Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• preheat grill for high heat.
• lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.

Caramel

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup vanilla flavored
• 2 tablespoons butterscotch schnapps
• 1 tablespoon iced tea
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the , butterscotch schnapps, and iced tea into a shaker with the ice. shake until the shaker has a coating of frost on the outside. use a squeeze bottle to coat the inside of a glass with a spiral of caramel. strain the liquid from the shaker into the glass and serve.

Fried Razor Clams

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 large razor clams, cleaned and dried

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• in a bowl, mix crushed crackers with black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. place eggs in a separate bowl. dip clams into eggs, then into cracker mixture to evenly coat.
• fry clams in the hot oil until golden brown. do not over cook.

Green Apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 fluid ounce
• 2 fluid ounces melon liqueur
• 1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
• 1 maraschino cherry

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , melon liqueur and sweet and sour mix. shake vigorously and strain into glass. garnish with a cherry.

devils on horseback

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 20 wooden toothpicks
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 20 dates, pitted and left whole
• 20 whole smoked almonds
• 10 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). soak the toothpicks in a bowl of water. grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• in a bowl, mix together the soy sauce and ground ginger. place the brown sugar into a shallow bowl. spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. wrap the date with half a bacon slice, secure it with a toothpick, dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, and then dip it into brown sugar. place the wrapped dates into the prepared baking dish. if desired, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the bundles.
• bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes. allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.

fruity fun skewers

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 large strawberries, halved
• 1/4 cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes
• 2 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 apple, cut into chunks
• 20 skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• thread the strawberries, cantaloupe, banana and apple pieces alternately skewers, placing at least 2 pieces of fruit on each skewer. arrange the fruit skewers decoratively on a serving platter.

tropical punch cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 fluid ounces
• 3 fluid ounces passion fruit juice
• 3 fluid ounces mango juice
• 1 fluid ounce lime juice
• 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup ice cubes, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine , passion fruit juice, mango juice, lime juice, grenadine, and nutmeg in a cocktail shaker; cover and shake. fill a glass with ice; pour cocktail over ice.

Pomacello

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 fluid ounces pomegranate juice
• 1 fluid ounce limoncello liqueur
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces
• 1 slice fresh lemon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour the pomegeranate juice, limoncello, and into a cocktail shaker over ice. cover and shake. strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Pear

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces
• 2 fluid ounces pear
• 1 3/4 fluid ounces sweet
• ice
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 1 slice pear

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour whiskey, , sweet , and ice into a cocktail shaker. cover and shake until chilled.
• strain into a chilled glass and garnish with maraschino cherry and pear slice.

zucchini boats on the grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil
• seasoned salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. chop pulp.
• in a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese. season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
• stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
• place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

chocolate iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers
• 5 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers creme de cacao liqueur
• 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , creme de cacao and chocolate syrup. shake vigorously and strain into 4 cocktail glasses.

congeal salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (6 ounce) package fruit flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 32 ounces large curd cottage cheese
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can , drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• prepare gelatin according to package directions, substituting 1 cup cold water with 1 cup crushed ice. place gelatin into freezer until almost congealed.
• place cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth. fold cream cheese into gelatin. add cottage cheese, , pineapple, oranges, apples, banana, cherries and walnuts. mix well.
• pour into mold or dish and refrigerate until completely set.

the old pappy cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 1 orange slice
• 2 dashes bitters (such as fee brothers®)
• 1 dash simple syrup
• ice
• 3 fluid ounces clear whiskey (such as kings county distillery® moonshine)
• 1/2 fluid ounce sour mix
• 1 fluid ounce soda water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place cherry, orange slice, bitters, and simple syrup into glass; muddle. fill glass with ice. pour whiskey and sour mix into glass. cover glass with a shaker; shake until chilled, about 30 seconds. pour cocktail and ice back into the glass; top with soda water.

