Orange Rice

1 c. rice, uncooked
1 c. water
1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
Dash of salt
1 tbsp. orange rind, freshly grated
1/2 c. fresh orange sections, seeded

In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, combine the rice, water, orange
juice, margarine and salt. Cover, microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir in the orange rind. Turn the bowl 1/4 turn. Microwave on High for
an additional 10 minutes, turning the bowl after 5 minutes. Do not
uncover the bowl. Allow to set, covered for an additional 10 minutes
or until all of the liquids have been absorbed. Immediately before
serving, fluff with a fork, add orange sections and mix gently. Serve
with pride.

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Banana Nut Bread


1 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
7 pkts. Sweet and Low1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 c. pecans
3 bananas, mashed
2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Mix together: Add: Fold in stiff egg whites last, bake in loaf pan at
350 degrees until done. Apples, raisins or other fruit may be added.

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Pear, Apple Cobbler

1 qt. pears or apples
12 oz. can thawed unsweetened apple juice
2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 tbsp. liquid sweetener

Mix together: Add: Fold in stiff egg whites last, bake in loaf pan at
350 degrees until done. Apples, raisins or other fruit may be added.

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Diabetic Baked Onions

Cover pie plate in foil (for easy cleaning). Use two to three onions
per person, cooking size. Do not peel. Place onions on pie tin and
bake one hour at 400 degrees. When done cut root end off, squeeze stem
end and it should come out whole. Spread margarine/butter over onions,
season with salt and pepper. Not for microwaves. Great with baked
potatoes.

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No-Sugar Custard

6 egg yolks
1/4 c. Fruit Sweet
1/2 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter

In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and Fruit Sweet until thick and pale.
While continuing to beat, gradually sift in flour. Pour into a
saucepan and place over low heat on the stove and gradually add milk
and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened to
a custard consistency, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Melt butter
and pour over custard to prevent a skin from forming while it cools.
Makes 3 cups.

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Recommended Sugar Free Desserts & Side Dishes Recipe Books

Sweet and Sugar Free : An All Natural Fruit-Sweetened Dessert Cookbook
by Karen E. Barkie
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...2780664/2media

No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 : 125 Healthy & Delicious Meals
and Desserts
by Jackie Boucher
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...1347949/2media

How Sweet It Is...Without the Sugar by Jean C. Wade
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...0878862/2media

The Healthy Exchanges Diabetic Desserts Cookbook by Joanna M. Lund
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...9528849/2media

Stevia: Naturally Sweet Recipes for Desserts, Drinks, and More by
Rita Depuydt
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...0671338/2media

Desserts for Diabetics: 125 Recipes for Delicious Traditional Desserts
Adapted for Diabetic Diets by R.D. Mabel Cavaiani
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...9517340/2media

Diabetic Goodie Book by Kathy Kochan
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...2047171/2media

1,001 Delicious Desserts for People With Diabetes by Sue Spitler
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...2840498/2media

Eat Yourself Thin With Fabulous Desserts by Nancy Moshier
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...0102917/2media

The Naturally Sweet Baker : 150 Decadent Desserts Made With Honey,
Maple Syrup, and Other Delicious Alternatives to Refined Sugar by
Carrie Davis
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...8612574/2media