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Adobo Chicken                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Combine chicken, vinegar, half of the garlic, bay leaf, soy sauce, salt and pepper. boil then simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces, 1/3 cup vinegar, 2 tbsp crushed garlic, 1 crushed bay leaf...

Alaskan Fiery Pale Prawns                             Appetizers / Low-carb         
Shell the shrimp leaving the tails on. Place shrimp in large ziploc or bowl. In another small bowl, stir together the pale ale, honey, cornstarch, garlic and cayenne. Add to the shrimp and let mari...
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs of raw shrimp, 2/3 cup of pale ale, 1/3 cup of honey, 3 TBspoons of cornstarch...

All-purpose Barbecue Sauce                              Sauces / Low-carb         
Mix and simmer in crockpot for 4-5 hours or until desired thickness. This makes a whole bunch but can be frozen and then just use what you need and put back in the freezer! ...
Ingredients: 5 cups catsup , 6 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce , 8 drops hot pepper sauce , 6 cups water ...

Apple-Shallot Roasted Turkey                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 475°F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavities and reserve for making Turkey Giblet Stock. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a rack in a lar...
Ingredients: 1 10- to 12-pound turkey, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus 3 sprigs, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus 3 sprigs...

Bacon and Egg Surprise                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Partially cook the bacon in the microwave until it is limp. Spray the inside of a ramekin with cooking spray and lay the bacon inside to create a cup overlapping the side of the ramekin....
Ingredients: Lean Bacon (2 regular slices or one very, 2 eggs, 2 mushrooms - sliced, 1 tomato halved...

Bacon and Egg Surprise                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Partially cook the bacon in the microwave until it is limp. Spray the inside of a ramekin with cooking spray and lay the bacon inside to create a cup overlapping the side of the ramekin....
Ingredients: Lean Bacon (2 regular slices or one very, 2 eggs, 2 mushrooms - sliced, 1 tomato halved...

Baked Brie Italiana                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Allow dough to thaw for a couple of hours. Pre-set oven to 400. Grease cookie sheet. Mix 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese with the basil....
Ingredients: Frozen puff pastry dough sheet (in freezer section of supermarket, usually near frozen desserts or , supermarket, usually near frozen desserts or Cool Whip), One round of brie cheese, One jar of pre-made basil pesto...

Baked Cheese Cauliflower                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Preheat oven 400 F Place steamy head of cauliflower in baking dish, Rub butter on top. Brush on mustard. Now cover with cheese....
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, about 1 lb, Steamed whole, 1 Tbsp butter, 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 c cheddar cheese...

Baked Salmon w/ Pepper Chili Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Sauce- Prepare sauce at least 2 hours in advance so the flavors blend. Combine mayo, chili sauce, chopped pepper, scallions, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and chopped herbs together in a bowl. Mix ...
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb salmon filet ( boned), 1/4 cup chili sauce ('Homemade' brand), 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 2 -3 sliced scallions incl. green stem...

Baked Salmon w/ Pepper Chili Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Sauce- Prepare sauce at least 2 hours in advance so the flavors blend. Combine mayo, chili sauce, chopped pepper, scallions, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and chopped herbs together in a bowl. Mix ...
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb salmon filet ( boned), 1/4 cup chili sauce ('Homemade' brand), 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 2 -3 sliced scallions incl. green stem...

Baked Salmon with Oregano                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Preheat the oven to 375°F. ...
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon olive oil, 4 - skinless salmon fillets, 1 tablespoon +1 1/2 teapoons oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano...

Banana Bread Pudding                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Combine pudding mix and soymilk in a bowl. Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes or until well blended. Set aside. In a medium glass bowl or casserole dish, arrange a layer of wafers and then a layer of ...
Ingredients: 2 cups cold Soymilk, 1 small pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, 24 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers, 2 medium bananas; sliced...

Basic White Bread                             Desserts - Breads / Low-carb         
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. ...
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 package), 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons salt...

Bean Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Place the zest of one lemon in a mixing bowl. Squeeze juice of all three lemons into bowl and add onions to soak for five minutes....
Ingredients: 3 lemons, 1 red onion diced, 1 bunch of cilantro chopped, 4 roma tomatoes diced...

