Cucumber Salad from Vickie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp splenda
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp salad oil
  • 1/2 tsp dillweed

Instructions: Place peeled and thinly sliced cucumbers in a bowl; sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand for one hour.

Pour off liquid; rinse and drain well. Mix in thinly sliced onions and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 2-4 hours.

Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cut cauliflower (1 large head)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • options: add 1/3 cup of onion (with garlic), substitute or mix with broccoli
  • Top with bacon or more cheese

Instructions:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté garlic for one minute in butter, until fragrant
  • Add chicken stock, heavy cream, and chopped cauliflower; increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-20 minutes, until cauliflower is tender
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove about 1/3 of the cauliflower pieces and set aside
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup with the remaining cauliflower
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, and continue to stir until melted. Puree again to make it smooth.
  • Remove from heat. Add the reserved cauliflower florets back to the soup.

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/cauliflower-cheese-soup-recipe/

Pork Tenderloin

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Season well the pork with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron pan and sear for about 2 minutes on each side, until it gets a nice brown crust
  • Bake for about 15 minutes-20 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature reaches the temperature of 140°F-145°F°
  • Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven

Salsa (from Karla)

Ingredients

  • 3 Lg tomatoes or 6 roma
  • 1 small sweet onion
  • bunch of cilantro (soaked and drained)
  • squirt of Lime juice
  • 1 can chopped green chillies
  • 2 slices of Jalapeno
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • garlic optional

Instructions

  • Add ingredients except tomatoes to food processor; then pulse in tomatoes to desired consistency. Careful not to over pulse tomatoes.
  • Make the night before to allow for spices mingle
  • Makes medium size bowl. Keeps for a week.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
  • 3/4 cup frank’s hot sauce
  • 20 oz chicken (canned) or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F (or use slow cooker)
  • Place cream cheese in deep baking dish. Microwave to make spreadable.
  • Mix in ranch dressing, hot sauce, and half of cheese. Stir in chicken. Sprinkle cheese on top before baking.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is completely heated throughout. Stir again and serve with veggies

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, turkey, and pork mix
  • 1/2 large sweet onion roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup SF ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lakanto brown sugar (or less)
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meat- about 5 minutes & breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Stir in the onions & pepper, and season the mixture with salt & pepper- to taste.
  • Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions & peppers have softened- about 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, stirring them in until evenly combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, the reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Cook the mixture like that for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • When the sloppy joe mix has thickened, remove the skillet from heat
  • serve on miracle noodles or buns (serves 6).

Chicken Enchiladas

  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
  • 1 small can chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 package flour tortillas
  • 1/2 lb cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 lb monterey jack cheese
  1. Boil chicken breast in water until cooked through, cool and dice.
  2. Combine next 5 ingredients, heat and set aside.
  3. Place tortillas on plate and microwave 1 min to soften.
  4. Fill middle of each tortilla with chicken and cheeses.
  5. Fold short ends in and roll up.
  6. Place open side down in a 9×13 pan.
  7. Pour heated mixture over all of tortillas and use rest of cheese to sprinkle on top.
  8. Bake at 350 for 30 mins then turn broiler on and broil until lightly browned (appx 5 mins).

Cheesecake Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pat butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed
  • 3 packets Splenda

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat egg white with electric mixer until stiff peaks appear. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Beat egg yolks, sweetener, cinnamon, salt and flaxseed meal into cream cheese.
  4. Fold in the egg whites.
  5. Heat large heavy fry pan over medium low heat. Grease lightly with butter.
  6. Form pancakes using about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Don’t rush – if the temperature is too high, the butter will burn.

Stir fry Chicken with Bok Choy & mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons Lakanto brown sugar
  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • 8 oz mushroom, sliced
  • 1 lb small bok choy, sliced
  • 1 lb chives or 4 leeks, thinly sliced
  • Pinch Red Pepper flakes
  • Salt, as needed

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoon peanut oil and the chicken. Cook and transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining peanut oil to the skillet along with mushrooms for 5 mins. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chives/leeks and chili flakes; cook, tossing frequently until bok choy and leeks are tender, about 1 minute. Stir in the marinade and a pinch of salt. Return chicken to skillet and combine with veggie mix. Serve immediately, over cauliflower rice.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015084-stir-fried-chicken-and-bok-choy

Zucchini Parmesan Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini (~3/4 cup)
  • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, shred the zucchini by pulsing several times.
  3. Transfer the zucchini to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredient.
  4. Combine the ingredients with a spatula or you hand until they are mixed well.
  5. Use an ice cream scoop or tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop out the meat and roll into 16 equal balls.
  6. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Bake at 350 F 15 minutes then flip and bake another 10 minutes.
  8. Serve with marinara sauce over rice, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

Doc Ford’s Yucatan Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients: 
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large clove garlic, minced
Juice of two large limes
1 tablespoon Indonesian sambal (sambal oelek) preferably sambal oelek, by Huy Fong
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large, fresh, shell-on shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Preparation: 

  1. In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. 
  3. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to saucepan. When it melts, stir in the lime juice, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to rest. 
  4. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until they are just firm and pink. Do not overcook. Drain into a colander and shake over the sink to remove excess moisture. 
  5. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp and chili sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and toss again.

