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Quick Sausage Soup

2007-02-25T04:47:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving:29 total

Effort:Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound ground pork sausage
-3 tablespoons butter
-1 1/2 tablespoons garlic crushed
-1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
-1 can beef broth
-1 cup heavy cream
-1 can green beans drained
-1 cup carrots cooked
-Pepper to taste

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Brown ground pork sausage in skillet.

2.-In saucepan, melt butter.

3.-Add garlic and onions and brown in melted
butter.

4.-Add sausage and remaining ingredients.

5.-Heat thoroughly.

6.-Serve and enjoy!

Breakfast Roll-ups

2007-02-25T04:26:00.000-08:00

Serves:1,8,10,8

Carbs Per Serving:3g net carbs 340 Calories kcal: 31g Total

Fat:79% calories from fat: 14g Protein: 4g Carbohydrate: 1g

Fiber:51mg Cholesterol: 565mg Sodium

Prep Time:5 minutes

Effort:Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-4 each romaine lettuce leaves
-1 tablespoon mayonnaise
-3 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
-4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
-1/2 small roma tomato diced

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Shred 2 of the romaine leaves.

2.-Mix shredded lettuce, mayo, cheese, bacon and tomato.

3.-Add a little salt and pepper to taste.

4.-Fill remaining 2 romaine leaves w/mixture, fold and enjoy.

Low Carb WeinerSchnitzel

2007-02-25T04:02:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving:no counts provided

Effort:Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-Veal Cutlets
-1 bag Pork Rinds2 Eggs
-3 tablespoons oil 3 to 4

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Beat the eggs in a bowl.

2.-Crush the pork rinds real good in a bag and pour into a separate bowl.

3.-Heat the oil in a pan.

4.-Dip the cutlets first in the beaten eggs and then into the crushed pork rinds getting them fully coated.

5.-Fry cutlets in the oil until nicely browned and serve.

6.-Top with a fried egg to make it even better.

7.-Not like Mom used to make but not bad if you're hankering for some quick German grub!

8.-Auf Wiedersehn

Beef Stuffed With Peppers

2007-02-25T03:23:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 24g carbs total

Effort:Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound ground beef
-2 large green peppers
-1/4 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup chopped tomato
-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-Pepper to taste oil for frying
-Salt

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Core and deseed the peppers.

2.-Boil in salted water for 5 minutes for firmer peppers, don't boil.

3.-Rub the insides with a generous amount of salt.

4.-Brown the onion and beef in the oil, and the tomato and cheese to the pan.

5.-Spoom the beef mixture into the peppers, and place the peppers standing up in a small casserole dish.

6.-Cook at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Eat and enjoy!

Caulif Broccoli Salad

2007-02-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

Serves: plenty – 16 or so

Carbs PerServing: never counted, but low Prep Time: a tedious ½ hour

Effort: Average

INGREDIENTS:

-1 lg head cauliflower 1 lg bunch broccoli
-1 sm onion or 4 green ones 1 pkg froz peas or pea pods 2 cups mayo
-1 cup sour cream 1 tsp garlic powder

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Mix mayo, sour cream and garlic powder in a small bowl.

2.-Break caulif and broccoli into bite sized florets.

3.-Add onion.

4.-Toss sauce with broccoli, cauliflower and onion.

5.-Add peas last if using pods, cut into ¼ inch pieces.

6.-Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Chicken Chilaquiles

2007-02-17T00:33:00.000-08:00

Serves: 8 Carbs Per Serving: 4

Prep Time:1-2 hours

Effort: Average

INGREDIENTS:

-1 whole chicken
-Cooked/deboned
-5 tortillas cut into strips
-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-1/2 cup Monterey jack
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 clove garlic
-Chopped 2 serrano chilis, seeded
-2 lg tomatoes
-1/4 cup onion
-1 teasp. oregano
-Chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
-1 cup or more chicken stock
-1 tblsp olive oil

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Boil chicken in water, remove when cooked, debone and cut into lg pieces.

2.-Cut tortillas into strips and deep fry till golden, drain, set aside.

3.-In large saute pan, heat olive oil and add tomatoes, chilis, onion, garlic, 1/2 cilantro and the oregano.

4.-Saute till all is cooked and little juice remains. Do not burn.

5.-Add the chicken stock and cook longer to meld flavors.

6.-Place all in blender and puree.

7.-Return to the saute pan and simmer with more stock into a nice thick sauce. Set aside.

8.-In layers, place the tortilla strips, chicken, cheeses into a 9x13 pan.

