With 4th of July right coming up, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity for me to share my low carb corn dog recipe. It is easy to make and would be fun to make with kids. I first made this recipe about a year ago with my niece, who really enjoyed it. I think I became her favorite Auntie that day (lol). If you try this recipe let me know what you think in the comments below: )

1 cup carbqick
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoon Great Value popping corn
2 teaspoon truvia
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup of half and half
7 hot dogs cut in half

2.9 Carbs Each One!!!

Sorry for the delay in posting this recipe for Homemade Ricotta Cheese. I was reminded by one of my
facebook buddies, thank you Lynne : )

8 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon fresh squeeze lemon

Method:
Add milk, heavy cream and salt to the pan and bring to a slow boil.
Stir from time to time to prevent the milk from scorching.
Once the milk begins to boil add the lemon juice and stir in for about 2 minutes longer.
The milk will begin to curd.
Remove and drain on a cheese cloth for about 20 minutes.
The cheese will become thicker the longer it is left to drain
in cheese cloth

Who doesn’t love cheddar bay biscuits? Well, now you can have it in your low carb diet, just use Carbquik instead of high carb flour. This is my recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuits, I really hope you enjoy this one. We sure do!

2 1/2 cups Carbquik
4 tbsp butter
3/4 cup cold calorie countdown milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp old bay seasoning
1 tsp chives

Butter Herb sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp old bay
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mix Carbquik with old bay, chives and garlic powder

Add butter leaving in some butter chunks (this will keep these moist)

Add the cheddar cheese and milk

Combine the mixture (don’t over mix)

Using a tablespoon, drop mixture on a baking pan.

Makes 10 biscuits.

Bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

Melt the butter mixture and add the herb seasonings, brush the butter
mixture unto the biscuits. Serve immediately.

Here are the Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower (Riced)
2 tablespoons chopped carrots (don’t use if on Induction)
Onions
1 egg
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 onion
2 green onions (for garnish)
1 tsp sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground ginger or chopped finely
1lb pork (sliced thinly)

1 tsp olive oil

Method:

1. Add the olive oil to the pan on medium heat
2. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds
3. Add the pork and stir fry for about 8 minutes.
4. Add the onions and stir fry for one minute.
5. Add the chopped carrots and stir fry one minute.
6. Add about 6 broccoli florets and stir fry about 30 seconds more.
7. Add the cauliflower and stir fry.
8. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce.
9. Stir fry for about 4 minutes more.
10. Move the fry rice over  to one side of the pan and add the egg and scramble the egg.
11. Add the 1 tsp of oil and add the egg is scrambled mix in with the cauliflower rice.

Enjoy!

Today I made low carb french fries. It was so yummy and similar to french fries that the only difference I noticed is that the celery root is a little more chewy with a snappy taste to it. The celery root is very low in carbs and an excellent substitute for potatoes. It is a little pricier and the only place I could find it was at the Whole Foods Store.  This really curbs my craving for french fries. I hope you enjoy.

Nutritional Values for Celery Root:

According to information on about.com here are the stats:

1 cup raw (100 grams) – 7 grams of carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber

Here is what the vegetable looks like (very unattractive, I know)

Ingredients

8 oz celery root

1 tablespoon Original Mrs Dash

1 Tablespoon of Olive oil

Method:

Peel wash and slice the celery root into french fries.

In a dish pour the olive oil and Mrs dash over the celery root and mix in.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with sugar free ketchup

Here is the Video : )

I love rice, and this was another reason why I was not sure about low carb, but guess what? I have discovered a great way to make the best low carb fried rice ever made, and of course I sharing the recipe with all my low carb friends. I know you guys will love this one! This low carb cauliflower rice is full of flavor and I guarantee you will not miss the regular high carb rice.

Ingredients:

1 Cauliflower head

1 small carrot

Great Value Brand sweet peas

2 oz Onions (chopped)

4 0z Red Pepper

2 Eggs (small)

2 Tablespoons Olive oil

4 Green Onions

Directions:

1. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
2. Add the onions and coke for 2 minutes.
3. Add the Cauliflower.
4. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the carrots and celery and mix.
6. Add the sweet peas and mix and cook for 1 minute longer.
7. Add the red pepper.
8. Push the cauliflower to the side of pan and add the egg and scramble (watch the video to see how this is done)
9. Mix with rice.
10. Add Soy Sauce
11. Add Sesame Oil
12. Add Salt to taste
13. Add the green onions

Serves 6

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower
2 ounces light or heavy cream
3 Table spoons of butter
2 tablespoons of sour cream
4 ounces of Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup of fiesta blend cheese
1/2 onion chopped
1 garlic minced
4 strips of turkey bacon

salt and pepper to taste

Direction:

1. Steam cauliflower until soft (about 15 mins)
2. Mash cauliflower.
3. Add sour cream, butter and mix into the cauliflower.
4. Add onions and garlic.
5. Add pepper and salt to taste
6. Add Parmesan cheese.
7. Add cream and mix
8. Add to a baking dish
9. Sprinkle with fiesta cheese and top with turkey bacon

Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 mins or until cheese melts.

Serves 4′

This recipe for low carb rice is delicious! Please trust me on this, you will NOT miss the rice.

I am originally from the islands and rice is a main staple of our diet, so I am not kidding when I say that this is the best substitute for rice I have ever had!

Here is the Recipe

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower (chopped using food processor, please see the video)
2 eggs (beaten)
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 stalk of celery (chopped)
1/2 of a carrot (chopped)
1/2 red pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
4 green onions (chopped)
1/2 cup green beans (I used frozen)
2 tbsp oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1. Add oil to the pan and add the onions and saute for 2 minutes.
2. Add the cauliflower and fry for about 3 minutes.
3. Add the red pepper and the carrots and cook for 1 minute longer.
4. Move the cauliflower rice to one side and add 1 table spoon of oil.
5. Add the egg and scramble.
6. Mix into the rice
7. Add the green onions and mix into the cauliflower rice.

This is the best low carb rice, so tasty and so low in carb!

Enjoy!

Serves 4

Who doesn’t like bake mac and cheese? I can’t think of a person alive that will not salivate at the mouth for some good mac and cheese, this is why I was determined to try and create a darn good substitute to satisfy any taste buds while low carbing. Of course I had to share my low carb mac and cheese recipe with you!

Mac and Cheese (low carb)

12 ounces firm tofu

8 ounce package of shredded Mexican cheese

1 whole egg and 2 egg whites, beaten

1/4 cup fat free evaporated mile

1/2 large onion (chopped)

1 dash of cayenne pepper

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Top with

-paprika

-1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Direction:

1 Place the Tofu in a strainer and squeeze out any excess water.

2. In a saucepan saute the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes until soft.

3. Mash tofu well, leaving a few chunky pieces.

4. Mix all the remaining ingredients together.

5. Top with 1/4 Parmesan  cheese and paprika.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes ( top should be slightly brown)

8 Carbs per serving!