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really very simple to make. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7854_zpsaolannwz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7854_zpsaolannwz.jpg\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey're also perfect to take on picnics or as a brown bag lunch for either work or school.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7855_zpsbxfzml5x.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7855_zpsbxfzml5x.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey make a big change from the normal sandwich and are very healthy, especially if you choose to use low fat ingredients, and I did\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7856_zps7mbluynx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7856_zps7mbluynx.jpg\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTortillas are spread with a simple cream cheese, flavoured with a delicous caesar dressing, and then topped with a chicken salad, made with a mix of the remaining caesar dressing, shredded chicken and peppers.\u0026nbsp; Topped with lettuce and some low fat cheese, and then tightly rolled up, these really moreish delights are ready to grab and go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7857_zpshgdtdpm3.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7857_zpshgdtdpm3.jpg\" width=\"379\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Caesar Wraps*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 5\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-caesar-wraps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nSimple,\n light and delicious. You can make and take to work or on a picnic, or \njust enjoy at home.\u0026nbsp; Add a nice salad on the side for a lovely light \nsupper!\u0026nbsp; You can use light or low fat ingredients and make it quite \nhealthy also.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n110g of Caesar Salad Dressing (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n90g of finely grated Parmesan Cheese (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\nground black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g of low fat cream cheese (8 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 head of romaine (Cos) lettuce, washed and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 large red pepper, diced\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of olives sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n5 whole wheat tortillas\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded\u003C\/div\u003E\ngrated cheese of your choice (I like medium low low cheddar)\u003C\/div\u003E\ndash of garlic salt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCombine\n the dressing, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper.\u0026nbsp; In a \nseparate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and then stir in half \nof the dressing mix.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp; Stir the red pepper, olives and \nchicken into the other half of the dressing.\u0026nbsp; Add a touch of garlic \nsalt, if desired. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpread a portion of cream cheese onto \neach tortilla.\u0026nbsp; Top with a portion of the chicken salad and then the \nchopped romaine and greated cheese of your choice.\u0026nbsp; Roll up tightly.\u0026nbsp; \nCut in half on the diagonal and enjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7858_zpshk54uuyx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7858_zpshk54uuyx.jpg\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple, quick, healthy and delicious.\u0026nbsp; You really can't go wrong!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Its also a great way to make use of leftover chicken if you have some which needs using up!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7860_zpsldkn90kd.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN7860_zpsldkn90kd.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7162492055456385248\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/chicken-caesar-wraps.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7162492055456385248"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7162492055456385248"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/chicken-caesar-wraps.html","title":"Chicken Caesar Wraps"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7033464804570909999"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-29T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-29T04:00:18.971+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple lunches"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Fruity Chicken Salad with Crunch"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensalad.jpg\" style=\"height: 369px; width: 348px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was looking to make us a delicious lunch today, that was not only scrumptious, but also fairly healthy.\u0026nbsp; Todd and I both are on medication for high cholesterol and I am a diabetic, so eating healthier is the order of the day around here most days.\u0026nbsp; It\u0026nbsp; is a real pain getting older, but then again its a blessing as so many people don't get the chance to do just that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg2.jpg\" style=\"height: 380px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis means using low fat ingredients, and avoiding butter, cheese and fatty meats.  No frying etc.  You know the drill. Boring . . . when you take the fat and fun out of food, you also take out a lot of the flavour.  You have to get it back in there somehow . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg3.jpg\" style=\"height: 408px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGoing low choleserol is not an easy change to make when you have a man who loves buttered toast with cheese in the evenings, and tinned corned beef sandwiches on buttered bread for lunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg4.jpg\" style=\"height: 415px; width: 350px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had a jar of mostarda di frutta that I had picked up at the store probably about six months ago.  A pricey little item, and something that I had not yet used.  I also had some cooked chicken bits that I wanted to use up, so today  I decided to make him a somewhat healthy chicken salad for his lunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg5.jpg\" style=\"height: 411px; width: 351px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used lots of celery and toasted pecans for crunch.  