9.-Add the sour cream in dollops, the cheeses and remaining cilantro.

10.-Cover with the sauce and top with more of the shredded cheeses.

11.-Bake at 350 till hot, bubbly and the cheese on top is lightly browned.

Broccoli Beef with Fried Rice

2007-02-02T15:41:00.000-08:00

Serves:2

Carbs Per Serving:10.5g

Effort:Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-2 pieces flank steak or any thin sliced beef about 1/2 pound
-1/2 head broccoli
-1/4 onion
-1/2 head cauliflower
-1 egg beaten Olive oil
-Soy sauce
-Garlic Salt
-1/4 cup water

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Cut beef into strips Stir fry in olive oil on medium high heat, season slightly with Garlic salt.

2.-Add 1/4 cup water 1/2 head Broccoli (cut in small pieces) and sliced onion.

3.-Add and a splash of soy sauce and cook on medium heat until broccoli and onion are cooked, I like mine still crunchy.

4.-Cut the cauliflower florets into tiny pieces (like rice) Stir fry in olive oil, add a splash of soy sauce and garlic salt.

5.-Add 1 egg and stir fry until egg is cooked and cauliflower is just getting tender.

6.-If it still tastes like cauliflower add a little more soy sauce.

7.-Pour the broccoli/beef mixture over the "Fried Rice" and pretend you are in the Chinese restaurant!

8.-Makes enough for two meals.

9.-Country Fried Steak

Spaghetti Squash alla Carbonara

2007-01-27T14:41:00.000-08:00

Serves:6

Carbs Per Serving: 9g (1g is fiber)

Prep Time: 45 o 60 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 large spaghetti squash 4 lb
-Half lb bacon, cut crosswise into a quarter inch pieces
-A quarter cup dry white wine
-1 cup heavy cream
-2 egg yolks
-Half cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese worth the extra cost to get the real stuff
-A quarter cup fresh Italian Parsley flatleaf, finely chopped black pepper to taste.

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Pierce the spaghetti squash multiple times with a fork.

2.-Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 45 o 60 minutes, until tender.

3.-While squash is baking, fry bacon until crisp.

4.-Drain fat and set aside on paper towels to drain.

5.-Add the wine to the pan and cook for 3 o 4 minutes on medium until reduced in volume by about half. Reduce heat to low.

6.-Beat together egg yolks and cream, and then slowly stir into wine mixture.

7.-Cook on medium-low until sauce begins to thicken warning: Make sure temperature is not too high or you will end up with scrambled eggs.

8.-Once the sauce coats the back of a wooden spoon, return the bacon to the pan and add the parsley.

9.-Cook for 1 o 2 minutes to heat through.

10.-Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, then pull strands out with a fork into a large serving dish.

11.-Pour sauce over hot squash.

12.-Sprinkle parmesan over all and toss wel.

Spicy Steak Salad

2007-01-26T08:25:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 34g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound round steak
-2 tablespoons lime juice
-4 tablespoons oil
-1 clove garlic crushed
-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
-Half teaspoon salt
-Half teaspoon pepper
-6 cups romaine lettuce shredded
-4 tablespoons bottled Italian dressing
-1 small tomato diced
-Half onion cut into thin rings
-1 medium cucumber sliced thin, do not peel
-8 black olives
-2 medium radishes sliced thin

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Mix lime juice, oil, garlic and seasonings.

2.-Place in a large zipper bag w meat.

3.-Let marinate overnight, turning occasionally.

4.-When ready to serve, heat Foreman grill and cook for 6 minutes. (You may need
to cut steak in half or smaller).

5.-If using a skillet, preheat skillet you want it to sizzle when you put the steak in Cook over high heat for 4 minutes per side.

6.-Toss lettuce with dressing and place in 4 plates. Top with the vegetables.

7.-Slice steak thinly and place on top of salad.

NOTES: Counts for italian dressing not included.

Pickle Rolls

2007-01-23T12:02:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 19g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-8 ounces cream cheese softened
-5 dill pickles 5 to 7 I suggest the regrigerated ones
-6 Slices Deli Ham sliced just thick enough to 6 to 7 spread the cream cheese on.

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Spread the softened cream cheese onto one slice of ham.

2.-Lay the pickle at one end of the sliced ham.

3.-Roll it up.

4.-You may need to push some cream cheese into each end when its completely rolled.

5.-Place rolll on a plate with the seam down.

6.-Repeat this until you run out of cream cheese.

7.-Regrierate for a few hours or long enough for the cream cheese to harden.

