Re: Anyone care to share any of their delicious lo-carb recipes???!!!
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 07:39:51 -0800
I always used to put the potatoes on top (under the cheese, of course), so
that they would brown a little and get a crispy layer. Does the cauliflower
do that, or is that why you put it on the bottom?
Thanks. I can't wait to try this.
I like this recipe exchange. It really is helpful for variety.
Renee
Alexis wrote:
>
> OK...here it goes....
>
> The potatoes are actually called "fauxtatoes" and you make them like
> this:
> Take a whole cauliflower. Trim it of the greens of course. Steam it
> very, very well...until you can mash it. I steamed mine for about 20-30
> minutes on high heat on the stove (large pan with just a 1-2" of water
> in it). Also add 1-2 cloves of garlic to the pan while it's
> steaming...that helps to get rid of the "cabbagey" taste. After it's
> also steamed and pretty soft....put it into a large bowl...cutting it
> into smaller chunks in the bowl is a good idea. Beat it in the bowl
> with an electric beater....till its as smooth as youcan get it. Add 1/2
> block of softened cream cheese (I think it's 4oz). Just throw it in the
> micro for 30 or so seconds to soften it. Then add about 2-4 (your
> choice) tablespoons of butter. Whip it up good with the electric
> beater. VOILA!! There's your mashed potatoes!!! Honestly...I never
> thought I'd like them as much as I do! I really couldn't even taste that
> it wasn't mashed potatoes....and my boyfriend thought they were! Instead
> of using the corn, fry up your ground beef with a small can of mushrooms
> and some chopped up garlic. Put the fauxtatoes at the bottom of your
> baking dish, followed by the beef & mushroom mixture....and then top
> with your choice of cheeses. I used shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar.
> Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. YUMMY!!! Also, another variation I
> tried (if you really like corn) take the canned small corn cobs (quite
> low in carbs)....chop them up and use them between the fauxtatoes and
> meat. I think it was the fauxtatoes I was so impressed with! I got the
> recipe of a lo-carb site....I'll have to find it and then post...tons
> and tons of recipes!!!
>
> If you try the fauxtatoes...let me know what you think!!
>
> :-)
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Renee wrote:
> >
> >How do you make shepard's pie without potatoes and corn?
> >
> >Renee
> >
> >Alexis wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the site!! I'll certainly have to check it out. And, these
> >> recipes sound delicious!! Can't wait to try the hot cocoa...especially
> >> since it keeps snowing!! I finally found Splenda at the grocery store a
> >> few weeks ago! I made a fabulous Peanut Butter Pie & Shepherds
> >> Pie....simply delish!!! Thanks again for the link!
> >>
> >--
> >Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
> >
> >---
> >
> >Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> > --Zen saying
> >
>
--
Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
--Zen saying
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