I thought the mostarda di frutta would add some interest and a bit of hot sweetness to the mix.  It was a fabulous addition . . . I used the plum and orange.  I only added a minimum of mayo, and I used the ultra low fat version at that . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg6.jpg\" style=\"height: 394px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe were very pleased with the results.  Todd really enjoyed this.  Of course you could add not so good for you ingredients . . . like chopped grilled bacon or chopped hard boiled egg . . . but in this instance we didn't really miss them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg7.jpg\" style=\"height: 383px; width: 349px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChopped apple is also very good in this, or even chopped mustard pickle or chutney.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg8.jpg\" style=\"height: 495px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 2\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-salad\" style=\"color: #33ff33;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA delicous chicken  salad, filled with flavour, crunch and little surprises!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the  salad:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250g package of cooked chicken breast bits\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(about 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2  stalks of celery, washed, trimmed and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 spring onions,  washed, trimmed and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na small handful of pecan nuts, toasted  and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ntwo fruits from a bottle of mostarda di frutta, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na  drizzle of the syrup from the bottle\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nseveral dollops of mayonnaise\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nsalt  and black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nlettuce leaves for serving\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na few  toasted pecans for garnishing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf your chicken is in large bits,  cut it into smaller bits, about 1\/2 inch cubes.  Place into a bowl along  with the remaining ingredients, adding only enough mayonnaise to  moisten.  Cover and chill until ready to serve.  Arrange some lettuce  leaves attractively on two chilled salad plates.  Divide the chicken  salad equally between the plates, placing it on top of the lettuce  leaves.  Garnish with some chopped toasted pecans if desired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote  - this also makes a delicious sandwich filling.  If you cannot get the  mostarda di frutta you can use mustard piccali, if you wish, or you can  use a half of an apple, cored and chopped.  Leave the skin on for  colour.   This adds a touch of sweet and crunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBon Appetit! "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7033464804570909999\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/a-fruity-chicken-salad-with-crunch.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7033464804570909999"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7033464804570909999"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/a-fruity-chicken-salad-with-crunch.html","title":"A Fruity Chicken Salad with Crunch"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-681278443687807263"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-11T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-11T04:00:01.175+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Laughing Cow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"low fat options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sandwiches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"turkey"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Turkey Monte Cristos, low fat version"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4816_zpsjkgbbey4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4816_zpsjkgbbey4.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"374\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs I mentioned last week, I was challenged recently by the people from The Laughing Cow to come up with some recipes for the new year using their Laughing Cow Extra Light Spreadable Cheese,\u0026nbsp; and leftovers. \u0026nbsp; Last week I showed you some delicious Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls and today I am showing you a recipe I made for Turkey Monte Cristos, which you can not only make using leftovers (turkey and cranberry sauce) but which are also quite healthy in comparison to the original version!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4817_zpseffurm9n.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4817_zpseffurm9n.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"356\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA Monte Cristo sandwich is normally made with ham(or turkey) and cheese,\u0026nbsp; dipped into an egg batter and then either pan or deep fried until crisp.\u0026nbsp; I also usually involves jam of some sort and is dusted with icing sugar prior to serving.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Emmenthal or Gruyere Cheese are normally the type of cheese used.\u0026nbsp; It's sort of like a deep fried Croque Monsieur . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4818_zpshk1phoo8.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4818_zpshk1phoo8.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Mine is not as calorie or fat laden. \u0026nbsp; Using lean sliced turkey and no butter . . .\u0026nbsp; a simple layer of leftover cranberry sauce on one slice of bread and a triangle of Laughing Cow Extra Light Spreadable Cheese spread on the other slice of bread, at only 19 calories per triangle, means that you have lots of flavour but not lots of fat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4819_zpsnrmeqlsd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4819_zpsnrmeqlsd.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe sandwiches are dipped in a mix of skim milk and beaten egg . . .