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[carlo3b]

All aboard.. We're getting on track to a healthier LIFE!

This, and future threads, will attempt to answer some of your questions and requests regarding HEALTHY food in general, and LOW CARB, LOW CALORIE diets and recipes in particular.

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[carlo3b]

GARDEN QUICHE WITH BACON

• 6 slices bacon (not heavy smoked), cooked and crumbled (retain fat in pan)

• 1/4 cup onion, finely minced

• 1 tsp dried Basil, (this may be included if using only spinach)

• 1 lb Swiss cheese, shredded

• 10 oz  mixed garden herbs, (most herbs, oregano, basil, tarragon, parsley, thyme, chives, and/or only spinach)

• 1/4 cup white, oyster, or portebello  mushrooms, sliced

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 4 large eggs, beaten

• 2 tbs. Dijon Mustard or Brown


1) Add basil and onions to bacon fat and sauté for about 10 minutes until tender.
2) Whisk eggs, mustard and cream.
3) In a buttered quiche dish, or pie pan, layer the Swiss cheese, herbs or spinach, mushrooms, onion mixture and bacon crumbles. Pour egg mixture over everything, being careful to cover all the layers.
Bake at 325°F oven for 45 min to 1 hour.

[carlo3b]

A Nutty LowCarb New York Cheesecake

Crust:

• 2 cups Macadamia nuts
• 4 Tbs.. unsalted butter
• 2 tsp. brown sugar substitute, like Brown Sugar Twin
• pinch of cinnamon
• pinch of salt

Filling:

• 2 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, at room temperature
• pinch of salt
• 5 Tbs. granular sugar substitute, like Sugar Twin, or Splenda
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 large egg yolks
• 6 large eggs

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and coat the inside of the pan with soft butter.

1) Melt the butter. Put nuts into to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients including butter and pulse to combine. Pat evenly into the bottom of the springform pan. Place in the fridge.

Increase the oven temperature to 500°F.
2) In a food processor or mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweeteners, sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla and process or beat until combined. Add the egg yolks and then the eggs, two at a time, beating until incorporated before you add the next two. Remember to scrape the bowl frequently while you are mixing.

3) Carefully pour the filling over the chilled crust and place the springform on a rimmed baking sheet or larger pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 200°F and continue baking for 1 1/2 hours. Do not open the door! The cheesecake should still look soft in the center.

Transfer to a cooling rack. After 5 minutes, run a paring knife around the outside of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Continue cooling to room temperature. You can serve it right away, or chill.

[Fred Mertz]

What's wrong with tap water? Why do people buy that bottled stuff?

Serious questions.

[carlo3b]

LowCarb Cauliflower Alfredo

For those following a Low Carb diet, know that cauliflower is one of those veggies lowest in carbohydrates.
Did you know it is high in Vitamin C, a good source of folacin and an excellent source of natural potassium.

• lg. Cauliflower, prepare in whole or florets
• 6 Tbs. butter
• 2/3 Cup heavy cream
• 1 Cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ground white pepper
• dash of ground nutmeg

Prepare Cauliflower:
Wash, drain and remove outer leaves; cut and trim stems. Break cauliflower into small florets, but it can also be cooked whole.
To microwave cauliflower florets, place in microwave-safe baking dish with 1/2 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap, cook at high (rotating the dish at half-time) for 8 to 10 minutes or until stem ends are tender. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
To microwave whole cauliflower, clean, trim and wrap in plastic wrap. Place, sealed edges down, on microwave-safe serving dish. Cook at high for 3 minutes, turn over, and cook at high for 3 minutes more or until tender. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.

Alfredo Sauce:
1) Place butter and cream in large skillet over medium-low heat.
2) Cook and stir until butter melts and mixture bubbles; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3) Remove from heat. Gradually stir in cheese until thoroughly blended and smooth.
4) Return briefly to heat to completely blend cheese, but do NOT let sauce bubble or cheese will become lumpy and tough

Buying and Storing Cauliflower:
Select heads that are firm and tightly-flowered, with fine white or creamy white florets and fresh-looking, green leaves. A large head will weigh about three pounds and serve four.
Brown spots on a white cauliflower are most likely only water marks, but yellowish ones may indicate excessive age.Store unwrapped in refrigerator cooler for up to five days.

[boxerblues]

My husband will love me forever if I make him this cheesecake

[carlo3b]

What's wrong with tap water? Why do people buy that bottled stuff?

Thats a heck of a question, and I can't for the life of me come up with a reasonable answer. America's water supply is the envy of the universe..

[PGalt]

Thanks. I am going to try something this weekend. I have a little time off to cook.

[tubebender]

Thanks for the ping. It is a welcome respite from the recall bashing going on in my home state. I'm off to bed but will check in tomorrow afternoon. Taa Daa...

[carlo3b]

My husband will love me forever if I make him this cheesecake

Go for it, and come back and give us a report... :-)

[Mo1]

What's wrong with tap water? Why do people buy that bottled stuff?

Because it's the "in" thing to do??

[jellybean]

Thank you for the cheesecake recipe! I was planning on making one this week-end...this looks perfect!

[KDD]

Add me to your list to ping.

[Mo1]

Thanks Carlo

Since I can't cook, I sent the Cheesecake recipe to my mother inlaw for the next time we go over for dinner.

She is much better at this cooking thing then I am

[jellybean]

What's wrong with tap water? Why do people buy that bottled stuff?

Some people don't like the taste of the chemicals they use. Personally I prefer tap water...it has character. Bottled water has no taste and is much too expensive.

[carlo3b]

I'm off to bed but will check in tomorrow afternoon. Taa Daa

Sleeping until tomorrow afternoon..Geeeze I'm jealous as heck ...LOLOL ..Rest up, we've got a lot of cooking, copying, and tasting to do..

[Giddyupgo]

Add me too! Been on Atkins for 8 months! Love it, feel so much better.

[tubebender]

I work 1/2 day a week and Sat Morn is it...

[carlo3b]

I sent the Cheesecake recipe to my mother inlaw for the next time we go over for dinner.

Smart girl.. Hahahhaha

[BigBlueJon]

Thanks for the recipes. They'll get good use here.

[carlo3b]

Add me to your list to ping.

You have a ticket to ride now.. hurry up, this bad boy is leaving the station!..Thanks