8.-Using sharp knife and seam down, slice the roll into a quarter inch slices.

9.-You will want to lay each round slice on a platter.

10.-This is so easy and looks great.

11.-I have served this as holiday treat for years.

12.-Everyone loves them.

NOTES : Counts for ham not included.

Toasted Spiced Walnuts

2007-01-23T04:52:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 4 Prep

Serves: 8

A quarter cup serving Time: 15 mintues

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-2 cups walnuts
-1 tablespoon Splenda
-1 teaspoon sea salt
-Half teaspoon garlic powder
-Half teaspoon ground cumin
-A quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1 tablespoon walnut oil

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Plunge walnuts into a pot of boiling water, turn off pot and let stand 2 minutes.

2.-Drain, spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in a 400 F oven for 10 minutes.

3.-Measure seasonings in a small bowl and stir to combine.

4.-Heat oil in a skillet.

5.-Add toasted nuts and toss 1 minute.

6.-Add seasoning and toss until nuts are coated. Cool on a paper towel.

Pepper Lime Chicken

2007-01-21T14:17:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving:10g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-2 pounds meaty chicken pieces

-Half teaspoon lime peel shredded

-A quarter cup lime juice

-1 tablespoon olive oil

-2 cloves garlic minced

-1 teaspoon ground pepper

-1 teaspoon thyme crushed

-A quarter teaspoon salt

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Rinse chicken, pat dry.

2.-Place chicken pieces, skin side down, on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.

3.-Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

4.-Meanwhile, for lime glaze, in a bowl stir together lime peel, lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme.

5.-Brush chicken with lime glaze.

6.-Turn chicken and brush with more glaze.

7.-Broil for 5 to 15 minutes until no longer pink, brushing often with glaze.

Spanish spinach omelet

2007-01-19T11:05:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: no counts provided

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 Box frozen chopped spinach
-1 Dashes of: Salt,pepper, garlic salt or other preferred spices
-3 Tbls Olive oil
-2 Eggs

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Thaw spinach and drain excess liquid.

2.-Saute spinach in about 3 Tbls. of olive oil .

3.-Add desired spices, also very good with chopped onions and fresh

garlic.

4.-Beat eggs in a bowl.

5.-Add sauted spinach and mix with eggs.

6.-Return to pan and fry on both sides till done. Yummy

Ginger Salad Dressing

2007-01-19T06:05:00.000-08:00

Serves:6

Carbs Per Serving: 1.83g

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-A quarter chopped onion
-A quarter cup peanut oil
-2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
-2 tablespoons water
-1 tablespoon ginger root chopped 1 tablespoon chopped celery1 tablespoon soy sauce
-One a quarter teaspoons tomato paste
-One a quarter teaspoons splenda
-1 teaspoon lemon juice
-1 Dash salt and pepper

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Combine all ingredients in blender container or wok bowl of food
processor fitted with steel knife; process until almost smooth.

2.-May be kept refrigerated up to one week.

Alfredo Beef and Broccoli Bake

2007-01-13T17:55:00.000-08:00

Serves: 4,8,7,8,7,9

Carbs Per Serving: 7

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1.5 lbs lean ground beef
-1 cup diced onion
-1 can 4oz sliced mushrooms; drained1lb bag frozen broccoli flowerettes; thawed
-Half bottle ragu alfredo sauce
-Salt
-Pepper and garlic powder to taste
-Extra parmesan cheese for the top

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Brown ground beef with onions.

2.-Drain if needed.

3.-Add salt, pepper and gralic powder to taste then add the mushrooms and broccoli.

4.-Cover and let steam for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stiring occasionally.

5.-Raise heat to high, pour on alfredo sauce and let simmer 2 or 3 minutes to heat through.

6.-Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and enjoy

Its So Good Tirimisu

2007-01-13T16:33:00.000-08:00

Serves:1

CarbsPerServing: 34g carbs total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-16 ounces mascarpone cheese bel gio oso brand is best
-3 eggs
-2 shots decaf espresso or strong coffee
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-Half cup artificial sweetener equal is ok, it's no bake
OPTIONAL: about 24 vanilla wafers keeblers has the lowest carbs

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Seperate the egg yolks from the whites.

2.-In one bowl, beat egg yolks, sweetener, 1 TBSP espresso, and vanilla for 2 or 3 minutes.

3.-Add this mixture to the marscapone cheese and beat untill smooth, but do not over beat.

4.-In another bowl, beat the egg whites untill stiff peaks form.

