LOW CARB DELICIOUS CHICKEN

4 chicken breasts
1/8 cup parsley, chopped
1 tomato, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lemon
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch squares

Place chicken breasts, skin side down, in a 9 x13-inch pan. Add parsley, tomato, bacon, and garlic clove on top of chicken. add to top of chicken. Cut lemon in half and squeeze lemon onto chicken. Sprinkle cheese over chicken, cover pan with foil, and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover foil and bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

LOW CARB DELICIOUS CHICKEN

LOW CARB INDIVIDUAL MEATLOAVES

1 lb. ground turkey meat
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup barbecue sauce

Add turkey, egg, bread crumbs, onions, salt, and pepper all together. Fill 8-10 regular sized muffin tins with the mixture to the top-the meat will shrink. Combine ketchup and barbecue sauce; spread on top of each "meat loaf" muffin cup. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Remove each from pan and serve.

LOW CARB INDIVIDUAL MEATLOAVES

LOW CARB TUNA CHEESE MELT

6 oz. can tuna, drained
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. dill
dash salt
3/4 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tomato, chopped
lettuce, if desired

Mix together the first 9 ingredients. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped tomato. Microwave another minute, then let stand a minute. Serve with lettuce, if desired. Serves 1. (4 grams carbs.)

LOW CARB TUNA CHEESE MELT

LOW CARB SHEPHERD'S PIE

1 head cauliflower
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. cream cheese
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained well
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Chop cauliflower and steam it until very tender. Add cream cheese & butter.

Remove from heat, mash well & season to taste.

Line a 2 quart baking dish with half of the mashed cauliflower as you would with mashed potatoes.

Add beef and about 3/4 cheese and mix well.

Cover the top with the rest of the mashed cauliflower. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the top gets bubbly and begins to brown.

LOW CARB SHEPHERD'S PIE

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE

1/2 lb. ham
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower (or mix with broccoli)
1 1/2 cups taco cheese, shredded
1 egg
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Microwave cauliflower for 4 minutes. Mix with all other ingredients. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE

LOW CARB CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD

2 cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, then sliced
Plain yogurt, about 1 cup
1 teaspoon dried dill, or a couple of teaspoons of fresh dill
Sprinkling of salt and pepper

(If cucumbers are bitter, soak the cucumber slices in salted water for half an hour or longer, until the bitterness is reduced, then rinse and drain before using.)

Gently mix together the ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.

LOW CARB CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD

LOW CARB CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

1 can (14 oz.) Swanson Chicken Broth (1 3/4 cups) (Regular or Natural Goodness)
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. dried dill weed or dried basil leaves
3 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cooked peas
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small red onion , chopped
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
lettuce leaves

Mix broth, mayonnaise, cheese and dill weed. Toss hot pasta, tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, onion, chicken, and broth mixture until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve on lettuce.

TIP: For 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken, in medium saucepan over medium heat, in 4 cups boiling water, cook 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cubed, 5 min. or until chicken is done.

LOW CARB CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

LOW CARB EASY STUFFED PEPPERS

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
1 cup uncooked instant white rice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 large green peppers

Mix ground beef, soup, rice, garlic powder, and black pepper in mixing bowl. Cut green peppers into halves, discarding seeds. Place pepper halves (cut-side up) in 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Fill pepper halves with beef mixture and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 18 minutes.

LOW CARB EASY STUFFED PEPPERS

LOW CARB BLUEBERRY CORN MUFFINS

2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal (preferably stone ground and yellow)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries
1 large egg
2/3 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar

Coat 12 standard 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray.

Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add blueberries and toss to coat.
Whisk egg in a medium bowl. Add milk, honey and oil, whisking until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the tops with sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees until the tops spring back when touched lightly, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

LOW CARB BLUEBERRY CORN MUFFINS

LOW CARB CROCK POT HUNGARIAN GOULASH

2 pounds round steaks, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup sour cream

Put steak cubes, onion, and garlic in crock pot. Stir in flour and mix to coat steak cubes. Add all remaining ingredients, except sour cream. Stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Add sour cream 30 minutes before serving, and stir in thoroughly. (Serves 6.)

(304 calories, 36 grams protein, 7 grams carbs., and 1 gram fiber per serving.)

LOW CARB CROCK POT HUNGARIAN GOULASH

LOW CARB GOLDEN MUSHROOM CHICKEN THIGHS

6 chicken thighs
1 can golden mushroom soup

Pull the skin off the thighs. (Not as hard as it sounds; it usually just peels off.) Rinse in cold water. Put into crock pot. Pour in one can of golden mushroom soup and 1 can water. Cook on HIGH for at least 4 hours or until chicken falls off bones. Remove bones. (Serves 6.)

