I wanted to pull out a few favorites from the Archives.  I have re-started my Low-Carb Diet so that got me thinking about Meal Options.  Here are a few.  As I start experimenting in the Kitchen — I will post any new Low Carb Recipes that I come up with.

Chunky Tuna Salad – I love to eat this on Low Carb Tortillas!

Low Carb Taco Salad – I think it’s better than the real thing!

Low Carb Cream Cheese Dessert – So Yummy!

Deviled Eggs

Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake

Quick and Simple Chocolate Fudge

1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk

1 3/4 Cups Flour (sifted)

1 egg

1/3 cup Oil

1 Cup Raisins*

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)

1 TB Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Soda

1/8 tsp Salt

1 Cup chopped Pecans (optional)
Mix together Bran Cereal and Buttermilk and set aside (Bran will soften).  Meanwhile combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, raisins and nuts in a separate bowl and set aside.  When bran has softened add egg, oil and sugars and mix well.  Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three stages.  Mix until combined.  Do Not Over mix.  Fill muffin Tins about 2/3’s full.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Note: These can be made with Bran Cereal that already has raisins in it.  When using this option increase cereal to 3 Cups and leave out extra cup of Raisins.

Enjoy!

6 – 8 Cups Any Style Bread
4 Cups Milk
2 Cups Sugar
4 Tbs Butter (melted and cooled)
3 eggs
2 Tbs Vanilla
1 Cup Raisins
1 Cup Coconut
2 Cups Chopped Pecans

Combine all ingredients and mix just until moistened.  Poor into a buttered Casserole dish or 9×9 inch Pan and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.  Do not Pre-heat Oven.

Drain Tuna and break fish up with a fork. Add remaining ingredients. Chill in a tightly covered plastic bowl in refrigerator. Serve with Lettuce or make sandwich’s.

*For a Low Carb Alternative: Replace Sweet pickles with Sugar Free Relish or Dill Relish. Can be served on Low Carb Bread or my Favorite… Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortillas!! Very Yummy!

So you are just dying for a gourmet brownie but really don’t want to spare the expense? You can take an ordinary box of brownie mix and make it look and taste as if you bought it at a Gourmet Restaurant.

1 Box Fudge Brownie Mix
6 oz bag mini chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 can chocolate frosting

Cut open and pour brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Add pecans and chips to the mix first and mix it together. This will keep the pecans and chips from sinking to the bottom when cooking. Add water, oil and eggs as per directions on the box. Mix until just combined. Do not beat or over-mix. Poor into a 13×9, 9×9 or 7×11 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes — depending on the size of your pan. Do not overbake. Remove from over and let cool completely before cutting.

Next, cut brownie into squares and place on a saucer. Spread a little frosting on top of each and top with a few chopped nuts.

More Ideas:

–Try adding a dollop of cool whip and a few sliced strawberries on top instead of frosting.
–Or you can try a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top.
–For a more elegant look if you are entertaining, place a doily on your plate then place the brownie on top.

It’s only just turned July and the temperature is steady rising but you can cool down with one of these yummy Icy cool Snack ideas.

Root beer Floats — Yum! As a kid we made these often during the summer. All you do is add a couple of scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream to a tall glass then fill it up with root beer. Add a straw or a long dessert spoon and you are good to go!

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich — It is so easy to make your own ice cream sandwiches. Just take two large soft cookies (chocolate, chocolate chip etc…) and add a big scoop of your favorite flavored ice cream on one cookie and top it off with another! Oh So good!

Flavored Ice — Here’s a cool treat for the kids. It’s so easy even they can make it. All you need is to make a Pitcher of Flavored drink mix like, cherry, lemonade or tropical punch. Poor into Ice Cube trays and freeze. These are great added to flavored drinks without watering it down with regular ice. You can also serve them before they are completely frozen as a cold slushy eaten with a spoon.

Ice Cream Shake — Add two scoops of Ice Cream (any flavor) 1/4 cup milk or half and half and a 1/2 to 1 cup of ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a tall glass with a straw. Note: Try putting some strawberries or bananas in the blender with the Ice Cream!

Snow Cones — One of the greatest summertime treats ever! You can buy the flavorings for snow cones at your local Super Market. They even sell snow cone makers in most super stores. They are inexpensive and so much fun to use especially for a Pool Party or even a Child’s Party.

Sunbeam #IS400 White Snow Cone Maker

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Banana Bread is a great snack for anytime of day. You can eat it for Breakfast, Brunch or with afternoon Tea or Coffee. This Bread is so easy to make too. You don’t even need a mixer or bread maker. Just follow the recipe below. It makes one loaf.

1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Stick Butter (softened)
1 3/4 Cups Flour
1 Cup Ripe Bananas, mashed (2-3 bananas)
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk*
1 tsp Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix. Sift together flour and soda and add to wet mixture in 3 parts stirring just until mixed. Add bananas and nuts then mix until incorporated. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

* – You can substitute 2 teaspoons of Vinegar in 1/2 cup of Milk for Buttermilk.

Whole Grain Tortilla chips
Low fat Cheddar Cheese
Salsa
Jalapeños

Melt Cheddar Cheese and mix with Salsa and poor over Chips. Top with Jalapeños and Enjoy!

1 dozen Hard-Boiled Eggs
1/2 teas Mustard
1/2 – 1 cup Mayonnaise (to taste)
1 Tbs sweet Pickle Relish
1 Tbs diced Green or Black Olives
Season to Taste

Peel eggs and cut into half from small end to large end.   Remove yokes and place into a medium size mixing bowl. Stir yokes with remaining ingredients and mix well. Place filling into egg white halves and place on a serving plate or platter.   Serve immediately.

Optional Ingredients:

-Try a few drops of Tabasco.

-Sprinkle your eggs with some Paprika for color.

P.S.

Check out this Article at our main site on Pocking Eggs!