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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-dressing
By Shirl
Lo Carb
- 8 ounces young spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced
P. F. Chang's Spicy Chicken
By Shirl
The sweet and spicy zing in the secret sauce sets this recipe apart as one of P
- Sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions (about 3 onions)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (not enough, try 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breast fillets
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
By Shirl
Haven't tried yet!
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken stock - (you could use vegetable stock)
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup mild or medium salsa verde (depending on how hot you want it)
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- Ingredients for the Enchiladas
- 3-4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 3 avocados, peeled and chopped
- 8 flour tortillas
3 Layer Peppermint Brownies
By Shirl
Bake box mix brownies and let cool
- 1 Box Brownie Mix
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, broken up
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad
By Shirl
Haven't tried yet!
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Ginger-Miso Spice Paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 pound snow peas
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt
- 2 scallions, cut into thin 1-inch julienne strips
- 10 ounces shredded coleslaw mix (4 cups)
Low Carb Meatballs alla Parmigiana (Gluten Free)
By Shirl
The nice thing is, they are delicious plain as well, so they make a great finger-friendly lunch on the go
- Yield: 16 two-inch meatballs
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Finally! A delicious gluten free and low carb meatball recipe!
- Ingredients
- For the meatballs
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 2 Tbl fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried onion flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup warm water
- For the Parmigiana
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Cream Cheese Pancakes - Lo Carb (not tried)
By Shirl
A surprisingly satisfying low carb substitute for the real thing
- 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 cinnamon
Hearty Beef and Chorizo Chili
By Shirl
Brown beef, chorizo and onion in a large pot
- 2 pounds stew meat
- 1 chorizo, chopped
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- diced avocado for topping
LEMON CAPER CHICKEN
By Shirl
Saute chopped onion in olive oil, last few minutes add garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- garlic
- flour
- salt and pepper
- 4 (4 or 5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- butter
- 1 1/3 cup chicken broth (add some flour to thicken the sauce)
- 1/4 or more cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 2 tablespoon rinsed and drained capers
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
RUSSIAN TEA CAKES
By Shirl
Chill dough at least 1 hour and no longer than 3 hours
- Mix together thoroughly;
- 1 1 1 cup soft butter
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 1 1 tsp. vanilla
- Sift together and stir in;
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups sifted Gold Medal Flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. salt
- Mix in;
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts