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Appetizers, Brunch, Dinner Entrees, Lunch, Soups

Rich Italian Soup

Irma Crepps

Looking for a healthy soup in less than an hour? Either on a cold day or whenever, this  is just the one you have been waiting to try!

Rich Italian Soup

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If you're under the weather, try this comfort soup. My sweet Italian girlfriend brought this to me when I was sick. You can add almost any veggies you have on hand. That's the beauty and ease of it. So use up your pantry items and try this Super low in carbs, Super high in flavor soup. I skip the pasta and instead I dip crusty buttered bread in it. YUMMMM!!
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Basil, Canned Beans, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Stock, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon, Onion, Oregano, Potatoes, Red Kidney Beans, Red Roasted Peppers, Thyme
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven Or Large Sauce Pan with Lid or Crock Pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fry Pan I Like Cast Iron

Ingredients

  • 1 LB Ground Beef
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Chopped Or White Onion
  • 1 Diced green pepper
  • 3 Carrots, Chopped
  • 3 Celery Stalks, Chopped Add the leaves which are full of flavor!
  • 1 32oz Box Chicken Stock Or 4 Cups of Water and 1 Tbsp "Better Than Bouillon" Concentrate
  • 1 Cup Potatoes, Diced
  • 1 28oz Can Crushed Tomatoes Organic
  • 1 14.5oz Can Diced Tomatoes Organic
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Jarred Roasted Red Pepper Chopped
  • 1 14 oz Canned Italian Green Beans Or Regular or Frozen Green Beans
  • 1 Can of Beans Kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans and chickpeas are all great for blood glucose control, as they are very high in fiber and contain protein. Include the water in the can if salt is not a problem for you. Otherwise drain the water before adding.
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh or Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Powdered Garlic
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried Thyme Or 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Divided and Chopped Save Half for Garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt More or Less To Your Taste
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper More or Less To Your Taste

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients and tools to save you time.
  • Brown ground beef in EVOO in Dutch Oven (or skillet, if using a crock pot).
  • Add onion, green pepper, celery and onion to pot. Saute until veggies are soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer on low. How easy is that? Ladle out in bowls and garnish with fresh basil.
  • You can actually enjoy this right away, however, it is best after simmering for 30 minutes. It is super flavorful the next day. Enjoy!!
Burgers, Dinner Entrees, Lunch

Great Greek Burgers

Irma Crepps

This Greek turkey burger is juicy and packed with incredible mouth-watering flavor. An easy and healthy weekday staple. Your family or guests will go back for seconds! Enjoy!

Great Greek Burgers

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15 Carbs (depends on the pita bread)
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Greek Yogurt, Lemon, Oregano, Parsley, Pita Bread, Red Onion, Red Roasted Peppers, Spinach, Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Board for Chopping
  • Large Skillet I prefer cast iron
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small bowl and plate

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil evoo
  • 1 1.2 Pounds Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Ground turkey or remove meat from links.
  • 1 Cup Red Onion, Diced Small, Divided
  • 3/4 Cup Cooked Spinach, Chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh Garlic, Minced, Divided Or 1 ½ Tsp Dried Garlic
  • 3 Tsp Fresh or Dried Oregano, Divided
  • 2 Tsp Salt Or Grill Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Cup Greek Yogurt Full Fat is usually very creamy with less carbs
  • ½ Cup English Cucumber, Diced
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • ½ Cup Roasted Red Peppers, Diced Jarred (or roast fresh in 425 F oven for 20 minutes.)
  • 1 Cup Feta Cheese
  • ½ Cup Kalamata Olives, Chopped Optional
  • ½ Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped Optional
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut in half

Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients and "tools for the trade" which will really saves you time.
  • Burgers: In a mixing bowl combine ground turkey, ½ cup onion, spinach, 2 tbsp fresh garlic (or 2 tsp dried), 2 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Form oblong patties to fit in half of a pita, around ½ inch in thickness.
  • Heat evoo in skillet on medium high. Add turkey burgers and brown for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Flip burgers and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Sauce: In a small bowl mix yogurt, cucumber and lemon juice. Season with remaining garlic, oregano, and salt.
  • Toppings: On a plate arrange red peppers, remaining onion, Feta cheese, olives, parsley, and tomatoes.
  • Cut pitas in half and toast. Fill pitas with burger, sauce and toppings. Kali Oreksi!! So easy and so tasty!
Desserts, Snacks

Peach Cobbler

Irma Crepps

Who doesn’t love a sweet, juicy peach dripping down your chin each summer? Well, this sweet peach cobbler has been requested by my husband every summer. I’ve tweaked it over the years from his Granny’s original recipe, leaving out all the sugar. Thank you Granny for the original recipe. Enjoy this seasonal peachy fav!