\u0026nbsp; allowing it to soak into the bread, and then they are baked on a baking sheet which has been sprayed with low fat cooking spray and baked . . .\u0026nbsp; eliminating all of the fat and calories associated with either pan frying or deep frying.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The end result is quite delicious and satisfying . . . \u0026nbsp; I accompanied them with a few baked potato chips.\u0026nbsp; Again a healthier and lower fat option.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4821_zpsjs8dlsnh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4821_zpsjs8dlsnh.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Turkey Monte Cristos*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/french-toasted-turkey-sandwich-bakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nAll the flavours of a traditional Monte Cristo Sandwich but with far less calories and fat than one would expect!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nlow fat cooking spray\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 large free range eggs, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/4 cups skim milk\u003C\/div\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp each rubbed sage, rubbed thyme, rubbed parsley flakes, rubbed dried rosemary\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 dessert spoons leftover cranberry sauce\u003C\/div\u003E\n12 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 triangles Laughing Cow Extra Light cheese spread\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 thick slices of white sandwich bread\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4822_zps5wtaup7t.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4822_zps5wtaup7t.jpg\" height=\"385\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 200*X\/400*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Line a baking sheet with baking \npaper or foil.\u0026nbsp; Spritz with low fat cooking spray.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeat the eggs and milk together with the salt, pepper and herbs in a large shallow dish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nLay\n the sliced of bread out on the counter.\u0026nbsp; Spread four of them with the \ncranberry sauce and top each with 1\/4 of the turkey slices.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread the\n other four slices of bread each with one of the triangles of Laughing \nCow Extra Light Cheese Spread.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place the cheese spread slices of bread\n on top of the turkey topped slices of bread, cheese side towards the \nturkey side.\u0026nbsp; Press gently to adhere.\u0026nbsp; Give the eggs another beat and \nthen carefully transfer the sandwiches to the egg mixture and let them \nsoak on first one side and then the other, for approximately one minute \nper side and turning carefully with a spatula to soak the other side.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nTransfer to the prepared baking sheet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4825_zpssjaohgmg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4825_zpssjaohgmg.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake in the heated\n oven for 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Flip and bake for 7 minutes more, respraying the\n pan as you flip. \u0026nbsp; They will be golden brown on both sides when done.\u0026nbsp; \nLet rest for about 5 minutes prior to serving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDoesn't that look delicious?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; One doesn't have to feel too guilty in indulging either.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo img-thing_zpsjbctb8ih.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/img-thing_zpsjbctb8ih.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thelaughingcow.co.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELaughing Cow\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n Extra Light   is the \"lightest of the lightest\" of The Laughing Cow \ntriangles. With only 2% fat and at 19 calories per triangle, you can \nfeel free to enjoy its cheesy taste without lots and lots of guilt!\u0026nbsp; \nThey are pretty good even eaten on their own.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Especially handy this \ntime of year when we are all wanting to shift a bit of those extra \npounds we put on over the holidays!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo be sure to to be sure to check out their\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thelaughingcow.co.uk\/recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Erecipe page\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thelaughingcow.co.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETheir website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike them on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheLaughingCowUK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETheir Facebook Page\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/681278443687807263\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/turkey-monte-cristos-low-fat-version.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/681278443687807263"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/681278443687807263"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/turkey-monte-cristos-low-fat-version.html","title":"Turkey Monte Cristos, low fat version"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3733385157547047148"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-15T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-15T17:15:12.969+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diabetic friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"light desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"low fat options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple desserts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Berry \u0026 Apple Crumble "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4048_zpsmvadya6n.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4048_zpsmvadya6n.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI made myself a promise when I was diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic that I was going to try to bake something diabetic friendly at least once a week that I could share with others, that we would all find delicious and appealing. \u0026nbsp; I confess that some of my experiments have been pretty blah, but occasionally I have come up with something that is really pleasing and that I feel pretty excited to share with you!