BREADS: LOW CARB BAKING MIX (click here to print)

Ingredients

4 cups ground almonds (400 mL)	2/3 cup vital wheat gluten (150 mL)
2/3 cup vanilla whey protein* (150 mL)

Preparation

In large bowl, combine ground almonds, vanilla whey protein and vital wheat gluten.
Use a large wooden spoon to stir and mix well.

Store in a closed container in refrigerator. Shake container to ensure ingredients are combined well.
TIPS:
*If the application for this bake mix is for a savory baked product, it is possible to replace vanilla whey protein powder with natural whey protein powder.
To use this bake mix: Typically, for every cup of flour in your recipe, replace with l cup (250 mL) of Low-Carb Bake Mix, plus 2 tbsp (25 mL).
Add liquid cautiously to your own recipes that you wish to de-carb. Sometimes as much as 1/2 cup (125 mL) less wet ingredients (this includes ingredients such as butter, olive oil, applesauce, pumpkin, water, yogurt, sour cream, cream, etc.) will be required. Typically, it is 1/4 cup (50 mL) wet ingredients that will need to be omitted from your regular recipe.

 This bake mix produces wonderful, moist baked goods most of the time, despite the whey content. Useful for piecrusts, muffins, loaves, many cakes, cookies and squares and is guaranteed to lower carbs significantly in your favorite recipes!
1/3 cup (75 mL) per serving
162.9 calories
14.3 g protein
10.3 g fat
3.3 g carbs

Note: For a low carb biscuit recipe. Use instead of Bisquick  http://generositiesoftheheart.blogspot.com/2014/11/low-carb-bisquick-mix.html

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Recipe (0g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Recipe
Calories: 0
Calories from Fat: 0 (NaN%)
Amt Per Serving		% DV
	Total Fat 0+"g"	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0 g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0 %
	Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg		0 %
Sodium 0 mg		0 %
Potassium 0 mg		0 %
Total Carbohydrate 0 g		0 %
	Dietary Fiber 0 g	0 %
	Sugars, other 0 g
Protein 0 g		0 %
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition.

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APPETIZERS: CHEESY BACON BOMBS (click here to print)

Cheesy Bacon Bombs

This makes a total of 20 Cheesy Bacon Bombs. Each comes out to be 89 Calories, 7.2g Fats, 0.6g Net Carbs, and 5g Protein.

The Preparation

• 8 oz. Mozzarella Cheese
• 4 tbsp. Almond Flour
• 4 tbsp. Butter, melted
• 3 tbsp. Psyllium Husk Powder
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp. Onion Powder
• 10 slices Bacon
• 1 cup coconut Oil, Lard or Tallow (for frying)

The Execution

1. Microwave half of the cheese for 45-60 seconds or until it is melted and gooey.
2. Microwave butter for 15-20 seconds until fully melted, then pour butter into cheese and egg egg.
3. Mix together and add psyllium husk, almond flour and spices. Mix together again and pour dough out onto a silpat.
4. Pat out dough and roll out into a rectangle. Fill rectangle with rest of cheese and fold in half (horizontally), then in half again (vertically).
5. Crimp edges and re-form into a rectangle. Cut out 20 square from this.
6. Wrap each piece of dough in half of a piece of bacon tightly, using toothpicks to secure the bacon.
7. Heat out to 350-375 degrees, then fry each cheesy bacon bomb for 1-3 minutes each.
8. Remove from oil and let cool on paper towels, then serve!

2.5 carbs

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ICE CREAM: CHOCOLATE FUDGE (click here to print)

Low Carb Super Skinny Chunky Fudge Ice Cream
(variation: chocolate ice cream)

2 oz. of an 85% chocolate bar (about 3/5ths), Lindt or Green & Black's are good low carb versions
1/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted


2 cups organic whipping cram
2 organic pastured eggs (this will be raw, so at least make sure they are fresh and organic)
1/4 c. xylitol (don't sub erythritol,)
1/4 even teaspoon good tasting stevia powder
pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon vodka (optional, to keep from getting too hard in freezer)
wire whisk

ADD INS: you'll need about 1/2- 3/4 cup total of the following all mixed together:


large chunks of a 72%- 85% chocolate bar - see pic -->

roasted almonds
pecans
walnuts


Melt 2 oz. chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water (turn the burner off before adding chocolate) until melted. Heat 1/2 cup milk separately. When milk is hot, whisk with a wire whisk the cocoa powder until mixed. Use a silicone spatula to press out lumps.  Pour the milk slowly into the melted chocolate, while whisking constantly until all mixed. Press out any lumps again.  Set aside and cool.

TIP: when working with chocolate, you never want to add hot and cold together, or it will clump. So that is why we heat the milk and add... otherwise this step is a real clumpy mess

Whisk eggs in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add stevia and xylitol and whisk another minute. Add vanilla and salt. Pour in 1/3 of the chocolate mix (esp if it is still warm) and mix well. Add the rest and mix. Then add the other 1/2 cup of milk and the cream. Add the vodka.  Refrigerate until cooled.