Beef Jerky                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Cut meat into 1/4 in. wide X 3 in. long strips. In glass bowl mix all ingredients. Add meat, cover and marinade overnight in refrigerator....
Ingredients: 1 Round Steak, 1tsp. liquid smoke, 1 tsp. season salt, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder...

Bell Pepper Nachos                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Cut bell pepper strips crosswise in half. Arange close together in ungressed broiler pie pan, 9x1 1/4 inches, or ovenproof serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese, olives and red bell pepper....
Ingredients: 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 6 strips, 1/2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 6 strips, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut ino 6 strips, 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Montery Jack cheese...

Beth's Marinated Veggies                              Appetizers / Low-carb         
Sliced on bias (not small pieces) Carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts. Combine & marinate for 3 days in bottled Viva Italian Salad Dressing....
Ingredients: Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts...

Black Bean & Tomato Salsa                             Sauces / Low-carb         
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve...
Ingredients: 1 cup seeded, diced plum tomatoes, (3-4 tomatoes), 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed, 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley...

Blueberries with Lemon Cream                             Desserts - Breads / Low-carb         
Using a fork, break up cream cheese in a medium bowl. Drain off any liquid from the yogurt; add yogurt to to bowl along with honey. Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy. ...
Ingredients: 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt, 1 tsp. honey, 2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest...

Borscht                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, co...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth, 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced...

Bourban Chicken on Spinach                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Season chicken w/ salt and pepper and dust w/ four. In a skillet, heat oil over med-high heat and saute chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm....
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt/pepper to taste, 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour, for dusting, 1 Tbsp olive oil...

Buckwheat pancakes                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites, canola oil and milk. In another bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and sugar. Add the egg white mixture and the sparkling water and stir until s...
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 cup fat-free milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose (plain) flour...

Cabbage Tossed Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cabbage, celery and onions. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving....
Ingredients: 5 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, 2 cups chopped cabbage, 2 cups chopped red cabbage, 2 celery ribs, chopped...

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Preheat oven to 300. Heat 2 tbsp. of oil over med. heat in large skillet. Mix flour in a large bowl with salt and pepper. Lightly coat ribs in flour and place 2-3 at a time in heated oil. Brown well ...
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, 5-6 lbs. beef short ribs...

Canadian Bacon & Scallion Mini Quiches                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12 nonstick (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray (see Tip). Whisk eggs, egg whites and buttermilk (or milk) in a large bowl. Stir in scallions, cheese, bacon and 1/2...
Ingredients: 5 eggs, 3 egg whites, 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, or low-fat milk, 1 bunch scallions, sliced...

Cauliflower and Cheese Bake                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Wash cauliflower, cut it up into large pieces and put in a glass bowl with plastic wrap tightly on top, cook in the microwave for 5 min. on high. You want the cauliflower so that a fork will stick int...
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, 3/4 stick of melted butter, 2 eggs, well beaten, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream...

Cheese & Scallion Puff                             Appetizers / Low-carb         
1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 3-quart soufflé dish or similar baking dish with cooking spray. 2.Bring milk and scallions to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly...
Ingredients: 3 cups low-fat milk, 1 1/4 cups finely chopped scallions, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 large eggs, separated...

Cheese and Onion Dip                             Appetizers / Low-carb         
Mix together in oven safe dish. Bake 350 for about 30 min. Serve with crackers and celery....
Ingredients: 1 c swiss chees, shredded, 1 c diced videlia (sweet) onion, 1 c mayo, ...

Chicken & Cannellini bean salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
To make the citrus dressing, combine all ingredients in a screw top jar then shake well....
Ingredients: 500g of chicken breast fillets, Can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed, 1 sml red onion, halved & thinly sliced, 1/2 cucumber, halved & thinly sliced...

Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrot (or bell pepper) and chicken; cook, turning the chicken and stirring frequently, until the chicken begins to br...
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup carrot or diced red bell pepper, 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into quarters, 1 large clove garlic, minced...

Chicken and White Bean Chili                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about five minutes. Add garlic and cook about one more minute....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 medium onion, rough chop, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces...

