Oops

Busy summer, lots going on for both of us and a heatwave that I think we are done with (hoping) and we are very behind in our meal posts! Stick with us we're trying to get back on track! :)

Dawn's Version of Shrimp Pasta Salad

Original Recipe: Shrimp Pasta Salad

Forgot to take a pic :(

Diabetic Version: use whole wheat pasta

Kidney Friendly Version: NO salt, less oil

This is a delicious and easy recipe that is healthy. If you have issues with gout you may have to refrain from having shrimp but I'm not bothered by it so I quite enjoyed this one! :)

FIGURE FRIENDLY CREAM PUFFS

• 1/2 (8oz) brick low fat cream cheese
• 2-serving size sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1 cup water 
• 1 cup margarine
• 2 cups flour 
• 15 tbsp egg substitute

For Cream Puff:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Over medium heat melt butter in water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Immediately add flour and whip in with a wooden spoon.

Add 3 tbsp egg substitute at a time, beating on low speed with electric mixer until incorporated. Drop by cookie scoop onto parchment paper on baking sheet.

Bake for 30 min. Cool on wire rack completely. If not, they will be doughy in centre.

For Filling:

Mix cream cheese in bowl with electric mixer until smooth, light and creamy. Add pudding mix and milk and mix on low until incorporated and then mix on med until thickened.

To assemble:

Using a pastry bag fitted with a small tip, squeeze filling into cream puff just until you feel resistance. Don't squeeze too hard, or filling will spill out.

Continue with all cream puffs. When done, place on cookie sheet and lightly dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Store in a air tight container refrigerated for up to two weeks or freeze for up to a month.

Makes 24 cream puffs

Dawn's Version of Green Bean Salad

Original Recipe: Green Bean Salad

Forgot a pic of this one too! :(

This recipe is easy and healthy and good for both diabetics and kidney disease.
You can substitute bacon for the prosciutto and I always use "shaky cheese" rather than fresh parmesan.
The toasted pine nuts are wonderful! :) (Generally nuts and seeds are a NONO for kidney patients but I suggest moderation and perhaps using half the amount a recipe calls for so you still get to enjoy the flavour while keeping mindful of your restrictions).

Dawn's Version of Meatloaf

Original Recipe: Favourite Meatloaf

I haven't made this yet because it's been too hot to cook in the oven but I'm going to soon...it's a recipe for burgers I found that I've tweaked to be a meatloaf instead and is very healthy and kidney friendly.

CHERRY MEATLOAF

1/2 small sweet onion (Vidalia or Walla Walla), chopped small
1 lb of lean ground beef
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs (white)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup Cherry Ketchup (recipe follows)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Press into a greased bread loaf pan and cover with Cherry Ketchup.
Bake in preheated oven at 350C for 40 minutes to an hour.

DIABETIC VERSION: substitute whole wheat bread crumbs
substitute raw sugar in the ketchup

CHERRY KETCHUP