When mixture is cooled, use in your ice cream maker to make chocolate ice cream. When it is done, transfer the ice cream to a slightly bigger container and immediately stir in the mix-ins until thoroughly mixed. Place in freezer to harden.

Note: The vodka is used to keep the ice cream from getting too hard.

nutritional values for this recipe click here


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ARTICLES: FDA SAYS GET RID OF TRANS FATS IN 3 YEARS

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/16/health/fda-trans-fat/index.html

ARTICLES: WAR ON SATURATED FATS IS OVER

http://www.examiner.com/article/saturated-fat-gets-vindicated-by-mainstream-media-on-stunning-time-cover

SALADS: MOCK LOW CARB POTATO SALAD (click here to print)

                                                                   

Mock Low Carb Potato Salad:
1 lb radishes halved
4 boiled eggs
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion...
1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp celery seeds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tbs yellow mustard
1Tbs chopped pickles
4 strips cooked chopped bacon
Boil radishes until tender but not mushy. While
Cooking radishes. Mix all ingredients except eggs
And bacon. After radishes tender, rinse under ice
Cold water to cool. Drain well. Mix radishes with
Mayo mustard mix. Add 2 chopped eggs and 1/2
The chopped bacon, coating all. Use 2 boiled eggs
And other half of bacon for garnish.

Recipe submitted by Rhonda L Richardson Strange

nutritional values for this recipe click here

TIPS FOR EATING LOW CARB: MY FAVORITE SPICE

This takes anything bland and gives it pizzaz.  Love this stuff.  If you are sodium restricted do not use this. 0 carbs, but does have a hint of sugar

BREADS: HEALTHY YEAST BREAD (click here to print)

Easy Healthy Yeast Bread (Paleo/Low Carb/Grain Free/Gluten Free/Vegan)

Serves: 24 slices

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons unsweetened honey (found at walmart)
• ½ cup warm water (about 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit, see instructions on the package of your yeast)
• 1 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
• ¾ cup coconut flour
• ½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal (Golden flaxseed meal is preferably as it lends a more bread-like color.)
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1-2 packets  stevia packets (depending on how sweet you want your bread)
• 4 room temperature eggs OR 2 Tablespoons Ener-g egg replacer mixed with ½ cup water
• 5 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (omit for Keto)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, pour the warm water into the bowl of stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl), and whisk in the yeast and the honey . Let sit for about 10 minutes, or until it is foamy, beautiful, and smells like happiness. With the paddle attachment, beat in the coconut flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, salt, and stevia until combined. Add in the eggs , and applesauce  and continue to beat until the dough is smooth, light, and airy.
3. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead a few times until it comes together. Form into a loaf (longer and thinner is better so it cooks properly) and make scour marks over the top with a knife. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray (either olive,  coconut oil spray). Bake in the oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set oven to broil and place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-3 minutes, or until the outside of the bread is nicely browned. Let cool on a wire rack, slice with a sharp knife as needed, and top at will. Devour.

nutritional values for this recipe click here

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ARTICLE: TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE BREAD RISE

http://www.glutenfreeclub.com/help-my-bread-rise/

GRILLING: CHEESY STUFFED PORK (click here to print)

                                                            

• 2lb Pork Loin (How to butterfly a boneless pork loin click here )
• 4oz Cream Cheese
• Spinach Leaves (sauteed)
• Mushrooms (sauteed)
• Onions (also sauteed) 
• 8-10 Slices of Bacon                            
  
  
• Tomatoes (optional)
• Blue Cheese Crumbles (optional)

Directions

1. Saute your Mushrooms, Onions, and Spinach in a skillet over med-high heat
2. Butterfly the Pork Loin and press flat
3. Spread Cream Cheese over the top
4. Top with the Sauteed Veggies
5. Roll it up
6. Wrap it in Bacon if you want
7. You can cook directly on the grill, or place on a baking sheet an pop in the oven at 350F
8. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour.  

0.7 carbs; 6 servings
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BEVERAGES: WARM CARAMEL APPLE DRINK(click here to print)

Warm Caramel Apple Drink

                                                      

• 1 cup hot water
• 1 pouch Alpine^® Sugar free Spiced Apple Cider Mix  
• 1/4 tsp. Watkins Caramel extract
• whipping cream
• Walden Farms sugar free caramel ice cream topping

Directions

Empty contents of one pouch Alpine® Original Spiced Apple Cider Mix into a mug. Add 1 cup hot water. Stir quickly to dissolve. Add 1/4 tsp. carmel extract and stir... Top with whipped cream and  sugar free caramel topping, if desired.

Makes 1 serving.

Note: I use Walden Farms sugar free ice cream topping instead of Smuckers because it does not contain cornstarch and Smuckers does.  Its always important to check your labels.


