Mushrooms in Sherry Cream
This is rich and flavorful, and best served with a simple roast or the like. Yield: 3 servings, each with 4 grams carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces small, very fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 […]
Sauteed Mushrooms
What could be better with a steak? Feel free to play with this recipe use all butter or all olive oil, throw in a clove of garlic, try a few variations until you find what you like. Yield: 3 generous servings, each with 4 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total […]
Company Dinner “Rice”
This is my favorite way to season the cauliflower-wild rice blend above. It’s a big hit at dinner parties! Yield: 8 servings, each with 8 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 6 grams of usable carbs and 5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 small onion, chopped 1 stick […]
Cauliflower Rice Deluxe
This is higher-carb than plain Cauliflower Rice, but the wild rice adds a grain flavor that makes it quite convincing. Plus, wild rice has about 25 percent less carbohydrates than most other kinds of rice. I only use this for special occasions, but it’s wonderful. Yield: 4 cups, or 8 servings, each with 6 grams […]
Cauliflower Rice
Many thanks to Fran McCullough! I got this idea from her book Living Low Carb, and it’s served me very well. Yield: About 3 cups, or 3 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS […]
Fauxtatoes Deluxe
This extra-rich fauxtatoes recipe comes from Adele Hite, and it is the basis for the “grits” part of her Low-Carb Shrimp and Grits recipe. Yield: 6 generous servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 4 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS […]
Cauliflower Puree
This is a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes if you want something to put a fabulous sour cream gravy on! Feel free, by the way, to use frozen cauliflower instead; it works quite well here. Yield: 6 generous servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 […]
Whey Tortillas
Jen Eloff at sweety.com says, “These, in my humble opinion, taste better than the regular, almost tasteless white flour tortillas we used to buy.” Yield: 20 tortillas, each with 4.4 grams of carbohydrates, no fiber. and 6.2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°F; this will feel warm, but not […]
Almond Whey Bake Mix #2
INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cup ground almonds 3/4 cup spelt flour 1/2 cup natural whey protein powder 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Store in an airtight container.
Steakhouse Kebabs
These sirloin steak kebabs are served with a flavorful steak sauce. It’s reminiscent of kebabs served in steakhouses all over the United States. MAKES 6 TO 8 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (900 g) sirloin steaks 6 to 8 skewers FOR SPICE RUB: 1½ teaspoons salt 1½ teaspoons black pepper ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika […]