Truly Low Carb Recipes

*Go ahead - help yourself to FOURTEEN free sample recipes from Cooking TLC, Volume 1 below, and another ELEVEN more from Volume II, here.* BUT FIRST, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE: My recipes and other writings are legally copyrighted. That means that while you are free to use them for your own use, you may not forward them, post them on message boards, or otherwise distribute them, without the express written consent of the publisher and author, ME....and all I ask in return for the many free recipes that I provide is this: If you enjoy my recipes and want to share them, then simply post, forward and distribute my LINK instead of the actual recipes! Your friends can easily get their own copy, the same way you did, right? Thanks!! :^) Just click on any of the large blue titles for the freebies, and click here to access a page with all the mouth-watering recipe photos. (May load slowly depending on connection speed.) BUY THE BOOK AND ENJOY THEM ALL
Please know that this author makes an effort to use "specialty" (hard to find) ingredients only when necessary! There are a few special staples needed in every low carb pantry, but once you have those few items which I call for consistently, you'll be ready to make any recipe in my cookbook. In other words, I try not to call for a different specialty item every time you turn the page, but rather the same half-dozen or so, throughout the book, and then ONLY when necessary.... I work hard to make my specialty "easy".	Misc. How To's from Volume I Almond Flour TLC Deep Frying TLC Wondering where to find ingredients? Visit the INGREDIENT GUIDE and LINKS pages. I've looked for the best prices and the most reliable companies and listed them all in one place for you.

FEATURED Free Recipe When Philadelphia Cream Cheese stopped making their Jalapeño spread, my son-in-law was devastated, but not any more... this is even better, he says. He eats it mostly on bagels, the naughty boy, but we all enjoy it in celery sticks, on low-carb crackers, and especially as a spread for low-carb wraps.
This crockpot recipe made its debut in the February 2004 Newsletter and will ultimately be included in Volume III. I like this one so much that I decided to add it to the freebies here: Truly Low Carb Pasghetti
Appetizers & Snacks All Purpose Veggie Dip: Per 1/4 cup serving: 265 cal, 30 g fat (7 sat.), 2 g carb, 1 g protein Avocado Mold: 12 servings, each: 162 cal, 15 g fat (4 sat.), 7 g carb (4 g fiber), 1 g protein Cheese Crisps: Per each, made with Mild Cheddar: 120 cal, 10 g fat (6 sat.), 1 g carb, 7 g protein Chili Cheese Dip: Approx. nine ½-cup servings, each: 176 cal, 13 g fat (7 sat.), 4 g carb, 12 g protein Crab Puffs: For crab topping only, not including cracker base, each: 222 cal, 21 g fat (12 sat.), < 1 g carb, 9 g protein Crackers -Bran Rounds: 36 crackers, each: 93 cal, 6 g fat (3 g sat.), 4 g carb (2 g fiber), 5 g protein , Easy Cheese Wafers: 30, each: 28 cal, 2 g fat ( 1 g sat.), < 1 g carb, 1 g protein Dipping Wedges: 16, each: 56 cal, 4 g fat (2 g sat.), 1 g carb, 2 g protein Deep-Fried Cheese & Veggies: Carbs and nutritional data will vary w i d e l y, depending on ingredients used. An average serving of 2 fried string cheese sticks would equal 320 calories, 27 g fat (10 g sat.), 3 g carb, 19 g protein. Garlic Pepper Jerky: Using eye of round and with yield of 48: 57 cal, 2 g fat, 1 g carb, 8 g protein, each. Guacamole: 6 servings, each: 126 cal, 10 g fat (2 g sat.), 9 g carb (5 g fiber), 1 g protein Hot Spinach Dip: 6 servings, each: 365 cal, 30 g fat (9 g sat.), 3 g carb (1 g fiber), 20 g protein Lazy 5-Day Pickles: 72 servings, each:11 cal, 2 g carb - assuming you consumed the liquid too, which is highly unlikely, and which contains the bulk of the carbs. Picante Sauce (Salsa) 12 servings, each: 33 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber) Pickled Peppers: Nutritional counts will vary widely depending on actual ingredients and quantities used - I count these as 5 calories and 1 carb each. Red Pepper Hummus: 8 servings, each: 53 cal, 4 g fat (0 g sat.), 2 g carb, 2 g protein Roast Pepper Pinwheels: 12 servings , each: 77 cal, 7 g fat (4 g sat.), 2 g carb, 2 g protein Spicy Nut Mix: 8 servings, 482 cal, 48 g fat (11 g sat.), 10 g carb (5 g fiber), 9 g protein, each. Sweet Nut Crunch: 16 servings, each: 241 cal, 23 g fat (5 g sat.), 7 g carb, 3 g protein. If you omit the fruit, the same serving has just 5 g carb. Condiments & Sauces Barbecue Sauce: Per 2 Tb: 10 cal, 2 g carb Berri-licious Syrup: A half blueberry, half rhubarb combination, per 1/4 cup: 28 cal, 0.1 g fat, 6 g carb (3 g fiber) Bleu Cheese Dressing: Per 2 Tb: 155 cal, 16 g fat (3 g sat.), 0 g carb, 1 g protein Buttermilk Ranch: Per 2 Tb: 150 cal, 14 g fat (2 g sat.), 1 g carb Catsup: Per 2 Tb: 10 cal, 2 g carb Creamy Italian Parmesan Dressing & Marinade: Per 2 Tb: 134 cal, 14 g fat (2 g sat.), 0 g carb, 1 g protein Horseradish: Very low in carbs and calories - I count it as zero. Horseradish Sauce: Per 2 Tb: 176 cal, 17 g fat (2 g sat.), 0 g carb, 1 g protein Marinara Sauce: Per half cup: 53 cal, 1.5 g fat (0 g sat.), 5 g carb, 3 g protein Mixed Fruit Jelly: Per 2 Tb. serving: 11 cal, 0.1 g fat (0 g sat.), 2 g carb Mustards: Chinese Hot: Per Tb: 2 cal, 0 fat, 0.5 g carb, 0 protein , Sweet Hot, Jalapeno: Per 2 Tb: 13 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat.), 0 g carb Red Ancho Chili Paste: Per 2 Tb: 37 cal, 2.5 g fat (0 g sat.), 3 g carb (1 g fiber) Red Relish: Per 2 Tb: 11 cal, 0.1 g fat (0 g sat.), 2 g carb (1 g fiber) Seafood Sauce: Per 2 Tb: 191 cal, 19 g fat (2 g sat.), 0 g carb Strawberry Jam: Per 2 Tb: 14 cal, 0.1 g fat (0 g sat.), 1 g carb, 2 g protein Tartar Sauce: Per 2 Tb: 135 cal, 14.5 g fat (2g sat.) 0 carbs or protein Teriyaki Marinade & Dipping Sauce: Per 2 Tb : 10 cal, 0 g fat, <1 g carb, 1.5 g protein Vinegar (Seasoned): Per 2 Tb: 2 cal, 0 g fat, 0 g carb, 0 protein Vinaigrettes: Mustard, Raspberry, Garlic Pepper, Sweet & Sour: Per 2 Tb: 122 cal, 13.5 g fat (1 g sat.), 0 g carb	Soups & Main Dishes Beef Stew: 6 servings, each: 300 cal, 20 g fat (5 g sat.), 7 g carb (2 g fiber), 22 g protein Beef Stroganoff: 4 servings, each: 408 cal, 28 g fat (13 g sat.), 7 g carb (2 gm fiber), 31 g protein Chinese Chicken: 6 servings, each: 396 cal, 22 g fat (6 g sat.), 8 g carb (4 g fiber), 42 g protein Chicken Alfredo: 4 servings, each: 458 cal, 33 g fat (15 sat.), 1 g carb, 39 g protein Chicken Broccoli Strata: 6 servings, each: 577 cal, 40 g fat (19 g sat.), 9 g carb (3 g fiber), 45 g protein Chicken Parmesan: 4 servings, each: 493 cal, 29 g fat (7 g sat.), 9 g carb (2 g fiber), 46 g protein Clam Chowder: 2 servings, each: 566 cal, 57 g fat (31 g sat.), 4 carbs, 3 g protein Corn Dogs: When made with 0 carb dogs & ULC or SF Bake Mix, 207 cal, 16 g fat (5g sat.), 2 g carb, 13 g protein, each. MC Bake Mix: 3 g carb each Crab or Lobster Bisque: 4 servings, each: 368 cal, 34 g fat (20 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber), 10 g protein
	Cream of Vegetable Soup: 6 generous servings, carbs vary depending on vegetables used. Made with broccoli, each serving has 339 cal, 31 g fat (18 g sat.), 11 carbs (5 grams fiber), 8 g protein.
	Creamy Seafood Bake: Made with 24 oz. of cod, 4 generous servings, each: 452 cal, 30 g fat (9 g sat.), 7 g carb, 37 g protein
	Croquettes: Made with chicken, 16 servings, each: 218 cal, 18 g fat (6 g sat.), 1 g carb, 13 g protein Egg Drop Soup: 4 srv, each: 111 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat.), 2 carbs (1 gm fiber), 11 g protein
	Festive Fajita Salad: One meal-size salad made with 2 cups Romaine, 6 oz. chicken, 1 tsp. pepper sauce, 1/4 of a small onion, 1/2 an average bell pepper, 3 oz. cheese, 1/2 cup TLC picante, and 2 Tb. Sour cream would equal 673 calories, 42 g fat (22 g sat.), 16 g carb (5 g fiber), 60 g protein. Fish Fritters: 12 servings, each: 171 cal, 11 g fat (1 g sat.), 2 g carb, 15 g protein French Onion Soup: 6 servings, each: 110 cal, 9 g fat (3 g sat.), 4 g carb, 2 g protein Green Chili: 6 servings, each: 296 cal, 19.5 g fat (5 g sat.), 5 g carb (2 g fiber), 22 g protein Hot and Sour Soup: 6 servings, each: 262 cal, 17 g fat (4 g sat.), 2 g carb (1 g fiber), 24 g protein Impossible Breakfast Pie: 8 servings, each: 374 cal, 30 g fat (8 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber), 19 g protein - When using MC Bake Mix: + 1 g carb Mexicali Quiche: 8 servings, each: 474 cal, 37.5 g fat (16 g sat.), 5 g carb, 27 g protein Lemon Chicken: 4 servings, each: 342 cal, 19 g fat (6 sat.), 5 g carb (1 g fiber), 37 g protein Meatloaf: 12 servings, each: 239 cal, 20 g fat (7 sat.), 5 g carb (2 g fiber), 10 g protein Meaty Red Chili: 6 servings, each: 511 cal, 31 g fat (10 sat.), 11 g carb (6 g fiber), 46 g protein Nut-Encrusted Fish: 4 servings, each: 351 cal, 24 g fat (2 sat.), 8 g carb (4 g fiber), 27 g protein Radish Greens Soup: 4 servings, each: 255 cal, 22 g fat (13 sat.), 7 g carb (1 g fiber), 8 g protein, assuming that radish greens are equivalent to turnip greens - I could not locate a reliable count). Santa Fe Chicken: 8 servings, each: 256 cal, 15 g fat (7 sat.), 2 g carb, 28 g protein Sausage Gravy: 8 servings, each: 372 cal, 17 g fat (6 sat.), 0 g carb 50 g protein Smoky Beef Brisket: 8 servings, each: 372 cal, 17 g fat (6 sat.), 0 g carb 50 g protein Southwestern Pizza Bake: 12 servings, each: 401 cal, 30 g fat (15 sat.), 4 g carb, 27 g protein
	Taco-Sagna: 12 servings, each: 327 cal, 21 g fat (10 sat.), 12 g carb (3 g fiber), 24 g protein Tuna Casserole: 9 servings, each: 529 cal, 37 g fat (18 sat.), 7 g carb (2 g fiber), 42 g protein
