BBQ Chicken Tenders

I love chicken tenders, so much better then wings. (I hate to battle with the bones.) With this BBQ marinate, and cool dipping sauce, you are in for a great snack, or part of a delicious dinner.


1 lb chicken tenders

MARINATE
3 tbsp Hot Sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup red peppers

DIPPING SAUCE
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing
14 cup sour cream
1 tbsp blue cheese, crumbled
1 red pepper, sliced


Arrange chicken in 11X7 inch oven safe dish.

Mix together first three ingredients in small bowl. Brush onto both sides of chicken. Cover and place in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven 375

Uncover dish, and bake until chicken is cooked (about 15 minutes).

Mix together dipping sauce. Serve


Per Serving (2 chicken tenders and 1 1/2 tbsp dipping sauce)
83 calories, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 9 g protein, no fiber.

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Egg
Spinach and Cheese Omelet
Green Eggs and Turkey
Breakfast Pizza
Egg Bake Recipe with Vegetables
Vegetable Frittata
Vegetable Cheese Pie
Egg Drop Soup
Low Carb Quiche



Fish
Broiler Fish
Grilled Salmon with Yogurt
Dijon Salmon
Apple Tuna
Zucchini Salsa over Fish Fillets
Chunky Clam Chowder
Shrimp Creole
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup


Chicken/Turkey
Lettuce Tacos
Lemon Chicken
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Olive
Chicken Breasts with Lime
Cornbread Chili
Lettuce Turkey Bowls
Almond Coated Chicken
Chicken Salad
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricot
Chicken Soup
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker
BBQ Chicken Tenders

Pork
Pork with Orange Marinate



Beef
Spicy Meat Balls
Healthy Sloppy Joe's
Dijon Sirloin
Steak Rub

Soup
Cold Tomato and Cucumber Soup
Quick Tortellini Soup
Chunky Clam Chowder
Egg Drop Soup
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Chicken Soup
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker

Shake
Blue Smoothie
Easy Ice Cream
Shake of Cherry Blueberry
Shake of Strawberry Kiwi

Salad
Flaxseed Vinaigrette
Sunset Salad
Healthy Kid Snack of Low Carb Chef Salad
Chicken Salad

Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Basic Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash with Cheese
Layered Spaghetti Squash


Snacks
Peanut Butter Cookies
Spontaneous Salsa
Cottage Cheese Toast
Zucchini Snacks
Raspberry Mousse
Chili Popcorn
Healthy Kid Snack of Low Carb Chef Salad
Lettuce Turkey Bowls
Easy Ice Cream
Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
Cheesecake Recipe Strawberry Squares
Cheesecake Recipe Chocolate
Cheesecake Recipe Raspberry Pecan Bars
Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes
Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered
Deluxe Celery Sticks
Healthy Snack Spread Hawaiian
BBQ Chicken Tenders

SlowCooker
Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricot
Chowder Chicken and Vegetable Slowcooker


Misc.
Apple Muesli
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Alfredo Sauce
Sweet and Sour Veggie Pizza
Butter and Margarine Substitute
Homemade Pesto
Breakfast Ricotta Pancakes
Asparagus and Almonds
Curried Vegetable StirFry
Sauce Recipe for Homemade Salsa Berry Good
How to Cook Liver Seasoned

How to Cook Liver Seasoned

Cooking liver is best done using thin slices, and at a lower heat. The slower it is cooked the more tender, and less tough the meat is. On the other hand, don't cook liver too long, or it can become to dry. After a few times, you can find the right balance for your tastes!

When in need of iron, liver is the first thing anyone thinks of eating. For our bodies to absorb iron, vitamin B12 is also necessary. This is found in liver, making it easy for our bodies to absorb iron and use it efficiently.

Depending on the source (cow, lamb, pig), will depend on the nutritional value. If you are able to choose, you may want to purchase lamb liver. It has the higher amount of iron, and vitamin B12, then the typical cow liver.

