Crab Macaroni Gratin

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells (about 3 cups) 
• 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, finely shredded (about 1 cup) 
• 3 ounces Gruyère cheese, finely shredded (about 3/4 cup)
•  3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup) 
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 
• 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 
• 12 ounces fresh Dungeness crabmeat (about 2 cups), picked over 
• 5 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided 
• Fine sea salt, to taste

How to Make It

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain  
2. Meanwhile, toss together cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmigiano-Reggiano until well combined; set aside 1 cup cheese mixture. Preheat broiler to low with oven rack in top third of oven.
3. Bring cream just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Reduce heat to low; add garlic, and gently simmer, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, and return to a gentle simmer over medium. Cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cheese mixture in three additions (about 1 1/2 cups at a time), until cheese is melted after each addition. Gently stir in crab and 1/4 cup chives. Season to taste with salt.
4. Spoon pasta mixture into an 8- x 6- x 2-inch broiler-proof baking dish set on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with reserved 1 cup cheese mixture in an even layer.
5. Broil in preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and crusty, 5 to 7 minutes, rotating as needed for even browning. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives.

Fried Green Olives With Savory Pork Sausage

Active Time
50 MIN
Total Time
55 MIN
Yield
Serves : 10

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds mild Italian pork sausage (about 6 links), casings removed 
• 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), plus more for garnish 
• 1 1/4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish 
• 5 large eggs, beaten, divided 
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) 
• 1/2 cup whole milk 
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs, divided 
• 8 ounces pitted Castelvetrano olives (about 3 cups), drained and rinsed 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/4 ounces) 
• Canola oil, for frying

How to Make It

1. Stir together sausage, cheeses, 1 egg (about 2 tablespoons beaten egg), and, if desired, crushed red pepper in a large bowl until well combined.   
2. Stir together milk and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Let stand until breadcrumbs absorb milk, about 5 minutes. Add breadcrumb mixture to sausage mixture, and stir well to combine.  
3. Cut a lengthwise slit down the side of each olive. Take a small pinch (about 1/2 teaspoon) sausage mixture, and stuff inside each olive. Press about 11/2 tablespoons sausage mixture all around outside of each olive, rolling to completely enclose olive and forming a round shape. 
4. Working in batches, roll olives in flour, dip in remaining beaten eggs, and roll in remaining 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.  
5. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a large Dutch oven; heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F. Working in batches, fry until breaded olives begin to float and are golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon, and drain briefly on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with pecorino and Parmigiano, and serve hot.

 Make Ahead
Stuffed olives can be prepared through step 3 and refrigerated overnight. Let come to room temperature before frying.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

SERVES
4

PREP TIME:
10 minutes

COOKING TIME:
25 minutes to 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for coating the pan
• 1 tablespoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
• 1 small lemon
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken in a single layer with some room around each one with butter.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat or in a small bowl in the microwave. Add 1 tablespoon salt-free Lemon Pepper seasoning and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and stir until combined.
3. Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish, spaced slightly apart. Brush the chicken all over with all of the butter mixture.
4. Thinly slice 1 lemon and scatter the slices around the chicken. Bake until the chicken is golden-brown, cooked through, and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 25 to 35 minutes. 
5. Meanwhile, coarsely chop enough parsley leaves to get 2 tablespoons. Serve the chicken garnished with the parsley.

RECIPE NOTES
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Aperol Flip

GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS

• 1½ fluid ounces (3 tablespoons) gin
• 1 frozen egg white cube (about 1 ounce)
• ¾ fluid ounce (4 teaspoons) lemon juice
• ½ fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) Aperol
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 dashes orange bitters
• pinch kosher salt
• 1 cup ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine gin, egg white, lemon juice, Aperol, sugar, bitters, and salt in cocktail shaker and vigorously shake until egg white has melted and drink is very foamy, 60 to 90 seconds.
2. Add ice to cocktail shaker and vigorously shake for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe or rocks glass and serve.

