Low Carb Recipes

[K McNeil]

For those of you who don't like recipes per se, try marinating boneless, skinless chicken breasts in Cesar Dressing. Cook on the grill as usual. These are amazingly good. They can be cut up in small pieces and left in zip locks in the fridge for snacks, or added to salads. I usually just double what we would normally eat for dinner, then cut up the leftovers.
Hope this helps someone!
This is my first post - can I join?
Krissy

 

[StaceyA]

Welcome Krissy!
You have stumbled upon a great place!!
I just found WISH a few days ago and it has been a great help to me with my Atkins questions, and all of these recipes are great (including yours, I love ceaser dressing)
Are you also on Atkins?

 

[K McNeil]

This is actually my second time on Atkins. I lost 30 pounds in 4 mos. in preparation for pregnancy, and left the plan when I got pregnant.
Oh my, 50 lbs later, I have a gorgeous 2 year old junior Disney fanatic and more than 50 lbs to lose. I started back on Atkins April 15th of this year (tax day -- feel the pain?) and this time I'm at 19 lbs in 2 3/4 mos. My system seems to understand this Way of Eating; it's the only diet that I've ever been able to stick with for any length of time.
So, the short answer is yes, I'm on Atkins.

I do have a question for all of you low carbers though. I don't see a lot of discussion about the prepared products on the market for L.C. eating - is that kind of thing discussed in another category somewhere? I have found many products that "keep me honest" that I couldn't actually make myself. (ie breads, LeCarb frozen Desserts, Blue Bunny Yogurt, Russell Stover LC Toffee and... for New Englanders Waist Watcher Sodas made with Splenda).
I just realized that this probably isn't the best place for my reply, but I'm hoping for a "slide" cuz I'm new.
As we speak, I'm making the smothered chicken recipe and I can't wait till it's done. I look forward to conversing with you all.

Kristen

 

[mum4jenn]

Just experimented and then submitted this on the Atkins website. It is pretty good.

1 can tomato sauce
1 tsp."Sweet&Easy" Brown sugar
1 Tlbs. mustard
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
3 tsp. Splenda

This is pretty good. I am figuring on a 1 Tablespoon serving and each serving is less than 2 carbs.

 

[cinamin27]

Cajun-Ranch boneless buffalo wings (chicken tenders)

not really in recipe form just adjust to your liking, my dd (10 yrs old & skinny as can be!) & I love these!

I use Tyson individually frozen chicken tenderloins (thawed)
season to your liking (I use alittle salt & Lawrys but keep in mind Lawrys has sugar) & saute on stove top in pan coated with Pam, browning on both sides or do in George Foreman or any other indoor grill

while the chicken is sauting, mix prepared ranch dressing & prepared wing sauce (I use Ashanti brand wing sauce - zero carbs, found in Publix with the hot sauce) -- using more ranch dressing than wing sauce start off slowly pouring in the wing sauce into a bowl of ranch until its not too spicy to you. I usually use 4:1 - ranch:wing sauce. (Carb count will only be for the ranch dressing, you can try the Walden Farms brand, made with splenda/0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 calories.)

once the chicken tenders are cooked thoroughly toss them in the ranch/wing sauce mixture to coat all over. serve with celery sticks


Chicken BLT Salad

Bagged Salad (I use Leafy Romaine)
Sauteed chicken tenderloins, seasoned to your liking & cut into bite size pieces
about 8 strips of bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled(I use the Publix brand ready-to-serve-1 carb per 3 strips OR Oscar Mayer 'Real Bacon' recipe pieces (bacon bits but not the fake ones) 0 carbs)
Tomatoes
Walden Farms hot bacon dressing, made with splenda/0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 calories.)
(hot meaning you heat it, not meaning spicy)

heat dressing in microwave for 30 seconds & toss all ingredients (another QUICK low carb dinner my *non* low-carber daughter loves!)

 

[scarlett873]

i just wanted to let you guys know...we made some of the chicken fingers using the pork rinds as the batter last night (well, DH actually made them!) and they were wonderful!!! it definitely cured my craving for chicken fingers!!! he used the bbq pork rinds and dipped them in an egg wash mixed with a tad of ranch dressing. there was no pork rind taste to them at all! they had a wonderful flavor to them...

 

[Lynn CC]

Fudge Ice Cream - Dark and super-rich!

6 1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate 2 eggs
2 TBS. butter 2tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups sugar (I used splenda 30 packets) 1 1/3 c. 1/2 & 1//2
you may want to use more
1/3 c. light corn syrup (DiVince syrup) 2 c. whipping cream
2/3 c. 1/2 & 1/2


In a heavy medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring often. Stir in sugar, corn syrup(DeVince syrup) and 2/3 cup half-and-half. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer 4 minutes without stirring;set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup hot chocolate mixture. Stir egg mixture into remaining chocolate mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. cool to lukewarm. Stir in vanilla, 1-1/3 cups half-and-half and whipping cream. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. makes about 2 quarts.