Vegetables & Sides Barbecued Beans: 4 servings, each: 124 cal, 7 g fat (0 sat.), 9 g carb (2 g fiber), 6 g protein Broccoli Bacon Salad: 8 servings, each: 439 cal, 40 g fat (7 sat.), 3 g carb (1 g fiber), 16 g protein Cabbage Noodles: 4 servings, each: 28 cal, 2 g fat (0 sat.), 2 g carb (1 g fiber), 0 g protein Egg Noodles: 2 servings, each: 265 cal, 19 g fat (6 sat.), 2 g carb, 19 g protein Cheese Pots: 4 servings, each: 331 cal, 29 g fat (17 sat.), 2 g carb, 15 g protein Creamed Cucumbers: 12 servings, each: 392 cal, 37.5 g fat (5 sat.), 3 g carb (1 g fiber) - These numbers are unrealistically high, since you rarely eat all the sauce - try some of the leftover over a salad.. Creamy Cole Slaw: 8 servings, each: 318 cal, 34 g fat (4 g sat.), 2 g carb Faux-tato Chips: A half cup of sliced turnips has only 18 cal, 0.65 g fat, 4 carbs (1 gm fiber) and 0.6 g protein, so you can eat a lot of these without any guilt! Garlic Mashed Faux-tatoes: 4 servings, each: 222 cal, 22 g fat (13 sat.), 6 g carb (3 g fiber), 3 g protein Green Beans Almandine: 8 half-cup servings, each: 129 cal, 13 g fat (1 sat.), 3 g carb , 2 g protein Marinated Summer Salad: Nutritional counts will vary depending on size of vegetables - 8 servings, approximately: 150 cal, 14 g fat (1 sat.), 6 g carb (2 g fiber), 0 g protein MockaRoni & Cheese: 12 servings, each: 358 cal, 28 g fat (15 sat.), 5 g carb (1 g fiber), 22 g protein Rainbow Salad: 8 servings, each: 434 cal, 45 g fat (6 sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber), 0 g protein Roasted Stuffed Peppers: 4 servings, each: 391 cal, 29 g fat (18 sat.), 14 g carb (5 g fiber), 20 g protein Scalloped Turnips: 6 servings, each: 175 cal, 16 g fat (9 sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber), 2 g protein Stuffing: 8 servings, each: 340 cal, 19 g fat (9 sat.), 24 g carb (15 g fiber), 16 g protein . You can lower the "net" carb count to 4 by (...) I prefer to just recommend that you reserve this dish for special occasions or maintenance. You can also substitute 6 slices of cubed TLC Hearty Dark Bread for (...). In that case, each serving: 392 cal, 21 g fat (8 sat.), 36 g carb (18 g fiber	Fabulous Fakes: Breads & Sweets All Purpose TLC Bake Mixes: THREE versions Ultra Low Carb: Yield: 10 cups - 501 cal, 24 g fat (0 sat.), 26 g carb (9 g fiber), 50 g protein, per cup Soy-Free: 540 cal, 27 g fat (0 sat.), 32 g carb (8 g fiber), 47 g protein, per cup Moderate Carb: 374 cal, 6 g fat (0 sat.), 40 g carb (8 g fiber), 39 g protein, per cup. All Purpose Pie Crust: 8 servings, each: 259 cal, 22.5 g fat (0 sat.), 9 g carb (5 g fiber) 9 g protein Almond Biscotti (Drop Cookies, Shortbread) 30 servings, each: 181 cal, 16 g fat (1 sat.), 6 g carb (3 g fiber) 6 g protein Blueberry Muffins: 18 servings, each: 98 cal, 7 g fat (3 g sat.), 2 g carb, 6 g protein - Made with ULC OR SF Bake mix: 127 cal, 9 g fat (3 g sat.), 5 g carb (1 g fiber) 6 g protein each. Made with MC, 113 cal, 7 g fat (3 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber) 5 g protein each. Brownies: 24 servings, each: Made with ULC mix :135 cal, 11.5 g fat (4 g sat.), 3 g carb (1g fiber) 5 g protein -SF or MC mix: +1 g carb and -1 g protein, each Brownies Too: 24 servings, each: 133 cal, 11 g fat (4 sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber) 6 g protein Biscuits - Buttermilk: 8 servings, each: ULC - 256 cal, 19 g fat (7 g sat.), 7 g carb (2 g fiber) 15 g protein MC - 224 cal, 14.5 g fat (7 g sat.), 11 g carb (2 g fiber) 12 g protein SF - 260 cal, 20 g fat (7 g sat.), 9 g carb (2 g fiber) 13 g protein Cheese & Sausage Variations (pictured: Sausage) Chocolate Coconut Bars: 16 servings, each: 246 cal, 22 g fat (10 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber) 10 g protein Chocolate Crunch Bars: 16 servings, each: 54 cal, 5 g fat (2 g sat.), 2 g carb Creamy Chocolate Fudge: 24 servings, each: 84 cal, 8 g fat (2 g sat.), 2 g carb, 1 g protein Chocolate Drop Cookies: 36 servings, each: 75 cal, 7 g fat (1 g sat.), 2 g carb, 2 g protein Chocolate Pie: 12 servings, each: 319 cal, 28 g fat (5 g sat.), 13 g carb (8 g fiber), 9 g protein PUDDING VARIATION: Omit the crust, and divide into eight individual portions of pudding. 8 servings, each: 219 cal, 20 g fat (7 g sat.), 10 g carb (3 g fiber), 4 g protein Chocolate Hazelnut Dreams: 20 servings, each: ULC OR SF: 120 cal, 10 g fat (0 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber) 4 g protein MC: 114 cal, 9 g fat (0 g sat.), 5 g carb (1 g fiber) 4 g protein Chocolate Snack Cake: 24 servings, each: 212 cal, 19 g fat (7 g sat.), 8 g carb (3 g fiber), 4 g protein Cinnamon Coffee Cake: 18 servings, each: 208 cal, 18 g fat (8 g sat.), 5 g carb (1 g fiber), 7 g protein Rhubarb Streusel Variation: Adds 1 g carb and 4 calories per serving. Classic Cheesecakes : 16 servings, each: 343 cal, 29 g fat (17 g sat.), 13 g carb (5 g fiber), 7 g protein Coconut Cream Pie: 8 servings, each: 314 cal, 27 g fat (8 g sat.), 11 g carb (6 g fiber), 10 g protein Cranberry Orange Bread: 16 servings, each: ULC: 94 cal, 4 g fat (0 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber), 8 g protein MC: 74 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat.), 8 g carb (1 g fiber), 6 g protein SF: 96 cal, 5 g fat (0 g sat.), 7 g carb (1 g fiber), 7 g protein *Lemon Poppy Seed & Pumpkin Bread Variations* Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake: 16 servings, each: 183 cal, 15 g fat (1 g sat.), 6 g carb (2 g fiber), 8 g protein TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE VARIATION (pictured) adds 1-2 carbs per serving depending on nut butter used. Flax Muffins, any flavor: 24 servings, each: ULC: 133 cal, 10 g fat (1 g sat.), 3 g carb (0 g fiber), 8 g protein MC: 125 cal, 9 g fat (1 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber), 7 g protein SF: 134 cal, 10 g fat (1 g sat.), 3 g carb (1 g fiber), 8 g protein Fruity Bread Pudding: 12 servings, each: ULC: 279 cal, 25 g fat (13 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber), 9 g protein MC: 