(134 calories, 14 grams protein, and 4 grams carbs. per serving.)

LOW CARB GOLDEN MUSHROOM CHICKEN THIGHS

LOW CARB FROZEN PEPPERMINT PATTIES

1 package unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon boiling water
1 cup heavy cream
3 drops peppermint flavor
1 ounce cream cheese
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
10 Splenda packets
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Soften gelatin in the boiling water. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend well. Chill for 10 minutes and spoon onto parchment paper and freeze. Pack in an airtight container. (Serves 20.)

(33 calories and 1 gram carb. per serving.)

LOW CARB FROZEN PEPPERMINT PATTIES

LOW CARB DEEP DISH PIZZA QUICHE

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups pizza blend cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella, shredded

Beat together cream cheese and eggs till smooth. Add cream, Parmesan cheese and spices.

Spray a 9-inch or larger glass baking dish with cooking spray or oil. Put the 2 cups pizza blend cheese in dish and pour egg mixture over it. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until eggs are set. Spread on pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and favorite toppings. Bake until bubbly and browning. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve. (Make sure to adjust carb. counts for your favorite toppings.) (Serves 8.)

(302 calories, 17 grams protein, and 3 grams carbs. per serving.)

LOW CARB DEEP DISH PIZZA QUICHE

LOW CARB DELICIOUS DENVER DIP

8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces blue cheese
3 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing
4 green olives with pimento
1-2 green onions, diced
Black pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste

Mix all ingredients and blend until smooth. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Serve on celery or crackers. (Serves 6.)

(243 calories, 7 grams protein, and 3 grams carbs. per serving.)

LOW CARB DELICIOUS DENVER DIP

LOW CARB FILLET OF FISH AMANDINE (WITH ALMONDS)

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup almonds, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
16 ounces fish fillets, thawed
Salt, to taste
Lemon slices (optional)

Place butter, almonds, and lemon juice in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Microwave at HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes or until almonds are golden, stirring twice. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon, reserving butter mixture in baking dish; set almonds aside.

Sprinkle fillets with salt, and coat with butter mixture. Arrange in dish with thickest portion to outside (thinner portions may overlap, if necessary). Cover with clear plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, giving dish one half-turn during cooking.

Carefully remove fish to a serving platter; spoon almonds over top. (Serves 4.)

(137 calories, 1 gram protein, 1 gram carb., and 1 gram fiber per serving.)

LOW CARB FILLET OF FISH AMANDINE (WITH ALMONDS)

LOW CARB THREE CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces pimientos, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

In a skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. (Serves 12.)

(185 calories, 13 grams protein, 6 grams carbs., and 1 gram fiber per serving.)

LOW CARB THREE CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE

LOW CARB EL DORADO CASSEROLE

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup chopped black olives
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
16 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 can green chiles, chopped
1/2 cup salsa

Cook beef until browned. Drain. Add onion, garlic powder, tomato sauce, and olives. Cook over low heat until the onion is clear. Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and chiles. Add meat mixture and 1/2 the Monterey jack cheese and mix slightly. Pour mixture into a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Cover with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. (Serves 8.)

(609 calories, 48 grams protein, 9 grams carbs., and 2 grams fiber per serving.)

LOW CARB EL DORADO CASSEROLE

LOW CARB EASY CRABMEAT CASSEROLE

1 pound crab meat
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces sherry

Mix all ingredients and put into a 2-quart glass casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. (Serves 4-6.)

(364 calories, 35 grams protein, and 2 grams carbs. per serving.)

LOW CARB EASY CRABMEAT CASSEROLE

LOW CARB BAKED ZUCCHINI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

2 pounds zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
1/4 pound butter, melted
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt

Shred zucchini and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and toss. Allow to drain for at least 15 minutes. Use your hands to press all the liquid out you can. Mix all ingredients. Place in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to one hour. (Serves 8 to 12.)

(380 calories, 11 grams protein, 10 grams carbs., and 2 grams fiber per serving.)

LOW CARB BAKED ZUCCHINI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

LOW CARB BAKED THREE CHEESE AND EGG CASSEROLE

7 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 Splenda packet
4 cups Monterey jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup soy flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Beat together eggs, milk and sugar. Add cheeses and melted butter and mix well. Stir in flour and baking powder and pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares and serve. (Serves 12.)

(406 calories, 23 grams protein, and 2 grams carbs. per serving.)

LOW CARB BAKED THREE CHEESE AND EGG CASSEROLE