Seared Scallops with Citrus Herb Sauce

• Ingredients
• 3/4 pound sea scallops
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

Directions

1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the skillet; keep warm.
2. Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Saute garlic in remaining butter until tender; stir in sherry. Cook until liquid is almost evaporated; stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts
3 scallops with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce: 314 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

Spicy Feta Dip

Volare - from Teronnis

Low Carb Cauliflower recipes

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Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza

2 servings
Ingredients
Crust

• 1 1/2 c. cauliflower rice
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c. grated mozzarella
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Sauce

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh basil
• 1 tbsp. tomato puree
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dried fennel seekds
• fresh parsley
• Toppings
• 1/4 c. grated mozzarella
• 10 slices pepperoni ham
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower rice with the egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick spray or parchment paper. Press the cauliflower mixture evenly on the pan. Spray with some extra-virgin olive oil. 
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture begins to turn golden brown. 
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set aside.
6. For the pizza sauce, mash the garlic and chop the basil. 
7. Place them in a small bowl and add the tomato puree, olive oil, fennel seeds, and parsley. Mix with a spoon. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza crust. 
8. Top with grated mozzarella, pepperoni ham, basil, and Parmesan.
9. Place in the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

NUTRITION (per serving): 487 calories, 24 g protein, 12 g carbs (3 g fiber), 3 g sugar (0 g added sugars), 39 g fat (14 g sat fat), 1374 mg sodium

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate

       
Prep
20 m
Ready In
35 m

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 large shallot, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2-3 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with shallot, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. Roast the Brussels sprouts until tender, 20 to 22 minutes. Return to the bowl and toss with vinegar to taste. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds.

Burrata with lemon zest, olive oil, and salt

serves 3-4

• One ball of burrata
• Zest of one lemon
• Couple pinches of crunchy salt, such as Maldon or Fleur de Sel
• Your favourite olive oil

Remove burrata from water.  Set in a fine mesh strainer and set over a small bowl.  Let sit for 30 minutes and up to an hour.  Pat the burrata dry with paper towel or a lint free towel.  Set on a serving plate.  Grate zest over top.  Sprinkle with salt.  Drizzle with olive oil.

Serve with bread and/or crackers.

Notes

I believe Burrata is best served at room temperature.  Letting it sit for one hour in the strainer gives it plenty of time to drain as well as bring it to room temperature.

If you like a little spice, a few pinches of red pepper flakes would be nice.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 lbs large sea scallops
• 1 8 oz can sliced water chesnuts
• 1/2 lb thin bacon, cut into 3" pieces
• toothpicks
• Sriracha Aioli Dipping Sauce
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Method

1. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar and orange juice. Add scallops to soy sauce mixture, toss to combine and allow refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
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3. In a small bowl combine mayo along with sriracha and lime juice until smooth. Sriracha mayo can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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5. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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7. Working with one scallop at a time, lay bacon piece flat add a slice of water chestnut to the center of the bacon followed by a marinated sea scallop. Tightly wrap the bacon around the scallop and pierce with a toothpick to hold the bacon in place. Place on baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. (For extra crispy bacon, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, just keep on eye on them!) Serve warm along with sriracha mayo.

Mashed Potato Puffs

MAKES
12 to 24 puffs, depending on the size of the pan used

INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray or butter
• 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère, divided
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham (optional)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sour cream, for serve (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of oven and heat to 400°F. Lightly coat the cups of a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
2. Place the mashed potatoes, eggs, 3/4 cup of the cheese, chives, and bacon or ham in a large bowl and stir to combine. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. The seasoning will depend on how seasoned your mashed potatoes were to begin with.
3. Fill each muffin cup with the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
4. Bake until the potato cups are set, browned on top, and heated through, about 20 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then use a spoon or knife to gently release them from the pan. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream, if desired.

RECIPE NOTES

• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat and re-crisp, arrange the puffs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes (depending on size).
• More Flavoring Ideas for Mashed Potato Puffs
• Loaded Baked Potato: Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, served with sour cream and chives
• Curried Potato Puffs: 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste), chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, served with yogurt and cucumber.
• Goat Cheese & Spinach: Fine chopped spinach, minced garlic, crumbled goat cheese.
• Italian-Inspired: Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, finely chopped shallots, served with a smear of tomato sauce.

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

LIST OF INGREDIENTS

• 1 LB. of bucatini
• 7 OZ. of guanciale or pork cheek
• 1 LB. of onion
• tomatoes
• Grated Pecorino Romano
• dry white wine
• 1 clove garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

METHOD

1. Remove the rind from the guanciale|and cut it first into slices, then into small strips.|Fry the strips in a pan with the oil and 1 crushed garlic clove.|
2. When the garlic starts to turn golden, remove it and add the chili pepper to taste and sliced onion. 
3. Let it soften, then add the dry white wine; turn up the heat a bit and allow it to evaporate.|
4. When the wine has evaporated, add the fresh tomatoes peeled and cut into wedges. 
5. Cover and cook for about 50 minutes (times may vary depending on the ripeness of the tomatoes).
6. Cook the bucatini until al dente, strain, place them in the hot pan and toss with the sauce right away. 
7. Serve immediately with grated Pecorino Romano and freshly ground pepper.

