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Low Carb N'Oats

2/22/2022

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1 serving
 
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (if using canned coconut milk use 1/4 coconut milk and 3/4 cup water)
1/2 cup hemp hearts
1 tablespoon flax meal
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon Vanilla MCT oil, coconut oil, or melted butter
1 teaspoon Erythritol
fresh or frozen berries
 
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small sauce pan, stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened to your liking, stir occasionally.
  3. Serve and garnish with fresh or frozen berries.
 
Tip!
 
Make a large batch of the dry ingredients and store in a big glass jar for an even quicker breakfast. 
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Berries and Whipped Cream

12/22/2021

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When selecting berries for this delicious low-carb dessert, remember that not all berries are the same with regards to carbs. Raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are the lowest in net carbs, 5 g per 3.5 ounce serving. Blueberries are more than double the amount of carbs at 12g. For a more complete guide to fruit carbs go to dietdoctor.com. 
Both fresh and frozen berries will taste delicious in this recipe. Let your fresh berries com to room temperature for better flavor. If using frozen berries, thaw them before using. 
Serves 4
10 ounces of mixed fresh or frozen berries at room temperature-raspberries, blackberries, strawberries
1 1/3 cup heavy cream-keep very cold 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  1. A cold bowl and cold cream will help to whip the cream faster. Pour the heavy cream into a large, metal mixing bowl. Add the vanilla. Using an electric mixer or mixing by hand, whip until firm peaks form. The whipped cream should still look soft and pillowy. Be careful not to over whip. 
  2. Divide the whipped cream into small serving bowls.
  3. Evenly divide the berries and place on top of the whipped cream. Serve.
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Chaffles

11/16/2021

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These delicious “chaffles” are a low-carb version of traditional waffles. Honestly, I don’t think you will be able to taste the difference. The texture is similar too. Hot out of the waffle maker, the waffle is soft. Let your waffles cool on a rack and they will crisp up and be perfect as a substitute for sandwiches and toasted bread.
For cheese, I prefer to use shredded part-skim, low moisture mozzarella cheese. The mild flavor is perfect for both sweet and savory chaffles. Feel free to bump up the flavor with other cheeses like cheddar, swiss, Monterey Jack, and feta or goat cheese. Pre-shredded cheese usually have added starch to prevent the cheese from sticking in a clump in the package. I prefer to shred my mozzarella to avoid this additive. I use a 4-inch waffle maker by Dash. If you use a traditional sized Belgian waffle maker, double the recipes below.
Basic Chaffle
Makes four 4-inch chaffles

2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½  cup almond flour
½  teaspoon baking powder
 
  1. Preheat waffle maker. Be sure to preheat fully or your chaffles will stick to the waffle maker.
  2. Combine all the batter ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. You can also place the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix.
  3. Place ¼ cup of batter onto the hot waffle maker for each chaffle. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the waffle maker indicates your chaffle is done (a light should come on). Be patient and do not open the waffle maker until the waffle is cooked.
  4. Serve hot or place onto a cooling rack for crisper chaffles that can be used for sandwiches or other recipes that usually call for sliced bread.
Sweet Chaffle
Makes four 4-inch chaffles

2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½  cup almond flour
½  teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
 
Follow directions above to cook.

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Variations

Savory Variations: Use the Basic Chaffle recipe and add to it-
  • Spinach and Feta Chaffle: 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 package frozen spinach(thawed with water squeezed out), ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives).
  • Lemon Herb Chaffle: 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh herbs (dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, or chives)
  • Smoked salmon and cream cheese. Sprinkle w/Everything Bagel seasoning.
  • Poached eggs with ham and hollandaise sauce.
  • Turkey, avocado, and tomato with homemade fail-proof mayonnaise.
  • Guacamole and salsa with cheese.

