SusieHomemaker

"Summer Breeze" Smoothie

• 1 C Fat Free, plain yogurt
• 6 Medium Strawberries
• 1 C Crushed Pineapple
• 1 Medium Banana
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• Ice Cubes

Blend and puree in blender until smooth.  Serve in frosted glasses.  1C=24g Carbs

Low Carb Meatloaf

• ¼ C roasted red pepper (chopped)
• 2 lbs ground beef
• ¼ C onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp parsley, oregano, basil mix
• 2 eggs
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Mix ingredients well and place in loaf pan.  Cover with Sugar-free Ketchup and bake in 350 degree oven for 75 minutes or until thermometer in core of loaf reads between 165 and 175 degrees.  1 Serving=6g Carbs (with Sugar-free Ketchup)

Low Carb (mock) Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• 1 head cawliflower, boiled
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Minced Garlic
• ½ chicken boulion cube
• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Chives

Dry cawliflower, cut and place in food processor covering with shredded parmesan cheese.  Let cheese melt over cawliflower, then add garlic, boulion cube, and 1 to 2 oz of cream cheese (up to ¼ of a regular 8oz package).  Pulse until "mashed" then top with butter and chives!! 1 serving=4g Carbs

Sugar-free Ketchup

• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato paste
• Splenda-to taste
• Vinegar

Mix sauce and paste.  Add splenda and vinegar gradually to reach desired sweetness and taste.  The more sugar you add the more vinegar you need.