5.-Gently fold the egg whites into the marscapone mixture

6.-If you want a crust, line the bottom of a pie or bread pan with the
wafers and drizzle espresso over them lightly.

7.-If not, just put the mixture into the pie or bread pan, sprinkle cocoa powder or cinnamon on top if desired

8.-Refridgerate for 3 or 4 hours.

9.-This will knock your socks off. Your friends who eat sugar will clean the plate, too, and it is very simple to make.

NOTES: Counts for espresso not included in totals.

Pan Glazed Balsamic Chicken

2007-01-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

Serves: 2 or 3

Carbs Per Serving: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 lb boneless chicken breast
-Salt
-Freshly ground black pepper
-Olive oil
-Half cup good quality balsamic vinager
-A quarter pine nuts
-1 tbs Dijon mustard

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Heat olive oil in non stick skillet on med high.

2.-Brown chicken for 3 minutes, turn and brown for 3 more minutes.

3.-Remove chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover to keep warm.

4.-In same skillet, add the vinager and pine nuts.

5.-Let cook on med high about 30 seconds or until liquid is reduced to half.

6.-Ad mustard and mix to form a smooth glaze.

7.-Return chicken, cook for 2 minutes and serve.

8.-This dish is great served with roasted squash and red peppers.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Cornish Hens

2007-01-12T10:51:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 5g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-2 Cornish Game Hens
-Salt
-Pepper
-Nutmeg to taste
-4 Ounces Cream Cheese
-2 Heads Garlic
-2 Tablespoons Butter

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Rinse hens, pat dry; reserve giblets for another use.

2.-Sprinkle hens with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

3.-Mix garlic with cream cheese and butter.

4.-Place half of mixture inside each hen, and some under skin as well.

5.-Place hens, breast side up oven dish, and cover with aluminum foil.

6.-Set oven to 450 degrees.

7.-Bake until hens are tender and light brown, about one and a quarter hours.

8.-Remove cover; bake about 10 more minutes, until brown.

9.-Serve with cooking juices over hens.

10.-Cream Cheese & Onion Chicken

Black & Blue Salad

2007-01-12T09:33:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 20 Prep

Time: 15

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-2 heads of butterhead lettuce 6 oz.
-Of cold leftover steak,thinly sliced
-8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 6 oz.
-Bleu cheese
-10 tbs heavy cream
-2 tbs mayonnaise
-1 tbs vinegar optional

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Beat the heavy cream and mayonnaise together in a small mixing bowl.

2.-Crumble half the bleu cheese into the mixture, reserving the other
half for a garnish and stir a few times.

3.-Add a drizzle of the vinegar if it is too thick.

4.-Chill for at least two hours.

5.-The longer it chills, the more intense the flavor becomes. Slice the butterhead lettuce in wedges or tear into pieces if you prefer and place on four salad plates.

6.-Pour the bleu cheese dressing over the lettuce.

7.-Arrange strips of the cold steak cold filet is outrageously good in this dish and four cherry tomato halves over the lettuce.

8.-Sprinkle the reserved bleu cheese on top.

9.-Give each plate a grind of fresh pepper and serve immediately.

Yellow Angel Food Cake

2007-01-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

Serves: 3

Carbs Per Serving: 30g carbs total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-A quarter cup soy flour
-Two third cup artificial sweetener
-Foor egg yolks
-6 egg whites
-1 teaspoon cream of tartar
-A quarter teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-3 tablespoons water

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Preheat oven to 300f.

2.-Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray very well.

3.-Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

4.-In another bowl mix the other ingredients with just enough water to form a batter.

5.-Fold batter in the egg whites then pour into pan.

6.-Bake on 275 for 1 & half hours.

7.-Do not let it get too brown.

8.-Suisse Buttercream Frosting CarbsPerServing: 28g carbs total.

Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

2007-01-11T14:36:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 7g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-3 ounces lean ground beef crumbled,cooked and
drained
-4 slices bacon cooked crisp,drained and crumbled
-1 cup chopped lettuce
-1 tablespoon mayonnaise
-A quarter cup cheddar cheese (or 1 once)
-A little bit chopped onion
-Half medium tomato chopped

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Stir mayo into lettuce,onion and tomato until evenly coated.
2.-Toss in beef,bacon and cheese.

Bruschetta Tomato Turkey Salad

2007-01-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Serves: 1 or 2

Carbs Per Serving: approx 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 cup ground turkey 1 cup mixed lettuce
-1 tomato
-4 or 5 kalamata olives
-Salt
-Pepper
-1 or 2 T olive oil
-1 tsp crushed garlic
-1 tsp basil paste or a few leaves of finely chopped fresh basil.

