Category Archives: Low Carb Diet Recipes

Holiday Roasted Duck With Orange-Lemon Sauce

Holiday Roasted Duck With Orange-Lemon Sauce 1 (5 to 6 lb) duck (reserve neck and any gizzards) salt and black pepper 1 navel orange, one half cut into wedges, one half juiced 1 lemon, one half cut into wedges, one half juiced 2 cups water 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 Tbsp … Continue reading

Festive Pecan Crusted Salmon

Festive Pecan Crusted Salmon 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 oz dry vermouth or white wine 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 salmon fillets 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a … Continue reading

Wild Rice Sausage Casserole Holiday Low Cal

Wild Rice Sausage Casserole Holiday Low Cal 2/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained 3 1/2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable), divided 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter, divided 12 oz. ground sausage (your favorite kind) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme 12 oz. mushrooms 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine … Continue reading

Herbed Sausage Stuffing Holiday Low Cal

Herbed Sausage Stuffing Holiday Low Cal 1 lb. turkey sausage (or any sausage you like) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 eggs 2 cups chopped cauliflower (bite size) 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash (bite size) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3 Tbsp chopped fresh sage … Continue reading

Cheddar Almond Cheese Dip Holiday Low Cal

Cheddar Almond Cheese Dip 1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 4 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 tsp grated sweet onion dash hot sauce 1 green onion, chopped fine, including tops salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped slightly In a glass bowl, mix together the cheese, mayonnaise, grated onion, hot sauce, and … Continue reading

Steviva Cranberry Relish Low Cal

Steviva Cranberry Relish 3/4 Cup Steviva Blend 1 cup Dark Rum 1 lemon, zested 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 3/4 Cup chopped walnuts (or other favorite nuts) Put Steviva Blend and Rum into a big saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the lemon zest and cranberries, stirring, and bring back … Continue reading

Easy Chocolate Ganache Covered Pecans

Easy Chocolate Ganache Covered Pecans 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 cups pecan halves Bring a double boiler bottom filled with water (or saucepan) to a boil, then remove from heat. In double boiler top (or bowl that fits inside saucepan) put the chocolate chips and heavy cream and start stirring … Continue reading

Cranberry Ricotta Pie Low Cal

Cranberry Ricotta Pie 1 cup whole cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 1/4 cup ricotta 4 eggs 1/3 cup Splenda 1 cup heavy cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon dash ground nutmeg dash ground cloves Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, add the cranberries and, using a potato masher, mash … Continue reading

Sassy Bourbon Duck Bites Low Cal

Sassy Bourbon Duck Bites 1 cup almond flour or meal 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp cayenne powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dill weed 1/4 tsp ground thyme 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp paprika 4 to 6 boneless duck breasts, … Continue reading

Devilish Spicy Eggs Low Carb

Devilish Spicy Eggs 12 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon grated onion 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon good mustard 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and black pepper to taste paprika to taste parsley for garnish Fill a large pot with cold water and add eggs along … Continue reading