Braised Red Potatoes with Lemon and Chives

Serves 4 to 6

• 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1. Arrange potatoes in single layer, cut side down, in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add water, butter, garlic, thyme, and salt and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Remove lid and use slotted spoon to transfer garlic to cutting board; discard thyme. Increase heat to medium-high and vigorously simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until water evaporates and butter starts to sizzle, 15 to 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, mince garlic to paste. Transfer paste to bowl and stir in lemon juice and pepper.

3. Continue to cook potatoes, swirling pan frequently, until butter browns and cut sides of potatoes turn spotty brown, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Off heat, add garlic mixture and chives and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately.

Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound extra-large (21-25) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce 
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

If your shrimp are treated with salt, skip step 1. If you can’t find chili-garlic sauce, substitute 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce. Serve with rice.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine shrimp, sugar, and salt in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Whisk 1/3 cup sherry, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and vinegar together in bowl. Whisk cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons sherry together in second bowl.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking. Add broccoli and 2 tablespoons sherry–oyster sauce mixture and toss to coat. Cover skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Uncover and continue to cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and beginning to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer broccoli to bowl.
4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, and garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining sherry–oyster sauce mixture and shrimp to skillet and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Whisk sherry-cornstarch mixture to recombine and add to skillet; increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Return broccoli to skillet and toss to combine. Transfer to serving dish and serve

New York Sour - Holiday drink

• 1½ oz bourbon
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz turbinado syrup
• 1 oz fresh egg whites
• ½ oz Baco Noir
• Garnish of pomegranate seeds or long lemon twist

1. Add all the ingredients except the wine to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake until foamy and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
2. Carefully pour the wine over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the drink and garnish with pomegranate seeds or a long lemon twist on top of the foam.
3. Makes 1 drink

Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 shallot, halved through root end and sliced thin crosswise
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, and sliced thin
• 1 ½ cups finely shredded radicchio, long strands cut into bite-size lengths
• 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved into thin strips using vegetable peeler
• ¼ cup sliced almonds

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A food processor’s slicing blade can be used to slice the Brussels sprouts, but the salad will be less tender.

1
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk vinegar, mustard, sugar, and 1/4-teaspoon salt together in bowl. Add shallot, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and microwave until steaming, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir briefly to submerge shallot. Cover and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

2
Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp and well rendered, 6 to 8 minutes. Off heat, whisk in shallot mixture. Add Brussels sprouts and radicchio and toss with tongs until dressing is evenly distributed and sprouts darken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl. Add Parmesan and almonds and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Pecorino and Black Pepper

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, unpeeled
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

If using a glass or ceramic baking dish, increase the roasting time in step 1 by 5 minutes. This recipe can easily be doubled; roast the potatoes in two 13 by 9-inch baking pans on the same oven rack.

1

INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. In 13 by 9-inch baking pan, toss potatoes with oil until evenly coated. Arrange potatoes in even layer. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Transfer pan to oven and roast for 15 minutes.

2

Carefully remove foil (steam will escape). Shake pan and continue to roast, uncovered, until potatoes are spotty brown and tender and largest potato can be pierced easily with tip of paring knife, about 20 minutes longer, shaking pan halfway through roasting.

3

Transfer potatoes and any oil to bowl. Add pepper and salt and toss to combine. Add 2 tablespoons Pecorino and toss until evenly coated. Transfer potatoes to platter and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Pecorino. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Orange and Radish Salad with Arugula

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium oranges prepared according to illustrations below to make 1 1/2 cups
• 5 teaspoons lime juice from 1 to 2 limes
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander, toasted in small dry skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds
• ⅛ teaspoon table salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place orange pieces in nonreactive mesh strainer set over bowl; let stand to drain excess juice. Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, mustard, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste in large bowl until combined. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil.
2. Add oranges, radishes, and arugula to bowl and toss gently to combine. Divide arugula among individual plates, place a portion of oranges and radishes over arugula, and drizzle with any dressing in bowl; serve immediately.