\u0026nbsp; And that is the case with this delicious Berry and Apple Crumble!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4049_zpsfp30r01y.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4049_zpsfp30r01y.jpg\" height=\"345\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot only is there no sugar in it, with the exception of some truvia (which is a stevia based sweetener and has no calories) but it is also low in fat and high in fibre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4050_zps9pj8lzly.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4050_zps9pj8lzly.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have tried several sweeteners over the past few weeks and I quite like Truvia. \u0026nbsp; You only require half as much as you would sugar, and it doesn't have an after taste that some artificial sweeteners can have. Plus it is pretty natural, or at least more natural than some of the others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNone of them are cheap.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4051_zpsefwkrarr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4051_zpsefwkrarr.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou use a very small amount in the filling, along with some corn flour (cornstarch) for thickening and vanilla for flavour.\u0026nbsp; I used a frozen berry mix we can buy in the shops here which has cherries, blackberries, blueberries,\u0026nbsp; and black currants in it.\u0026nbsp; I added a large eating apple, peeled and chopped.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4052_zpsxvcs7hsf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4052_zpsxvcs7hsf.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe crunchy topping is made of rolled oats (heart healthy), flour, some more Truvia, a pinch of salt and only 3 TBS of cold butter, which divided amongst 12 servings means that each serving only has a very small amount of fat in it. \u0026nbsp; You get lots of crunch as well from the chopped pecan nuts.\u0026nbsp; Nuts are also good for you!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4053_zpspecvy0fv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4053_zpspecvy0fv.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"375\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAltogether I would say that this experiment has been a success.\u0026nbsp; This is a dessert which diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy, which is a real plus for me.\u0026nbsp; I don't want to have to be making two separate desserts for the dining table.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We enjoyed with a small dollop of bio unsweetened natural yogurt on top.\u0026nbsp; (I really like the one Yeo Valley makes.\u0026nbsp; It's delicious)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4059_zpsufsybcn5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4059_zpsufsybcn5.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Berry and Apple Crumble*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nwith a pecan and oat topping\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 12\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/berry-and-apple-crisp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis delicious crisp is full of lovely flavours and is low in sugar and fat.\u0026nbsp; It's delicious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the filling:\u003C\/div\u003E\n500g frozen berry mix (1 pound)\u003C\/div\u003E\n(mine had cherries, blackberries, black currants and blueberries in it)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large eating apple, peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS Truvia stevia sugar substitute\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS corn flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the topping:\u003C\/div\u003E\n45g of regular oats (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n70g of plain flour (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n30g of Truvia stevia sugar substitute (1\/8 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS cold butter, cut into bits\u003C\/div\u003E\n120g of chopped pecans (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4058_zpsumg15yli.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4058_zpsumg15yli.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDump\n the frozen fruit into a 10 inch glass pie dish.\u0026nbsp; Add the chopped \napple.\u0026nbsp; Mix together the truvia and corn flour.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir this into the \nfruit mixture, along with the vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Place into the heated oven while\n you make the topping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4057_zpsfqjl9sb7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4057_zpsfqjl9sb7.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo make the topping, measure the \noats and flour into a bowl along with the truvia, cinnamon and salt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nDrop in the butter and rub it into the dry mixture using your fingertips\n to make a coarse meal.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the pecans and toss together.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle \nthis over the partially baked fruit evenly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 25 minutes \nlonger, until golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve warm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4061_zpsv6fsngm7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4061_zpsv6fsngm7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCalories:\u0026nbsp; 158 per serving\u003C\/div\u003E\nFat:\u0026nbsp; 9 g\u003C\/div\u003E\nCarb: 17.8\u003C\/div\u003E\nsugars: 7.2\u003C\/div\u003E\nfibre: 3.2\u003C\/div\u003E\nprotein:\u0026nbsp; 2.5\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4063_zpszjvzrzxd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4063_zpszjvzrzxd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"325\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHow do you like my new Joseph Joseph Work Top Saver that I got from Red Candy?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4011_zpsq7xrzltr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4011_zpsq7xrzltr.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redcandy.co.uk\/joseph-joseph-union-jack-worktop-saver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJoseph Joseph Union Jack Work Top Saver\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a kitchen accessory that the anglophile in me finds totally delightful!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Colourfully cheerful, patriotic and useful all at the same time! \u0026nbsp;  Made of toughened glass, this super worktop saver is excellent for chopping, serving and generally looking brilliant!\u0026nbsp; It also has rubberized feet on the bottom which prevents it from sliding around! (A real plus when it comes to safety in the kitchen.)\u0026nbsp; It also makes an excellent hot plate, withstanding temperatures up to 280*C.\u0026nbsp; It's also dishwasher safe and has a lifetime guarantee against breakage!.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You can get them at Red Candy for\u0026nbsp; the low price of £16.\u0026nbsp; I cannot think of anyone that wouldn't love to receive one of these underneath the tree this Christmas!\u0026nbsp; I think it's just fabulous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4007_zpssxjbzzbc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4007_zpssxjbzzbc.jpg\" height=\"256\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I've also been using this\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redcandy.co.uk\/joseph-joseph-nest-measure-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Joseph Joseph Nest Measure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, 8 piece measuring set for a lot of my cooking these past few weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Once again from Red Candy, this\u0026nbsp; set of measures exemplifies all that I love about Joseph Joseph with their colorful and innovative designs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4008_zpstksg2qae.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4008_zpstksg2qae.jpg\" height=\"255\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nColourful and compact, this eight-piece measuring cup set is an essential gadget in the armoury of any serious cook or baker and is just perfect for the kitchen which is short on space like mine is!Featuring cups measuring 250ml, 125ml, 85ml, 60ml, 15ml, 5ml, 2.5ml, and 1.25ml, the handles easily snap together when not in use, meaning this stylish set can easily be slipped into a cupboard or drawer.\u0026nbsp; At only £10 for the set from Red Candy, this would make a\u003Ci\u003E fabulous\u003C\/i\u003E Christmas gift for the keen cook and budding baker in your home or family! It is also dish washer safe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4005_zpsfgyqefhx.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4005_zpsfgyqefhx.jpg\" height=\"271\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese past couple of weeks I've also been making great use of my red coloured \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redcandy.co.uk\/kitchenaid-euro-peeler-red\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKitchenAid Euro Peeler\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, again from Red Candy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo kitchenaid-euro-peeler_zpsuub8lt44.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/kitchenaid-euro-peeler_zpsuub8lt44.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith a sharp stainless steel blade that smoothly slides across surface of veggies, this KitchenAid Euro Peeler feels really nice in the hand.  It's comfortable and does an excellent job of peeling vegetables and fruit. It also has a plastic sheath guard to help keep your fingers safe from being cut when not in use.\u0026nbsp; It's dishwasher safe, with a stainless steel blade and just feels nice in the hand.\u0026nbsp; Weighty and sturdy this is probably the nicest vegetable peeler I have ever had, and\u0026nbsp;well worth the £10 it costs.\u0026nbsp; I would call this the cadillac of vegetable peelers.\u0026nbsp; I just love it!\u0026nbsp; This would be the perfect stocking stuffer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redcandy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERed Candy\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for sending them to me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 592f401a8b5e98c2e4336bcd0701b7c3_zps3c215f03.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Christmas%20pictures\/592f401a8b5e98c2e4336bcd0701b7c3_zps3c215f03.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"351\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;If you are looking for Christmas Gifts for friends and family,\u0026nbsp; I would highly recommend\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redcandy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Red Candy.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n They don't only deal in kitchenality . . .\u0026nbsp; they have everything on \ntheir site from photo frames to kettles, wall decor and clocks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; In \nshort there is something for just about any taste and at pretty decent \nprices, with good service and quick delivery times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Red Candy has The English Kitchen Two Thumbs Up Vote of Approval.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - although I was sent these two items free for review, I was not \nrequired to write a positive review of either the items or the service.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3733385157547047148\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/berry-apple-crumble.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3733385157547047148"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3733385157547047148"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/berry-apple-crumble.html","title":"Berry \u0026 Apple Crumble "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3518730247237653296"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-11T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-11T04:00:03.069+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diabetic friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple desserts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gingered Pumpkin Custards"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3592_zpskmzmdltn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3592_zpskmzmdltn.