baby shower food ideas

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

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I am giving my husband's daughter a baby shower in about a month and

a half and I'm one of those people that is always over-preparing. It

is going to be an afternnon tea and I figure that makes it easier for

me to not have meat involved. Some of the stuff that I'm making is

going to be high in calories but I'd like to have low calorie options

for some of us that are watching out calorie and fat intake.

Obviously, I will be having the standard veggie plate and either a

fruit plate or fruit salad. Does anyone have ideas of something that

works well for you? I want to make cucumber sandwiches and I also

have a good recipe somewhere for a low-fat roasted red pepper hummus.

All ideas are welcome. BTW, the blond fruitcake recipe might be nice

too.

Stef

 

 

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How about a crustless quiche? These recipes from my database can be doubled and

baked in a rectanular pan, if desired. You may have to increase the baking

time.

 

 

Annice

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Broccoli And Asparagus Quiche

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Low-Cal Low-Fat

Quiches Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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vegetable cooking spray

1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes -- sliced into 1/8-inch slices

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups broccoli -- cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups asparagus -- fibrous bottoms removed, spears cut into 1

1/2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon minced dried onion

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour

1 1/2 cups 1% soy milk -- or skim milk

 

In a 12-inch skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, spread out potato slices and

cook uncovered on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly soft and

flexible. Set aside and keep covered.

 

In another large skillet, heat oil and saute broccoli and asparagus over

medium-high heat for four minutes, until crisp-tender. Add remaining ingredients

except soy milk. Saute another minute. Add soy milk and bring mixture to a boil.

Allow to simmer and thicken for 2 minutes; set aside.

 

In a 10-inch quiche dish sprayed with vegetable spray, arrange potato slices so

they are somewhat overlapping. They won't bend perfectly in the corners. Spoon

in filling and spread out evenly.

 

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

 

Source:

" " Taste of Heaven Volume 2: Gourmet Vegetarian Recipes " by Barbara Kerr,

Remnant Publications "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 126 Calories; 2g Fat (15.9% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 295mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26182 0

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Endless Variety Quiche

 

Recipe By :MILLIEB posted by dmarkey on 3FatChicks Message Board

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Low-Cal Low-Fat

Quiches

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup egg beaters® 99% egg substitute -- or egg whites

1 cup cottage cheese, lowfat -- 1% or ff

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, lowfat -- 4 pts worth, any kind,

shredded

3 ounces any meat substitute

12 ounces frozen vegetables -- *or 3 cups cooked veggies

seasonings -- *to taste

 

Someone asked me about this ­ I make different ones all the time, but this is

the basic formula:

 

1 cup eggbeaters (4 pts.) 1 cup 1% or fat free cottage cheese (3 pts.) cheese ­

any kind ­ various cheese have different amounts for different points ­ I use 4

pts. Worth of whatever kind of cheese Optional ­ meat substitute ­ I've used

sausage, bacon, turkey, gardenburgers, etc. ­ 3 pts.worth Cooked vegetables cut

into bite size pieces ­ about 3 cups worth or a 12 oz. Package of chopped

spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Drain whatever you're using well ­ I press

the water out of the spinach or broccoli Seasonings ­ again, experiment, nutmeg

is good with spinach, you can add chili powder, etc.

 

Mix it all in a bowl and pour it into a cooking spray sprayed 9 inch pie pan or

an 8 inch square pan.

 

Bake at 375 for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the center is pretty firm

and puffy. (It will un-puff when it cools down)

 

This whole thing is 14 points if you use the meat option, 11 if you don't, and

makes 4 good size servings.

 

Here's some of the options I've tried:

 

Spinach with " bacon " , feta cheese Mushrooms with cheddar Sun dried tomatoes

(soaked and chopped first), mushroom and zucchini with pepper jack Shredded

zucchini, Greek style garden burger, and more feta Blue cheese with broccoli

 

There are just a ton of variations, it's a great way to use up bits and pieces

of leftovers. It's great hot or cold or for a picnic. I usually make one on

Sundays for breakfast four days a week - it's still good on Friday, just wrap it

well and refrigerate after it cools down

 

S(Mailing Lists):

" PatH <kitpath on 09 Jan 2002 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 91 Calories; 1g Fat (13.0% calories from

fat); 15g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 8mg Cholesterol; 329mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 1535 3439 0

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Impossible Crust Quiche

 

Recipe By :Wackyblnd2

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Low-Cal Low-Fat

Quiches Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 package frozen cauliflower -- partially cooked, drained and

sliced

1/2 cup onions -- chopped

1 small green pepper -- chopped

4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese -- (cheddar or colby), shredded

1 cup egg substitute

1 cup skim milk

1/4 cup flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange partially cooked cauliflower in the bottom

of a 9 " pie plate. Layer over the cauliflower, onions, bell peppers and cheese.

