Creamed Spinach or Broccoli or Chard - Low Carb

It took a bit of searching online, but this recipe came up for a low carb creamed spinach.  I'm making it without the cream cheese and up-ing the parma.  Wanted to share!

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/creamed-spinach-or-broccoli-or-chard-low-carb-246777?oc=linkback

GG Crispbread Chex Mix-Like Recipe

I wanted to see if I could do it. Could I make the awful tasting, low calorie, high-fiber GG Crispbread crackers into a Chex Mix-like snack? I think I did!  However, the trade-off is butter.  You do need to use at least 4 tablespoons of light butter to get enough coating on the thick crackers.  If you are willing to trade the fat content for the fiber- then go for it!  The mix can also be used to top salads to soups.

Ingredients

One package GG Crispbread (broken into small bite size pieces)
4 tablespoons light salted butter
1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
4- 5 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon adobe seasoning
dash of Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup of unsalted mixed nuts

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Break up crispbread into small bite size pieces as uniformly as possible.  In a glass bowl, microwave 4 tablespoons of butter until liquid (about 15-30 seconds).   Add all the seasonings and stir.  Add crispbread and stir well until coated.  Add peanuts and stir well until coated.

Spread onto a nonstick baking sheet.  Bake for 25-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed.  Remove from oven and let cool in pan for five minutes.  Cover large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.  Transfer mix and allow to cool.  Enjoy!  Store in airtight container.


Guard your mix.  It's tasty.  My husband appeared and started eating all the peanuts!

GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread, 3.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 5)

Low Cal Coffee House Style Frozen Mocha Java

Craving that coffee house frozen drink at home.  How about with a lot less calories?  

Here's my take on a famous chain's mocha-java iced.

1/2c 2% milk
1 serving or 1 tsp. instant coffee
1 tsp. raw sugar or your favorite sweetener
1 tsp. cocoa powder
About 8 ice cubes


Pre-mix in a glass the milk, instant coffee and cocoa until blended.  Then pour mixture into blender and add ice and sweetener.  Blend until icy smooth.

You will need a good ice crushing blender.  For an extra treat, top off your frozen treat with a dollop of fat free whipped topping.

My Fav Maine Lobster Pound

On the road into downtown Blue Hill, Maine, there's a sharp curve.  Slow down and you won't miss my fav place for a "lobsta" roll.  The Fish Net offers fish, shrimp and lobster to crab cakes and scallops all harvested locally.  So grab a picnic table and chow down.  Then go walk Blue Hill mountain to burn it all off!

Caesar Salad Supreme Lives Up to Its Name

My friend Emily made me the most delicious Caesar salad last night.  She got the recipe from All Recipes and it's called Caesar Salad Supreme.  This recipe is sans anchovies!  Yeah!  While my husband can down a pizza smothered with the little buggers, the slippery shiners are just too strong for my palate.

This recipe uses mayonnaise, garlic, Worcestershire Sauce and mustard to get a spicy tang.  My friend reduced fat by substituting a low fat mayonnaise for the full calorie cousin.  This spicy version of Caesar dressing will put a smile on your face!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caesar-Salad-Supreme/Detail.aspx?prop24=etaf