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Lunch Recipes / Re: Tuna Stuffed Pepper
« on: December 29, 2011, 11:51:45 AM »
I had forgotten about julienned zucchini.  I have been craving pasta too.  I think the zucchini works great with a good low carb sauce.  Thanks foe the reminder Doug. ;)

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Breads and Crackers / Re: crackers
« on: November 21, 2011, 05:48:13 PM »
How do you store these? ???

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Can we use pork rinds to bind instead to save carbs?

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General Discussion / Re: Cooking For the Holidays Contest
« on: November 19, 2011, 09:24:21 AM »
Marty what are the directions for the "chips" in the microwave?  Your nachos sound awesome!  You can make a lot or just a few. :D

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Ask Umpa / Re: Chinese hot & sour soup
« on: November 12, 2011, 12:00:59 PM »
4 dried Chinese fungi (about 1 ounce), such as wood ears or cloud ears
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red chile paste, such as sambal oelek
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced
1/4 pound barbecued pork, shredded
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch sugar
2 quarts Chinese Chicken Stock, recipe follows
1 square firm tofu, drained and sliced in 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Chopped green onions and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
Put the wood ears in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes to reconstitute. Drain and rinse the wood ears; discard any hard clusters in the centers.
Heat the oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high flame. Add the ginger, chili paste, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and pork; cook and stir for 1 minute to infuse the flavor. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl, pour it into the wok and toss everything together - it should smell really fragrant. Pour in the Chinese Chicken Stock, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for 3 minutes.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir until smooth. Mix the slurry into the soup and continue to simmer until the soup thickens. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in 1 direction to get a current going, then stop stirring. Slowly pour in the beaten eggs in a steady stream and watch it spin around and feather in the broth (it should be cooked almost immediately.) Garnish the hot and sour soup with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Chinese Chicken Stock:
1 (4-pound) whole chicken
1 bunch green onions, halved
4 garlic cloves, smashed
3-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife
1 onion, halved
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
About 3 quarts cold water
Put the chicken in a large stockpot and place over medium heat. Toss in the green onions, garlic, ginger, onion, and peppercorns. Pour about 3 quarts of cold water into the pot to cover the chicken by 1-inch. Simmer gently for 1 hour, uncovered, skimming off the foam on the surface periodically.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and pass the stock through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to remove the solids and excess fat. Cool the chicken stock to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator, or chill it down over ice first.
Yield: About 2 quarts

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Breads and Crackers / Re: SPINACH BREAD!!!!!!
« on: November 10, 2011, 05:00:14 PM »
I bet if you cut it into "sticks" and added cheese and the garlic butter it would make a great bread stick replacement.  :)

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Breads and Crackers / Re: SPINACH BREAD!!!!!!
« on: November 06, 2011, 04:45:45 PM »
Finally made this!  I think it will be perfect for a pizza crust.  I halved the recipe, and used 1/4 cup each of flax meal, soy and almond flours. I think with all the other flavors plus pizza toppings and sauce I could use  all flax meal to save carbs. ;). It sure did smell good while baking.

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Way to go! You should be so proud of yourself. How are you going to celebrate this huge success? You certainly deserve to celebrate!! :D

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Dinner Recipes / Re: Low Carb General Tso's Chicken recipe.....delicious!
« on: November 01, 2011, 05:25:26 PM »
Yummy I can't wait to try. I had the same question as you mmcooks1234.  Glad you asked.  It wouldn't be as fun as small chicken bits but I suppose you can make this with whole chicken breasts.  It might be a little easier but again not as "Chinesey".  Thanks all. :D

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Ask Umpa / Re: Chinese hot & sour soup
« on: November 01, 2011, 05:07:23 PM »
Oohh. Maddysmom  I had forgotten about that.   I do love hot and sour soup and haven't had it in so long!  Hope Umpa can find one for us! :)

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Breakfast Recipes / Re: Maple Sausage Egg Muffins
« on: October 29, 2011, 10:27:28 AM »
Great tip Umpa. I was just looking for a brown sugar replacement! :D

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Product Reviews / Re: WF Miracle Mayo
« on: October 20, 2011, 05:30:42 PM »
I am really loving real mayo, as pre FTS it was off limits! :D

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Thanks Rena. ;)

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Sherrie where was that article? I do take vitamins daily.  I get them from a company called Shaklee-Very reputable company, but I would like to read that article.

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General Discussion / Re: Sherrie/Sheperd's pie
« on: October 03, 2011, 05:16:06 PM »
I totally agree Alex!  Organic is the way to go I buy as much organic produce and dairy for my family that I can.  Every little thing helps when it comes to our health.  You do look great. ;)

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