Healthy Egg Nog – whaaa? Whatever Grinch is in my heart, this wipes it out completely. Ingredients 3 large eggs 3 large egg whites 5½ cups low-fat milk ½ cup sugar (or alternative sweetener like Zero, stevia, or erythritol) 2 Tbsp. cornstarch Salt 2 Tbsp. vanilla ½ tsp. (plus additional for sprinkling) ground nutmeg ¼ cup dark Jamaican […]
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Month: November 2013
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pinterest, how I love thee. And these are delectable, just so you know. Ingredients 1 – 1 1/2 Pounds Brussel Sprouts 5 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4+ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated 2 T. Olive Oil Sea Salt, to taste 10-20 cranks Fresh Ground Pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13 glass […]
Salty Honey Pie
This tastes like a chess pie (very sweet), but the way we made it (look at the red text) it was really healthy! My dad actually said it was one of the best pies he’d ever had, it was THAT good. This was featured in my People magazine from Brooklyn’s Four and Twenty Blackbirds pie […]
Caramelized Leek and Herb Stuffing
Found this on one of those recipe cards in the store and we said, OKAY! We’re making it low-carb by substituting the Paleo Gluten-Free Bread for the regular bread. Yay! Serves 12 Ingredients 12 oz. center-cut lean bacon (30% less fat) – you can also use Canadian bacon 3 cups chopped leeks (white and light […]
Paleo Gluten-Free Bread
Another find on Pinterest. This is great, dense bread just for eating or to use as sandwich bread (healthy, low-carb sandwich bread that tastes good is hard to find). You can easily add some sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or Stevia to make it a sweeter bread for butter and jam. OR you can use it […]
Protein Pumpkin Pie
Dad found this on Pinterest, and it seemed perfect for his healthy lifestyle. And I’m game for anything, so GAME ON! PROTEIN PUMPKIN PIE…GLUTEN FREE (check your protein powder for gluten) Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup non-fat milk 1/2 cup regular milk 2 large […]
Thanksgiving 2013 Menu
This whole menu provided what we think is the best Thanksgiving spread we’ve ever had, and that’s saying something because we know how to put on a holiday feast. Every dish was delectable and the entire meal was extremely healthy, thanks to Dad’s strict standards. There was hardly any sugar or carbs and the taste […]
Texas Oven-Roasted Brisket
This turned out flavorful even without salt (and we used low-sodium beef stock, which is way harder to find, by the way, than low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock). Paula Deen knows her beef. However, see my notes on adjusting it for a ribeye, which is what we had – it was dry out SO […]
Coconut Flour Flatbread
Apparently these have a slightly coconut-y flavor which might not go too well with savory fillings, but I wonder how it would turn out with almond flour substituted? Coconut Flour Flatbread It is difficult for me to put this into a category as they are sweet, but can also be used as a savoury flat […]
Cilantro Thai Grilled Chicken
We are ALWAYS looking for easy but yummy chicken recipes and this looks like it fits the bill! Cilantro Thai Grilled Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup cilantro 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce or 1 tablespoon of GF soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts […]
Cream Cheese Pancakes
So apparently, these are carb-free and gluten-free and still taste like fried cheesecake. Add to that the fact that they look like crepes and I’m sold. Let’s experiment . . . Cream Cheese Pancakes Yield: Four 6-inch pancakes Serving Size: 1 pancake Ingredients 2 oz cream cheese 2 eggs 1 packet stevia (or any) sweetener 1/2 teaspoon […]
Avocado Breakfast Pizza
I could seriously eat one of these every day for the rest of my life. Personally, I prefer getting those smaller flatbreads that are joined at one end to be a variation of pita pockets. With the protein and fat of the avocado and egg, a whole flatbread pizza is too filling and you need […]
Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cila...
There is nothing in this I don’t like. This is so incredibly fresh and crisp-tasting. I can gorge on this the whole day and eat nothing else, seriously. Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette Serves 4 Ingredients 5 ears corn, husk removed, brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife […]
Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia
Make this with brown rice and you’re golden. This is the best fish dish I’ve ever had. And that, my friend, is a bold claim. Found this on Pinterest from www.thekitchn.com. Our readers have been requesting more fish recipes, and so today I thought I would revisit this extra-simple, extra-fast recipe that delivers huge flavor […]
The Pioneer Woman’s Chipotle Chicken Chi
Oh. Oh, yes. Yes, PLEASE. Chili just warms the cockles of my Texan heart and as I was reading through The Pioneer Woman’s blog entry, I was melting little by little. I am SO making this. Chipotle Chicken Chili recipe here.