Saturday, August 14, 2021
Saturday, August 7, 2021
- For the Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake:
- 2 pkg Sugar Free Jello
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- ¾ Cup Cream Cheese, divided
- 1½ Cup Whipping Cream
- For the Low Carb Crust:
- ½ Cup Pecans (ground)
- ¼ Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Tbsp Sweetener (Powdered Swerve)
- 2 Tsp Butter (melted)
- In a food processor, ground the pecans until very fine. Then in a frying pan over medium heat, brown the pureed pecans with the almond flour. Stir continuously until aromatic, approx. 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the sweetener and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Line a springform pan with parchment or wax paper (tin foil or plastic wrap will work too) Then press the nut mixture into the bottom of the pan. (using plastic wrap or waxed paper helps) Place the prepared crust in the fridge while the cheese is prepared.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream and ¼ cup of the cream cheese, until stiff. Then in a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the jello packets and stir until dissolved. In a blender, mix the jello with ½ cup cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Then slowly mix the jello mixture into the whipped cream using a mixer. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the jello cheesecake over the prepared crust, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Cooking Rice On The Stovetop
1. Use 1 part Rice to 2 parts Water.
2. Rinse the rice in strainer for 20 seconds with cold water to remove extra starches to avoid sticky rice.
3. Bring the water to a boil then stir in rice add pinch of salt and a pat of butter.
4. Bring back to a slow boil and turn down burner to medium-low or low heat with lid on.
5. Don't take off the lid. Check at 18 minutes
6. Check at 18-20 minutes for tenderness then turn off heat. Leave covered until ready to serve.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Classic Spanish Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKPEA SALAD
- 20 oz. canned cooked chickpeas 570 grams / 2 cups
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 12 black pitted olives
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 8 grams
- sea salt & black pepper
FOR THE DRESSING
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
- 1/2 tbsp. sherry vinegar 8 ml
- 1 clove garlic
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned chickpeas into a sieve, rinse under cold running water, transfer into a dishcloth and pat completely dry, add the chickpeas into a large bowl
Finely chop 1 green bell pepper, finely chop 2 tomatoes, finely dice 1 red onion and thinly slice 12 black pitted olives, add all the ingredients into the bowl with the chickpeas
Add 2 tbsp. of finely chopped parsley into the bowl and season everything with sea salt & black pepper
To make the dressing, add 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil into a small bowl, along with 1/2 tbsp. sherry vinegar, finely grate 1 clove of garlic and lightly season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together
Add the dressing over the salad and gently mix together until well combined, cover with saran wrap and add to the fridge
After 2 hours remove from the fridge, transfer into a serving dish and serve, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
The Chickpea Salad will hold in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Monday, July 12, 2021
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Night Time Elixir
Ingredients:
--1 chamomile tea bag
--1 cup or mug 8-12oz water
--Juice of 1/2 lemon
--1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
--1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
Add boiling water to cup and add chamomile tea bag
Add all other ingredients to cup
Steep for 10 minutes
drink 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Easy Keto Meatloaf
This easy keto meatloaf recipe uses pork rinds and a low carb tomato topping for a moist and hearty weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Equipment
- 8x4 Loaf Pan
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1.25 lbs ground beef (85/15)
- 1/4 small red onion, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup ground pork rinds (1 oz whole pork rinds)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Topping
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 5 drops liquid stevia
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- pinch of salt, onion and garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees and grease a loaf pan (if using).
- Add all meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl. Using your hands, combine well. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place on a greased baking dish or press into your greased loaf pan and flip out on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, add all topping ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
- Remove meatloaf from oven and top with the ketchup mixture. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes to let the juices settle before slicing and serving.
- Best stored in an air tight container in the fridge up to 5 days.