Peach Cobbler

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Approximately 14 Carbs per serving
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Carbolose Flour, Lemon, Peaches, Swerve Brown Sugar, Swerve Confectioners Sugar
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 Baking Dish
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large Saucepan With boiling water
  • Large mixing bowl With ice water
  • Small Saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Paring knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients

  • 6 Yellow Ripe Peaches Slice in wedges
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Swerve Brown Sugar
  • 1½ Tbsp Cornstarch
  • ½ Cup Water
  • ¼ Cup Swerve Powdered Confectioners Sugar
  • ½ Cup Carbolose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Melted
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  • Gather all of your "tools for the trade" including all equipment and ingredients to save time. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Remove skin from peaches by placing them in a pot of boiled water for 2 minutes. Transfer peaches to an ice bath.
  • The skin will easily rub off. No peeling!
  • Add sliced peaches to 9 x 13 pan and stir in lemon juice.
  • In a small saucepan on medium heat, whisk Swerve brown sugar, cornstarch and water until the consistency is smooth . This will thicken.
  • Pour mixture over the top of the peaches. Spread with the back of a spoon.
  • Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, mix Swerve confectioners sugar, Carbolose, baking powder, butter, and egg.
  • Drop 8 spoonfuls of mixture on peaches. Bake 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.
  • Serve with low carb vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
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Appetizers, Lunch, Snacks

Hummus Yummus 3 Ways

Irma Crepps

This basic hummus recipe was shared by my fun friend Lisa at least 15 years ago. Although I’ve tweaked it over the years, I’m still making it and still loving it! So creamy and full of flavor, you will make it again and again as well. So quick and so easy!!  Freezes for up to 2 months.

Hummus Yummus 3 Ways

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Approximately 12 Carbs in 2 Tablespoons
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Keyword Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, Hummus, Lemon, Pesto, Pine Nuts, Red Roasted Peppers, Roasted Pistachios
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Sharp knife
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • 3 Small bowls If making all three versions.
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 Cans Organic Garbanzo Beans Plus water from one can only
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, rough chopped
  • ½ Cup Tahini Sesame Paste It may separate like natural peanut butter, so stir from the bottom of container before adding
  • 3 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (evoo) Divided
  • ¼ Cup Roasted Red Peppers I buy jars of these! Reserve 1 teaspoon to garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Chipotle in Adobo Sauce Use one pepper, remove seeds, and add some of the canned liquid. Add more if you like it really spicy!
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro Reserve 1 teaspoon to garnish
  • 1 Tsp Roasted Pistachios
  • ½ Cup Pesto
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley Reserve 1 teaspoon to garnish
  • 2 Tsp Pine Nuts

Instructions

  • Gather all tools for the trade: all equipment and ingredients to save you time.
  • Add 2 cans of garbanzo beans and the liquid from only one can to food processor.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, tahini paste, cumin, salt, pepper, and 3 tbsp evoo to food processor. Mix until you reach a smooth consistency, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add 2-3 tbsp of water if mixture is too thick.
  • Scoop out ⅔ of mixture into two bowls for: 1) basic hummus yummus, and 2) herby hummus. The remaining hummus in food processor is for spicy pepper hummus. You can make all three, or just the basic hummus.
  • Basic Hummus Yummus: Drizzle the mixture in first bowl with evoo. Garnish with reserved cilantro and 1 tsp pine nuts.
  • Spicy Pepper Hummus: To remaining mixture in food processor, add roasted red peppers, chipotle pepper (plus 1-2 tsp canned liquid), and 1 tbsp cilantro. Mix well and remove to a second bowl. Drizzle with evoo. Garnish with reserved cilantro and pistachios.
  • Rinse food processor.
  • Herby Hummus: Add third bowl of mixture, pesto, and parsley to food processor. Mix well. Return to third bowl. Drizzle with evoo. Garnish with reserved parsley and pine nuts.
  • Serve with chips, crackers, avocado slices, and cut veggies. Yummmm!
Appetizers, Dinner Entrees, Holiday Favorites

Lamby Chops

Irma Crepps

Lamb paired with a savory mint sauce is a match made in heaven. This is so quick and easy; perfect for an Easter brunch or main course. It’s okay to pick them up with your fingers because it’s a pop, a melt in your mouth lamby pop. Enjoy!

Lamby Chops

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Carbohydrates: 0
Course Appetizer, Easter, Holidays, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Garlic, Lamb Chops, Lemon, Mint, Shallot, Thyme
Prep Time 20 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Microplane optional
  • Skillet I like cast iron
  • Medium cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Serving Platter
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lamb Rib Roast (Rack) about 8 chops
  • 2 tsp Steak Grill Seasoning I like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (evoo)
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Chopped shallot
  • 3-4 Fresh grated garlic cloves or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chopped thyme or 2 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chopped mint or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice plus zest of one lemon
  • 5 tbsp Mint sauce I like Crosse & Blackwell brand

Instructions

  • Gather all your "tools for the trade" plus all ingredients.
  • Cut chops between the ribs. You can wriggle the knife carefully between ribs to find the small space to cut through. Or have your butcher do this for you!
  • Season both sides of chops with grill seasoning. Heat skillet on high heat. Add butter and evoo. When butter becomes frothy, sear chops for 3-4 minutes on each side to reach a nice golden crust; an internal temperature reaching 145F for medium.
  • Let meat rest on a platter under tented foil.
  • In same skillet on medium heat, saute shallots and herbs for 2-3 minutes. Loosen brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add lemon juice, zest and mint sauce. Mix together and pour sauce over lambchops.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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