cusco cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
• 2 fluid ounces
• 1 fluid ounce lime juice
• 3/4 fluid ounce bitter orange aperitif (such as aperol®)
• 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 fluid ounce grapefruit juice
• 1 lemon twist for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place ice into a cocktail shaker. pour , lime juice, bitter orange aperitif, simple syrup, lemon juice, and grapefruit juice into shaker. shake a few times to combine; pour into a tall glass. garnish with lemon twist.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

vortex cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces strawberry
• 1/2 fluid ounce coconut-flavored
• 1 fluid ounce cranberry juice cocktail
• 1 splash lemon-lime soda (such as 7-up®)
• 1/2 lime

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• fill an old fashioned-type cocktail glass with ice. pour strawberry , coconut , and cranberry juice cocktail over the ice; top off with lemon-lime soda. squeeze lime into cocktail, stir, and serve.

Vegan Gelatin

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 cups cherry juice
• 1 teaspoon agar-agar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small cup or bowl and set aside. in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cherry juice and agar-agar powder. let stand for 5 minutes to soften. set heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. simmer for 1 minute.
• remove from the heat and stir in the remaining juice along with the cornstarch mixture until no longer cloudy. pour into small serving cups and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

k-dub's raspberry lemonade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger raspberry
• 2 cups lemonade (such as minute maid®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the ice cubes in a large glass. pour the and lemonade over the ice; stir.

Lemony

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 3 lemons, peel grated and juiced
• 2 large mint leaves
• 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• moisten the rim of a glass with lemon juice or water, then dip in sugar. set aside.
• fill a cocktail shaker with ice. add lemon peel, lemon juice, mint leaves, and simple syrup. shake until well chilled, then pour into prepared glass.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Pomacello

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 fluid ounces pomegranate juice
• 1 fluid ounce limoncello liqueur
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces
• 1 slice fresh lemon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour the pomegeranate juice, limoncello, and into a cocktail shaker over ice. cover and shake. strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with a slice of lemon.

twenty four hour fruit salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can , drained
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 banana, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice over low heat. cook, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick. whisk in poppy seeds. remove from heat and chill.
• once dressing is cold, fold in whipped cream, pineapple, orange segments, and marshmallows. cover and refrigerate 24 hours. just before serving, mix in the banana.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Good

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 5 mint leaves
• ice cubes
• 2 fluid ounces white
• 4 fluid ounces soda water
• 1 lime wedge

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• muddle the lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves together in the bottom of a cocktail glass until the mint has broken down a bit, about 1 minute. fill the glass with ice cubes. add the and soda water over the ice. pour the mixture back and forth from from the glass to another glass to mix. garnish with the lime wedge and enjoy.

Zippy Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (12 ounce) jar crosse & blackwell® seafood cocktail sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 whole wheat buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• brown meat and onions in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned. drain drippings from pan and discard.
• add garlic, jalapeno peppers and red pepper to beef in pan and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in cocktail sauce, molasses, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper. reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. serve on buns.

k-dub's raspberry lemonade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger raspberry
• 2 cups lemonade (such as minute maid®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the ice cubes in a large glass. pour the and lemonade over the ice; stir.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Presidente

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• salt for rimming glass
• 3 cubes ice, or as desired
• 4 fluid ounces sweet-and-sour cocktail mix
• 1 1/4 fluid ounces tequila
• 1/2 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as cointreau®)
• 1/2 fluid ounce (such as presidente®)
• 1 splash lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• rim a glass with salt; place ice into glass. pour cocktail mix, tequila, orange liqueur, , and lime juice into a cocktail shaker, cover, and shake to combine. pour into prepared glass.

Ginger-infused

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into sections, or more to taste
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle (such as svedka®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place ginger in a portable pitcher or container. pour over ginger; let sit for 2 days before serving.

