Recipes for Special Needs

A wonderful recipe for those with kidney disease.

Remember: Mandarins are low in potassium!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken, cooked and chopped
1/2 (125 ml) cup celery, diced
1/2 (125 ml) cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup (50 ml) onion, finely sliced
1 cup (250 ml) mandarin orange segments
1/4 cup (50 ml) mayo, home made
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Toss chicken, celery, green pepper and onion to mix. Add mandarin oranges, mayo and pepper. Mix gently and serve.

Nutrient analysis per 1 cup (125 mL):
21g protein
16g fat
12g carbohydrates
161mg Sodium
399mg Potassium
162mg Phosphorus

serves 3

http://www.kidney.ab.ca/kitchen/recipes/chicken_mandarin.html

These recipes are especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
Prep time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. sugar
24 oz. light cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. raspberries
Topping

8 oz. light cream cheese
1/4 c. sugar
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla.
Add eggs to cream cheese mixture one at a time and blend after adding each egg.
Line 24-cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full with cream cheese batter.
Divide raspberries evenly between the 24 cupcakes and sprinkle on top of each cupcake.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees (176 degrees Celsius).
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. A well will form in the middle of each cupcake.
Turn the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
In a small bowl, blend together topping ingredients. Using a teaspoon, drop topping into the center of each cupcake.
Bake for 5 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
Remove from oven and cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Keep refrigerated.
Serves: 24

Serving size: 1 cupcake
Variations and suggestions:

These cupcakes freeze well. You can use other berries, such as strawberries or blueberries.

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