Steak and Potato Kebabs
Who doesn’t love steak and potatoes? It is a very popular food combination eaten in the West. This is the kebab version of that dish. It is best to parboil the potatoes before placing them on the skewer. That way, the steak and potatoes cook evenly and at the same rate. Look for very tiny […]
Carne Asada Kebabs
The secret to making these kebabs is to cut the meat into very thin strips. We choose tri-tip for this one because it has a perfect balance of lean to fat so that the beef is flavorful and tender, provided it is cooked quickly. This kebab is perfect for tacos and can be removed quickly […]
Peruvian Anticuchos
This recipe is traditionally made with beef heart, but we will use a more familiar meat instead. If you have access to beef heart and want to try it, by all means do. The main flavor component is a smoky chile pepper paste often used in Peruvian cooking called Aji Panca. It can be a […]
Sunflower Sesame Crackers
Yield: About 6 dozen small crackers, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates and about 0.5 gram of fiber, for a total of 0.5 gram of usable carbs and 1 gram of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven […]
Sunflower Parmesan Crackers
These have a great, crunchy texture and a wonderful flavor. Yield: How many carbs per cracker? It will vary with the size and thickness of your crackers. I get about 6 dozen, each with just a trace of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 1 gram of protein. But you can eat the whole batch […]
Meatball Kebab Subs
This is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to prepare a meatball sub sandwich. Think of it as the cookout, camping, or tailgater’s version of a stovetop favorite. The meatball kebabs cook quickly and really benefit from that open flame flavor. MAKES 6 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 1 cup (50 g) cubed day old […]
Balsamic Brown Sugar Steak and Onion Kebabs
The secret to these tender cubes of chuck roast is the glaze that caramelizes on the grill, thereby infusing a relatively cheap cut of beef with a deep rich flavor. This dish is perfect served over rice, quinoa, or pasta. MAKES 4 TO 6 KEBABS INGREDIENTS KEBABS: 1 chuck roast (2 pounds, or 900 […]
Hot Chocolate Bran Cereal
Remember Cocowheats? Here’s a chocolate hot cereal for the kid in you, from Diana Lee’s Bread and Breakfast: Baking Low Carb II. Yield: 1 serving. With the lowest-carb cocoa mix, this has 17 grams of carbohydrates and 9 grams of fiber, for a total of 8 grams of usable carbs and 20 grams of protein. […]
Lebanese Beef Kofta
According to legend, the first hamburger was served at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. It was a ground beef patty, cooked on a flat griddle and put on a roll so it could be carried around while one enjoyed the exhibits. It’s a great American story, but other cultures have also created portable […]
Cinnamon Hot Cereal
For those of you who used to eat your oatmeal with cinnamon and sugar. Add Splenda and cream to taste. Yield: About 5 servings, each with 15 grams of carbohydrates and 9.5 grams of fiber, for a total of 5.5 grams of usable carbs and 11 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 cup ground flaxseeds […]