Month: July 2016

Sunday Cauliflower Cakes  

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I used my left over cauliflower mash to make few cauliflower cakes (like potato cakes) this morning. They were quite delish!  Here’s my recipe for the mash…  Cauliflower Mashers… https://ginasjoys.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/1869/ Spray a non stick skillet with cooking oil, I use olive in my kitchen normally, I did here too. Or you can use a scant amount of cooking oil.  Cook 5 minutes per side, the mix has egg in it so you want to make sure that’s cooked.  Top the cake with an egg, or whatever you like. A bit of sourcream would be good too.  Ingredients…  about a cup of leftover mash  2 tablespoons sharp cheddar cooking spray or cooking oil 1 beaten egg I did this very simply Process Combine the mash with the extra cheese Add in the egg mix, combine all well Heat your skillet to medium high Drop about a 1/3 cup mash mix on to your hot skillet, spread out into a circle shape Cook each cake for about 5 minutes per side *Flip these carefully, they will be …

Cauliflower Mashers 

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I had some cauliflower to use up so I decided to make cauliflower mash. This makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes, it is so yummy, you will hardly miss the potatoes. Depending on the size of the cauliflower head you are using, this recipe will serve approximately 3-6 people as a side dish.  Ingredient gathering, quick cooking the fresh garlic now… All chopped up.  Salting the water…  I also added garlic powder for an extra flavor punch. Into the boiling water the florets go  10 minutes on high, and walla they are done  Add the cauliflower to your blending/chopping/mixing vessel. Use a bowl if you like. The cauliflower is so soft after the cooking process it is possible to mash it with a fork or hand held masher.  Use a blender, cuisinart or a hand held masher to mash up the cauliflower  And there you go,  Oh my, so good.  Served it up today as my side dish. I  topped the mash with grated sharp cheddar cheese and green onion.  These yummy cauliflower mashers …

Back At It

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Cooking so relaxing me, today I am enjoying some down time, mostly spending it at home. I will have something delish cooking on the stove top later, I have another lil yummy something started in my crockpot now. A few good reads are also on my agenda today, perhaps a good movie or two as well,  I am all set for a nice day at home.  Wishing all a pleasant weekend.           g.  Later, today’s recipe post or two… 

Simple and Semi-Homemade Chicken Cesaer Salad 

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A long healthy hike calls for a nice healthy lunch.  I did it, made it to the top!    This salad is both simple and delish. I just happened to have some chicken tenders to cook up,  Chicken Cesear Salad… that definitely worked.  Ingredients… One bag of Cesaer salad mix Cooked sliced chicken. I used 5 small chicken tender pieces per my 1 bag of salad (season the chicken as you like, I used s&p and garlic powder)  Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste for the salad mix Combine all ingredients  Enjoy Plan your next hike!  *currently I am counting carbs, so I skipped the croutons, normally… those lil crunchy morsels are yummy touch in my book. Go ahead, add them. *this salad would make an excellent light dinner as well.                                                                                        …

Low Carb Tortilla-like Wraps

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This recipe is a definite keeper for those counting carbs, 1 gram per serving, I like! Ingredients 4 oz bag bag spicy pork rinds 8 eggs (beaten) 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/3 cup water 6 oz cream cheese 2 oz whipped cream cheese Beginning to gather my ingredients… next, whipped cream cheese and water. 1st step, grind up the pork rinds in your food processor. They should look like this, a fine grind. Add in all other ingredients, blend until smooth The mix should look like this, consistency similar to a thick pancake batter Scoop the mix onto a medium high heat griddle or pan, use the back of a spoon to flatten out (if needed) and shape the mix. I used a plastic mixing spoon as my measure, this made them about a 8 inch circle size. Just about done, side 2 cooking. Cook for 3 minutes or so, on medium heat, per side. The edges will bubble a little when it is ready to flip. and …

Channeling Friends Michelada

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So some of my best friends are getting together today and I’m feelin a little out of the loop.  I’ve got lots on my plate and know it’s best for me not to make the 2 hour one way drive and back, so… I will have to be happy just channeling their sweet co.  I give you my Michalada ala Gina…  One big gulp down.  Ingredients…  1/2 can light beer 1/4 cup Clamato juice 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt 1 Tablespoon chile powder ice Condiments of your choice  Process… Mix kosher salt and chile powder together, place this mix on a flat plate Rim a beer glass with a bit of lemon juice. You can pour a tad in a bowl for this.  Now rim your glass with the salt and chile powder mix Next, turn your glass upright and fill it with ice Add in the lemon juice Add in the beer Add in the Clamato Mix gently as to not lose any of the rim goodness.  Here is where the …

Naked Chicken Wings, Sauce on the Side… Please

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So the husby and I are great fans of Buffalo Wings, but… of the naked and sauce of the side type.  I’m using a simple recipe I found on Pinterest today to marinate our wings, I just changed up the quantities a bit.  Chicken Wing Marinate… recipe.  * Check the end of this post, to learn about my added crisp-up touch, it’s definitely worth doing!  Ps. We have about 5 weeks left in this little loft of ours, I’m enjoying the last of our space while I can. We will be heading back to the burbs soon enough.  Ok, so… winner winner chicken dinner!  Ingredients… (for two) 6 Chicken wings pieces 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 tsp dried herd Italian seasoning  1/2 tsp garlic powder  Process… Place all ingredients in a large zip lock bag (gallon size)  Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours Preheat oven to 375 Spray a cookie sheet with olive oil Place the wings on the pan Cook wings uncovered for 50 minutes, turning once during the process  At the …

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce 

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All ready to begin… But first the Avocado Cream Sauce. By the way, I am using the term ‘cream sauce’ loosely (no puns there ;)) here, as a cream sauce is generally this…   Where’s my spiral-er guy?! Oh there he is to save the day. 💙 (It’s Comic Con International weekend here in San Diego, thanks for the appearance… Batman!) Cooking up the zucchini… Well now, that was sure yummy! Avocado Cream Sauce 2 ripe avocados 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/3 tsp salt (This makes more than you need for 2 serving here, refrigerate, in an air tight container, the left-overs for later use. This fine Sunday I’m looking forward to an omelette with a layer of this delish cream sauce and perhaps a bit of cheese added in too, yum.) Process… Cut the avocados in half and scoop out the insides. Place the avocado in a medium size bowl. Add in all other …

Crack Dip

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Made my own version, It is soooo good. I’m going to an outdoor summer concert tonight and this will be perfect for me to munch on while still staying on my low carb eating plan. Just waiting for some thick cut bacon to cook up.  Ingredients… 1  2.5 oz can chunk chicken breast  2 oz. portion cream cheese  1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 slices cooked chopped thick cut bacon 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp garlic powder a pinch of dried thyme  a pinch of pepper Process… Combine all ingredients well.  Chill Enjoy This evening I will have this dip with celery sticks and or pretzels.  g.