Get series about HEALTHY, and LOW CARB FOOD

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[carlo3b]

Get series about HEALTHY, and LOW CARB FOOD

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.

With my background as a Master Chef, and Natural Foods Sexonutritionist, aka SexyChef  (/dreamer) Bwhahaahahahahah, it affords me a wonderful vantage point to assist in creating this forum, where everyone can contribute, exchange ideas and voice their valuable opinions. Moderating in no way qualifies me as an authority on this, or any other subject.*..heheheh ..that has never inhibited me before.. blush
* (a cheap unofficial GENERAL ESCAPE CLAUSE.. HA!)
 
There are many other FReepers, (you know who you are.. LOL) on this amazing site that have a great deal more detailed knowledge and information on specific topics, that will no doubt emerge. Sooooooo, lets get started..

This TRAIN IS LEAVING THE STATION... chew, chew
(chew chew,not Choo, choo,  get it?  food)..  Hahahahhahaha...  {{{{{crickets}}}}} .....GULP!....this is gonna be a long thread..  :)

[carlo3b]

brassica= members of the cabbage family such as kale turnip and greens mustard greens collard greens broccoli rabe bok choy Chinese cabbage kohlrabi rutabaga

What a great time to bring that to our attention, it's getting into fall, and those are always a wonderful, and oh so healthy additional to hot and hardy fall and winter meals.

Not enough folks think of the many brassicas', when thinking of what to serve, because they haven't been exposed to their fine flavors or cooking methods.. We welcome you advice on how to prepare them, and any recipes that you will share with us!! Yehaaaaaaaaaaa ANOTHER WINNER! thanks

[carlo3b]

I knew that would catch your eye.. you little devil :)

[carlo3b]

Welcome aboard.. Ping a ling!!

[Maigrey]

Bookmarking this one for my anniversary.

It sounds yummylicious!

[carlo3b]

How could I have any list without you.. sigh! Thanks and you are alway on my finest Freeper Friends list!

[carlo3b]

Bookmarking this one for my anniversary.

Lots more yummmy stuff where that came from..just ask, and we deliver.. ;)

[MasonGal]

What a very nice thing for you to say. After the day I had today (after the Week I've had this Week!)--that was so sweet of you. Thanks so much. I look forward to reading all that is on the lists!! Yum! Yum!!

[carlo3b]

LOWCARB Peanutty Chocolate Fudge

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 6 pkt Splenda®, or any of a dozen other sweeteners on the market today.
• 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup whipping or heavy cream
• 1 tsp. any quality peanut butter

1) Soften the cream cheese and peanut butter in microwave for approx. 2 minutes, stopping and stirring at 1 minute intervals.
2) Melt chocolate in separate bowl until creamy.
2) Combine chocolate with cream cheese mixture and whisk in sweetener and cream.
3) Pour into buttered or greased glass pan and chill at least 4 hours.
This recipe is really gooey, if you prefer a bit firmer and easier to cut cleanly.. freeze for about 30 min, then cut into squares and enjoy the hect out of them!

Cut into 16 pieces - 2.5 carbs per piece.
 
  Welcome to our tempting ping list..:)

[jellybean]

You know I'm a hopeless romantic ; )

[robitron]

add me to the ping list! :P

[happymom]

Please put me on your list. I just finished my 2nd week of Atkins and have lost 14 lbs. I've been eating fish almost every day, it's really been satisfying and it also helps with my arthritis. Your seafood recipes really look great! Do you have anything good for salmon? Thanks.

[jellybean]

Cut into 16 pieces - 2.5 carbs per piece.

Yummm!!! I can eat half of this and get my 20 carbs for the day!!!! Yipeee!!

[carlo3b]

You've made the BIG TIME..YeHAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Thanks..*<]8^)~

[christie]

Do you have anything good for salmon?

Here is my favorite way to prepare salmon:

I usually buy one salmon steak (if you are cooking more than one, adjust time)
Wash salmon and put in microwave safe dish.
Cover with 1/4 inch of white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
Cover with plastic wrap
Poach (cook on high) in microwave for three minutes or until fully cooked (do not overcook)
Use wine to make a white sauce (I don't have recipe. Where is Carlo?)

If you like poached salmon, it comes out perfect, delicious, and doesn't smell up the house (guys hate that!)

[happymom]

Thanks, that sounds great and really quick too. I hope Carlo has a good sauce recipe.

BTW, I just tried the LoCarb fudge recipe (#588) and it is so good! No way that's 16 servings though (could be why I need to be on Atkins LOL).

[christie]

Hey Carlo, happymom needs a good white wine sauce to go with my salmon recipe (see above #594).

The salmon comes out so tender with a light touch of wine. And yes, it's really quick, so a nice dish to serve for company when you don't want to spend all night in the kitchen.

Yeah, the fudge sounds good, but you are right, I'd probably manage to eat the whole thing in one sitting. LOL.

[merry10]

I made the cheesecake recipe; however my springform pan is much too small for the amount of cheesecake batter! Add to that I forgot to add the vanilla. But, the cheesecake had a nice texture, so I'll have to try it again - but also, I'll have to half the recipe I guess.

[carlo3b]

Try these.. Enjoy!

Creamy Butter Wine Sauce

• 1 cup  butter, softened
• 1 glove garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 cup Chardonnay or dry white wine
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 Tbs.. lemon juice
• 1 Tbs.. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbs.. chopped green onion
• Salt & pepper, to taste


1) Melt 2 Tbs.. of butter in deep pan and sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is translucent.
2) Add the wine and lemon juice and reduce by half.
3) Add the heavy cream and reduce by half.
4) Slowly whisk in remaining butter, add parsley, and season with salt and pepper.

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White Wine Sauce

• 1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• 2 tbs.. all purpose flour, or 1 heaping tbs.. corn starch, or 1 heaping tbs. tapioca powder
• 3/4 c. chicken broth
• 1/3 c. white wine or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tbs. chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 c. sour cream


1) In a heavy heated sauce pan, melt butter until sizzling; stir in garlic. Cook over medium high heat 1 minute.
2) Stir in flour; continue cooking until bubbly, 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
3) Stir in all remaining ingredients except light sour cream. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately over  salmon steaks.

2 teaspoons dried dill weed can be substituted for 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill.

 TIP white sauces
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When making white sauces, instead of whisking away over a saucepan, use the microwave.  Follow the recipe for amounts required but melt the butter in the microwave and add the thickening agent, then the liquid, and heat for short periods of time in the microwave (1-2 minutes), whisking well in between.  With experience you will find out the time best for your machine, and clean-up is easier.  If you get too busy the stuff in the microwave waits patiently until you are free.  I will never be a slave to a sauce again.

[happymom]

Thank you Carlo! Those sound delicious!!

I read through this whole thread today and I couldn't believe what a treasure trove you have here. What a great thread to hang out on! Thank you for all your time and inspiration.

[carlo3b]

I'm so glad you are enjoying the exchange of great recipes and knowledge located in these posts. Some of your fellow FReeper are fabulous chefs and experienced nutritionist.