Paleo Cauliflower Purée with a Secret

Paleo Cauliflower Purée with a Secret

Course Side Dish 

Cuisine American, French 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 medium Red Sweet Potato peeled and rougly chopped into 1" cubes
• 2 cloves garlic finely grated
• 1/8 cup fresh chives finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 Fresh nutmeg to be grated
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil extra-virgin

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil.
2. Meanwhile, peel 1 medium red sweet potato and cut into 1” cubes. Also, rinse the cauliflower, remove the large stem at the bottom and cut the head into smaller florets. Do not discard the inner core. Instead, cut it up into small chunks.
3. When water reaches a boil, season the water with 2 teaspoons of salt and add in your sweet potato. Cook the potato until you can easily pierce the largest part of the cube with a fork.
4. Remove the potato from the pot, but do not pour out the liquid, and set aside in a food processor or large bowl.
5. To this same pot, with the same water that you cooked your potato in, add in the entire head of cauliflower, including the inner core, which you have cut up into chunks.
6. Boil the cauliflower until very tender.
7. Strain the cauliflower from the liquid and add it to the sweet potato in your food processor or bowl. If using a food processor, blitz the vegetables until they become a smooth puree. Or, if using a bowl, mash the vegetables by hand until they form a smooth puree. Note that your puree will be chunkier if you mash it by hand.
8. When the desired texture is reached, stir in 2 cloves of grated garlic (add more or less depending on your garlic tolerance) and 1/8 cup finely chopped fresh chives. At this point you want to taste the puree for seasoning, adding salt or pepper to taste.
9. Spoon into a serving bowl, run a spatula or wooden spoon along the top of the puree to create a swirl-design, garnish with freshly grated nutmeg (a little goes a long way!) a splash of extra-virgin olive oil into the grooves and a bit more fresh chives scattered over top.
10. ENJOY!!!

Chicken Parm Stuffed Shells

YIELDS:
6 - 8
PREP TIME:
0 HOURS 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
1 HOUR 0 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. jumbo shells
• 3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/4 c. marinara, divided
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 12 oz. fresh or frozen breaded chicken, cooked according to package directions and diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, 2 cups marinara, basil, and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then gently fold in chicken.
3. Add remaining 1/4 cup marinara to the bottom of a 9”x13” baking dish. Spread in a thin layer over the bottom of dish. Stuff chicken mixture into shells and arrange on top of sauce side by side. Sprinkle shells with remaining mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and turning slightly golden.
4. Cool slightly, garnish with parm and basil and serve.

Christmas Negroni

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Winter Daquiri


Ingredients

INFUSED GIN (MAKES 550ML)

• 2 oranges
• 100 g golden caster sugar
• 4 cloves
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 star anise
• 500 ml Bombay sapphire gin

NEGRONI

• 70 ml infused gin , (recipe below)
• 2 slices of orange
• 50 ml Martini bianco
• 50 ml Martini bitters

Method

1. To make the infused gin (do this as far ahead as you can), strip the zest from the oranges, then add to a small pan with all of the remaining ingredients, except for the gin.
2. Gently bring to the boil, then simmer over a low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it forms a light syrup. Take off the heat and leave to cool.
3. Once cold, pour the the cooled syrup and its infusions into a glass bottle and top up with the gin. Shake well to mix and store for at least a week to infuse. Strain before using.
4. To make the cocktails, divide a handful of ice cubes between two old fashioned whisky glasses. Mix the negroni ingredients in a jug, stir well and divide between the glasses.

Crispy & sticky chicken thighs with squashed new potatoes & tomatoes - Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

• 800 g new potatoes
• 12 free-range chicken thighs , skin on, bone out
• olive oil
• 600 g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes
• 1 bunch of fresh oregano , (30g)
• extra virgin olive oil
• red wine vinegar