In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over the vegetable

mixture. Bake for 25 minutes until set and top is golden. Let stand 5 minutes

before serving.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 141 Calories; 5g Fat (29.5% calories from

fat); 13g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 768mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat

Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Veggie Quiche

 

Recipe By : " Grodner, Chaya " (cgrodner)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Low-Cal Low-Fat

Quiches Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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Margarine

Oatmeal

1 large onion -- diced and fried to light brown

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1 tablespoon sugar

salt and pepper to taste

2 cans corn -- or 2 cans asparagus or 2 large tomatoes, sliced

1/2 cup lowfat cheese -- or more, grated

 

Grease a large pie plate or 10 X 12 pan with margarine Sprinkle oatmeal flakes

on bottom and sides of pan (should be a little thick as this will be the crust)

Spread fried onions on the oatmeal flakes and the vegetables on top of the

onions.

 

In a bowl mix the milk, eggs, sugar, salt and pepper. Add about one half to

three quarters cup of grated cheese. If the mixture looks too thick add a little

more milk. Pour mixture into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for half hour or until the

mixture is set.

 

Source:

" Jewish food list "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 104 Calories; 3g Fat (27.8% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 96mg Cholesterol; 111mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat

Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi ;=)

 

> How about a crustless quiche? These recipes from my database . . .

 

As a matter of curiousity, have you given these recipes a test drive? I would

normally assume not, if anyone says, as you say, 'from my database'.

 

So if a 'tried and true' recipe is what is needed for this shower (and I

couldn't

imagine risking any other kind), perhaps it'd be good to look to our Files,

under Main Dishes. There is a Cheese Pie (crustless quiche) posted and

kitchen-tested by a member ;=)

 

Best,

 

Pat ;=)

[Guest guest]

Oh oh - I didn't read far enough. Of *course* you've test-driven it, as you say

in

the second one! (I was saving it to try myself! LOL) Okay!!! Now we're

cooking, so to speak ;=) - so Hey! How about if everyone but Everyone puts

RECIPE in the subject line when they post one *and* says at the beginning if,

for some reason, she is forwarding a recipe that is *not* tried and true as well

as if it is? Variations help too! Thanks.

 

Or is that too much info? LOL It's just me - I really like to know if it is a

recommended recipe or whether it is one that someone has kindly found for

me after I have asked for one, ya know?

 

Do you think I'm hungry?????? I've lost nearly four kg this month . . .

 

Best,

 

Pat ;=)

[Guest guest]

WOW !!!!!! Great ideas! I have this one chocolate zucchini tea

bread that I am going to try making a little less fattening today and

I'll experiment with my scone recipes. As for the crustless

quiches.....dang! They sound GREAT!

THANKS!

Stef

[Guest guest]

> I have this one chocolate zucchini tea

> bread that I am going to try making a little less fattening today

 

Droooooool. When you manage to cut all the calories out of it, can you please

send us the recipe?????? Or even a few calories . . . . . <whimper>

 

Best,

Pat ;=)

[Guest guest]

I've lost nearly four kg this month

 

wooohooo!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

> I've lost nearly four kg this month

>

> wooohooo!!!!

 

That's what I said, only louder! Of course, now I've got to start 'losing

weight' -

the kilos I lost are the ones I wasn't admitting to myself I'd gained ;=) It all

went

on when I had that fall last Easter Saturday - and had to be lying down for

ages. That and celebrating by dining out too much once I was able to walk a

bit again! It'll do it every time: too much food and too little exercise LOL

 

Anyway, four kgs is 8.8 pounds and that's gooooooood! I'm not complaining.

 

Best,

 

Pat ;=)