1 tbsp rice flour
1 lb thinly sliced liver
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1 chopped garlic clove
2 tsp chopped sage
1/2 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

In a large frying pan, heat oil, butter, and garlic. While heating garlic, in a small bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Coat the liver slices in flour mixture and place in pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip over. Pour in broth, and add sage. Cook for another 2 minutes. With tongs, remove the liver, and heat sauce to a boil. Cook sauce for about 1 minute, then pour over liver. Serve.

Per Serving: Makes 4
195 Calories, 4.2 carbohydrates, 23g protein, 8 g fat.

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Chowder Chicken and Vegtable Slowcooker

2 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup corn
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp thyme
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups cream of potato soup
1/3 cup half and half

In a slowcooker, mix together chicken, and vegetables. Stir in spices, broth and soup. Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. (About 5 hours on low).

Add half and half and cook on high or until heated through (about 15 minutes).


Per Serving (Makes 6)
188 Calories, 15 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein, 5 g fat

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Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricot

I love slow cookers! I also love the flavor of apricots, and mustard on my chicken! This is so juicy and delicious! This low carb recipe for slow cooker chicken with apricots is somethings that everyone needs to try! Yummy!

2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
1 tbsp oil
2 cup onion
4 cups frozen favorite vegetables
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup apricot jam, sugar free
2 tbsp tapioca
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp allspice

Heat up oil in a frying pan. Place enough chicken to cover bottom of pan. Cook at medium high heat until brown. Flip and brown other side. Repeat with remaining chicken.

In a slow cooker, add onions, and favorite vegetables. Top with browned chicken pieces. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Cook for 8-9 hours on low, or 4 1/2 hours on high heat.

Serve.


Per serving (makes 8) 247 calories, 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein (this is using 4 cups of carrots. If you use other vegetables, these numbers will change)

Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup

Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Soup

As always, I love to share those slow cooker recipes. I love how easy it is to put everything together the night before, or first thing in the morning, then dinner is ready whenever we are ready to eat! Scoop out and serve this low carb recipe for slow cooker chicken thai soup!

1 lb chicken pieces
4 cups chicken broth
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion
1 tbsp ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon peel
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

15 oz coconut milk
1 diced pepper
8 oz mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

In a slow cooker, combine chicken, broth, carrots, onions, ginger, garlic, lemon peel, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 6-7 hours at low heat, or 3 hours at high heat.

Stir in coconut milk, pepper, mushrooms, and cilantro. Let cook for 10-15 minutes more.

Serve.


Per serving (makes 6) 328 calories, 15 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Asparagus and Almonds

Low Carb Recipe for Asparagus and Almonds

1 lbs asparagus
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sliced almonds
1 1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
3 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp beef bouillon

Snap off ends of asparagus and place in a small amount of boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Place on serving plate.

While asparagus is cooking, place butter and almonds into a small sauce pan. Cook medium heat until golden. Add in cornstarch, water, lemon, and bouillon stirring well between each ingredient.

Cook for two additional minutes after the sauce has become thick.

Serve sauce over asparagus.


Per Serving (makes 4) 73 calories, 3 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Ratatouille

Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Ratatouille

After seeing the new ratatouille movie my kids were excited to hear that we were actually going to eat the real thing! This makes a great side or appetizer. Using the slow cooker saves time later!

3 onions, chopped
6 oz tomato paste
1 tbsp oil
5 drops stevia or 1 tbsp sugar substitute
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
1 eggplant, peeled and cubed

Add all ingredients into a slowcooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or 4 hours at high heat.
Serve hot or cold, or room temperature.

Per serving (1/4 cup) 7 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Chicken Breasts with Lime

Low Carb Recipe for Chicken Breasts with Lime

Taking the five minutes to marinate this chicken in the morning or the night before, makes a quick and delicious chicken for lunch or dinner, that is amazingly moist, with a hint of lime and ginger flavor. Well worth the time and effort!

1 lime
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp ginger
5 drops of stevia or 1 tbsp sugar substitute
2 chicken breasts (3/4 lbs total)
pepper to taste

Place lime in microwave for 20-30 second (helps with the juicing process). Cut in half, and squeeze juice from lime into a ziplock bag.

