Low Carb Recipes

Homemade Fruit Chutney

Firehouse Chef — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:51:56 +0000

Homemade Fruit Chutney - This fresh, homemade fruit chutney recipe is extremely good for you, and has alot less carbs than the pre-made ones you buy. Homemade in your very own kitchen, by you, this quick, easy fruit chutney recipe is delicious!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Spice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Homemade Fruit Chutney

1/4 cup Sugar-free apricot preserves - I used Polaner brand
2 teaspoons Cider Vinegar - to taste
1/4 teaspoon Chili powder - to taste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon - ground
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder - or 1 small clove fresh, mashed
1/8 teaspoon ginger - or fresh, minced
1 ounce Fresh mango - optional, fine diced

**Other fruits and preserve flavors may be used to suit your tastes and availability.

Directions to make Homemade Fruit Chutney

Step 1:

Over low heat (or in a double boiler) combine all ingredients. Allow to cook for at least 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow to cool a bit then taste and adjust spices as desired.

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Fix It Fast Fried Egg Lunch

Firehouse Chef — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:29:32 +0000

Fix It Fast Fried Egg Lunch - This foolproof, fix it fast fried egg recipe is not only a phenomenal lunch recipe, is it also perfect for brunches. This Low Carb recipe has a little bit of everything, like bread, chicken, cheese and milk, mixed together and skillet fried in only 15 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Egg
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fix It Fast Fried Egg Lunch

1/4 cup butter
1 cup bread cubes
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions to make Fix It Fast Fried Egg Lunch

Step 1:Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add bread cubes and toss to coat with butter. Stir in carrots, salt, parsley and chicken. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2:Beat together eggs and milk; stir in cheese. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture and stir briefly to combine. Cook until eggs are set, about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Basic Chicken Taco Filling

Firehouse Chef — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:41:52 +0000

Basic Chicken Taco Filling - This wholesome, healthy, low carb chicken taco filling recipe is one of the most versatile you will ever find! The scrumptious filling can also be used for quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, whatever you prefer. We also didn’t list any spices, as we left that up to you to decide. Hot or mild, be sure to add your favorite seasonings!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Basic Chicken Taco Filling

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 onion, sliced
1/4 green bell pepper, sliced

Directions to make Basic Chicken Taco Filling

Step 1:Saute onion and bell pepper in a medium skillet until soft.

Step 2:Place chicken breasts on top of saute mixture and spray with cooking spray.

Step 3:Fry chicken with saute mixture until browned and cooked through, cutting or shredding chicken while it cooks.

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Chicken Marsala

Firehouse Chef — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:54:53 +0000

Chicken Marsala - This simply sensational, low carb recipe for chicken marsala, is yet another one of our “Less Than 30 Minute Meals”. Lean, moist, chicken breasts are pan fried, stove top with wine and mushroom soup, then served over noodles. A real “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chicken Marsala

1 tablespoon butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 1/4 cups Marsala wine

Directions to make Chicken Marsala

Step 1:In a large skillet, saute the chicken breasts in butter. Once chicken is lightly browned on all sides, add the soup (undiluted) and Marsala wine. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.

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Best Butterscotch Toffee

Firehouse Chef — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:42:34 +0000

Best Butterscotch Toffee - This secretly simple, supreme, homemade toffee recipe really is the best. All ingredients are slowly mixed and melted together, stove top, then left to cool, which of course is the hardest part of of all; waiting to eat it! This Low Carb dessert recipe really is a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 8-12 mins
Servings: 5dz
Main Ingredient: Marshmallows, Butterscotch chips
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Butterscotch Toffee

1/2 cup butter
48 large marshmallows
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) butterscotch chips

Directions to make Best Butterscotch Toffee

Step 1:In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, marshmallows, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add chips; stir until melted. Pour into a buttered 8-in. square dish; cool.

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Low Carb Creamy Eggs

Firehouse Chef — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:18:24 +0000

Low Carb Creamy Eggs - This wholesome, no fuss. low carb creamy egg recipe is full of flavor and texture. Creamy, one of a kind mayo, fresh, crunchy vegetables, and a little mustard, come together to form a creamy paste, which then coats the eggs. A great healthy lunch or snack, enjoy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Eggs
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Low Carb Creamy Eggs

2 Eggs, hard boiled, shelled
2 Tbsp minced onions
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Celery
1/2 Tsp Mustard

Directions to make Low Carb Creamy Eggs

Step 1:Slice eggs vertically. In another bowl, take 2 tablespoons minced onions, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons celery and 1/2 teaspoon mustard to it. Add salt and mix well till it becomes a paste.

Step 2:Add the sliced eggs into it and see to it that the eggs get thoroughly coated with the paste.

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Marinated Marguerita Chicken

Firehouse Chef — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:23:20 +0000

Marinated Marguerita Chicken - This marvelous, marinated marguerita chicken recipe gets it’s name from the popular drink, that is always so refreshing. The traditional marguerita ingredients of lime juice and tequila create the marinade for this light tasting, oven baked, chicken that is also Low Carb. Enjoy.Cook Time: 90 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Marinated Marguerita Chicken

3 lb Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 oz Frozen limeade concentrate, defrosted
3 oz Tequilla
2 tb Minced lime zest
6 Garlic cloves, minced

Directions to make Marinated Marguerita Chicken

Step 1:Cut the chicken into 1/2 x 1-1/2-inch strips. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate. Marinate ovenighht.

Step 2:large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate. Marinate ovenighht. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Pour the marinade into a bowl and et aside. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes. large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate. Marinate ovenighht. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Pour the marinade into a bowl and et aside. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 3:Pour the marinade over the chicken and bake for another 45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes to coat thoroughly. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot.

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Low Carb Shrimp in Sauce

Firehouse Chef — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:55:49 +0000

Low Carb Shrimp in Sauce - If you enjoy a phenomenal, homemade shrimp dinner, then we encourage you to try this one. Positively overflowing with three pounds of shrimp, bright, fresh vegetables, all mixed into a homemade pan sauce. We recommend serving this simple Low Carb recipe over rice.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Low Carb Shrimp in Sauce

2 1/2 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
salt to taste
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
12 ounces trimmed snow peas
4 small ripe tomatoes, diced

Directions to make Low Carb Shrimp in Sauce

Step 1:In a large saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Add shrimp, green onion, soy sauce and salt. Boil for 3 minutes.

Step 2:Dissolve cornstarch in cold water; stir into shrimp mixture. Cook until sauce is thick, then add tomatoes and snow peas. Serve hot.

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Quick and Easy Low Carb Crepes

Firehouse Chef — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:47 +0000

Quick and Easy Low Carb Crepes - These delicious, quick and easy, low carb crepes, are made with creamy and shredded cheeses, then folded over a fresh blend of black olives and mushrooms. As always feel free to substitute the veggies for your families favorites, as any will work, for these fabulous, vegetarian crepes.

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Herbed Artichokes

Firehouse Chef — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:15 +0000

Herbed Artichokes - These extraordinary, herbed artichokes, one of our Best vegetable recipes, are made in the slow cooker, so they are truly a “Fix It And Forget It” recipe. Seasoned with your favorite herbs and lemon slices, artichokes are not only Low Carb, they are also low in sodium, have no fat, and, rich in vitamin C, enjoy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Artichokes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Herbed Artichokes

2 lg Fresh artichokes
6 c -Water, hot
4 sl Lemon, thin slices
A couple of chopped, fresh herbs OR Italian Seasoning

Directions to make Herbed Artichokes

Step 1:With sharp knife, slice about 1inch off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1/2inch off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center or choke.

Step 2:Place artichoke halves in slowcooker; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. Drain, and serve.

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