Method

1. Scrub the potatoes and put into a large saucepan of salted boiling water and boil until cooked.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
3. Cut each chicken thigh into three strips and place in a bowl. Rub the meat all over with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, then toss.
4. Heat a large frying pan, big enough to hold all the chicken pieces snugly in one layer, and put the chicken into the pan, skin side down. If you don’t have a pan that’s big enough, feel free to cook the chicken in two batches. Toss and fry over a low heat for 10 minutes, or until almost cooked, then remove with a slotted spoon to a large roasting tray or dish.
5. Prick the tomatoes with a sharp knife. Place them in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave for a minute or so. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, pinch off their skins. You don’t have to, but by doing this they will become lovely and sweet when cooked, and their intense flavours will infuse the potatoes.
6. By now the potatoes will be cooked. Drain them in a colander, then lightly crush them by pushing down on them with your thumb.
7. Pick and bash up most of the oregano leaves with a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, or a Flavour Shaker if you have one. Add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a good splash of red wine vinegar and some pepper and give everything another bash. Add to the chicken with the potatoes, the tomatoes and the rest of the oregano leaves. Toss everything together carefully.
8. Spread out in a single layer in the roasting tray, and bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven until golden.
9. Lovely served with a rocket salad dressed with some lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, and a nice glass of white wine.

Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

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Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp
• 1 lb chicken sausage, fully cooked or raw that has been cooked through enough to slice. (we used asiago basil, but feel free to use your favorite)
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3" pieces
• 2 shallots, sliced into wedges
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 lemon
• pepper, to taste

Lemon Garlic Aioli

• 1 cup extra light tasting olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove
• juice of one lemon
• zest of one lemon
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. To make the aioli, add the olive oil, egg, garlic, lemon juice and zest and salt to a mason jar. Place hand blender (also known as an immersion blender) at the bottom of the jar and turn it on. In a few seconds you will see the aioli start to form at the bottom. It will quickly begin to emulsify and become thick. Hold the blender at the bottom of the jar for the first few seconds until the oil has been incorporated, then move the blender up slowly until fully combined!
2. Heat oven to 400°F.
3. In a large bowl toss asparagus and shallots in olive oil with 1/2 tsp salt and spread on baking sheet along with sausage. Place on center rack and roast for 10 minutes.
4. Remove pan from oven and add shrimp. Season entire sheet pan with remaining salt, freshly ground pepper, old bay seasoning and squeeze the lemon over the top. Gently toss all ingredients on the pan and roast for an additional 6-7 minutes or until sausage is warmed through and shrimp is pink. Serve warm with the aioli. Enjoy!

one pot spanish chicken and potatoes

prep time: 10 mins
cook time: 30 mins
total time: 40 minutes
yield: 6 1x

DESCRIPTION
This one-pot recipe Spanish Chicken and Potatoes is full of flavor and vibrant color and is perfect served with a big piece of crusty white bread or over a steaming hot pile of rice. The recipe is one inspired from a tomato “salsa” my sweet host mother, Fatima, always made for me when I lived in Sevilla, Spain.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 5 ripe tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 of a large eggplant, skin removed and diced (2–3 cups)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast meat
• 1 large Russet potato, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning (I used poultry seasoning)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
• crusty bread or rice for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

• Sauce:
•  Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic. Scoop the juices, seeds, and flesh out of the tomatoes into the pan. Add the eggplant pieces and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes or until everything is soupy-like and softened and very good smelling. Place the scooped out tomato halves over the sauce, open side down. Simmer for a few minutes until the tomatoes have steamed and softened. Break them up in the pan and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to get all the flavors real nice and yummy.
• Blend: Transfer to a blender or food processor, puree until mixture reaches your desired consistency, and stir in the salt. Taste and adjust to you liking.
• Chicken and Potatoes: In the same pan, add one more quick drizzle of olive oil and add the chicken and potato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and seasoning. Saute for a few minutes on each side until they are browned.
• Finish: Add the sauce back to the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are fully cooked. Top with fresh parsley and serve with crusty white bread or rice.

Sheet pan dinners

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Gnocchi Lasagna with Spinach

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SERVES
10 to 12

PREP TIME:
5 minutes

COOKING TIME:
1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for coating the baking dish
• 1 pound uncooked sweet or hot Italian sausages (or 14 ounces Beyond Sausage)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white beans
• 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
• 1 pound refrigerated, shelf stable, or frozen gnocchi (can sub gluten-free gnocchi or Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a lasagna pan (a 9x13-inch pan that’s at least 3 inches deep) or 3-quart baking dish with olive oil. Alternatively, you can use a 9x13-inch baking dish that's 2 inches deep, but it will be very full.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Remove the casings from 1 pound uncooked Italian sausages, add to the pan, and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, beginning to crisp, and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, dice 1 medium yellow onion and mince 4 garlic cloves.
3. Add the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and several grinds black pepper to the pot and cook until the onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring, until well-incorporated and darkened slightly in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with your hands as you add them to the pot, and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly and the flavors have developed, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, drain 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese if needed, then grate on the large holes of a box grater. Grate until you have 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Drain and rinse 2 cans of white beans.
5. Remove the pot from the heat. Add 5 ounces baby spinach (5 packed cups) to the sauce one handful at a time, stirring as you go. Stir in the the white beans and 1 pound gnocchi. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the mozzarella, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil leaves just before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Make ahead: The marinara sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and refrigerated. The day you're serving the casserole, stir in the spinach, white beans, and gnocchi, transfer to the casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake as directed. Alternatively, you can assemble the entire lasagna (sans cheese) one day in advance, then cover with foil and refrigerate. Top with the cheese before baking