 

[audflash]

Oh, thank you, thank you! I came here looking for something sweet to make and I found it!

I'm so tired of eggs and steak! I love the recipes - haven't been creative with Atkins yet but I'm working on it!!

My dh loves pork rinds (I think they're gross) - he will get a kick out of the fried chicken. And I love fried okra, too, Katholyn! I'm off to the grocery...

 

[Lynn CC]

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
Rich and creamy even when you substitute half-and-half for the whipping cream.

3 cups fresh strawberries 2cups half-and-half
2 eggs 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. sugar 1 cup whipping cream

Wash strawberries, remove and discard caps. Puree berries in blender or food processor set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar, half-and-half , vanilla and whipping cream. Stir in blended strawberries. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Makes 2 quarts.



Strawberry Cream
So rich and creamy it doesn't have to be stirred or beaten while freezing.

3 cups fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 egg yolks 3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar

Wash strawberries, remove and discard caps. Puree berries in blender or food processor. Pour into a strainer over a medium bowl Press puree through strainer with back of a spoon; set aside Discard seeds. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar and whipping cream until soft peaks form. Stir in strained berries; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into berry mixture. Pour into a 9 inch square pan. Cover with foil or plastic wrap. Place in freezer; freeze until firm, 3 to 6 hours Makes about 2 quarts.


Fresh peach Ice Cream
Good Old-Fashioned summertime favorite

2 eggs 1/8 tsp. almond extract
1 1/4 c. sugar 5 large ripe peaches, peeled, chopped
1 c. milk 1 c. whipping cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Beat in sugar. Stir in milk, vanilla and almond extract; set aside. Puree peaches in blender or food processor. Stir into egg mixture. Stir in whipping cream. Pour into ice cream canister. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacture's directions. Makes about 2 quarts

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Hey all! My family's been on Atkins for 4 months! All together we have lost over 120 lbs! I myself have lost 22! Only 20 more to go!!! Okay, the best way for me to reduce a sweet craving is:

CHEESECAKE!!!

Ingredients:
8 oz PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE
1 packet ANY FLAVOR JELLO OR ROYAL PUDDING MIX
1 1/2 cups HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
8 pakets SPLENDA

Instructions:
Leave CREAM CHEESE out to soften, or heat it up in the microwave. Mix together with an electric mixer the CREAM CHEESE and SPLENDA. Add in the HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM gradually while still mixing. Add in the PUDDING MIX gradually while still mixing. Mix until mixture is like a moose (probably spelled that wrong). Then place in the fridge for 2 hours. TASTES DELICIOUS!!!!

 

[Rita3381]

Pepperoni Chips

Buy presliced small pepperoni. Stack 3 or 4 paper plates together, and then fill plate up with pepperoni. Don't overlap pepperoni. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool. Now you have pepperoni crackers! Tast great with anything. Also satifies those crunchy cravings.
Enjoy!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Tonight I made both the green bean casserole and Steph's Yummy Chicken, both were delicious! I am the only one that ate the green beans, DH and DD don't like green beans. We all had the chicken and we all thought it was great. DH said it was as good as something you'd expect to find in a restaurant and I should make it again real soon.

CHeryl

 

[Buz]

Rita,
These are great! I took some and put circles cut from a mozzerella cheese stick on them, microwave for 15s and made little crunchy, cheesy snack.

Buz

Originally posted by Rita3381
Pepperoni Chips

Buy presliced small pepperoni. Stack 3 or 4 paper plates together, and then fill plate up with pepperoni. Don't overlap pepperoni. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool. Now you have pepperoni crackers! Tast great with anything. Also satifies those crunchy cravings.
Enjoy!

 

[RaySharpton]

(credit to ohiomommie)

I know that this isn't a recipe, but there are a lot of recipe ideas on this website using Da Vinci Gormet sugar-free syrups.

I'm putting the link here so that I know where to find it, if that is O.K..

http://www.davincigourmet.com/page.php?page=729

 

[scarlett873]

DH just made a wonderful casserole dish with a recipe i found at lowcarbfriends.com!! is it ok for me to post here as long as i credit the original poster???

this came from the poster LindaSue on www.lowcarbfriends.com

TACO BAKE
Crust:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 t. Seasoning for Tacos (see recipe below)
8 oz. shredded cheddar

Beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add the cream and seasoning. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish; spread the cheese over the bottom. Pour in the egg mixture as evenly as possible. Bake at 375º, 25-30 minutes.

