Gingerbread Spice Mix

GINGERBREAD SPICE MIX

I add this to coffee, but there are lots of yummy uses for it! 

3 Tbsp cinnamon

3 Tbsp ginger 

1 Tbsp allspice 

3/4 tsp nutmeg

3/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cloves

Mix all together. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place.

Half batch:

1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon

1 1/2 Tbsp ginger 

1/2 Tbsp allspice 

3/8 tsp nutmeg

3/8 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cloves

Low Carb Green Chile Chicken Casserole

 LOW CARB GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts (I cut the thick parts lengthwise into thinner pieces)

1 c sour cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened

7 oz can chopped green chilies

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 c (4 oz) shredded cheese (I use preshredded Mexican/fiesta blend)

Topping suggestions - diced tomatoes, olives, avocado, extra cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Place chicken evenly in pan.

Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, chilies, and seasonings. Spread over chicken, making sure each piece is covered. Top with cheese.

Bake uncovered 45 minutes to an hour, depending on thickness of chicken. 

Can be served with rice, beans, tortillas, etc if desired.

Especially delicious with G's Favorite TexMex Side!

Cabbage Casserole

CABBAGE CASSEROLE

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, chopped 

1 bell pepper 

2 cloves garlic

3 green onions, chopped 

3 oz tomato paste 

1 can Rotel 

1 1/2 lbs cabbage, shredded or chopped

Saute ground meat, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Mix in rest of ingredients. Simmer until tender, adding water if needed to keep from sticking. 

Serve as is, or mixed with brown rice. 

Pressure Cooker 15-Bean

PRESSURE COOKER 15-BEAN 

1 bag (20 oz) Hurst 15-bean soup (seasoning packet is not used for this recipe)

8 c. water 

3 lbs smoked turkey wings

Salt

Onion powder

Garlic powder 

Parsley 

Cook for 90 minutes. Natural release until the cooker unlocks. Serve with brown rice. 

Pressure Cooker Red Beans

PRESSURE COOKER RED BEANS 

1 lb red beans

2 lbs meat, sliced or chopped (I use smoked turkey sausage, half sliced thin using my food processor, half sliced thicker by hand)

8 c. water

Essence

Salt

Onion powder 

Garlic powder 

Parsley 

Cook for 90 minutes. Natural release until the cooker unlocks. Serve with brown rice. 

G's Favorite TexMex Side

G's FAVORITE TEXMEX SIDE

(Kicked up black beans/rice)

Rice:

3 c. Minute brown rice 

3 c. water

1 can diced tomatoes, rinsed (I use unsalted) 

Dried bell peppers 

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Salt

1 can black beans, rinsed 

Combine rice ingredients. Cook according to Minute package directions. When finished, stir in black beans. 

Vegan Low Carb Hot "Cereal"

The base recipe is fairly bland, with a slightly grainy texture.  

VEGAN LOW CARB HOT "CEREAL"

2 Tbsp coconut flour

3 Tbsp golden flaxseed meal

2 Tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder 

1 c unsweetened almond or coconut milk

Mix-ins - fruit, nuts, etc

Mix dry ingredients together. Put milk in a small saucepan, then whisk in dry ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Add mix-ins to taste.

NOTES:

• I add 1/2 c frozen wild blueberries when cooking
• You can add extracts to change the flavor 
• I am going to make a big batch of the dry ingredients. Then I can just measure out one batch's worth when I'm ready to make it.
• You can add more milk if you like it thinner

By weight (single batch):

15g coconut flour (Great Value organic)

20g golden flaxseed meal (Bob's Red Mill organic)

12g protein powder (Orgain vanilla bean)

TOTAL dry ingredients - 47g

250g almond coconut milk (Silk)

70g blueberries (GV frozen wild - 1/2 c)

Nutrition info using exact products in By weight, including blueberries:

Cal              60      115.5 39.5   40      40      =        295
Fat               2        7.4     1        3.5     0        =        11
Carb            9        6.6     4        1        9.5     =        30
Net carb      4        1.65   2.7     1        6.5     =        16
Protein        3        5        5.5     1        0        =        15