QUICK APPLESAUCE

You just got a bunch of fresh apples, and you are afraid that they are going to go bad.

You can make up a quick batch of applesauce that will keep in the refrigerator for 10-12 days.

Wash 6-8 apples, then core and quarter.

Place the apples into a saucepan and cover with 1/4 cup water.

Bring to a simmer and cover until the apples have cooked to a mush.

Puree in a blender or with a food mixer and add sugar to taste.

Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Apple Muffins

This was a quick and easy recipe that I found. Good for breakfast or snack.

APPLE MUFFINS
1/3 cup corn oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup egg white
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cup flour
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Combine all ingredients except the 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tsp Cinnamon in a large bowl.

Grease a 12 piece muffin pan, or line with cups.

Divide mixture evenoly beween cups. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over tops of all muffins.

Bake 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

Yield: 12 Muffins

Apple Cake

This recipe was surprisingly good. Even my husband who doesn't like fruity desserts thought it was pretty good. I just used a regular Red Delicious apple for this recipe. Could be used for a breakfast snack also.

APPLE CAKE
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 egg white
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon No Iodine Salt
1/4 cup chopped apples; diced into 1/4 inch cubes

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Place in an 8x8 pan. Bake 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm.

Yield: 8 servings

Apple Pork Chops

This was a great dinner. I used a lot of apples in my diet because I had gotten a large bag of them and was drinking the juice. I needed good recipes to keep using them before they went bad.

APPLE PORK CHOPS
1 lb pork chops; about 6
1/4 teaspoon No Iodine Salt
2 cup apples; cored and peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Fry the pork chops in a large saucepan until browned on both sides and cooked through.

Remove from pan and place on covered platter to keep warm.

Slice the apples 1/2" thick and add to the pan with the olive oil, sugar and cinnamon.

Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice until some of apples are browned.

Arrange them around the chops and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Cooking with Wine in Low Iodine Diet

You can cook with wine and sherry on a low Iodine diet. When you are using your spirits, make sure that you are using a drinking variety and not a cooking variety. Cooking varieties often add salt. Check the label before using any kind.

Mayonnaise

1 egg equivalent of no sodium egg substitute
1 teaspoon NON iodized salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon NO SALT added Mustard (organic usually)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup corn oil

Place all of the ingredients except the oil into a blender. Process until well mixed. Remove the top from the blender and gradually add the oil while blending on medium speed.

After all the oil has been added and proper consistency is reached, spoon into plastic container and refrigerate at least overnight to allow flavor to develop.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is a great dressing for your salads.

1 Tab Honey
1 Tab Dijon Mustard
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Iodide Free Salt

Blend all ingredients well and serve immediately. Can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.

Thyroid Cancer Survivor

The next few posts are going to be dedicated to Thyroid Cancer Diet needs.

In May I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. Over the next 2 full months, this has taken up every minute of my life. As an avid cook, I was ready for anything..... Then they handed me the Low-Iodine Diet.

WOW! Talk about shock! What in the heck do you make with NO milk, NO Eggs, NO Butter, NO Cheese, Nothing from the Sea Etc. You have no idea how much of this stuff that you use until you really start looking at what you can and can't have. First and foremost, buy some non-iodized, non-sea salt and a container of egg substitute. (I looked at all the brands and found the one with the least amount of sodium, and NO egg yolks at all)

You will spend a lot of time reading packages and boxes, but remember that 99% of what is in a box, can or package, you will not be able to eat.

If you have any questions at all about your diet, PLEASE contact your physician. I am not a dietician, or physician, I am just a humble cook trying to help you along.