Chocolate & Orange: Make a Brizzle™ Holiday Cake - a knol by Mur. Easy Party Appetizer Recipe: Tiki Snack Mix. As I mentioned earlier, I've been obsessed with all things tiki, from Singapore Slings to the Tonga Room and everything in between.
And as if on cue, a friend and fellow food writer hosted an island-themed party. I immediately knew one of the items I'd be showing up to the door with: tiki snack mix. I didn't realize the addictive power of this trail mix; it was gone within a few minutes. There's something about the tropical-themed combination of sweet, chewy pineapple, rich pork, and spicy, soy-tinged nuts that will have you reaching for another handful. Get the recipe for an easy Pacific Rim snack that'll satisfy at any party when you read more.
Hot Pumpkin "Cereal" - Low-Carb Hot Cereal with Pumpkin. This may sound strange, but it's very good on a cold morning when you miss a nice steaming bowl of regular hot cereal.
It's good without the pumpkin as well. If you like, you can freeze the rest of the pumpkin in an ice cube tray and then transfer to a zip-type bag. Then, just pop out as many as you want. TVP "Oatmeal" Recipe - How to Make Low-Carb Oatmeal from TVP. Need to cut carbs, but miss hot cereal?
Then you have to try this! My favorite way to make it is in a slow cooker (crock-pot), but you can do it on the stove or even in the oven. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and freezes well, so don't be afraid to make a big batch. What is TVP? Chelsie's Cinnamon Cranberry Flax Muffins - Low-Carb Sugar-Free.
Chelsie Kenyon, About's Guide to Mexican Food, brings us this special low-carb muffin, which is high in both nutrition and flavor, with lots of fiber too! Chelsie says, "These makes a great breakfast, or even a dessert. " She also assures me that the three tablespoons of cinnamon is not a typo and adds, "Did you know cinnamon is great for diabetics and low-carbers because it stabilizes blood sugar? " On the other hand, this will be too much cinnamon for some people, so use your judgement. Low-Carb Pizza Bites Recipe - Low-Carb Pizza Mini-Quiches.
These are like pizza-flavored mini-quiches using pepperoni as the crust in a mini-muffin pan.
They also can be made without the pepperoni. You can use small amounts of whatever pizza ingredients you like. Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon oregano¼ cup sugar-free pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or combination mozzarella and other cheese such as Parmesan ¼ cup finely minced green pepper or other pizza topping24 slices of thin-sliced pepperoni, preferably in large thin slices Preparation: Heat oven to 350° F. Makes 24 pieces Nutritional Information: Each piece with pepperoni has 1 gram effective carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, and 67 calories. Seafood - Jicama Tuna Salad. Thai Chicken Salad Recipe - Southeast Asian Chicken Salad - Ligh. This has become my very favorite summer meal salad.
It is crisp, refreshing and light, and its sweet-and-sour dressing adds a real zing. It is styled after a salad I've eaten in a Southeast Asian restaurant. That salad was called "Banana Blossom Salad"; although the ingredients in this one are different, the texture and flavors are similar. Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breast, sliced thin (can use any chicken meat desired)3 cups shredded Napa cabbage (can use regular)3 cups peeled jicama cut into strips1 small sweet red peppers, cut into strips1/3 cup chopped fresh mint1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including stems.Dressing:3 Tablespoons white vinegar2 Tablespoons lime juice2 Tablespoons Thai fish sauce1/2 cup sugar equivalent from substitute (liquid such as Sweetzfree preferred)1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger1/2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as Sriracha) or other hot sauceGarnishes:1/4 cup chopped peanutsMint leavesCilantro leaves.
New World Pumpkin Soup Recipe. This pumpkin soup is made with ingredients like chorizo (or other spicy sausage) chilies, and oregano.
Did you know that archaeologists excavating a tomb in central Mexico found pumpkin seeds dating back to 5500-7000 BC? Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 C pumpkin puree, or one 15 oz can of pumpkin12 oz fresh (Mexican) chorizo, or substitute other spicy sausage1/3 C minced onion3 cloves garlic, put through a press or minced fine1 t mild ground chilies, such as ancho, or a small amount of a hotter chili1 t dried oregano1 T olive oil1/3 C dry white wine1/2 C heavy cream2 C chicken broth or equivalent chicken flavoring such as a base1/2 C milk or unsweetened soy milk1/2 C minced cilantro, and extra leaves for garnish Preparation: 1.