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Green Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients 8 servings

• 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed 
• 3 bay leaves 
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary 
• 3 tablespoons clarified butter, melted 
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil 
• 1 medium sweet onion, thickly sliced 
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided 
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 
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Sauce

• 1 cup packed fresh parsley 
• ½ cup chopped fresh chives 
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (see Tip) 
• 1 clove garlic 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ⅔ cup reduced-fat sour cream 
• ⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt 
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 1 teaspoon ground toasted coriander seeds 
• ⅛ teaspoon sugar Pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation
Prep

30 m
Ready In

1 h 30 m

1. Combine potatoes, bay leaves and rosemary in a large pot and cover with 3 inches of water. 
2. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 30 to 40 minutes. 
3. Drain (discard the bay leaves and rosemary) and let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. 
4. Position a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. 
5. Combine butter and oil in a small bowl. 
6. Pour half onto a large rimmed baking sheet. 
7. Add onion and toss to coat. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and place them cut-side down on the baking sheet. 
8. Smash the potatoes gently with the bottom of a jar. 
9. Brush with the remaining butter mixture and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
10.  Roast the vegetables until browned on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. 
11. Turn over and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and the remaining ⅛ teaspoon pepper. 
12. Roast until dark golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.

 Meanwhile, to prepare sauce:

1. Combine parsley, chives, dill, horseradish, garlic and salt in a food processor. 
2. Process until finely chopped. 
3. Add sour cream, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, coriander, sugar and cayenne; 
4. pulse until smooth. 
5. Serve the potatoes with the sauce.

Tip: Prepared horseradish packs a distinct, pungent aroma. This condiment is made from grated horseradish root, salt and vinegar. Look for it in the produce section next to salad dressings. You can also grate fresh horseradish root—a perennial from the same family as mustard and wasabi—if you can find it.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole | Low Carb & Keto-Friendly

 Ingredients Serves 6

• 1 ½ pounds broccoli florets
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cut in cubes
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Grease a 2.5 quart to 3 quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil.
4. Add the broccoli; cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Drain and transfer broccoli to prepared baking dish; set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until incorporated.
7. Add cream cheese mixture to the broccoli and stir until thoroughly combined.
8. Bake in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
9. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
10. Optionally, garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and serve.

NET CARBS: 7 grams

HOW TO MAKE AHEAD

Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 minutes.
Transfer to a baking dish and add in the cheese mixture.
Wait for everything to cool down to room temperature, then cover with foil and set in the fridge for 1 day.
When ready, remove cover, stir everything together, and bake until mixture is hot and bubbly.

Tex-Mex Egg and Cheese Cauliflower Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 4–5 cups riced cauliflower (1 large head). If you need instructions on how to rice cauliflower see see this post.
• 1/2 tsp taco seasoning or Mexican spices
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced into strips (see notes for alternatives)
• 4 to 5 large Eggland’s Best Organic Eggs plus 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (or 6 –7 whole eggs, whisked)
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup enchilada sauce or hot sauce
• 8 oz shredded mexican blend or cheddar cheese, plus extra to grate on top.
• Kosher salt/pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS - link to instruction details
Make Ahead Option in notes

1. Preheat oven to 400 F and oil a 12×8 casserole dish/meal prep container. If meal prepping without baking, skip preheat.
2. Rice your cauliflower or use ready-to-use cauliflower rice. Toss with mexican spices or taco seasoning then spoon into an even layer on the bottom of the casserole dish.
3. Next press (with paper towel) any extra water from the zucchini strips. Layer the zucchini strips on top.
4. Whisk your eggs, egg whites, and hot sauce or enchilada sauce together. Pour on top of the zucchini. If you end up needing more liquid to cover the dish, whisk together one extra egg and 1/4 to 1/3 c milk of choice. Pour over casserole
5. Layer your shredded cheese on top of the casserole.
6. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Check progress at 20 minutes. If the edges are starting to brown quicker than the middle is cooking, then cover with foil and continue cooking until evenly cooked. Broil last minute for extra crispy cheese!
7. Seasoning with salt/pepper, hot sauce, and/or cilantro before serving. Extra cheese is optional.

