Easy Redneck Caviar Dip with Avocada

 This Farm Girl Cooks

Egg Roll in a Bowl

 Wholesome Yum

Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

 from Jo Cooks (Weston food)

Keto Chili

 From Wholesome Yum

Keto Italian Sausage Soup (tried n true)

This Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup is a one-pot dish that can be made in 30-minutes and features Italian sausage browned with onions until fragrant. Add some cream cheese, tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream to give this soup its delicious creamy texture. Sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and you’ll have a warm cozy soup that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30mL) avocado oil
• 1/2 medium-sized white onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup (240mL) chicken broth
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 10.75 oz can pureed tomatoes
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 1/4 cup (300mL) heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (28g) shredded Parmesan cheese

Garnishes:

• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Finely chopped fresh parsley

Full directions here: 

 

https://realbalanced.com/recipe/creamy-parmesan-sausage-soup/print/40979/

Rubio's Chipotle Cream Sauce - Tried~n~true

This is a copy-cat recipe from Rubio's Coastal Grill.  They serve in on tacos - but I like it as a dip for chicarones (pork skins.) 

Last night I cooked chicken breasts in this sauce (very low carb main dish) and this morning I made an omelet with leftover meat, topped with Mexican Blend Cheese.

This makes about a cup of sauce, and the nutrition estimates are for a 2-Tablespoon serving. 


     1/2           cup  mayonnaise
     1/2           cup  sour cream
     1/2      teaspoon  garlic powder
  3        tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
  1         tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  1         tablespoon  chipotle pepper -- crushed (or use 1 tablespoon chipotle powder)
                        salt and pepper

Complete Recipe and directions are at Genius Kitchen

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 131 Calories; 15g Fat (95.1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol; 86mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 1/2 Fat.

Crack Slaw - Low Carb

                          Crack Slaw - Low Carb

Serves 6 (or 4 generous servings)

INGREDIENTS

  1              pound  ground beef
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
  2        tablespoons  toasted sesame oil
  2          teaspoons  minced garlic -- minced
  3                     green onions -- sliced
     1/2      teaspoon  sriracha Sauce -- (if you don't want the carrots use the angel hair cole slaw or just shred up a head of cabbage)
  2        tablespoons  low sodium soy sauce (I used gluten free tamari)
     1/2      teaspoon  sriracha sauce -- (this will be pretty mild so add to taste or you can use pepper flakes to taste)
  1           teaspoon  Splenda
  4               cups  Coleslaw Mix
     1/2      teaspoon  ginger paste -- (you could also use 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger or ground ginger)
  1           teaspoon  white vinegar -- or any kind
                        sriracha sauce -- to garnish


COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT FOOD.COM



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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 291 Calories; 25g Fat (77.3% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 64mg Cholesterol; 273mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Fat.


(note:  this recipe was a hit with husband!  Will make it again.

I didn't have sriracha, so I subbed hot pepper oil, didn't have white vinegar so subbed apple cider vingar.  This recipe really lends itself well to substitutions...so enjoy!

next time, I'm making double the beef to freeze half, then also freezing the "sauce" so all I'll have to do is thaw, stir fry the slaw, then add the warm beef...quick and easy!)

Hash Browns Zucchini

  Hash Browns Zucchini

INGREDIENTS:

  1 1/2            lbs  zucchini
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
  2                     eggs
  6        tablespoons  parmesan cheese -- grated
  2          teaspoons  minced garlic
     1/4           cup  butter

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT FOOD.COM

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 198 Calories; 16g Fat (72.6% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 143mg Cholesterol; 563mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

Angel Dust Chicken (Spice Mix For Chicken)

 Angel Dust Chicken (Spice Mix For Chicken)

Makes enough for 16 chicken breasts

INGREDIENTS:
  4        tablespoons  paprika
  2        tablespoons  salt
  2        tablespoons  erythritol/ stevia blend
  2        tablespoons  cumin
  2        tablespoons  mustard
  4          teaspoons  garlic powder
  2          teaspoons  cayenne pepper



COMPLETE INFORMATION AT 24/7 LOW CARB DINER:


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 12 Calories; 1g Fat (30.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 825mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Low Carb Horchata

LOW CARB HORCHATA

2 servings

INGREDIENTS:
     1/2           cup  almond milk, unsweetened
     1/2           cup  coconut milk
     1/2      teaspoon  ground cinnamon -- (ceylon preferred)
     1/8      teaspoon  vanilla extract
  2             packet  Splenda
  1            handful  ice



COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT NO BUN PLEASE

REVIEW - like most things that use artificial sweeteners, you can tell this is not the real deal.  I put extra cinnamon and vanilla, and used a combination of splenda and stevia - and the nutritional data is for canned, full fat coconut milk, not "coconut milk beverage."

Overall:  I'll make it again.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 148 Calories; 15g Fat (85.7% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 41mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Fruit; 3 Fat.

2- Minute Low Carb English Muffin

2- Minute Low Carb English Muffin
2 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2               tbsp  almond butter -- or cashew/peanut butter, unsweetened
  1               tbsp  butter
  2               tbsp  almond flour
     1/8           tsp  salt
     1/2           tsp  baking powder
  1               tbsp  almond milk, unsweetened
  1                     egg -- beaten


COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS FROM SUGAR FREE MOM:


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 233 Calories; 21g Fat (79.8% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 122mg Cholesterol; 354mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

REVIEW:

Super easy to make.  A bit spongy, if you don't toast (which is what you do with English Muffins anyway.) Texture is a bit different, but not bad. My almond butter was a little dry, so didn't incorporate well.  Taste is...almondy.  But good.

Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf Minis

 Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf Minis

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:
  2             pounds  ground chuck
  2              large  eggs
     1/2           cup  grated Parmesan cheese
     1/4           cup  red onion -- diced
  2        tablespoons  fresh parsley -- chopped
  2       small cloves  garlic -- minced
     1/2      teaspoon  dried oregano
     1/2      teaspoon  dried basil
  1           teaspoon  kosher salt
     1/2      teaspoon  ground black pepper
     1/2           cup  red bell pepper rings -- roasted
  4             ounces  ham -- cut into strips
  8             ounces  mozzarella cheese -- cut into strips (may use sliced or shredded)
                        SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 8 compartment mini loaf pan

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 465 Calories; 35g Fat (68.5% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 175mg Cholesterol; 729mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.

NOTES : http://www.pinterest.com/pin/541557923913693220/ Recipe from George Stella’s GOOD CARB FAMILY COOKBOOK

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

Low Carb Almond Cookies

Low Carb Almond Cookies_

Makes 16 cookies

INGREDIENTS:

  2               cups  almond meal -- FLOUR
     1/2           cup  Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
     1/2           cup  butter -- softened
     1/2      teaspoon  salt -- omit if using salted butter
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract
  1           teaspoon  almond extract
  1                     egg -- optional

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT ALLRECIPES.COM

Source:

NOTE:  First batch, I ran out of vanilla, so I used all almond extract.  Next time, I'm going to try using all vanilla and a bit of lemon juice.  Or maybe all almond and add some chopped almonds...or...(Ellen)
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 127 Calories; 9g Fat (62.7% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 131mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat.


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

Baked Tamari-Lemon Pork Chops

Baked Tamari-Lemon Pork Chops

Recipe By     :   Atkins.com
Servings: 4    

Ingredients:
  8              tbsps  tamari soy sauce
  2              tbsps  Worcestershire Sauce
  2               tsps  Garlic
  1              ounce  lemon juice
     1/2           tsp  Black Pepper
  1                tsp  avocado oil
  1 1/2            lbs  pork chops -- Bone-In)

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT ATKINS.COM



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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 305 Calories; 18g Fat (53.6% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 84mg Cholesterol; 2151mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : If you want to serve a dipping sauce with the chops, rather than boiling the marinade, make a fresh batch.

Mexican Zucchini and Beef Skillet

 Mexican Zucchini and Beef Skillet


Serving Size  : 6  

Ingredients:
  2             medium  zucchini -- sliced and quartered
  1 1/2         pounds  ground beef
  1         tablespoon  minced garlic
  10            ounces  salsa -- 10 can (or Mexican style diced tomatoes)
  1         tablespoon  chili powder
  1           teaspoon  ground cumin
  1           teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  black pepper
     1/2      teaspoon  onion powder
     1/4      teaspoon  crushed red pepper flakes

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS AT LOW CARB YUM

Low Carb/High Fat - simple, easy, low cost.



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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 383 Calories; 31g Fat (71.9% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 96mg Cholesterol; 653mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Fat.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots

Serving Size  : 6

Ingredients

  6             slices  bacon -- chopped
     1/2           cup  shallot -- about 1 large
  1 1/2         pounds  Brussels sprouts -- trimmed and halved
  6                     garlic cloves -- thinly sliced
     3/4           cup  low sodium chicken broth
     1/8      teaspoon  salt
     1/8      teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

COMPLETE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 101 Calories; 3g Fat (27.8% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 238mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

                           Pumpkin Pie Spice

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon,
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger,
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg,
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves.

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


NOTE:  I keep this in a shaker (buy from Amazon here) next to my coffee maker.  I put the pumpkin pie spice in my coffee, smoothies, yogurt...


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 5 Calories; trace Fat (22.3% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Fat.  (based on 20 servings)


NOTES : I keep a shaker of this by the coffee maker.  Use it in coffee, smoothies, yogurt...even pie

Almond Flour Pancakes

                   Almond Flour Pancakes - Gluten Free_Recipe By     :Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00Categories    : breakfast  Amount  Measure      

Description:  "A nice fluffy gluten free pancake made from almond meal. These low carb pancakes are perfect served with butter and sugar free pancake syrup." 

Ingredients

2               cups  almond meal  
4                     eggs     
1/2           cup  water -- (for puffier pancakes you can use sparkling water)     
1/4           cup  oil  
1           teaspoon  baking soda     
1/2      teaspoon  salt  
3            packets  stevia -- (3 to 4)

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


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I'm going to try these subbing pumpkin puree for part of the liquid/eggs and adding some pumpkin pie spice, and topping with pumpkin flavored butter

REVIEW:  

I liked them, Husband: "Meh."  He likes his Kodiak Cakes.  I served mine with Triple Zero Yogurt, not syrup.

Low-Carb Tex-Mex Casserole

                       Low-Carb Tex-Mex Casserole

8 SERVINGS (or 6 generous - nutrition is for 8)

This recipe is a keeper.  I don't do "hot" so I left out the jalapenos and added homemade taco seasoning, and put out hot sauce on the side.  I also sprinkled with black olives.


  1 1/2            lbs  ground beef
  7                oz.  crushed tomatoes
  2                oz.  pickled jalapeños
  7                oz.  shredded cheddar cheese -- for example Monterey Jack
  1                cup  sour cream
  1                     scallion -- finely chopped
  2                oz.  butter
                        guacamole (optional)

FULL RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS HERE


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 489 Calories; 43g Fat (79.2% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 127mg Cholesterol; 425mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 7 Fat.

Asian Pork Chops

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•      1/2           cup  hoisin sauce
•   3        tablespoons  cider vinegar
•   1         tablespoon  chili sauce -- Asian sweet chili sauce
•      1/4      teaspoon  garlic powder
•   4                     pork chops -- (boneless, 1/2-inch-thick)
•   1           teaspoon  salt
•      1/2      teaspoon  pepper
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