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Mock Sweet Potato Casserole

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/pecan-roasted-better-than-sweet-potato-casserole-low-carb-paleo/  Ingredients Veg 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped to florets 4 T unsalted butter 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Topping 2 cups pecans (divide into 1.5 cup and 0.5 cup quantities) 1/4 cup monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp sea salt 2 T unsalted butter Casserole 2.5 T unsalted butter 2 T monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 2 tsp granulated splenda 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice 1/4 tsp salt 3 T heavy cream Instructions Veg Roasting Preheat oven to 400° F.  Line baking sheet w/ lightly greased foil, or parchment. Toss cubed squash, cauliflower florets, 2 T melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and black pepper in a bowl. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheets.  Roast for 30-35 min until soft and golden. Kee

Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients 1.3 lb sirloin steak 1 T olive oil 1.5 t minced garlic 1.5 t minced ginger 12 oz broccoli florets (or broccolini) Cauliflower rice Sauce 1 c water 1/2 t xanthan gum 2 T low sodium tamari / soy sauce 2 T coconut aminos 4 t toasted sesame oil 1 t Better Than Bouillon beef base Instructions Sliced beef across grain, 1/4" thick, while half-frozen, then let warm up for cooking. Add xanthan gum to water and sieve out any clumps before adding to other ingredients. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.   Heat oil and coat pan.  Once hot, add beef, cooking 30 sec on one side before turning.  Put aside on a plate and keep warm.  May need to cook beef in multiple batches. Add oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan, stirring until fragrant.  Add sauce and broccoli.  Stir and cover to steam until broccoli is tender but still crisp.  Remove. Drain any meat juices into the pan and reduce sauce a bit.  Add beef and broccoli mix, stir and warm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Creamy Taco Soup

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1/2 c chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 T cumin 2 tsp chili powder 2 cans tomatoes and green chilies (rotel) (~2 cups) 2 cans chicken broth (~3.5 cups) 1/2 c heavy cream 8 oz cream cheese (1 package) Instructions Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic in a soup pot. Add cumin and chili powder, and cook a couple minutes. (optional) May add some cayenne for increased spice. Mash in cream cheese and mix. Add rotel and bring to a simmer. Add broth and cream.  Stir and bring to a boil. (optional) Serve with fresh cilantro, avocado, and/or hot sauce. Nutrition 1 cup: 335 calories, 29 g fat, 5 carbs (4 net), 1g fiber, 13g protein  http://forum.lowcarber.org/archive/index.php/t-220277.html

Pot Sticker Burgers w/ Spicy Asian Slaw

From http://iowagirleats.com Ingredients Pot Sticker Burgers ~1.2 lbs lean ground turkey 1 egg 2 T soy sauce 2 green onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, microplaned or finely minced 1/2" knob of ginger, microplaned or finely minced 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix, roughly chopped Non-stick spray Spicy Asian Slaw 3 T soy sauce 3 T rice vinegar 1 T water 1/2 t sesame oil 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 t garlic powder 1/8 t ginger powder 1 green onion, sliced 4 cups coleslaw mix Instructions Burgers Mix all burger ingredients together and shape into patties (~4). Spray each side of the burger with non-stick spray, then grill for 4-5 minutes a side, or until turkey is no longer pink in the middle. Slaw Mix ingredients from soy sauce to green onion in a small bowl. Add coleslaw mix and toss to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes before topping grilled burgers.

Hardboiled Eggs

Notes Best Methods from: https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-way-to-hardboil-eggs-22943315?amp=1 Eggs can come straight from fridge. To peel, crack each egg all over, roll on counter with gentle pressure.  Start peeling from the fat end, where the air pocket is, and work toward the pointy end. Pressure Cook Place the eggs the steamer rack in the cooker. Add a cup of water, close the lid, and set to cook on low pressure for six minutes. Immediately release pressure and chill the eggs in an ice bath for five to 20 minutes before peeling. Boil Lower eggs into a large saucepan of boiling water, then adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil for 10 minutes. Place in ice water for a little while, then peel. Gives a “jammy yolk" (not ideal for deviled eggs). Steam Boil 1" of water in a large saucepan.  Lower in a steamer basket containing the eggs. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.  Steam for 13 minutes. Place eggs in an ice water bath in a food stora

Keto Bagels

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AnotherMemorableHoneybadger-size_restricted.gif Ingredients 2 oz cream cheese 3 cups mozzarella 2 eggs 1.75 cups almond flour 1 T baking powder Seasonings (everything spice, cinnamon & raisins, etc) Instructions Place cream cheese and mozzarella in a bowl, microwave until gooey enough to beat together with fork. Add almond flour and baking powder, continue to beat until somewhat combined. Add eggs, keep beating (may need to microwave again to soften it).  Switch to a silicone spatula as more force is required.  Mixture should come to resemble cookie dough. Optional: add mix-in seasonings, like cinnamon and raisins. Flatten dough into a disc in the bottom of the bowl and divide into eighths. For each eighth, knead into a tube and connect into a donut shape. Optional: sprinkle seasonings on top of donuts on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Nutrition ? net carbs, ? fiber ? g protein ? g fat

Keto Pad Thai

Ingredients Sauce 1/4 cup fish sauce (2 fl oz/60 ml) 1 T coconut aminosor more fish sauce 1 T sriracha or sambal olek 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 T almond and/or cashew butter (64 g/2.3 oz) Salt and pepper Optional: 1-2 T erythritol or 5-7 drops of stevia Stir-Fry 500 g chicken thighs (17.6 oz) 2 packs shirataki noodles (400 g/14.1 oz) 4 large eggs 2 medium green onions (30 g/1.1 oz) 2 cups bean sprouts (100 g/3.5 oz) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup flaked almonds 2 T fresh lime juice (~1/2 lime, use rest for garnish) 1 T + 1/4 cup ghee or extra virgin olive oil (70 g/2.5 oz) Optional: 2 cups shredded cabbage for garnish (140 g/4.9 oz) Instructions Wash shirataki and boil for 3 min, then drain and pan-fry for 10 min.  Set aside. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Toast almonds in a hot, dry pan over medium-high heat for 1-2 min, stirring to avoid burning, until fragrant. Cut chicken into 1" pieces.  Cook in pan greased with ghee o