Sesame Seed Sticks Asabi’ Simsim
From the days of The One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, and even before, sesame seeds have been a part of Arab cuisine—used in everything from appetizers to main dishes and to desserts. Numerous sweets, especially those of Arab North Africa, include the seeds as an important ingredient or for a garnish. However, the origin […]
Matchstick Potatoes
INGREDIENTS 6 large baking potatoes (russet or Idaho), peeled peanut oil for deep-frying sea salt INSTRUCTIONS Using a mandoline preferably, slice the potatoes into matchstick strips. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water to keep from discoloring. Pour the oil in a deep pot or wok and heat to 350°F. […]
Bran Crackers
Tired of paying through the nose for fiber crackers? These are similar to Fiber Rich or Bran-a-Crisp, except that they’re thinner, crispier, lower-carb-and a whole lot cheaper. Plus they’re great with dips, pates, and tuna or egg salad. Yield: 3 dozen crackers, each with just over 2 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, […]
Sunflower Cheddar Crackers
Miss Cheese Nips? Try these. Yield: About 6 dozen crackers, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates and 0.5 gram of fiber, for a total of 0.5 gram of usable carbs and 1 gram of protein. INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups raw, shelled sunflower seeds 1.5 cups grated Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for sprinkling […]
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 […]
Sour Cream Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins
Here’s a coffee cake for you, from Diana Lee’s invaluable Baking Low Carbo Notice that this has enough protein to be a satisfying breakfast all by itself. Yield: 12 slices, each with 9 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 8 grams of usable carbs and 24 grams of protein. […]
Buttermilk Bran Muffins
Tender, moist, sweet, and perfumed with cinnamon. And, using the GO-Diet’s figure of 4 grams of carbohydrates per cup of buttermilk, not a bad deal, carbohydrates-wise. Yield: 10 muffins, each with 13.5 carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber, for a total of 7.5 grams of usable carbs and 9 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2/3 […]
English Muffins
Yes, you can make your own low-carb English Muffins. The yogurt is what gives them that characteristic, mildly sour taste. Yield: About 6 muffins, or 12 servings, each with 13 grams of carbohydrates and 6.5 grams of fiber, for a total of 6.5 grams of usable carbs and 14 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1/2 […]
Celery Stuffed with Bleu Cheese and Cream Cheese
Lowcarbezine! reader Jeannette Regas sends this easy low-carb crowd-pleaser. Yield: 15 to 18 pieces, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 5 or 6 large ribs of celery 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese, at room temperature 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature […]