Ok, I've been thinking about this for some time and never have gotten around to actually trying this recipe out. My husband LOVES Chex party mix. I mean loves it. Of course he misses it and for Thanksgiving I make him a small traditional batch. He pays for it weight wise but he knows it's going to happen and is ok with that. But pretty much everything can be made over low carb wise. So I thought lets give it a try. So I did---SUCCESS!
1 CUP PLAIN PECANS
1 1/2 C PLAIN ALMONDS
1 1/2 C PLAIN WALNUTS
1 C PLAIN SPANISH PEANUTS
1 STICK SALTED BUTTER
3 TBS WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
2 TSP SEASONED SALT (LAWRY'S)
3/4 TSP GARLIC POWDER
3/4 TSP ONION POWDER
Melt butter in a microwavable dish-8x8 is nice. Mix in all the seasonings and stir really well. Then add all the nuts. Mix again all very well and put in microwave uncovered for 3 min on high. Stir and cook another 3 min. Then take out and spread out on wax paper and let cool completely.
Then store in airtight container. This tastes best the next day when it's had time to set.
ENJOY---MY HUSBAND GAVE IT 2 THUMBS UP....as he was chewing.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
BEEFY BURGER SOUP
This is very good. I know I keep saying that....but I'm not going to lead you astray. This is adapted from a recipe I got off the Linda Sue's site. Wala...my own!
2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
15oz canned pumpkin--LIBBY BRAND
14oz canned beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp dried sweet basil
In a large 6 quart pot brown the onions and ground beef. Drain the fat. Add the beef broth and pumpkin. Mix very well. Add the garlic powder, chicken broth and bouillon -stir over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. This is yummy and you can add frozen green beans also to give some extra yum!
2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
15oz canned pumpkin--LIBBY BRAND
14oz canned beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp dried sweet basil
In a large 6 quart pot brown the onions and ground beef. Drain the fat. Add the beef broth and pumpkin. Mix very well. Add the garlic powder, chicken broth and bouillon -stir over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. This is yummy and you can add frozen green beans also to give some extra yum!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
THIS WAY OF LIFE IS FOR SERIOUS LIFE CHANGERS!
This is something I thought I should address here. It's been on my mind for sometime. My husband I get numerous questions about our lifestyle almost everyday. We love to answer all of them. But I do want to say that this lifestyle is not a "DIET". It's not for the light of heart...."maybe I'll give it a TRY". Or the lovely question "what foods can I eat-how long before I loose?" Well this isn't a quick fix for a special occasion. It's not a crash diet you go on for 2 weeks and then start eating junk again. YOU WILL GAIN IT ALL BACK AND MORE. Trust me, we have watched several friends do it...even more then once.
*GET THE OLDER VERSION OF THE ATKINS BOOK AND READ IT!
*THIS IS FOR THE LONG HAUL. NOT SOMETHING TO TAKE LIGHTLY
We get asked all the time if we "cheat"? Well the answer is yes. BUT, we never cheated throughout the whole loosing weight stage. Only once we reached where we wanted to be did we cheat. IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO ALL THE TIME. Only special occasions. Remember: YOU PLAY -YOU PAY! You won't feel good, you may have a headache....and worse yet you gain weight back on. Yup...it only takes one bite....which leads to 2! You have to be strong when you have those friends (we all have them) that come up to you at a birthday party and say "just one bite won't hurt". I'm here to tell you-YES IT WILL. And that is why they are usually heavier then you and won't be able to commit to this lifestyle. PLUS---THEY ARE USUALLY VERY JEALOUS THAT YOU'VE SUCCEEDED. Be proud of that fact....that you can succeed. You can do this-but only if you want to.
*GET THE OLDER VERSION OF THE ATKINS BOOK AND READ IT!
*THIS IS FOR THE LONG HAUL. NOT SOMETHING TO TAKE LIGHTLY
We get asked all the time if we "cheat"? Well the answer is yes. BUT, we never cheated throughout the whole loosing weight stage. Only once we reached where we wanted to be did we cheat. IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO ALL THE TIME. Only special occasions. Remember: YOU PLAY -YOU PAY! You won't feel good, you may have a headache....and worse yet you gain weight back on. Yup...it only takes one bite....which leads to 2! You have to be strong when you have those friends (we all have them) that come up to you at a birthday party and say "just one bite won't hurt". I'm here to tell you-YES IT WILL. And that is why they are usually heavier then you and won't be able to commit to this lifestyle. PLUS---THEY ARE USUALLY VERY JEALOUS THAT YOU'VE SUCCEEDED. Be proud of that fact....that you can succeed. You can do this-but only if you want to.
CHEESY BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER
This would be great for the holidays. Something different. It's very good. I would have taken a picture for you today.,...but we ate it all! Sorry.
1 16 oz frozen cauliflower
1 8 oz frozen green beans
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp onion powder
3 TBS bacon pieces (make sure no sugar added-or cook up your own)
salt and pepper to taste
Steam the cauliflower and green beans in the microwave using a little bit of water. Try the new steaming bags on the shelves in store now---THEY ARE GREAT!
Put in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Mix in cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper and bacon.
Pour heavy cream on top of mixture. Place in oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
*in a time pinch ....you can microwave this covered for 8-10 minutes...but the heavy cream doesn't get as thick and mixed in with the cheese. But it's still yummy!
This is a great side to go with the most basic pork chop, steak or chicken recipe. Buy a already roasted chicken from your local market and add this in a pinch. Wa la....dinner in now time. Throw in some sugar free jello for a little sweetness afterwards! ENJOY.....
1 16 oz frozen cauliflower
1 8 oz frozen green beans
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp onion powder
3 TBS bacon pieces (make sure no sugar added-or cook up your own)
salt and pepper to taste
Steam the cauliflower and green beans in the microwave using a little bit of water. Try the new steaming bags on the shelves in store now---THEY ARE GREAT!
Put in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Mix in cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper and bacon.
Pour heavy cream on top of mixture. Place in oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
*in a time pinch ....you can microwave this covered for 8-10 minutes...but the heavy cream doesn't get as thick and mixed in with the cheese. But it's still yummy!
This is a great side to go with the most basic pork chop, steak or chicken recipe. Buy a already roasted chicken from your local market and add this in a pinch. Wa la....dinner in now time. Throw in some sugar free jello for a little sweetness afterwards! ENJOY.....
Saturday, August 9, 2008
FRENCH PORK CHOPS AND CABBAGE CASSEROLE
This is yummy. Don't wrinkle your nose at cabbage it really does take on the taste of what you put with it. GIVE IT A TRY.
1 large green cabbage
1 c heavy cream
4 boneless pork chops
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. crumbled sage leaves
1/2 c dry white wine(make sure it's one you would like to drink also)
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Wash, quarter and core the cabbage and then slice it up. Place the cabbage in a saucepan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 min. Trim excess fat from chops and saute chops in 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet until golden brown. Cover and cook over low heat until tender. Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add sage leaves and wine to skillet and scrape skillet to remove browned particles. Add to cabbage. Place half the cabbage mixture in shallow casserole and cover with chops. Add remaining cabbage mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. SERVES 4.
1 large green cabbage
1 c heavy cream
4 boneless pork chops
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. crumbled sage leaves
1/2 c dry white wine(make sure it's one you would like to drink also)
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Wash, quarter and core the cabbage and then slice it up. Place the cabbage in a saucepan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 min. Trim excess fat from chops and saute chops in 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet until golden brown. Cover and cook over low heat until tender. Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add sage leaves and wine to skillet and scrape skillet to remove browned particles. Add to cabbage. Place half the cabbage mixture in shallow casserole and cover with chops. Add remaining cabbage mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. SERVES 4.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
LOW CARB DIET STUDY--ONE FOR US!
There was a study done with the New England Journal of Medicine that once again shows positive and wonderful results that included 2 years of research!
The low-carb diet improved cholesterol more than the other two. Some critics had predicted the opposite.
Please read the link for yourself....it's been on 3 major news channels. Low carb will prevail!
STUDY TIPS THE SCALE IN ATKINS FAVOR!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/16/health/main4266414.shtml
The low-carb diet improved cholesterol more than the other two. Some critics had predicted the opposite.
Please read the link for yourself....it's been on 3 major news channels. Low carb will prevail!
STUDY TIPS THE SCALE IN ATKINS FAVOR!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/16/health/main4266414.shtml
Saturday, June 28, 2008
CAMPING.....SO GOOD FOR OUR SOUL AND EATING LOW CARB
Well just to let you know my husband and I have never camped before. Well he has as a kid. As grown ups -so far has been pretty easy. We did have a few mishaps(parking in the the wrong lot# at the park-oops). Other than that-we are having a good time. Besides camping making you appreciate the little things in life...shower and running water in your own home,etc.....you appreciate the food the earth gives you. Making living a low carb lifestyle so easy to maintaine......NO JUNK.
Friday we had dinner at the camp ground. I made pork chops with a seasoning mix of chili pwdr, salt, pepper, onion pwdr, oregeno and ground mustard. For a side we had my yummy coleslaw. Saturday night we will have flank steak with a similar seasoning rub on the grill. I'm also going to chop up some red and yellow peppers along with an onion and grill it in a foil packet with some butter and seasoning. Oh yeah-and add a little shredded cheese at the end to keep it all happy! Sunday we have to pack up but we will have eggs and bacon in the morning with some good ole' coffee. Saturday we worked all day at our business so we at there and not at the campground.
I can't wait to get back there and breathe the FRESH air!
Friday we had dinner at the camp ground. I made pork chops with a seasoning mix of chili pwdr, salt, pepper, onion pwdr, oregeno and ground mustard. For a side we had my yummy coleslaw. Saturday night we will have flank steak with a similar seasoning rub on the grill. I'm also going to chop up some red and yellow peppers along with an onion and grill it in a foil packet with some butter and seasoning. Oh yeah-and add a little shredded cheese at the end to keep it all happy! Sunday we have to pack up but we will have eggs and bacon in the morning with some good ole' coffee. Saturday we worked all day at our business so we at there and not at the campground.
I can't wait to get back there and breathe the FRESH air!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
LAS VEGAS BABY-YES YOU CAN EAT GOOD!
Well most people think that when you go on vacation.....you can't eat good. Well I'm hear to prove you wrong. We are currently in Vegas and my husband and I have not had any problems. Really it's very simple. We've had steak and eggs for breakfast--hold the extras. We don't eat lunch because the breakfast was so big. So we have an early dinner.....If you eat at a buffet---so easy. Prime rib, sliced turkey, salad, veggies....need I say more. Tonight we had room service....HUGE cobb salads with diet coke. So good. We have been drinking lots of water and when we are at the pool--RUM AND DIET COKE. My husband has had some Tequila and diet coke. We did treat ourselves to some sugarfree ice cream. yummy! Other than that--no problems. VACATIONS ARE FOOL PROOF WITH THIS WOL--no excuses!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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