkle potatoes with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

Any firm white fish fillets can be used in this recipe. Baking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the fillets.

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 small zucchini, or yellow squash, cut into chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, separated
2 tablespoons canola oil
2-1/4 teaspoons steak seasoning
4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, onion and oil. Sprinkle with 1-1/4 teaspoons of the steak seasoning; toss to coat. Spread evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake at 450 degrees F, on lower oven rack for 5 minutes.

Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon steak seasoning and the paprika. Arrange fillets in a 13×9-inch glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Place baking dish on middle oven rack. Bake fish and vegetables for 17 to 18 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are tender. Makes 4 servings.

Emily