Combine in the ziplock bag the following: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sweetener. Place chicken breasts into the bag and coat well. Place in fridge and marinate at least 3 hours. (or overnight)

When ready to cook, take chicken out of marinate and cook until juices are clear. Marinate can be used for only the first few minutes to brush on the chicken, then must be discarded. (To insure that is it cooked well, and is not cross contaminating the chicken)

Serve.

Per serving (makes 2) 2 g carbohydrates, 42 g protein

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Low Carb Recipe for Almond Coated Chicken

This low carb recipe for almond coated chicken was so good, my kids all asked for seconds! The crunchy coating was something different, but still delicious.

As you can see from the picture, we left our nuts a little on the coarse side. If you want a finer coating, just chop your nuts smaller.

4 chicken breasts ( approx 4oz each)
1 cup almonds
2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp flour
2 Eggs

Cut each chicken breast in half. Place the half a breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or zip lock bag, and hit with a heavy rolling pin until breast is about 1/2 inch thick.

Place almonds in a blender, and chop until nuts are coarsely ground. Mix with Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Place in a shallow plate.

In another shallow plate place flour.

In a third shallow dish, mix the eggs.

Take each chicken breast, and dip into flour, eggs, and then the nut mixture. Place nut coated chicken onto a baking sheet. Cook in oven at 350F for 45 minutes.

Serve.
Per Serving (makes 4) 390 calories, 8 g carbs, trace fiber, 46 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Chicken Salad

Low Carb Recipe for Chicken Soup

Slowcooker chicken soup has 16 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of fiber per serving.

This recipe is for a large slowcooker so extra soup can be frozen or set aside for another meal, saving you time and effort later.

2 cups dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
4 chicken breasts
3 cups diced carrots
2 large onions
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
8 cups water
2 cups spinach

Place the chickpeas in a saucepan and cover with an extra two inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let beans sit in pot for another hour.

While beans are sitting, place whole chicken breasts in the bottom of slowcooker. Add each ingredient in order in slowcooker on top of chicken. Turn slowcooker up to high and set timer for four and a half hours. When chickpeas have sat for the hour, pour them into the slowcooker as well.

Then timer has gone off, remove whole chicken breast, and chop into bite size pieces. Place back into soup.

Serve.



Per Serving. (makes 12) 16 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Pumpkin Soup

Low Carb Recipe for Pumpkin Soup

This beautiful orange pumpkin soup will remind you of Homemade Pumpkin Pie. It is made in only 15 minutes, and has 5 ingredients. Quick, easy, and delicious.

15 oz canned pumpkin
14 oz chicken broth
1 cup half and half cream
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

In a saucepan mix all ingredients, and heat up.

Serve.


Per Serving (makes 6) 86 calories, 8 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Steak Rub

Low Carb Recipe for Pork with Orange Marinate

One small orange can change your plain pork chop into a soft, tender chop, with a hint of orange flavor hidden in it's flesh. It is great grilled on the BBQ, or just as quick in the frying pan.

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice,
1 tablespoon grated orange peel,
2 tablespoons soy sauce,
2 cloves garlic, minced,
4 boneless pork chops.

In a large ziplock bag, place the first 4 ingredients. Seal bag and mix well.

Add pork chops, and seal again, and mix so that the chops are coated. Place in refrigerator for several hours. Flip over several times. (if able).

Take chops out of bag, and throw away marinate. Grill or pan fry chops until cooked through or about internal temperature reaches 160F.

Serve


Per Serving (1 chop)
253 calories, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 37 g protein.

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Low Carb Recipe for Slow Cooker Shrimp Soup

Taking a few minutes to mix everything in the slow cooker in the morning or the night before, can help when in a hurry to serve dinner later. The wonderful smells that fill the air are enough to get your mouth watering and stomach growling.

28 oz canned chicken broth
28 oz canned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
8 oz canned tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 oz canned mushrooms
1/4 cup olives, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound shrimp

The night before, or in the morning place all ingredients except shrimp into a slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours. Add shrimp 30 minutes before serving.
Serve.

