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This and That Recipes for Diabetics (relish, Pickles, Peach Sauce)

Here are three "this and that" recipes that are especially suitable for diabetics or others watching their sugar intake.ч  These recipes also make great gifts for diabetics.ч  They are perfect for holiday gifts, birthdays, housewarmings, hostess gifts, etc.ч  Or they are great in your ownч "fridge. These freezer pickles are great to have in the refrigerator for unexpected guests.ч  They also go great with sandwiches, soups, meats, etc giving a different touch to the diabetics diet. FREEZER PICKLES 7 cups sliced cucumbers 1 cup sliced or diced onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 3 tbsp salt 2 cup Splenda 1 cup vinegar 1 tsp celery seed Cover cucumbers, onions, and peppers with salt and let stand one hour.ч  Drain.ч  Mix and add Splenda, vinegar, and celery seed.ч  Pour over cucumber mixture.ч  Put into freezeable containers and freeze or let stand in refrigerator for 3 days before eating. This peach sauce is great with meats but is especially perfect with pork.ч  It is also good as an appetizer when poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers.ч  PEACH SAUCE FOR MEATS 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups sliced red onion 3 cups peeled chopped peaches 2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or 1 tbsp ground ginger 1/2 cup cider vinegar juice from 1/2 large orange + water to make 1/2 cup 5 tbsp Splenda brown sugar blend 1 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp salt, optional 1/4 tsp black pepper In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.ч  Add the onion and saute about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.ч  Add peaches, tomato, and ginger; cook 2 minutes.ч ч  Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.ч  Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.ч  Place mixture in a food processor or blender and process until smooth or leave in a salsa consistency to pour over a cream cheese block. Yield 3 cups Keep leftover sauce in refrigerator. 1 tablespoon = approximately 16 cal, 3 carbs and 0 protein Grill or roast a sirloin steak, or other meat of your choice, slice into thinч slices and top with this corn and tomato relish.ч  CORN AND TOMATO RELISH This is a great relish to serve over steak or other meats. 2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup chopped, seeded tomato 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt Chopped fresh parsley, optional Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.ч  Add corn to skillet and saute 5 minutes until lightly browned.ч  Remove from the heat, stir in tomato and remaining ingredients, except parsley.ч  Spoon over steak or other meat.ч  Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!ч  ч 

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