LowCarb is the real *SKINNY BEHIND* a world wide shrink.

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Jan.30 2004 | Carlo3b, A Dad, Chef, Freeper

[carlo3b]

LowCarb Mashed Cauli-taters

Here's a terrific substitute for mashed potatoes, which everyone loves and, of course, are absolute diet-busters. Instead of potatoes, steam some cauliflower, either fresh or frozen. Once it's soft, mash it with a little liquified butter, or for fat watchers, a butter substitute. (I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! tastes terrific and has no bad trans-fatty acids.) Mix in a little cream, or for the calory counters..a nonfat half-and-half substitute, which also tastes good and is healthy. Salt and pepper to taste, and you've got something that quite honestly can compete any day with the real thingy.

[carlo3b]

Turkey and cheese curried beef cubes

Yummmmm..Try this. . :)

LowCarb Lemon Zest Ricotta Crème Dessert

• 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package sugar substitute

Mix together the ricotta, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled.

[cyborg]

That sounds good...could probably get a nice crust with that but then it wouldn't be low carb :-)

[jkphoto]

Carlo . . .

Mama_Bear fixed a wonderful post roast last night and this morning was reading me the ingredients for your "LowCarb Crock Roast Italian Beef" (Pot Roast happens to be my favorite meal).

There seems to be one problem with your recipe . . . I asked her, "Where the hell are the potatoes and carrots?" and she yelled back "IT'S LOW CARB!"

[tiki]

I just want to tell all of you guys on the Atkin's diet that you CAN eat green chile. Just put it in the microwave with some salt and butter or cheese and its great. Please eat a lot of it.

BTW, I raise beef too. :-}

I'm skinny and have been all of my adult life and I think it is because I have always eaten a low-carb diet. I'm always in a hurry and hate to stop and eat and I've found you get much more energy from protiens than carbs.

[carlo3b]

Personally I think good eating habits and Exercise is better then any Low Carb/Fat diet.

Well if you read what I write including this thread heading, I have to agree that what you say is generally true.. but not for everyone. There are legions of folks that have been on these diet techniques for years, many as long as 20 years and have changed their lives..

Thank heavens you haven't got a problem that forces you to do anything different.. you are truly blessed.. but ""don't tell a fountain you won't drink from it, because someday you will be thirsty as hell"". That was an old Italian saying.. well at least it was an old Italian that said it to me.. LOL . . :)

[carlo3b]

BTW, remind me to show y'all Carlo's Clinton Legacy cookbook. I acquired my copy last week, and it's hilarious.

...Thanks..blush. . :o)

LowCarb Vegetable, Bacon Quiche Lunch Muffin Cups

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 2 large eggs, or 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
• 2 rashers of microwaved bacon, crumbled
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, or reduced fat cheese
• 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)

1) Microwave the spinach for 20 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid.
2) Insert a 12 cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.
3) Blend in the eggs or substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well.
4) Pour evenly among the muffin cups.
5) Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and pat down..
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and cheeses may be used, also include fresh herbs, and spices to add a kick..
Serves 6

[carlo3b]

You are now on my list.. :)

LowCarb Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Garlic

•  8 small eggplants
•  1/2 lb goat cheese
•  2 teaspoons minced garlic (roast trimmed garlic in foil with a bit of olive oil in oven, at 350, for 45 mins)
•  Olive oil
•  Salt and pepper
•  6 shredded basil leaves
•  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes


1) Cut the eggplants in half and brush the cut edges with olive oil and salt and pepper.
2) Mix the cheese, garlic, red pepper, basil and blend well.
3) Place in the refrigerator to keep cool. Put the eggplants under a grill, flesh side down, and cook for 2 minutes.
Leave to cool slightly then spread the cheese mixture on the eggplants and serve.

[varina davis]

Hi Carlo, check out post 142.

[carlo3b]

Woman's World magazine (two full pages with story and photos)

WOO HOO, That is wonderful ... where can I get a copy or a link, I've tried to find it on google..All I get are subscriptions..HELP!!!

[varina davis]

Carlo, the weekly magazines are almost always in the check-out lanes at supermarkets and at pharmacies, etc. This being Sunday, however, I'm not sure how much longer the Feb. 3 issue will be on the stands. If you can't find one in the stores, let me know.

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks for this YUMMMY recipe.........BUMP

[tubebender]

Sorry for dropping out for 24 hours.. I must have a computer virus or somethin.... But I'm back.. :)

Try some chicken soup...

[.38sw]

That roast sounds yummy. I bought a rump roast today and will throw it in the crock pot tomorrow morning. Question: do I not want to brown it first? That's my habit when cooking most meats in the crock pot.

[Salvation]

**Low-carb diets force industry to adapt**

**Low-carb diets bite into sales of bread**

Now if only the USDA would come out with a new pyrmid with the 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables each day on the bottom!

[Ladysmith]

Oh yeah, that works for me!

[SuziQ]

Thanks for the lo-carb bread machine recipe!! Can't wait to try it!

[SuziQ]

Lookin good! Keep it up!

I started a low-carb thing in November and lost 12 pounds before Christmas. Didn't stay on it during the holidays and January, and gained about 5 back, but am back on it now. It's hard because I just love baked goods, but I have a little now and then just so I don't get a huge craving flung on me.

[SuziQ]

King Arthur Flour now sells a flour replacer to make lo-carb yeast bread. I don't remember the amount of flour that can be replaced by it in any recipe, but I got some the other day, and am going to try it in my bread machine.

[Aracelis]

LowCarb Crock Roast Italian Beef

MEGA-KUDOS!!! I served this a little while ago (cooked it on top of the stove) and everyone loved it. Thanks, Carlo!