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Beer-Caraway Mustard

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by looper
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Beer-Caraway Mustard

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Servings 32
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mustard seed yellow or white
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds toasted
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion dried
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free starter culture

Instructions
 

  • Soak the mustard seeds and caraway seeds in the beer overnight.
  • When ready to make the mustard, combine the soaked seeds with the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor (for a whole-grain mustard you can reserve two tablespoons of the mustard seeds to stir in later, if desired).
  • Blend in the blender or food processor until desired consistency is reached.
  • Stir in reserved mustard seed, if desired.
  • Transfer to a glass jar and cover.
  • Let sit on the counter for three days.
  • Pop in the fridge and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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Beer-Thyme Mustard

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by looper
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Beer-Thyme Mustard

Tangy and packed full of flavor, this homemade mustard recipe blends the flavors of beer, thyme and onion with whole-grain mustard for a flavorful zip and zing to any sandwich, burger or recipe.
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Servings 32
Calories 18 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mustard seed 2/3 yellow, 1/3 brown/black
  • 3/4 cup beer minus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion dried
  • 2 teaspoons thyme dried
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free starter culture

Instructions
 

  • Soak the mustard seeds in the beer overnight.
  • When ready to make the mustard, combine the soaked seeds with the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor (for a whole-grain mustard you can reserve two tablespoons of the mustard seeds to stir in later, if desired).
  • Blend in the blender or food processor to your preferred consistency.
  • Gently stir in reserved mustard seeds (if desired)
  • Transfer to a glass jar and cover.
  • Let sit on the counter for 3 days.
  • Store in refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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‘choked Chicken

Posted on April 6, 2023April 11, 2023 by looper
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‘choked Chicken

One skillet chicken and pasta in a creamy artichoke sauce.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ea chicken thigh boneless, skinless
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 C onion
  • 6 ea grape tomato
  • 2 ea artichokes pickled
  • 1 C spinach
  • 1 C cream
  • 1 1/2 C Fusilli
  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta to al dente and drain, reserving 1/2 C pasta water. Set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in olive oil over med-high heat.
  • Slide chicken to the side. Add onion, tomato, artichoke. Sauté until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts. Add cream and parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover for 3-5 mins. Stir in cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2412IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
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Waffles

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by looper
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Waffles

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Servings 16 1/4 waffles
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add flour, milk, and vegetable oil and mix to combine. Whisk in sugar, then mix in baking powder, salt, and vanilla just until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
  • Spray the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray. Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and the iron stops steaming, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 16wafflesCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 73IUCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
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Keto Clam Chowder

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by looper
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Keto Clam Chowder

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Servings 6 people
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 center-cut bacon strips
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 head cauliflower cubed
  • 3 cup water
  • 1 bottle 8 ounces clam juice
  • 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 19 1/2 oz chopped clams (3) 6-1/2 ounce cans

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cauliflower, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cauliflower are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine xanthan gum and 1 cup cream until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.

Notes

replace cauliflower with 3 cubed potatoes and replace xanthan gum with 1/3 cup flour for traditional chowder

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1218IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
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Keto Spinach & Feta Pastries

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by looper
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Keto Spinach & Feta Pastries

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Servings 8 pastries
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients:

  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients:

  • 12 oz spinach
  • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 egg yolk to brush on the outside of the pastries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Put the mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave one minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds. Stir. At this point, all the cheese should be melted. Microwave 30 more seconds until uniform and gloopy (it should look like cheese fondue at this point). Add the rest of the dough ingredients and the cheese to a food processor. Mix using the dough blade until a uniform color. If you do not have a food processor you can mix in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon but you may need to dump it onto wax paper and knead it by hand to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients.
  • Stir together the ingredients for the filling. Set aside the egg yolk to brush on the pastries.
  • Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper into a 6 x 18 inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise with a pizza cutter. Put the filling down the center of one piece. Top with the other piece of dough. Use the pizza cutter to cut into 7 or 8 pieces. Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Gently press the edges together on two opposing sides of each pastry. Use a kitchen shears or small knife to make a few slits in the top dough. Brush with the egg yolk. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4396IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 2mg
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Keto Granola

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by looper
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Keto Granola

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Servings 16
Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Raw Almonds
  • 1 Cup Raw Pecans or Walnuts
  • 1 Cup Raw Hazelnuts
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • ½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • ½ Cup Sunflower Seeds
  • ⅓ Cup Sesame Seeds
  • ⅓ Cup Chia Seeds
  • ½ Cup Splenda
  • ½ Cup Natural Peanut Butter
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 1 Tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Add all of the nuts, half of the pumpkin seeds, and half of sunflower seeds to your food processor. Pulse to roughly chop nuts/seeds. ***Do NOT over pulse; you do not want a fine meal.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the rest of the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together. Add this to the dry ingredients. Mix together.
  • Spread mixture in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten with your hands and a rolling pin.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the tray from the oven and let cool.
  • Use your hands to break granola apart into pieces.
  • Store in cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 12CupCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
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Za’atar

Posted on February 6, 2023 by looper
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Za’atar

Middle Eastern Spice Mixture
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon​ roasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup ground sumac
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions
 

  • Grind sesame seeds with mortar and pestle
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well
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Keto Spanish Meatball Soup

Posted on February 3, 2023February 4, 2023 by looper
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Keto Spanish Meatball Soup

This soup is widely eaten in Spain and Mexico and features beef and pork meatballs in a chicken and red pepper broth. It also contains various spices and herbs. 
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Servings 8
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 Cup Pork Rinds ground
  • 1/3 Cup Milk
  • 8 oz Pork ground
  • 8 oz Ground Beef
  • 1/4 Cup Manchego Cheese grated
  • 1/4 Cup Asiago Cheese grated
  • 3 Tbsp Parsley
  • 1/2 Onion small, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Soup

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped fine
  • 2 Bell Pepper red chopped 1/2"
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika smoked
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Cup White Wine
  • 8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Almonds finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley
  • 1 1/2 Cup Spinach chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix all meatball ingredients well. Form 1" meatballs (approximately 40) and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in freezer while making broth
  • Add olive oil to dutch oven and bring to a shimmer. Add onion and red bell pepper and saute for 10 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes and saffron, cooking until fragrant (30 seconds).
  • Add wine and reduce until it's nearly gone. Add broth and bring back to a simmer. Add meatballs and cook until they're cooked through, approximately 10 mins. During the last minute, add chopped spinach to wilt. Remove from heat and add parsley and chopped almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1351mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1959IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Posted on February 2, 2023February 3, 2023 by looper
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

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Servings 6
Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small head cauliflower coarsely chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup finely cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until cauliflower is tender, 12-15 minutes.
  • Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in chicken, cream, ham, mustard, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1372mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 436mgIron: 1mg
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