Bourbon Sausage

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/8 cup cocktail sauce
• 1/2 cup bourbon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• in a large skillet, combine sausages, brown sugar, ketchup or cocktail sauce, and bourbon. bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sausages are heated through.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Cherry Breeze

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• ice
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces cherry
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces cranberry juice
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces pineapple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour the , cranberry juice, and pineapple juice over the ice; shake vigorously; strain into a chilled glass.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

the pink lady cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces
• 1/2 fluid ounce
• 3/4 fluid ounce lemon juice
• 1/4 fluid ounce grenadine
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup ice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine , , lemon juice, grenadine, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. cover and shake for 10 to 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white. add ice; cover and shake until chilled. strain into chilled glass.

cheddar pecan wafers

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 pound butter, softened
• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the butter, cheddar cheese, pecans, cayenne pepper and salt until well blended. gradually mix in flour, using your hands to work in the last bit. the result will be a stiff dough much like shortbread. form the dough into logs about 1 inch thick, and 10 inches long. wrap each log in waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). unwrap the chilled logs of dough, and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds using a sharp knife. place slices about 1 inch apart cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
• bake for exactly 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and slightly browned at the edges. allow wafers to cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup cocktail sauce
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 25 mins


• place shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. coat shrimp with oil mixture, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. marinate in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• cook shrimp on preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per side. peel shrimp.
• serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Sour Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces
• 3/4 fluid ounce lime juice
• 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup ice
• 4 drops angostura bitters

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine , lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. cover and shake for 10 to 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white. add ice; cover and shake until chilled.
• strain into chilled coupe. garnish with 4 drops angostura bitters swirled with two straws.

Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 lime, quartered
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 fluid ounces cachaca (brazilian )
• 1 1/2 cups ice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine sugar and lime quarters in a pint glass. crush and mix together using a cocktail muddler. add cachaca and stir. fill with ice and stir again.

marshmallow cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored
• 3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
• 1 splash sweetened lime juice (such as rose's®)
• 3 miniature marshmallows, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• fill a cocktail shaker with ice. pour , pineapple juice, and lime juice over ice; cover and shake. strain cocktail into a glass. garnish with marshmallows.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

pimm's cup cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces pimm's no. 1™ (-based liqueur)
• 1 cup ice
• 3 fluid ounces
• 1 lemon slice
• 1 cucumber slice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour pimm's into pint glass, fill with ice. top with ginger-. garnish with a slice of lemon and a slice of cucumber.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

roasted artichoke

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons chopped roasted red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar), or more to taste
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• toss artichoke hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl to coat; spread a baking sheet. sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over the artichoke hearts.
• roast in preheated oven until they get a little brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
• while the artichokes roast, vigorously whisk shallot, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. add basil; stir. slowly stream 1/2 cup olive oil into the mixture while whisking.
• transfer artichoke hearts to a serving dish. pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the artichokes and toss gently to coat. add capers, bell pepper, and onion. pour more dressing over the mixture until everything is coated, but not swimming in liquid. top with balsamic glaze and shaved parmesan cheese.

Cocktail Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 fluid ounce
• 1 fluid ounce campari
• 1 fluid ounce sweet
• 1 twist lemon zest

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , campari and sweet . stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

A Perfect

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 fluid ounce premium tequila
• 3/4 fluid ounce -based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier®)
• 3/4 fluid ounce cointreau
• 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
• 1 fluid ounce raspberry flavored liqueur
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup sweet and sour mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins


• salt the rims of 2 large glasses. to do so, pour salt a small plate, moisten the rims of the glasses on a damp towel and press them into the salt.
• in a cocktail mixer 3/4 full of ice, combine tequila, grand marnier, cointreau, simple syrup, raspberry liqueur and lime juice. pour in sweet and sour until ice is covered. shake vigorously and strain into glass.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

gail's famous christmas punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
• 2 cups orange juice, chilled
• 2 cups
• 2 tablespoons -based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier®)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 orange, sliced in rounds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• mix cranberry juice, orange juice, , orange liqueur, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a punch bowl. refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. serve punch over ice; garnish with orange slices.

