Sunny Side of the Street…

We stay this week in the Mediterranean with…
Hummus
Makes 20 servings
Shopping List:

2 cloves garlic, chopped
540 g or 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained [reserve some of the juice]
60 ml or 4 tablespoons lemon juice
45 g or 3 tablespoons tahini [sesame paste]
3 g or ½ teaspoon salt
freshly crushed cumin seeds to taste
30 ml or 2 tablespoons [...]

Salmon Fillets

Salmon Fillets with a Balsamic Glaze
Makes 4 servings.
A glaze featuring balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, white wine and Dijon mustard makes these baked salmon fillets extraordinary.
Shopping List:

4 150 gram or 5 ounce salmon fillets
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 ml or 2 teaspoons white wine
10 ml or 2 teaspoons honey
60 ml or 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
20 ml or [...]

It’s in the sauce #5

Green Goddess Sauce
Low Cal, Low Carb & Low Fat recipe
Shopping List:

60 ml or ¼ cup plain fat-free yogurt
120 ml or ½ cup light sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
10 ml or 2 teaspoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, smashed

TO MAKE:

In a blender container or food processor bowl combine yogurt, 1/4 cup sour cream [...]

Pork Chops

Pork Chops with Fennel Seed
Low Carb recipe
Makes 4 servings
Shopping List:

4 pork chops
35 gram or 2 tablespoons garlic salt
6 gram or 1 tablespoon fennel seed
235 ml or 1 cup white wine
15 ml or 1 tablespoon olive oil

TO MAKE:

Sprinkle garlic salt on both sides of the pork chops. The garlic salt should pretty well cover the chops.
Pour [...]

Low on Everything

Tomato-Cucumber Gazpacho
Makes 6 servings
A fresh and mild gazpacho that takes advantage of all that summer has to offer. Super easy too. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve chilled.
Shopping List:

6 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 [...]

Say Cheese…

Cottage Cheese Loaf – Low Cal recipe
Makes 12 servings
Shopping List:

50 gram or 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
10 gram or 2 tablespoons rolled oats
10 gram or ½ ounce saltine crackers, crushed
10 gram or 1 (4 ounce) package buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg
100 gram ½ cup of red, yellow and green bell peppers, chopped
50 gram ½ [...]

Turkey Scallopini

Turkey Scallopini – Low Carb Recipe
Makes 4 servings
Shopping List:

4 turkey breast slices
20 gram or 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
0.5 gram or 1/8 teaspoon salt
0.2 gram or 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
20 ml or 1 tablespoon water
70 gram or 2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
35 gram or 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
40 gram or 2½ tablespoons butter
Minced fresh parsley

TO [...]

Parmesan Zucchini Spears

A Thursday Recipe on Friday…
Parmesan Zucchini Spears – Low Carb
Makes 4 servings
Shopping List:

6 small zucchinis
10 ml or 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 gram or 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 gram or ¼ teaspoon salt
0.5 gram or ¼ teaspoon pepper
10 gram or 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

TO MAKE:

Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut in half crosswise.
In [...]

Fresh Tomato Pie

Fresh Tomato Pie – Low Cal, Low Carb
Makes 8 servings
A great way to use surplus tomatoes from your garden. Tasty served warm or cold! You may want to add chopped fresh herbs for flavor.
Shopping List:

a 22 cm or 9 inch pie shell
8 ripe tomatoes, sliced, and seedless
1 yellow onion
180 ml or 3/4 cup mayonnaise
35 gram or [...]

It’s the season…

Sugar-Free Holiday Nog – Low Carb Recipe
Makes 8 servings
Shopping List:

1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1660 ml or 7 cups fat-free milk, divided
5 ml or 1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
2 packets sugar substitute
235 ml or 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

TO MAKE:

Combine pudding mix, 470 ml or 2 cups of milk, vanilla and [...]

Ten ways to make low-carb healthy

Cutting Back on “Bad” Carbs
Thanks to the popularity of low-carb diets, nearly half of western society say they are watching the amount of carbohydrates they eat. If you’re among them, we’re providing these 10 tips so your carb control is healthy and wise!
Bear in mind that there is a huge difference between Cheese Doodles and [...]

Myths and Truths

Myths and Truths of Low Carb
Carbohydrates do raise blood sugar, because they provide so much of your body’s preferred source of fuel: glucose. When glucose levels rise, your pancreas releases a flood of insulin that prompts cells to store sugar. Advocates say that eating a diet low in carb makes weight loss easier because low, [...]

Cucumber Lemon Water – Low Cal, -Carb & -Fat

Cucumber Lemon Water

1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/4 lemon, sliced
flat mineral water or tap water

Place the cucumber and lemon in a large pitcher.
Fill with water. Let sit for an hour or two and serve over ice.

I usually refill the container two to three times before discarding the cucumber and lemon. They might not stand as many [...]

Chicken & Sour Cream Enchiladas – Low Carb recipe

Chicken & Sour Cream Enchiladas – Low Carb
Shopping List:

500 ml / 2 cups sour cream, divided
450 gram / 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
250 gram / 8 ounces shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
250 ml / 1 cup thick ‘n chunky salsa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 low-carb tortillas
150 gram / [...]

Beef Bourguignon – Low Carb

Beef Bourguignon – Low Carb Recipe
Shopping List:

170 gram / 6 oz of blanched bacon
2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil
1800 gram / 4 lbs trimmed beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
450 gram / 2 cups sliced onions
225 gram / 1 cup sliced carrots
1 bottle of red wine [such as a zinfandel or [...]

Hot Chinese Chicken Salad – Low Carb

Hot Chinese Chicken Salad – Low Carb recipe
The “hot” in this recipe stands for temperature and the level of spice. If the amount of crushed red pepper is too much for you, simply lower the quantity to satisfy your taste buds.
Shopping List:

250 gram / 8 ounces fresh or steamed Chinese egg noodles
0.5 dl / 1/4 [...]

Antipasto Quiche – Low Carb Recipe

Antipasto Quiche – Low Carb
Shopping List:

4 eggs
3½ dl / 1½ cup cream
250 gram / 1 cup provolone cheese*, grated
60 grams / 2 ounces prosciutto ham, diced
1 tablespoon black olives, minced
1½ tablespoon jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

TO MAKE:

Preheat the oven to 190º C / 375°F.
Spray a pie [...]

Carrot Zucchini Bread – Low Carb Recipe

Carrot Zucchini Bread
Shopping List:

235 ml or 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
170 gram or ¾ cup shredded carrots
170 gram or ¾ cup shredded peeled zucchini
113 gram or ½ cup sugar
113 gram or ½ cup egg substitute
1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
680 gram or 3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
180 ml or ¾ cup orange juice

TO MAKE:

In a bowl, combine [...]