Topping:
1 lb. hamburger
3 t. Seasoning for Tacos (see recipe below)
1/4 cup tomato sauce, no sugar added
4 oz. can chopped green chiles
8 oz. shredded cheddar

Brown the hamburger; drain fat. Stir in the seasoning, tomato sauce and chiles. Spread over the crust. Top with cheese. Reduce oven to 350º and bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly. Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs). Makes 6-8 servings (6 servings - 5 carbs each) (8 servings - 4 carbs each)

Optional Toppings:
1/4 cup shredded lettuce per serving (add .28 carbs)
1 T. sour cream per serving (add .5 carbs)
1 T. salsa per serving (add 1.5 carbs, depending on the brand)
1 t. Taco Bell taco sauce per serving (0 carbs)
Ripe olives, 3 slices per serving (1 carb)
Pickled jalapeno slices, 6 per serving (1 carb)
Guacamole (add carbs - varies by recipe) (approx. 1 carb per tablespoon)

*Note...we didn't use a taco seasoning. instead, we had some of the taco bell mild sauce along with some mild salsa and mixed that in with the meat. but it was WONDERFUL!! it made quite a bit too. we have enough for lunch tomorrow!

 

[FanofG00fy]

I'm so glad I found this board. I have been on Atkins for only 36 days and I was getting a little tired of the same meal day after day, but now I have found this area and all these menus! I'm going to be eating great for now on! I love this diet, to me it doesn't feel like a diet though. I've been on it 36 days and I've already lost 28 pounds. For the first time in my life I will be able to walk through the turnstyles and Disney without worrying if I'll fit! And I won't have to worry that my butt is to big for the seats! Keep it up everyone! Again, thanks! Hopefully in the future I'll be able to post some great menus. One quick question though. I was wondering what to use for "breading" and I saw people use Atkins Bake mix, Parm. Cheese and Crushed up Pork Rinds....is there anything else? Again, Thanks y'all!

I'm going to do it! I"m going to Disney a lot smaller than I am now! YooHoo!

 

[Wagamama]

Ok! Here's my first low-carb recipe!

I know that there are a few BLT recipes on this thread but this is one that i really really like!

Slab Bacon cut into chunks, fried and drained (you can use regular bacon (pre-sliced) but i like my bacon chunky so i use slab).
Cherry Tomatoes-halved or left whole
Chopped lettuce (i like iceberg, its more filling)
I also add chopped green, red, yellow peppers sometimes

Pour into a bowl and toss with splash of vinegar (cider or red), salt, pepper and oil (if you really want to you can add in a tablespoon of mayo, its DELICIOUS!)

Enjoy!

**edited to say that a shake of dried mint or some fresh basil are great too!**

 

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Melted cheese Sticks...

Okay, I tried this the other day and it was great! My own recipe!!!

Mix together a half a pound of cheese (any type, mix em up, whatever) and a tablespoon of breadcrumbs...melt in microwave on high for 1 minute...enjoy!!!

2 carbs!!!

 

[~Sparkly~Zoe]

Ingredients
Chinese-Style Chicken




1-1/2 to 2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breasts preferred)

3/4 cup water

2 tablespoons dry sherry

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup bias-sliced celery (1/4 in thick)

4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces

1-1/3 cups hot cooked rice





Remove skin from chicken. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Spray a cold large skillet with nonstick coating. Preheat the skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides in hot skillet.

Add 3/4 cup water, sherry, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes or till chicken is tender and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.

For sauce, stir together the 2 tablespoons water and the cornstarch; set aside. Add celery and green onions to skillet. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or till celery is crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve chicken and sauce with hot cooked rice.




Makes 4 servings, remember that rice swells in your stomach.

 

[~Sparkly~Zoe]

Honey Ginger Pork Chops

Ingredients:

1/4 C. honey 1/4 C. soy sauce 1/4 C. oyster sauce 2 T. brown sugar 4 tsp. grated fresh ginger root 1 T. minced garlic 1 T. ketchup 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 oz. each), trimmed of all visible fat

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except pork chops in a large mixing bowl. Blend well. Place pork chops in marinade, turning to cover. Refrigerate 6-8 hours, turning occasionally. Remove pork chops from marinade, reserving liquid. Grill over medium-hot coals for 10-15 minutes or until pink disappears, turning often and basting with marinade. Finish basting at least 3 minutes before grilling is complete.

Nutrition information per serving: 173 calories, 11g carbohydrate, 22g protein, 5g fat, 65mg cholesterol Yield: 6 servings