Corned Beef Slaw Salad

     Salads are my absolute fave go to for lunch, which is usually my biggest meal of the day...so I have to make it spectacular.  And, my Corned Beef Slaw Salad falls right into that category.  If you have ever been to Carnegie Deli and tried this combo, you will know the joy it brings to your taste buds.  So the next time you decide to whip together a Corned Beef Roast, save some extra to use for a salad the next day (...and then again the day after that), you will not regret that decision.  :)

Ingredients for Salad~
Small Head Cabbage, to yield 5 cups grated
1 cup grated Carrots
1/3 cup Mayo (I used Helman's)
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checckout for discount
1-2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
2 sliced Green Onions
Garlic Salt or Powder~I use Flavor Gods Garlic Lovers
Salt
Pepper
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Sliced Corn Beef
Sliced Swiss Cheese
Petite Dill Pickles

     Blend first set of ingredients, serve desired amount on plate, top with Beef, Cheese, and Pickles.  Enjoy  :)

Cheddar Taco Shells

     Since I was experiencing a serious case of FOMO with these Cheddar Taco Shells I've been seeing, I decided to try my hand at a simple method...plus, I had nothing to lose but a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.  #worththerisk  The real fun begins when you decide how to fill your new food holder.  For breakfast, a Sausage, Egg and Spinach scramble might be in order.  For lunch I can hear a taco calling my name.  Even a healthy snack would be perfect filled with Avocado and Red Bell Pepper.  In reality, you simply can't go wrong with this fun craft project!  :)

Ingredients for one Taco Shell~
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar
Cooking Spray

     Lightly coat a small plate with Cooking Spray, top with Cheese and microwave 30 seconds.  Remove and allow to cool til firm.  Top with desired filling.  Enjoy :)

Beef and Cabbage Stew

     If I hear that I can make dinner all in one pot, I don't even care what goes in it...my joy runneth over at the idea of only cleaning one dish.  BUT, I have a fabulous recipe to fill that one food holder and YOU will feel joy at the flavor AND the ease.  And the macros are a bonus as well.  Each of the four, two cup servings are only 290 calories, 18.8g carbs, 6.9g fiber, 11.9g net carbs, 26.3g protein and 10.3g fat.  Enjoy this for lunch or dinner, and just relax knowing cleanup will be a breeze.  :)

Ingredients for four 2 cup servings~
1 pound 91% ground Beef
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Dash Cayenne Pepper
4 cups Chicken Broth
3-4 large stalks Celery, diced
1 large (4oz) Carrot, diced
1 pound/6 cups chopped Cabbage
14.5oz can petite diced Tomatoes

     Add Beef, Onion, Garlic and Cayenne to soup pot and cook til Beef has browned, do not drain.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer for an hour or more til vegetables are softened.  Season with Salt and Pepper as desired.  Enjoy  :)

3 ingredient Cheese Cake Filling

     What do we want?  Cheesecake Filling!  When do we want it? NOW!  Ok Ok, coming right up.  I threw this together when I was wanting something decadent yet smart on macros.  Also, having some left over cookies hanging around, they were the perfect topper.  Sans, the cookie crumbles, the filling is only 340 calories, 12g carbs, 2g fiber, 10 net carbs, 24g protein and 21.5g fat.  If you want less, make this 2 servings.  Be your own dog and decide how you want to top, or not to top your filling.  Either way, you can't go wrong.  If you decide not to top, you may want to consider adding a sprinkle of Monk Fruit if desired.  :) 

Ingredients for one or two servings~
1oz/2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
7oz 5% Fage Greek Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder (I use Betterbody Foods, my fave)
Lakanto Monk Fruit~to taste~optional (use code Paige20 at checkout for discount)
Keto Cookie~optional, not included in macros (check out my latest cookie recipes on my blog)

     Add Cream Cheese to bowl and beat with mixture til smooth, add Yogurt a small amount at a time, blending after each addition til fully incorporated, then blend in Powder til fully incorporated.  If desired, add Monk Fruit for extra sweetness and blend with mixer til smooth.  Chill in fridge til ready to eat.  Top with a crumbled low carb cookie if desired.  Other options are Berries, or Heavy Whipping Cream that's been whipped, or Lily's Chocolate Chip and Nuts.  Enjoy  :)