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Dice the tomato and place in a small bowl.

2.-Add chopped olives, olive oil, garlic, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

3.-Brown the turkey mince in a saucepan.

4.-Add the tomato mix to the turkey and mix together.

5.-Serve over a bed of mixed lettuce. So EASY.

Nota: Tastes as good as italian restaurant food.

Gazpacho

2007-01-10T14:05:00.000-08:00

Make: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

-2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

-2 cups tomato juice

-2 tablespoons lemon juice

-Half teaspoon hot sauce

-1 clove garlic, minced

-1 teaspoon salt

-1 green pepper, chopped

-1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

-4 medium tomatoes, chopped

-1 onion, chopped

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-In a large pot, combine the broth, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, and salt.

2.-Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, until the mixture comes to a boil.

3.-Add the vegetables. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

4.-Remove from heat.

5.-Cover and refrigerate. Serve Cold.

Blue Cheese Salad Dresing

2007-01-10T04:59:00.000-08:00

Carbs Per Serving: 1g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 tablespoon sour cream
-2 teaspoons mayonnaise
-2 teaspoons heavy cream1 tablespoon blue cheese
-1 teaspoon powdered ranch dressing mix.

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Mix all together and chill before serving.

NOTES : Counts for ranch dressing mix not included in totals.

Brocoli, Olives, & Egg Salad

2007-01-10T04:31:00.000-08:00

Serves: 4 Carbs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-Fresh broccoli florets Boiled eggs
-Green olives Red Onion
-Mayonnaise Black Pepper
-Paprika Salt

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Quantities of everything according to taste. I would use
I bunch brocooli

2.-3 eggs chopped in large pieces

3.-Half cup olives

4.-Half large red onion chopped

5.-The rest of the ingredients really depend on your
preferences, but black pepper really makes this salad

6.-Mix everything together and coat well with mayo. Chill and serve

Apple Cake

2007-01-10T04:15:00.000-08:00

Serves: 16 slices

Carbs Per Serving: 6g (3g fiber)

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 cup boiling water (240ml)
-2 apple-flavoured herbal tea bags - optional
-1 apple
-2 tablespoons lemon juice (30ml)
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-2 teaspoons sugar equivalent
-1/2 cup Wise Choice Cake-ability Baking Aid (50g)
-1/2 pound ground pecans (225g or about 2 cups) pinch salt
-3/4 cup sugar equivalent (equivalent to 150g)
-3 eggs
-3 tablespoons oil (45ml)
-2 teaspoons allspice or apple pie spice
-1/4 cup walnut pieces (30g) - optional

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Optional: prepare apple tea concentrate and allow cooling.
Otherwise, just use plain water in Step 6

2.-Peel apple, slice thin, and then cut part into thin slices, the rest into a small dice. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon, and sweetener

3.-Grease tube pan and arrange apple slices in an attractive pattern.
Optional: if the pan is microwave safe, partly cook the apple slices this will help them stay in place when batter is added.

4.-Also cook the diced apple briefly in microwave or on stove to make the apple pieces tender.

5.-Mix (or grind) together, breaking up any lumps: CBA, ground nuts, sweetener equal (if dry -- or add liquid sweetener in Step 3), pinch salt.
The finer the nuts are ground, the finer the cake.

6.-Combine liquid ingredients.

7.-Stir liquid and dry ingredients together until thoroughly wet -- no need to beat.

8.-Immediately pour into prepared pan. Swirl in apple pieces and optional walnuts. Microwave (around 7 minutes), preferably raised above the floor of the oven (an upside-down glass pie plate works well).. or bake at 350 F (175 C) -- loaf pans 40-50 minutes, round pans 25-35 minutes, cupcakes/muffins 15-25 minutes ... or until centre springs back.

9.-Invert to serve.

NOTES:

1.- Use any combination of fruit and spices.

2.- Save the fruit carbs and get the fruit flavour from a commercial flavouring.

3.- Use apple or spice herb tea instead of water.

Yummuy Chicken Taco Salad

2007-01-10T03:45:00.000-08:00

Carbs per Serving: no counts provided

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

- 4 chicken breast boil, then shred with fork
-Olive Oil Cumin
-Chili Powder
-1 Can Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
-1 Large yellow onion diced
-1 Head Iceberg lettuce
-1 Can black olives Shredded
-Cheddar cheese
-Sour Cream Guacamole (optional)

HOMEMADE SALSA:

-1 large can peeled tomatoes

-1 small bunch cilantro -1 medium/large onion
-Garlic salt

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-In a large skillet, pour about 2 tablespoons olive oil and turn up to med/high heat.