Chicken Cacciatore                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Heat large frying pan over medium heat (Electric = 5-6). Add olive oil until it gently crackles. Add Chicken. Allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, flip and brown side two. Set aside...
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 TBS. Olive Oil (suggestion- Basil flavored), 2 14 oz. cans diced, italian style tomatoes, 3 stalks celery, diced...

Chicken cassrole                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Cook whole chicken in big pan with water, will use broth for rice. After chicken is cooked, follow directions for rice and use broth to cook rice instead of water. Pick chicken apart and discard bon...
Ingredients: 1 small whole chicken , 8 oz Sour Cream , 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of chicken soup...

Chicken Encilantrada                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then stir in cilantro. Add tomatillo sauce (use fresh if desired) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce he...
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sliced onion, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa...

Chicken Piccata                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a small bowl, beat the egg together with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Set aside. ...
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin, 1 egg, 3 tbsp lemon juice, divided, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese...

Chicken Pizza Packets                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients....
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil, 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced, 16 pepperoni slices...

Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper & Cream                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown chicken on both sides 5-6 minutes each....
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, 2 Cups Heavy Cream, 1 Cup Sour Cream, 1/4 - 1/2 Large jar roasted red peppers (to taste)...

Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Season chicken with lemon pepper seasoning. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add shallots and garlic and cook until tender....
Ingredients: 2 tsp lemon pepper, 4 chicken breasts, 2 chopped shallots, 2 minced garlic cloves...

Chile, Potato & Cheese Omelet                             Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
1.Preheat broiler. 2.Whisk eggs, egg whites and pepper in a bowl until blended. Stir in cheese and cilantro....
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, Freshly ground pepper, to taste, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese...

Chili w/ Peppers, Olives, and Mushrooms                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Cook sausage in bacon fat. Remove sausage from pan and drain. Reserve 2 tblsp of fat. Put bacon,sausage aside. With reserved fat, saute onion, garlic,...
Ingredients: 5 pieces bacon, 1 pound hot italian sausage w/ casings removed, 1 pound ground chuck, 1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper...

Chunky Apple-Rhubarb Sauce with Dried Cranberries                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Combine apple, rhubarb, onion, apple juice, cranberries, honey and ginger in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is soft and the apple is tende...
Ingredients: 1 large green apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled and diced, 2 cups diced rhubarb, (2-3 stalks), 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice...

Cilantro Grilled Chicken Breasts                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Coat chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients: 1 Lb Boneless Chicken Breast, 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, 1/4 Tsp Kosher Salt, 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper...

Cilantro Herb Butter                              Sauces / Low-carb         
Blend ingrediants together...
Ingredients: 1/4 Lb Butter, 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic, 2 Tbsp Minced Red Onion, 1 Tbsp Chopped Parsley...

Crab Cakes                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
In a bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper, mayo, worcester sauce, and mustard. Add about 1/4 bread crumbs. Add crabmeat and mix. Add remainder of crumbs and mix....
Ingredients: 1 lb favorite cooked crab meat, 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup Hellmans Mayonaise...

Cream Cheese and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine cream cheese, pesto, and pepper in a small bowl with a fork....
Ingredients: 2 tbs. reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 tbs. basil pesto, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 lbs. total)...

Cream Cheese Spinach Omelette                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-carb         
In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and spinach. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs. Preheat pan on medium heat, pour in eggs. Cook until able to flip egg...
Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves, ...

Cream of Mushroom Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
In a food processor, coarsely chot mushrooms and lemon juice....
Ingredients: 1 pound regular white mushrooms, cleaned, sliced, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp minced shallots...

Creamy Cremini Mushroom Soup                             Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add thyme and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in mushrooms, cover pot and stea...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced...

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
In 3-quart saucepot, bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower and garlic and cook covered 15 minutes or until florets are tender; drain....
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, separated , into florets (about 5 cups), 1 garlic clove, peeled , 1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise (or light mayo)...

Crock pot Turkey Chili                             Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Brown turkey in a fry pan. Drain, add to crock pot....
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground turkey, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 can dark kidney beans (or 2 if you like beans), 1 medium diced onion...