NOTES
Meal Prep/Make Ahead Tips!  For meal prep, allow to cool before freezing. (Keeps well in freezer for up to 3 months). Alternatively, you can also SKIP BAKING and just store prepped casserole in fridge, covered, until until ready to bake. Store in fridge for up to 5 days.

Oven safe meal prep casserole dish I used.
Feel free to use other vegetables instead of zucchini; yellow squash, eggplant, tomato,etc.
Dairy Free Option: Hummus sauce to replace cheese on top – 1 c hummus, 1/4c oil, garlic and spices or mix in of choice. Ex – red pepper, taco seasoning, etc. Combine on stove or microwave until melted and mixed.

Category: breakfast/dinner
Method: bake
Cuisine: mexican american

Salsa Verde Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
• 8 ounces pepperjack, monterey jack, or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a baking dish.
2. Pound chicken to even 1-inch thickness and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the baking dish.
4. Pour salsa verde over chicken, making sure to cover all of the chicken completely.
5. Top with shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Spicy Ranch Cauliflower Crackers

1 h 10 m
18 servings
29 cals

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen riced cauliflower 
• cheese cloth
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Squeeze moisture out of the cooled riced cauliflower.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine riced cauliflower, egg, ranch mix, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until incorporated.
4. Drop mixture with a small cookie scoop onto the prepared cookie sheet and flatten with a small hand rolling pin, a cup, or your hand to approximately 1/16-inch thickness. The thinner the dough, the crispier the cracker.
5. Bake crackers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 29 calories; 1.5 g fat; 1.3 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g protein; 14 mg cholesterol; 104 mg sodium. Full nutrition

Herbed Slow-Cooker Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and, if desired, browning sauce; 
2. rub over chicken. 
3. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. 
4. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.

Test Kitchen Tips

• Good cooks like to keep some go-to meals on hand that don’t require a special trip to the store. Keep chicken breasts in the freezer and you’ll always be ready.
• During the summer, be sure to use plenty of fresh garden basil to savory recipes like this one!
• Here are 30-min chicken breast recipes you can rely on.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 211 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. 
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. 
3. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs.
4. Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. 
5. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. 
6. Stir in wine. 
7. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. 
8. Add to slow cooker. 
9. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
10. Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. 
11. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. 
12. Discard thyme and bay leaf. 
13. Bring juices to a boil. 
14. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. 
15. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. 
16. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

Test Kitchen tips

• Short ribs can be an expensive cut of beef, but they are perfect for a special occasion.
• Cut your vegetables in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
• Serve with a heaping spoonful of our best mashed potato recipes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated with 1/2 teaspoon salt): 250 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Keto Low Carb Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts , cut into thin slices

CHICKEN STIR FRY SAUCE

• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 inch piece ginger , grated
• 4 tbsp gluten free soy sauce , or coconut aminos for Paleo/W30
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

CHICKEN STIR FRY

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion , 80g
• 2 cups broccoli , 200g
• 1/2 red bell pepper , 100g
• 1 cup mushrooms , 80g
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken in the garlic, ginger, gluten free soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl or ziplock and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large wok and cook the onions for two minutes then add the broccoli and bell peppers and cook for a few more minutes until crisp tender, then remove the vegetables from the wok and add to a bowl with a foil cover to keep warm.
3. Drain the chicken from the marinade (keep the marinade, we will cook it later) and add a little more oil to your wok and cook the chicken over a high heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until chicken pieces are fully cooked.
4. Return the cooked vegetables to the wok along with the remaining stir fry marinade, mushrooms, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes and cook for about three to four more minutes until the mushrooms are cooked. 