   

Chicken Cheddar Cauliflower Casserole

     I know time is tight for so many people, so making things quick is always a plus.  I was able to throw this dish together in no time flat, and you can not tell this was not a labor intensive work of love.  And the macros are astounding, a FOURTH of this 9X13 is only 400 calories, 11.8g carbs, 9.7g fiber, 2.1g net carbs, 35g protein and 26g fat.  Add a side green salad with a Tablespoon dressing or, my famous Green Beans, and you can enjoy a hearty meal for about 500 calories.  Dinner never looked so good!  ps you can only pray for leftovers!

Ingredients for 4 servings~
1/4 cup Sour Cream
4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
4 slices Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pound Rotisserie Chicken meat, pulled from bone and chopped
1 large head Cauliflower, steamed
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2oz/1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Green Onions, diced
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     Mix together Sour Cream, Cream Cheese and Ranch til fully incorporated, set aside.  Cook and crumble Turkey Bacon, set aside.  (I do mine in the microwave one slice at a time for one minute on a paper towel)  Pluck Chicken, and add to large mixing bowl (I find the best deals at Costco).  Chop Cauliflower into small florets and add to bowl with a tablespoon water and microwave on vegetable/steam setting per your oven.  Meanwhile, stir in Sour Cream mixture and Bacon with Chicken, along with 3/4 of Bell Pepper, drain Cauliflower and blend that in with rest of mixture and pour into greased 9X13 and bake at 375 for 20 minutes, remove and top with Cheese, remaining Bell Pepper and Green Onions, return to oven for 10 more minutes.  Enjoy :)

Lily Dipped Strawberries

     The hardest part about my Lily Dipped Strawberries are picking out the "most perfect" Berries available at the market.  Everything else is easy peasy.  Each of these chocolate covered delights are only 16 calories, 2.7g carbs, .8g fiber, .8g sugar alcohol, 1.1g net carbs, .2g protein and 1.1g fat~macros are based on 30 Strawberries per pound.  If you are looking for a simple yet extravagantly elegant display, this is the one for you.  ;)

Ingredients for 1 pound/30 dipped Berries~
1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
1 pound Strawberries (approximately 30 Berries per pound)

     Add Chips and Oil to bowl, microwave 15 seconds, stir til smooth, repeat if necessary, but only heating in 10 seconds increments.  Stir in Monk Fruit til fully incorporated, then start dipping the Berries one at a time, shaking off any excess Chocolate.  Set on parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet, put in fridge til Chocolate has hardened.  Enjoy  :)

Butter Cream Turtles

     Butter Cream Turtles are a little bit of work...as the kids say these days, in "full transparency" it's gunna take a minute to whip these together.  But, if you are up for a fun craft project, it is worth the effort.  Each of these 12 Turtles are 128 calories, 13.6g carbs, 1g fiber, 11g sugar alcohol, 1.6g net carbs, .8g protein and 13g fat.  These are VERY rich, only one will do ya.  Definitely on the must try list!  ;)

Ingredients for 12 Turtles~
1/4 cup Butter (I prefer Salted Butter)
1/2 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Salt
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48 Salted Roasted Pecans (sub with regular Pecans)
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1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount

     Add Butter to small saucepan and simmer on low for about 5 minutes til golden brown, stirring occasionally.  Add remaining first set of ingredients and continue to simmer another 25 minutes, stirring frequently.  Pour into 5X7 (or similar in size) glass container and chill in fridge til solid.  Arrange 12 sets of 4 Pecans in X pattern on parchment or wax lined cookie sheet.  Remove Butter Cream from fridge and cut into 12 equal pieces (if still too hard, wait a little longer til softer), remove each square individually and roll into ball and then press on top of each Pecan X, repeat with each one, and return to fridge to harden in new shape.  Meanwhile, add last set of ingredients to bowl and heat in microwave for 15 seconds, stir til fully combined, repeat for 10 seconds if necessary.  Add one teaspoon of mixture to top of each Turtle, work quickly as this Chocolate hardens quickly.  Store in fridge.  Enjoy  :)