Homemade Sloppy Joe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3-4 Tbsp of Golden Lakanto
  • 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
  • 4 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cup beef broth (or water with 2 tsp of beef base)
  • 1/2 tsp each, salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop green pepper, onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Place the ground beef and turkey (or pork) in a medium frying pan and turn the heat to medium. Break meat up into tiny pieces as it cooks. This will take about 7 minutes.
  3. When the meat is almost cooked through, stir in all of the other ingredients, finishing with the beef broth, last. Bring up to a simmer, turn down to medium low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  4. Serves 6 at approximately 1/2 cup per serving. 

https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/homemade-sloppy-joes-recipe-low-carb/

Pork butt boneless (instant pot)

Brine for 24 hours:

  • pinch of red pepper
  • 4 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup golden lakanto
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp rub (see below)
    • 1Tbsp each of onion powder; paprika; cumin; garlic powder; chili powder; pepper
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
    • 2 tsp cayenne powder and dry mustard
    • 1/2 cup golden lakanto
  1. After 24 hours of brine place pork into instant pot
  2. For every pound of pork add 1 Cup of apple cider vinegar; option to add left over dry rub or wait for making a sauce later
  3. Cook on meat or manual high- 15mins for every pound. Slow release until ready

Pai Thai (chicken or tofu)

Sauce:

  • 5 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sambal oelek
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 lime)
  • 2 tsp golden Lakanto

Pad Thai

  • 2 pkg miracle noodle
  • 1 lb of chicken tenders or tofu
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 Tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Large scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cup of bean sprouts
  • Toppings – cilantro and chopped peanuts

Instructions:

  1. If using Tofu, dry and slice into hot pan with sesame oil. This will take awhile, place crispy tofu on paper towel off to the side
  2. Add more oil to empty pan. Add the garlic and ginger first. Then add chop scallions to sauté for 2 mins
  3. Add chicken at this point if using to brown for 5 mins. Then remove off to side on paper towel
  4. Add beaten eggs to hot pan; make sure to make scrambled.
  5. Add all sauce ingredients together; whisk until blended. Then add to cooked eggs along with bean sprouts, cooked meat, and miracle noodles. Cook for 2 mins together and serve
  6. Option for additional scallions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts to the top

joyfilledeats.com/chicken-pad-thai

Egg Bites (instant pot)

Ingredients:

  • 9-10 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (swiss/gruyere)
  • 1 cup sausage crumbles
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions:

  1. place 1 cup water in 6quart instant pot
  2. whisk eggs in bowl
  3. whisk together egg with cream, salt, pepper, and chives
  4. place sausage and cheese into 14 egg molds
  5. spoon in egg mixture into each cup equally; quick stir each egg cup
  6. add egg molds into trivet tray with silicone lids loosely fit; also have egg molds offset in trivet
  7. cook manually on high for 14 mins; natural release for 5 mins
  8. quick release; then invert egg molds onto plates
  9. can be frozen and reheated

TO FREEZE:

  1. Place egg bites, not touching, on parchment-lined baking sheet and place in freezer for minimum of 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  2. Once frozen, remove egg bites from tray and place into freezer storage bag.
  3. Label and date, then place bag back into freezer.

TO REHEAT:

  1. From thawed, microwave for 30 seconds.
  2. From frozen, microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

https://www.makeaheadmealmom.com/bacon-cheddar-egg-bites-keto/

Pot Roast (instant pot)

Ingredients:

  • 3lb chuck pot roast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Herb de Provence
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • optional veggies: onion, mushrooms, zucchini, celery, turnips, bell pepper

Instructions:

  1. Add the roast to the Instant pot. Sprinkle all the seasoning over the roast and then fork/rub them into the roast on all sides
  2. add the vinegar and coconut aminos to the side of the roast so you don’t wash off the herbs. Close the lid and pressure seal valve.
  3. Cook the roast on Meat option-high for 1 hour. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 mins, then remove lid quickly to add veggies. Close and cook on high for 2 mins. Quick release and remove meat to rest for 10 mins.
  4. Option: for Au jus- use 1 cup of broth and blend with 2-3 Tbsp. of butter. Using a blender will help froth combine for thicker juice.

ditchthecarbs.com/easy-keto-pot-roast-in-the-instant-pot/

Pizza Dough- Fat Head

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • your choice of toppings such as pepperoni peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, ground/mince beef, mushrooms, herbs etc

Instructions

  • Mix mozzarella & cream cheese in a medium size  microwaveable bowl for 1 min at 50%, stir and then another 30 sec, stir (very hot!)
  • Stir in egg &  almond flour; then add salt & garlic
  • Wet hands and spread “dough” thin on parchment paper. It should spread evenly with dough-like consistency (if “stringy” then your cheese has hardened too much—just put it back in the microwave for maybe another 20 seconds)
  • OR option: Place in between 2 pieces of baking parchment/paper and roll into a circular pizza shape. Remove the top baking paper/parchment.
  • Make fork holes all over pizza base to ensure it cooks evenly and avoid bubbling
  • Slide the baking paper/parchment with the pizza base, on a baking tray (cookie tray) or pizza stone, and bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes, or until brown. After about 8 minutes, check it and poke holes where any large bubbles may be.
  • Once cooked, remove from the oven and add all the toppings you like. Make sure any meat is already cooked as this time it goes back into the oven just to heat up the toppings and melt the cheese.
  • Bake again at 425F for 5 minutes.

Note: pastry can also be made by replacing the almond meal with 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) coconut flour. https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/fat-head-pizza/