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHappy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian family and friends!\u0026nbsp; I hope you all have a wonderful weeend filled with lots of love, gratitude and plenty of good eats. \u0026nbsp; Family dinners, they're the best!\u0026nbsp; I've been working hard for the past few weeks to figure out a dessert recipe that I could eat that would be just as satisfying as Pumpkin Pie (traditional at Thanksgiving feasts!) and here I am down to the wire and guess what!\u0026nbsp; I figured one out and it's fabulous! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3591_zpsiz5zxhc2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3591_zpsiz5zxhc2.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou almost won't miss the pastry at all\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; okay, you probably will, but hey . . .\u0026nbsp; you can't have it all can you? \u0026nbsp; And this is pretty close to having it all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN35921_zps8bnouajs.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN35921_zps8bnouajs.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA rich indulgent feeling custard . . . spiced just right and filled with lovely little bits of ginger . . .\u0026nbsp; not too sweet, just sweet enough . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3593_zpsjat2tc75.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3593_zpsjat2tc75.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVelvety . . .\u0026nbsp; pumpkiny . . .\u0026nbsp; gingery . . .\u0026nbsp; in just the right sized portions to satisfy without making you feel like you've gone over the top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3594_zpsnjqbrnj9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3594_zpsnjqbrnj9.jpg\" height=\"384\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor those who don't have to watch their sugars . . .\u0026nbsp; a tiny bit of chopped candied ginger gilds the lily perfectly . . .\u0026nbsp; and they might even enjoy a dollop of softly whipped cream on top . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3595_zpsusw7jpqr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3595_zpsusw7jpqr.jpg\" height=\"380\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut for those of us who do have to watch their sugars . . .\u0026nbsp; leave that bit off.\u0026nbsp; There's plenty to satisfy in every other way.\u0026nbsp; Trust me on this.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You WILL enjoy!\u0026nbsp; A Thanksgiving Dessert that comes in at \u003Ci\u003Eonly 112\u003C\/i\u003E calories.\u0026nbsp; Why yes please!\u0026nbsp; Thank you very much!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3596_zps1o8qw2rs.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3596_zps1o8qw2rs.jpg\" height=\"365\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Gingered Pumpkin Custards*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 10 servings\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pumpkin-custards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese\n are delicious!\u0026nbsp; No pastry, but just as fab as a pumpkin pie, but with a\n tasty Ginger kick!\u0026nbsp; I think I finally found my pumpkin pie replacement!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 425g tin of cooked pumpkin (15 ounce)\u003C\/div\u003E\n12g of splenda (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS Duerr's Chunky Ginger Preserves (alternately you can use 2 TBS of honey, plus one knob of preserved ginger finely chopped)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, beaten lightly\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n180ml of fat free evaporated milk (3\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3597_zpsu4zsq8kr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3597_zpsu4zsq8kr.jpg\" height=\"399\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place 10 1\/2 cup ramekins on a \nbaking tray.\u0026nbsp; Spritz lightly with low fat cooking spray.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Whisk \ntogether all of the other ingredients until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Divide this mixture\n equally amongst the ramekins.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place the tray into the oven and bake \nfor 20 to 25 minutes, until set.\u0026nbsp; (It may still wobble slightly in the \ncentre)\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You \ncan top with some low fat whipped topping if desired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN3598_zpshgezcqye.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3598_zpshgezcqye.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\nCalories: 112\u003C\/div\u003E\nFat: 0.9g\u003C\/div\u003E\nCarbs: 22.2g\u003C\/div\u003E\nsugar: 13g\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfibre: 6.1g\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis is a bit high in sugar at 13g but as a holiday treat it should be alright. Note:\u0026nbsp; None of these values takes into consideration the chopped candied ginger garnish.\u0026nbsp; If you are a Diabetic, leave it off.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; And if you aren't well, then go right ahead.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 414MX1T0fBL_zps96hrsd51.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/414MX1T0fBL_zps96hrsd51.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy one indulgence in this recipe was two tablespoons of this lovely\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/duerrs.co.uk\/product-family\/marmalades\/#product-ginger-chunky-peserve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Duerr's Ginger Chunky Preserve\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Zingy chunks of ginger lovingly enveloped in juicy jelly.\n\nFor those who like a bit of zing at breakfast time.\u0026nbsp; This stuff is really good.\u0026nbsp; The Toddster loves it.\u0026nbsp; I'd love to love it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Ginger is one of my favourite things to eat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I wish they would come up with a sugar free version so I could indulge, but it worked out really well in this once in a blue moon treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's great for autumnal baking or as a fabulous sticky glaze for a baked ham.