I have now completed Day 17 of Whole30. For some reason I have really felt like making chili and stews lately. Yes, I realize it is extremely hot in the middle of the South Carolina summer, but I am ready for fall. Since I am staying away from nightshades right now, I needed to come…
Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”
I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan. I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan. I will be taking some food with me…
Whole30-Day 14 and Ranch Fries
I have now completed Day 14 of Whole30. The water I was retaining seems to be going away so it must have been something I ate. I’m still trying to figure out what exactly is causing the bloat. It can be so frustrating sometimes doing an elimination diet, but in the end I know it…
Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw. I mentioned before when I made the Grilled Buffalo Shrimp that I was obsessed with buffalo sauce and that hasn’t gone away yet. My fiancé is not a fan of buffalo sauce, so I knew I needed to get in one more…
Italian Style “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Italian Style “Pasta” Salad. Now that it is summer time I’ve been making a lot of salad recipes. Most of my salad recipes contain mayonnaise, which isn’t good if the salad is going to be left outside for a long time. I decided to come up with a…
Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad. To me summer means relaxing by the pool and enjoying delicious food at family BBQs. While I can still enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled chicken at these BBQs there are some side dishes that I can no longer have. One of…
Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Ever since I found out just how absolutely fabulous roasted cauliflower is I have been thinking of different ways I can use it in recipes. I have making various salads a lot lately and I decided to combine by…
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp with Broccoli Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Buffalo Shrimp. To say that I have been craving buffalo sauce lately is an understatement. I have been putting in on everything (eggs, veggies, chicken wings, pancakes…..oh wait not pancakes, but you get the point). I was making grilled shrimp one night and I thought that they…
Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways to munch on cucumbers. Store bought pickles often have added sugar and unnecessary ingredients. It’s very easy and quick to make this perfect summer pickle recipe.
Pot Roast with “Potatoes” (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Crockpot Pork Roast. I am usually pretty busy during the week and I don’t always have time to make dinner. In order to stay on track with my low carb plan I usually make a large batch of meat (chicken breasts, pork roast, pot roast, etc.) on Sundays…
Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
My latest cooking adventure is Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower. I was so indecisive about what to do for dinner over the weekend. I was so close to just taking the easy route by going out to dinner, but I really didn’t want to do that. Lately going out to each just throws off my…
Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice. I used the following ingredients for the taco bowls: 1 cup almond flour1/4 cup coconut flour1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder4 Tbsp butter, melted2 egg whites2 Tbsp sour cream (optional) I also used the following ingredients: 2 cups of cooked chicken…
Low Carb “Potato” Skins
Tonight’s cooking adventure was “Potato” Skins. I was inspired by I Breathe…I’m Hungry’s Loaded “Faux-tato” Skins recipe (http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/02/loaded-faux-tato-skins.html).
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Fried “Rice”
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Asian style Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Fried “Rice.”
Party Foods: Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. I was heading to a pot luck dinner so I needed a few recipes I could bring. I made the Chicken Meatballs found here: http://dandydishes.blogspot.com/2011/06/baked-chicken-meatballs.html and the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles here: http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2011/12/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus.html. See comments below for the modifications I made to each recipe.
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the celery root by cutting off…
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2 Tbsp of butter, melted1 tsp of garlic powder Salt and pepper, to tasteParmesan cheese, for garnish Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the celery root by cutting off…
Low Carb Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles”
Last night’s cooking adventure was Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles.” I used the following ingredients for the blackened spice mixture: 2 Tbsp of paprika1 1/2 Tbsp of garlic powder1 1/2 Tbsp of onion powder1 Tbsp of dried thyme1 tsp black pepper1 tsp dried basil1 tsp of dried oregano1 tsp of season salt You will also need…
Low Carb Radish Puree
This weekend I made Low Carb Radish Puree. I used the following ingredients: 16 oz bag of radishes 1tsp of garlic powder 2 Tbsp of butter, melted 4 oz cream cheeseSalt, Pepper, and parmesan cheese–to taste Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut the ends off of the radishes and then cut the cleaned…
Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries”
Last night’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries.” In order to make the chicken tenders (1 lb) I used the same method I used for the Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops found here: http://lconeday.blogspot.com/2012/01/low-carb-parmesan-ranch-breaded-pork.html. After the chicken tenders were breaded I fried them in a sauté pan…
Low Carb Kale Chips
While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I’ve never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good low carb snack. Comments: So I was a little hesitant to try these kale chips, but after seeing so many recipes with kale…