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BEVERAGES: MULLED APPLE CIDER

                                            MULLED SPICED CIDER

Empty contents of one envelope into a cup.  Fill with 8 ounces of hot water.  add cinnamon stick and cloves mix again.  Float orange slice on top.

4 carbs.

SALADS: EGG SALAD WITH BACON (click here to print)

10 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
6 slices, crispy bacon, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion (60 mL)...
2 tbsp chopped green pepper (30 mL)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 mL)
3 tbsp sour cream (45 mL)
2 tsp Dijon mustard, OR regular (10 mL)
1 tsp lemon juice (5 mL)
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (2 mL)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1 mL)

In medium bowl, combine eggs, bacon, onion and green pepper. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, OR regular, lemon juice, seasoning salt and black pepper. Pour over eggs and bacon mixture. Stir well to combine.
This makes 6 servings
1 serving =
250.4 calories
16.6 g protein
18.81 g fat
0.2 g fiber
2.6 g net carbs

Recipe submitted by: Cindy Guizar from our t2d recipe group

APPETIZERS: COCONUT CREAM DIP (click here to print)

COCONUT-CREAM DIP
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted)
1 cup sugar free marshmallow cream (Walden farms make this)
2 to 3 tbs. sugar free raspberry preserves
1 cup sour cream...
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Microwave marshmallow cream about a minute or until softened. stir in preserves until smooth. If not smooth, microwave another 30 seconds. Stir in coconut. Add sour cream and walnuts. Mix well. Put into your serving bowl; cover, refrigerate until chilled. Serve with berries like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries

For nutritional values, click here

recipe submitted by Edith Weil

ARTICLE: 7 SEROTONIN DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

http://www.naturalhealthadvisory.com/daily/depression-and-anxiety/7-serotonin-deficiency-symptoms-that-you-can-identify-yourself/

Note:  I suffered from severe migraines for 20 years, and my doctor said they were because of serotonin loss in my brain.  I started taking lots of magnesium and it really helped....in addition to my other meds the neurologist prescribed

VEGETABLE SIDES: BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON(click here to print)

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON
Ingredients
1 strip bacon, sliced into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced...
6 ounces Brussels sprouts (2 big handfuls)
Pinch brown sugar (use Splenda brown sugar blend)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions
Cook the bacon until crisp in a large skillet. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
While the bacon is cooking, cut off the ends of the brussels sprouts. Then chop the Brussels sprouts in half. Lay them cut-side-down and finely chop until they are all shredded.
Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet and saute until fragrant and the shallots are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and saute until tender crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a pinch of Splenda brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper and add the lemon juice. Saute for 1 minute more. Toss with the chopped parsley and bacon. Serve hot or at room temperature.

nutritional values for this recipe click here
Recipe courtesy of Jamie Deen

VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MAPLE:SYRUP(click here to print)

• 4 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
• 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup sugar free maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1½ tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage

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Preparation

• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches and adding 2 more Tbsp. oil between batches, cook brussels sprouts, cut side down, in a single layer in skillet until deep golden brown, 4–5 minutes. Season brussels sprouts with salt and pepper and toss; cook until tender, 3–4 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Remove skillet from heat; add maple syrup, butter, and herbs to pan. Once butter has melted, add brussels sprouts to skillet and toss to coat. Transfer brussels sprouts mixture to a large serving platter and drizzle lightly with oil.  serves 8; 10 carbs

SALADS: SWEET & CRUNCHY DELI-STYLE PICKLES (click here to print)

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Servings Per Recipe: 24
Serving Size: 1 pickle wedge
INGREDIENTS

• 7 pickling cucumbers, quartered
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup rice vinegar or plain vinegar
• 1/3 cup SPLENDA^® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 whole clove
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon peeled, chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves

DIRECTIONS

1. Place quartered pickles in a clean 1-quart canning jar. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until salt dissolves.
3. Pour hot pickling juice over pickles to fill jar. Cover tightly with lid and refrigerate 4-5 days before serving. Pickle flavor and sweetness intensity increase over time.

Note:  I prefer to cut them up into slices rather than wedges

24 wedges; 2 carbs

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MY PRAYER SHAWLS--TESTIMONIALS

I am now knitting extra large shawls in sports team colors.  This one is for the Florida Gators football.   It is 44" by 44" in navy and orange stripes. This shawl is large enough to also be used as a lap quilt.  Order yours in your favorite team colors today  .  To see all my shawls, please click here
                         $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping  Please fill out the contact form on this blog if you are interesting in owning one made to order with your favorite team colors.  All shawls are copyright 2015@legalzoom.com

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Just received this testimonial from a lady who purchased a pink prayer shawl: on ebay
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I love love love the prayer shawl, thank you again. I especially love the white cross on the shawl.
I was wondering, do you make more handmade crochet prayer shawls? I want to purchase one for my granddaughter. She wanted a prayer shawl with rainbow colors....
Please let me, thank you again (ebay)
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