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

12 minutes

Total Carbs:

9 g

Net Carbs:

7 g

Protein:

28 g

Servings:

4

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon 
• 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces 
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• 1¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 
• ⅔ cup sour cream 
• 4 scallions, sliced, divided

Preparation

Prep

20 m

Ready In

1 h

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 
2. Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. 
3. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool. (Reserve the drippings in the pan.) 
4. Combine cauliflower, pepper, salt and the bacon drippings in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 
5. Roast, stirring twice, until tender, about 35 minutes. 
6. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese, sour cream and half the scallions in a small bowl. 
7. When the cauliflower is tender, stir the cheese mixture into the cauliflower in the pan. 
8. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese. 
9. Bake until hot, 5 to 7 minutes more. 
10. Chop the cooled bacon. 
11. Sprinkle the hot casserole with the bacon and the remaining scallions.

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Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Serves 4

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 12 ounces dried spaghetti
• 1/4 pound (about 3/4 cup) pancetta or bacon, finely diced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (about 4 big cloves) minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
• 3 cups baby arugula

Directions

1. In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water (it comes in handy), then drain the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat until crisped, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the olive oil, then add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the lemon juice to the skillet, then toss in the drained pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parm and toss, adding the pasta water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, just to help the cheese coat the pasta. Add the arugula and toss until it wilts, about 1 minute. Season to taste with additional salt, lots of black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve with more Parm.

KETO LOW CARB BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER

Ingredients:

•  12 oz cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces (about 1/2 a large head of cauliflower)
•  cooking oil for frying
•  1 large egg whisked
•  1 tbsp heavy cream
•  1/2 tbsp parsley finely chopped

Breading

•  1 cup superfine almond flour
•  1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese use fresh and not shelf-stable kind

Bang bang sauce

•  1/4 cup mayonnaise
•  1 tbsp chili paste I used sambal
•  1 tbsp erythritol granular
•  1 tsp sriracha
•  1 tsp lime juice

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk egg with heavy cream. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour and cheese. Set aside.
3. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon a small amount of breading onto your sheet pan (just enough to cover the bottom of a cauliflower bite).
4. Dip a piece of cauliflower in the egg wash. After it is fully coated, shake it a few times, making sure to shake off any excess egg drippings back into the egg bowl before adding it to the breading. The reason for doing this is that you don't want the egg drippings going into the breading. The moisture will cause the breading to clump and they will no longer stick to the cauliflower.
5. Place the cauliflower piece onto the small mound of bread crumbs, applying a little pressure so those breading sticks to the bottom of the cauliflower.
6. Spoon a small amount of breading over the cauliflower and then use your fingers to press the breading onto the cauliflower until it is fully coated. Make sure the coating is not too thick. You want the cauliflower to be completely covered but you don't want the coating to be too thick because it will fall off when fried. It is important to keep your hands dry and breading in a separate bowl so that the breading does not get too damp.
7. Carefully set the cauliflower aside onto a clean part of your baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
8. To deep fry the cauliflower, pour 1 1/2 inches of cooking oil into a pot. When the oil reaches 350F, add a few pieces of breaded cauliflower. You may need to stir the cauliflower a few times to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook a few minutes until a deep golden brown. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon and place onto a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
9. To make the bang bang sauce, add all sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed. If you prefer less spicy, use less sriracha. If you leave out the sriracha completely you may want to add a little vinegar to the sauce.
10. Drizzle bang bang sauce over cauliflower. It's better to drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower to prevent the breading from getting soft from the sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes:

• Finely grate the parmesan cheese so that it resembles grains of sand. I used my food processor.
• The cauliflower can also be baked or air fried. For those instructions, see my crispy low carb cauliflower post.
• Adding heavy cream to the egg will make it easier to coat.
• If you do not like to eat very spicy, you may want to reduce or leave out the sriracha sauce. If you leave out the sriracha, I recommend adding a little vinegar to the sauce.
• I used sambal chili paste.*
• I used So Nourished Erythritol Sweetener Granular.*
• *Some of the links contained in this post are affiliate links. Much like referral codes, this means I earn a small commission if you purchase a product I referred (at no extra charge to you).
• Nutritional information does not include oil for frying . Nutrition facts assume all of the egg wash and breading is used, but in actuality, you will not use all the breading. Nutrition facts also assumes you will use all the sauce but I had leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Keto Low Carb Bang Bang Cauliflower

Amount Per Serving (0.25 of recipe)

Calories 433Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 74mg25%

Sodium 546mg24%

Potassium 478mg14%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 370IU7%

Vitamin C 42.9mg52%

Calcium 362mg36%

Iron 1.9mg11%

Net Carbs 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.