263 cal, 23 g fat (13 g sat.), 7 g carb (1 g fiber), 7 g protein SF: 281 cal, 25 g fat (13 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber), 8 g protein Fudgesicles & Creamsicles: 12 servings, each: 127 cal, 12 g fat (7 g sat.), 3 g carb, 2 g protein Heavenly Mousse: 6 servings, each: 303 cal, 29 g fat (17 g sat.), 7 g carb , 4 g protein Hearty Dark Bread - all natural, no soy 24 servings, each: 102 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat.), 7 g carb (1 g fiber) , 6 g protein Ice Cream: Vanilla: 4 servings, each: 402 cal, 40 g fat (24 g sat.), 6 g carb , 5 g protein Variations for Chocolate, Strawberry, Peach, etc. Layered Fudge: 32 servings, each: 133 cal, 12 g fat (4 g sat.), 4 g carb (1 g fiber) , 3 g protein Lemon Meringue Pie: 8 servings, each: 345 cal, 28 g fat (2 g sat.), 15 g carb (8 g fiber) , 12 g protein Maple Nut Cake & Frosting: 12 servings, each: 434 cal, 41 g fat (9 g sat.), 11 g carb (3 g fiber) , 10 g protein Nirvana Bars: My favorite low carb creation of all time! Worth the price of the whole book for this one recipe, I promise! 48 servings, each: 172 cal, 16 g fat (6 g sat.), 3 g carb, 5 g protein Pancakes: 2 servings, each: ULC: 291 cal, 20 g fat (3 g sat.), 9 g carb (2 g fiber), 19 g protein MC: 249 cal, 14 g fat (3 g sat.), 13 g carb (3 g fiber), 16 g protein SF: 296 cal, 21 g fat (3 g sat.), 11 g carb (2 g fiber), 17 g protein Crepes: 8 servings, each: ULC: 82 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat.), 2 g carb ,5 g protein MC: 72 cal, 4 g fat (1 g sat.), 3 g carb,4 g protein SF: 83 cal, 6 g fat (0 g sat.), 2 g carb, 5 g protein Peanut Butter Cookies: 8 servings, each: ULC or SF: 141 cal, 11 g fat (3 g sat.), 5 g carb,(1 g fiber ), 5 g protein MC: 136 cal, 10 g fat (3 g sat.), 6 g carb (1 g fiber ), 4 g protein Peanut Butter Cupcakes: 12 servings, each: ULC or SF: 160 cal, 12 g fat (4 g sat.), 6 g carb,(1 g fiber ), 6 g protein MC: 149 cal, 11 g fat (4 g sat.), 7 g carb (1 g fiber ), 5 g protein Pecan Pie: 12 decadent servings, each: 350 cal, 27 g fat ( 2 g sat.), 25 g carb (3 g fiber, 16 g sugar alcohols), 8 g protein. Peppermint Drops: 18 servings, each: 58 cal, 4 g fat ( 2 g sat.), 1 g carb, 3 g protein. Vanilla Nut Muffins: 18 servings, each: 119 cal, 8 g fat (3 g sat.), 2 g carb, 8 g protein Lemon & Trifle Variations (pictured) Waffles: 2 servings, each: ULC: 452 cal, 37 g fat (5 g sat.), 9 g carb,(2 g fiber ), 23 g protein MC: 410 cal, 31 g fat (5 g sat.), 14 g carb (2 g fiber ), 19 g protein SF: 457 cal, 38 g fat (4 g sat.), 11 g carb,(2 g fiber ), 20 g protein Zucchini Bran Muffins: 12 servings, each: ULC: 162 cal, 11 g fat (0 g sat.), 10 g carb, (3 g fiber ), 9 g protein MC: 126 cal, 9 g fat (0 g sat.), 12 g carb (3 g fiber ), 8 g protein SF: 164 cal, 11 g fat (0 g sat.), 11 g carb,(3 g fiber ), 8 g protein