Sweet Variations: Use the Sweet Chaffle recipe and add to it-
  • Orange Cardamom: 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/8 teaspoon of cardamom (or cinnamon)
  • Chocolate Chaffles: ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons flax meal or coconut flour, 1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener or 1 tablespoon sugar.
 
Dips and Sauces:
  • Chocolate dipping sauce: 2 ½ ounces dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil -melt the chocolate and the coconut oil together in the microwave and serve warm.
  • Vanilla Whipped Ricotta: 4 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener or 1 teaspoon sugar. Whip in a food processor.
  • Cran-Raspberry sauce: recipe here
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Blender Hollandaise

5/16/2020

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Makes about 1 ½ cups
 
4 large egg yolks
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs water
 pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
 
  1. Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne in the blender and blend thoroughly for about 10 seconds. 

  2. Melt butter until bubbling.

  3. With the blender on, slowly pour the hot butter into the egg mixture.  Blend until thickened.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add more lemon juice 1 tsp at a time is desired. Serve immediately or keep in a warm water bath until needed. If you refrigerate left overs, reheat in a warm water bath while gently stirring.

Serve with vegetables, chicken, or fish. 
Too thick?  Add an additional tablespoon of warm water or lemon juice.

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Shakshuka

4/29/2020

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Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern dish that’s eaten for breakfast or any meal of the day. Shakshuka means “a mixture” and the traditional version uses tomatoes, onions and spices as the base with eggs poached on top. The best Shakshuka that I have had was at Tatte in Boston. Everything there is delicious!
Serves 1
to serve 2, double the recipe and use a larger sauté pan.
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1 ½ cups bottled or canned tomato sauce(prepared with no sugar or seed oils)
½ teaspoon cumin, curry powder or other spice or spice mix
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1 small red pepper, sliced (bottled roasted peppers are fine too)
2-3 fresh eggs
Optional: Fresh parsley, basil, or cilantro, grated or shredded cheese of choice, leftover vegetables, shredded chicken, meat, seafood, olives, capers
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees or preheat your broiler. Warm the tomato sauce, seasonings, and red pepper in an 8-inch oven proof sauté pan. Heat until simmering and cook until the peppers are just beginning to soften-about 3 minutes.
  2. Create a “nesting spot” for your eggs in the sauce. Break the eggs into the pan. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the eggs have set to your liking. Alternatively, you can place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and cook the eggs. Serve hot.
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Low Carb Breakfast-Cook's Corner Demo

3/23/2020

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This is one of three cooking demos I recorded for WMUR Channel 9-Cook's Corner in New Hampshire. I hope you enjoy it! 
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LowCarb Egg Salad w/Bacon Rolled in Lettuce Leaves

5/1/2019

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This is one of my favorite lunches. You can eat it for breakfast too! Egg salad is so good for you and really simple to make. I always have hard boiled eggs on hand so I can enjoy a hardboiled egg anytime in a salad or make egg salad when the mood hits. 
I often cook up a pound or two of bacon in the oven so I have cooked bacon available for any recipe. Sometimes I just snack on a crispy piece or use a slice to stir my Bloody Mary ;-). 
You will notice my specific use of Sir Kensington's Avocado Mayonnaise. It's a bit more expensive than Hellman's, but avocado oil is a healthier option to the soybean oil found in Hellman's. I love Hellman's Mayo, but recently gave it up when I took a closer look at the ingredients and saw that it contains soybean oil. I have eliminated highly processed seed oils from my diet and soybean and canola oil are right at the top of the list. 
Egg Salad with Bacon and Lettuce Leaves

2-4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and mashed
2-4 tablespoons Sir Kensington's Avocado Mayonnaise
1 tablespoons flat leafed parsley or mint, chopped (or both!)
salt and pepper to taste
Cooked bacon-I cook mine in the oven on a baking pan
Romain lettuce leaves

1. Combine the eggs, mayo, herbs, and salt and pepper together. 
2. Place two pieces of lettuce together and fill with egg salad. Top with bacon and serve.
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