2.-Sautee about a quarter of the onions.

3.-Add the shredded chicken, cumin and chili powder and Rotel.

4.-Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.-Meanwhile, shred lettuce and place in bowls .

6.-When Chicken mixture is done, place a heaping on top of the lettuce
and cover with cheese,olives, sour cream, and the remaining onions.

7.-Combine salsa ingredients in blender. Add to salad... this will be used as your dressing. Enjoy

Pork And Green Been Stir-Fry

2007-01-10T03:09:00.000-08:00

Serves: 4,6

Carbs Per Serving: 6g

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound pork tenderloin or boneless pork loin
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic minced
-10 ounces green beans frozen or 3/4 pound fresh
-2 teaspoons artificial sweetener
-2 teaspoons soy sauce
-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
-1 teaspoon fresh ginger shredded
-1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Cut meat into 1/2 inch slices.

2.-Heat oil in large skillet.

3.-Add garlic, stir-fry until lightly browned.

4.-Add pork and cook until lightly browned.

5.-Add green beans.

6.-Stir-fry until beans and pork are done, about 8 minutes.

7.-Push meat and beans to side of pan, add splenda, soy sauce, red
pepper, ginger.

8.-Stir until blended.

9.-Add oil and vinegar.

10.-Toss with meat and beans.

Salmon Baked

2007-01-10T02:39:00.000-08:00

Serves: two

Prep Time:15 minutes

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound of salmon
-Half mayonnaise
-Half tsp paprika
-Half tsp cayenne pepper
-1 tables dried minced onion
-1 tsp chopped garlic
-1/4 tsp kosher salt
-1/4 tsp ground pepper
-Half tsp powdered mustard.

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let set in the frig for 1 hour.

2.-This lets all the flavours intensify.

3.-Place the salmon on a sheet of aluminium foil skin side down, take the mixture and cover the salmon completely.

4.-Rap the foil so it is sealed and leaves a pouch for the salmon to steam.

5.-Place in a preheated (350) and let cook for approximately 35-45 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

Cool And Fruity Summer Spritzer

2007-01-07T04:10:00.000-08:00

Serves: 1

Carbs Per Serving: 4

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-1 tall glass of crushed ice
-8 oz Crystal Clear brand wild cherry sparkling water(sweetened with sucralose and ace-k)
-1 slices lemon (frozen)
-1 juice from 1/2 small lemon
-1 slice lime (frozen)
-1 juice from 1/2 lime
-4 fresh raspberries (frozen)

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Put raspberries, lime and lemon slices in the bottom of glass and
top with crushed ice.

2.-Add lime and lemon juice then fill with sparkling water. Stir gently.

4.-For more color, add a sprig of mint.

Basics: Meat, Egg or...

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Carbs Per Serving: 7g total

Effort: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

-Half pound chicken, beef, or ham cooked and cut according to preference or
-12 ounces tofu, firm drained very well or
-6 large eggs
-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
-1 tablespoon yellow mustard
-Half cup chopped onion
-Half cup chopped celery
-2 tablespoons capers drained
-3 tablespoons dill pickle chopped

HOW TO PREPARE:

1.-Chop meats to desired chunkiness after cooking.

2.-Leftovers work great. In a large bowl, mix desired main ingredient with remaining ingredients.

3.-Season to taste with salt and pepper. I like to add a little horseradish sauce to the ham or roast beef salad for some zip.

FOR EGG SALAD:

1.-Mix everything but the eggs well.

2.-Chop eggs to desired chunkiness and fold into mixed ingredients.

3.-Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce if desired.

4.-A squeeze of lemon also goes well.

FOR EGG LESS SALAD:

1.-Mix everything but the tofu Squish tofu with your hands
or with a fork until it breaks apart.

old in with remaining ingredients.

3.-Egg less salad should sit for at least an hour, refrigerated, before serving.

4.-Lemon or a few drops soy sauce work great in tofu based salads.

5.-Process meats find in a food processor for more of a spread consistency.

6.-Do not process with the remaining ingredients until you get the meat broken down almost to the size you want.

7.-The spreads work very well on lettuce leaves for roll ups The chunky version works great over lettuce for a salad meal.

NOTES: Counts for tofu and eggs not included in total tofu is 10 carbs, eggs 3.6.