Classic Pancakes
Classic Pancakes with Butter and Maple Syrup Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder (or ½ teaspoon baking soda if you’re going to use buttermilk) 2 large eggs 2 cups milk (or buttermilk) 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving […]
Kim’s Crab Dip
We have my sister to thank for coming up with this delicious, low-carb treat. Yield: 12 servings, each containing 1 gram of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS Cream cheese, softened, 1 package (8 ounces) Sour cream, 1/2 cup Crabmeat, drained, 1 can (6 ounces) Horseradish, 1 teaspoon Chives, […]
Smoked Gouda Veggie Dip
Great with celery, peppers, or any favorite raw veggie. Combine your ingredients with a mixer, not a food processor, so you have actual little bits of Gouda in the dip. Yield: At least 8 servings, each with 2 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 7 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 package (8 […]
Honeydew Pineapple and Mint Smoothie
Smoothies have gotten a bad rap lately—not surprising, since many commercially made ones have more calories than a cheeseburger. But when you make them at home, you’re in charge, and few things are as refreshing as freshly blended fruit. We’ve added ginger ale to give ours a little fizz, but if you want an even […]
Moist Blueberry Muffins
Moist Blueberry Muffins with Crunchy-Sweet Crumble The recipe calls for so many berries, every bite will be packed with burst-in-your-mouth goodness. And the streusel-like crumble on top just begs to be eaten all on its own. The muffins stay fresh for days—if they’re not devoured as soon as you arrive. Makes 12 medium or 8 […]
Avocado Cheese Dip
This dip has been known to make my mom a very popular person at parties. Dip with pork rinds, vegetables, or purchased protein chips. It can also be served over steak, and it makes perhaps the most elegant omelets on the face of the earth. Yield: About 5 cups (plenty for a good-size party), with […]
Banana Bread
Homestyle Banana Bread with Applesauce and Cinnamon Perfect for breakfast, nice for snack time, and delish for dessert, with a dollop of whipped cream. This version calls for applesauce instead of butter and only the whites of the eggs, so it has all of the luscious moistness without the extra calories. Serves 4 to 6 […]
Kathy’s Pork Rind Dip
When she gets tired of eating plain pork rinds, Lowcarbezine! reader Kathy Rice makes this dip to go with them. Yield: 2 servings, each with 2 grams of carbohydrates and 0.5 gram of fiber, for a total of 1.5 grams of usable carbs and 3.5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 3 ounces cream cheese, softened […]
SAVORY AVOCADO SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS 1 slice Multigrain bread ½ Avocado, sliced Olive oil Sea salt Dried red pepper flakes INSTRUCTIONS Toast the slice of multigrain bread. Top the toasted bread with sliced avocado. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top of the avocado. Add a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle some dried red pepper flakes on […]
MIDDLE EASTERN DELIGHT
INGREDIENTS 1 quart Plain low-fat yogurt 1 to 2 pieces of Pita bread Olive oil Sea salt Dried mint or oregano INSTRUCTIONS The night before, set a colander lined with cheesecloth over a bowl, and pour in the quart of yogurt. Refrigerate overnight. The next morning, your colander will be filled with a mound […]