Bourbon Sausage

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/8 cup cocktail sauce
• 1/2 cup bourbon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• in a large skillet, combine sausages, brown sugar, ketchup or cocktail sauce, and bourbon. bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sausages are heated through.

santa's little helper

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger grapefruit (such as absolut ruby red®)
• 2 1/2 fluid ounces grapefruit juice
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces cranberry juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine grapefruit , grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. shake and strain cocktail into a glass.

Maui

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger best-quality
• 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers coconut flavored
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger banana liqueur
• ice cubes
• 1 fresh pineapple spear or ring for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• measure the , coconut and banana liqueur into a cocktail shaker and add a scoop of ice cubes. cover and shake until the outside is frosty, about 30 seconds. strain into a glass and garnish with a fresh pineapple spear or pineapple ring.

devils on horseback

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 20 wooden toothpicks
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 20 dates, pitted and left whole
• 20 whole smoked almonds
• 10 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). soak the toothpicks in a bowl of water. grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• in a bowl, mix together the soy sauce and ground ginger. place the brown sugar into a shallow bowl. spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. wrap the date with half a bacon slice, secure it with a toothpick, dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, and then dip it into brown sugar. place the wrapped dates into the prepared baking dish. if desired, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the bundles.
• bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes. allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.

a fuzzy thing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 fluid ounces
• 1 fluid ounce triple sec liqueur
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger peach schnapps
• 2 fluid ounces orange juice
• 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons sweet and sour mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , triple sec, schnapps, orange juice, pineapple juice and sour mix. shake vigorously and strain into glasses.

divacello

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 fluid ounces vanilla flavored
• 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice concentrate
• 2 fluid ounces mint syrup
• 1 fluid ounce lemon juice
• 1 fluid ounce limoncello liqueur
• ice
• 2 splashes ginger , or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour , cranberry juice, mint syrup, lemon juice, and limoncello into a shaker. fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake until chilled. pour chilled cocktail into two glasses and top each with a splash of ginger .

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Green Apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 fluid ounce
• 2 fluid ounces melon liqueur
• 1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
• 1 maraschino cherry

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , melon liqueur and sweet and sour mix. shake vigorously and strain into glass. garnish with a cherry.

Lemony

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 3 lemons, peel grated and juiced
• 2 large mint leaves
• 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• moisten the rim of a glass with lemon juice or water, then dip in sugar. set aside.
• fill a cocktail shaker with ice. add lemon peel, lemon juice, mint leaves, and simple syrup. shake until well chilled, then pour into prepared glass.

chocolate iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers
• 5 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers creme de cacao liqueur
• 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine , creme de cacao and chocolate syrup. shake vigorously and strain into 4 cocktail glasses.

Caramel

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup vanilla flavored
• 2 tablespoons butterscotch schnapps
• 1 tablespoon iced tea
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the , butterscotch schnapps, and iced tea into a shaker with the ice. shake until the shaker has a coating of frost on the outside. use a squeeze bottle to coat the inside of a glass with a spiral of caramel. strain the liquid from the shaker into the glass and serve.

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the dijon mustard. place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Frozen Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple sherbet
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 6 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored
• 2 fluid ounces butterscotch-flavored schnapps
• 4 splashes grenadine syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend sherbet, pineapple juice, , and schnapps in a blender until well combined, 10 to 15 seconds.
• pour a splash of grenadine into 4 glasses. pour drink mixture into each glass.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Vegan Gelatin

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 cups cherry juice
• 1 teaspoon agar-agar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small cup or bowl and set aside. in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cherry juice and agar-agar powder. let stand for 5 minutes to soften. set heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. simmer for 1 minute.
• remove from the heat and stir in the remaining juice along with the cornstarch mixture until no longer cloudy. pour into small serving cups and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and parmesan cheese. season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• in a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.