\u0026nbsp; (Just stir together a couple of dessert spoons of Duerr's Ginger Chunky Preserve and a tablespoon each of brown sugar, English Mustard and plain flour)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Screen-Shot-2014-11-05-at-12.19.15-220x220_zpsyl5zpowq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Screen-Shot-2014-11-05-at-12.19.15-220x220_zpsyl5zpowq.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor a really tasty looking\u0026nbsp; Sticky Ginger Cake recipe, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/duerrs.co.uk\/recipe\/duerrs-sticky-ginger-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eclick here\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDuerr’s is the oldest family-owned jam maker in England.\nBased in Manchester, in the glorious North West\u003Cb\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E they have been making quality preserves from their own family recipes for 132 years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo check out all of the Duerr's delicious products do check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/duerrs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etheir website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3518730247237653296\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/10\/gingered-pumpkin-custards.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3518730247237653296"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3518730247237653296"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/10\/gingered-pumpkin-custards.html","title":"Gingered Pumpkin Custards"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6857271984161675387"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-26T09:50:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-26T09:51:29.614+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Put some fruit and sunshine  into your life with Florida Grapefruits!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo grapefruit_zpsrsgfz0os.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/grapefruit_zpsrsgfz0os.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have a confession to make.\u0026nbsp; I love Grapefruit.\u0026nbsp; No . . .\u0026nbsp; I ADORE Grapefruit!\u0026nbsp; Especially pink grapefruit.\u0026nbsp; I love tinned grapefruit and grapefruit juice . . .\u0026nbsp; but most of all I love fresh grapefruit.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When I was a girl, it was considered very classy to serve broiled grapefruits with a cherry on top.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The very height of sophistication!\u0026nbsp; (Double confession . . .\u0026nbsp; I still like it done this way!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDid you know that 79% of women in the UK blame rain and cold weather for making them feel unproductive?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It doesn't help that only 39% of these women eat their daily allowance of fruit in the winter!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I know it's officially Spring now, but that doesn't mean that eating fruit, and especially Florida Grapefruits!\u0026nbsp; Yum!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have a variety of smoothie recipes using this versatile and delicious fruit to share with you today developed by Carin Leenders de Vries.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; A simple and tasty way to get some of this gorgeous healthiness into your diet!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo GrapefruitHeaven-HAL158-1454_zpsrcfjwic2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/GrapefruitHeaven-HAL158-1454_zpsrcfjwic2.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Grapefruit Heaven*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor 2 people\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/grapefruit-heaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 Florida Grapefruits\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 mango peeled\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 sliced of pineapple\u003C\/div\u003E\n150ml of orange juice (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150ml of coconut milk (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 frozen banana\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut\n the grapefruits in half horizontally, and cut the flesh from the skin \nwith a grapefruit knife.\u0026nbsp; Put the florida grapefruit pieces in the \nblender.\u0026nbsp; Now, peel the skin from the frozen\u0026nbsp; banana with a peeler.\u0026nbsp; Cut\n the banana into pieces and, together with the orange juice and coconut \nmilk, add it to the grapefruit in the blender.\u0026nbsp; Cut the mango and \npineapple into smaller pieces, add this to the other ingredients and \nblend it at high speed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTip:\u0026nbsp; Fresh mint goes with this smoothie perfectly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo RedSunshineShake-HAL158-1475_zpskgwlrcvs.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/RedSunshineShake-HAL158-1475_zpskgwlrcvs.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Real Sunshine Shake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 2\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/real-sunshine-shake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 Florida grapefruits\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of frozen raspberries (about\u0026nbsp; 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe zest and juice of one lime\u003C\/div\u003E\nfresh ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n150ml of Greek yogurt (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 ice cubes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut\n the grapefruits in half horizontally, and cut the flesh from the skin \nwith a grapefruit knife.\u0026nbsp; Put the Florida grapefruit parts in the \nblender.\u0026nbsp; Add the frozen raspberries, the lime zest and juice and the \nGreek yoghurt to the blender.\u0026nbsp; Grate approximiately 1\/5 cm of the peeled\n ginger root into the blender.\u0026nbsp; Blend everything at high speed.\u0026nbsp; Add 4 \nice cubes and crunch the ice.\u0026nbsp; Serve while it's still cold!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SunshineGrapefruit-HAL158-1495_zpswq2crakq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SunshineGrapefruit-HAL158-1495_zpswq2crakq.