The Cookbook Denise Couldn't Find, So She Wrote It Herself

Recipe 1 of 5 · Breakfast

Apple and Cranberry Oatmeal

A warm bowl that tastes like apple pie, made in one small saucepan with skimmed milk, apple juice and a pinch of cinnamon.

(makes 1 large serve)Page 22 of The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of skimmed milk
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened apple juice
• 1/2 cup of quick oats
• 2 tablespoons of sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/2 small apple, cored, peeled and chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
• Artificial sweetener to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, the apple juice, the oats, the cranberries, the chopped apple, and the cinnamon. Bring to the boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until oatmeal is desired consistency, and stir. Stir in artificial sweetener.

From The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook by Denise Campbell, page 22. ultimatediabeticcookbook.com

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Recipe 3 of 5 · Main course

Herb-Crusted Halibut

A golden crust of herbed breadcrumbs, a quick lemon, wine and caper sauce, and a main course you would happily serve to guests.

Makes 4 servingsPage 141 of The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook

Ingredients

• 4 4-ounce (120 g) halibut steaks
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (46 g) fresh breadcrumbs, seasoned with herbes de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary, and basil)
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup (240 ml) 98% fat-free, no-salt-added canned chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) small capers, well rinsed and minced
• 2 tablespoons (8 g) finely minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon (9 g) cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

Directions

Lightly rinse the halibut steaks and pat dry with paper towels. Place each steak between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to about 1/2-inch thick. Dip each steak into the beaten egg white, then into the breadcrumbs. Set aside. Lightly coat a cast iron skillet or a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over high heat and add the halibut steaks. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork. Remove halibut steaks; keep warm. Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan; add shallot and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced by half. Add the chicken broth, capers, parsley, and cornstarch mixture. Bring sauce to a boil.

Arrange halibut steaks on heated serving plates. Nap each with some of the sauce.

From The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook by Denise Campbell, page 141. ultimatediabeticcookbook.com

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Recipe 5 of 5 · Drink

Mojitos

A party jug with no rum in it: a honey and fresh mint syrup stirred into chilled grapefruit and orange juice, with lime on top.

Serves 6Page 295 of The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dark honey
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
• 2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1 lime, cut into 6 slices

Directions

Mix the honey and lime juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the mint leaves and remove from the heat. Let steep for 5 minutes and then pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Press down lightly on the leaves with the back of a wooden spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.

To serve, combine the mint syrup, grapefruit and orange juices, and lime zest. Stir until the syrup is dissolved. Pour into tall, chilled glasses and garnish each glass with a lime slice.

From The Ultimate Diabetic Cookbook by Denise Campbell, page 295. ultimatediabeticcookbook.com

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