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Sweet Potato Latkes

26 Jan

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Baked, then fried.

Much lower in fat and healthier than regular latkes

DELICIOUS!

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Asparagus & Mushroom Pasta

8 Jan

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Chickpea Pasta is the Bomb! Made entirely of chickpeas and lentils. Full of fibre and protein. Yum!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh asparagus
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
55 gram (dry weight) Chickpea Pasta* (see below on where to order)
1 tbsp basil pesto
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
salt & pepper

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Brown Rice Salad with Cumin, Lime Vinaigrette

23 Aug

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Perfect Vegan Lunch

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Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes

19 Aug

Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes

Simple but really tasty! Different combinations of cheese and spice blends could give you dozens of different results.

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Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

14 Jul

Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Mmmmm! Low carb DELICIOUS!

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Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

3 Dec

Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

 

INGREDIENTS

24 button mushrooms (cleaned and stems removed)

1 1/2 cups warm cheese dip (not yet warmed)

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Warm Cheese Dip

30 Nov

warm cheese dip

 

INGREDIENTS

2 8oz packages of cream cheese, softened
2 cups light sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
9 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup chopped green onion Continue reading

Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Tomatoes

21 Aug

Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Tomatoes

 

Have ONE for a side dish or take TWO (and a add a green salad) for a meal.

 

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Creamy, Cheesy, mashed Faux- tatoes

25 Feb

 

Creamy, Cheesy, Faux-tatoes

 

Only 3.3 grams net carbs per serving

 

INGREDIENTS

1 medium size head of cauliflower
6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
4 tbsp cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
salt & pepper to taste

 

DIRECTIONS

Steam cauliflower. While still hot, put all ingredients except the bacon and chives into a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Mix in chives and bacon. Serve.

Makes 6 servings. 2/3 cup each

Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 214.0
  • Total Fat: 18.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 37.0 mg
  • Sodium: 428.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 10.3 g

Broccoli,Cheddar, Bacon Casserole

4 Sep

Broccoli, Cheddar Bacon Casserole

 

INGREDIENTS

1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 cup crumbled bacon
1/2 tsp white pepper
salt to taste
1/4 cup grated parmigiano cheese (for on top)

 

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a medium size casserole dish, or square baking pan.
Steam broccoli (approx 4 minutes). Put into dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over top.
Make cheese sauce:
Melt butter and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cream, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add grated cheddar. Stir until melted.
Pour over broccoli. Sprinkle with parmigiano.
Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

 

Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 396.8
  • Total Fat: 33.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 115.7 mg
  • Sodium: 589.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 17.1 g