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Sunshine Grapefruit Smoothie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 2\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sunshine-grapefruit-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 Florida Grapefruits\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 brozen banana\u003C\/div\u003E\n100ml of orange juice (scant 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150ml of non fat yoghurt (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS oatmeal\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 ice cubes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut\n the grapefruits in alf orizontally, and cut the flesh from the skin \nwith a grapefruit knife.\u0026nbsp; Put the Florida grapefruit parts in the \nblender.\u0026nbsp; Now, peel the skin from the frozen banana with a peeler, cut \nthe banana ito pieces and, together with the yoghurt, add it to the \ngrapefruit in the blender.\u0026nbsp; Start the blender and let everything puree.\u0026nbsp;\n Add 4 ice cubes and the oatmeal, and blend again until the ice has been\n crushed.\u0026nbsp; Serve straight away in tall glasses."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6857271984161675387\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/03\/put-some-fruit-and-sunshine-into-your.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6857271984161675387"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6857271984161675387"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/03\/put-some-fruit-and-sunshine-into-your.html","title":"Put some fruit and sunshine  into your life with Florida Grapefruits!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1722097101871240444"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-03T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-06-03T04:00:01.563+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy alternatives"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"loaves"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"low fat options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mrs R's Date \u0026 Nut Loaf"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17170.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was feeling very nostalgic today and so I made a Date \u0026amp; Nut loaf.\u0026nbsp; I just love Date \u0026amp; Nut loaf, and so does Todd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17171.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy mother always made a beautiful one.\u0026nbsp; We loved it when she made it and when she made her War Cake for us at Christmas.\u0026nbsp; (It was full of fat sticky raisins! I love raisins.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17174.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI couldn't find mom's recipe today though . . . so I used my ex mother in law's.\u0026nbsp; It's a really good recipe too.\u0026nbsp; Moist and scrummy . . . and filled with lots of walnuts and sticky dates.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"397\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17173.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh so perfect with a hot cuppa herbal tea.\u0026nbsp; Spread with butter . . . of course.\u0026nbsp; In for a penny, in for a pound!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17176.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerfect for elevensies, or afternoo tea . . . or for just munching on when you feel a bit peckish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"348\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17183.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's very low fat . . . there are only 2 TBS of fat in the entire loaf.\u0026nbsp; That's not bad eh!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think I'll have another piece!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen%202\/SDC17185.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Mrs R's Date and Nut Loaf*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes one 8 by 4 loaf\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/date-nut-loaf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA moist and delicious loaf to serve with tea.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup dates, chopped (170g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3\/4 cup boiling water (6 fluid ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3\/4 cup sugar (145g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 3\/4 cup flour (150g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 cup chopped walnuts (60g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nseveral whole walnuts to decorate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 160*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3.\u0026nbsp; Butter and flour an 8 by 4 inch loaf tin.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPut the dates into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Pour the boiling water over top and add the soda.\u0026nbsp; Mix, cover and let stand until the mixture cools.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Beat in the egg \nand vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the flour and salt, then add the cooled date \nmixture.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the chopped walnuts Don't over mix.\u0026nbsp; Spread in the \nprepared loaf tin.\u0026nbsp; Smooth over the top.\u0026nbsp; Place a few whole walnut \nhalves on top in a decorative manner.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 1 hour or until well \nrisen and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.\u0026nbsp; Allow to \nsit in the pan for 5 minutes, before tipping out onto a wire rack to \nfinish cooling completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStore covered in an airtight \ncontainer.\u0026nbsp; This tastes even better the next day.\u0026nbsp; We like it sliced and\n spread with softened butter."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1722097101871240444\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/mrs-rs-date-nut-loaf.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1722097101871240444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1722097101871240444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/06\/mrs-rs-date-nut-loaf.html","title":"Mrs R's Date \u0026 Nut Loaf"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});