Per Serving (makes 6 servings) 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 21 g protien

Low Carb Recipe for Easy Ice Cream

Low Carb Quiche

This quiche is crustless, but still delicious. My kids loved it enough to ask for more!

It takes only a few minutes to mix everything together, then you get to sit back and let it cook. On the table in one hour, but only 10 minutes of work.

1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
pinch pepper
2 cups frozen spinach
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Mix together well milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, pepper.

In a separate bowl, mix spinach, onion, and cheeses.

Pour cheese mixture into egg, and mix thoroughly.

Pour into greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Serve.


Per Serving (Makes 8 servings) 7 g carbohydrates, 14 g protein

Low Carb Recipe for Alfredo Sauce

Low Carb Recipe for Layered Spaghetti Squash

Preparing the squash then layering in individual bowls or a large family size glass bowl creates an interesting look and gets the taste buds going, before even lifting the fork to eat.

1 large spaghetti squash cooked and prepared
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 pound ground meat (your choice)
3/4 cups mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Cook squash.

Cook meat.

Heat ricotta cheese in microwave.

Heat up spaghetti sauce.

Layer in a large bowl, or in individual bowls, squash, ricotta cheese, meat, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, then parmesan cheese.

Serve.


Per Serving (serves 4) - 14 g carbohydrates, 6.6 g fiber

Low Carb Recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Cheese

This is also a really quick dinner especially if squash is cooked ahead of time. If you like cheese, and squash this will quickly become a favorite dish!

1 large spaghetti squash cooked and prepared.
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Mix all ingredients in microwave safe dish or oven safe dish. Microwave for 2-5 minutes, or heat in oven for 5-8 minutes until all ingredients are hot and cheese is melted.

Serve.

Low Carb Recipe for Basic Spaghetti Squash

This recipe is a good starting point. It is a place to get ideas, and think of new things to add to your squash. All you need is:

Flesh from 1 large spaghetti squash, (about 5 cups)
Miscellaneous ingredients of your choice.

After cooking and preparing the squash, start pulling out all the ingredients you like or feel like adding today, and mix it all together, and serve warm.


This can be any amount to your taste any of the following:

Garlic, salt, pepper and other herbs and spices that you like, fennel, dill, curry, red pepper flakes

Meat choices are endless, ground beef, ground turkey, diced chicken, pork strips

For cheeses there is Parmesan, Feta, Cheddar, mozzarella, blue

Vegetable choices are also endless, zucchini, beans, tomatoes, spinach, Swiss chard, broccoli, peppers

If you are adding tomato sauce, put it on at the end as a garnish. This will prevent the squash from becoming mushy.


Have fun, enjoy and try new things!

Low Carb Recipe for Spaghetti Squash Bake

If you like spaghetti squash, you will like this!

It is so quick and easy to put together. Bake the squash ahead of time, then throw the ingredients together, and serve to the table only 10 minutes later. Makes a great lunch or dinner! Or use the leftovers for a snack!

1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups spinach
1/2 fresh tomato chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup cooked spaghetti squash
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated cheese

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except cheese. Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Serve


Per Serving - 3.3 g carbohydrates (serves 6)

Low Carb Recipe for Zucchini Salsa over Fish Fillets

Chunky pieces of zucchini, the spicy salsa, and the soft undertones of fish makes this quick dinner worth the 15 minutes it took to make it and worth the 4 g net carbs to eat it.

1 pound fish fillets, thawed
2 tablespoons butter or substitute
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa
1 zucchini cut into bite sized pieces

Place fish fillets onto a baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake in oven at 450F for 4-6 minutes for each 1/2 inch thickness of fish.

While fish is baking, in a sauce pan mix salsa, and zucchini. Bring to a boil, then turn down and cover. Cook until zucchini is tender but still crisp.

Serve salsa over fish.


Per Serving (serves 4)
131 calories, 22 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 44 mg cholesterol