Macro Cheese Omelet
My husband’s favorite! With all that cheese, this is mighty filling. Yield: 1 serving, with 3 grams of carbohydrates, no fiber, and 46 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 to 2 ounces Cheddar, sliced or shredded 1 to 2 ounces Monterey Jack, sliced or shredded 1 slice processed Swiss […]
Cheesy Hazelnut Morsels
Servings: 16 COOKING TIMES: TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts 1/4 cup hazelnut butter 1 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons Sugar-free Hazelnut syrup Natural sweetener of your choice, to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and hazelnut butter. Add in all […]
Cheese Omelet
This is pretty obvious, but you can’t ignore a classic! Yield: 1 serving, with 2 grams of carbohydrates, no fiber, and 32 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 2 eggs, beaten 2 to 3 ounces sliced or shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, American, Swiss, Gruyere, Muenster, or whatever you prefer) INSTRUCTIONS […]
Almond Butter Fat Bombs
Servings: 24 COOKING TIMES: TOTAL TIME: 22 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups almond butter 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) 2 eggs 1/2 cup Stevia sweetener 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 320 F (160 C) and line a square baking tray with baking paper. In a mixing bowl, combine […]
Low-Carb Margarita Mix
Okay, this is neither a snack nor a nibble, but it sure is good for parties! And although it’s not super low in carbs, it’s considerably less sugary than the commercial stuff. Yield: About 1 quart. This whole recipe has about 54 grams of carbs, so figure about 10 grams in each 6-ounce serving of […]
Crab and Bacon Bundles
This quick, hot hors d’oeuvre will impress your guests. Yield: About 2 dozen servings, each with only a trace of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 4 grams of protein. (Analysis does not include Duck Sauce.) INGREDIENTS 1 can (6 ounces) crab, drained 1 scallion, finely minced 1/2 pound bacon Duck Sauce INSTRUCTIONS […]
Pickled Shrimp
This recipe will feed a crowd, so make it when you have plenty of people to share with. Yield: This is enough for a party of a few dozen people, but the carb count will differ according to how big your shrimp are, of course! Figure 24 servings, each with less than 1 gram of […]
Southwestern Saganaki
A yummy twist on the traditional Saganaki and a perfect starter for a fiery Mexican dinner for two. Yield: 2 servings, each with 3 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 17 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1/4 pound pepper Jack cheese, in a slab 1/2 inch thick 1 egg, beaten 2 to 3 […]
Saganaki
If you’ve never tried the Greek cheese Kasseri, you’re in for a treat. This dish is fantastically delicious, and has a dramatic, fiery presentation to boot. Yield: 2 servings, each with 3 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 17 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1/4 pound Kasseri, in a slab 1/2 inch thick […]
Fried Cheese
This is the sort of decadence I would never have considered in my low-fat days. If you miss cheese-flavored snacks, you’ve got to try this. Yield: 2 servings, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates, no fiber, and 11 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 or 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1/2 to 3/4 cup […]