Smoked BBQ Mushroom Bombs

Ingredients

• 10-12 Mushrooms (white, cremini or baby bella)
• 8 oz - Pulled Pork
• 4 oz - Cream Cheese
• 1/3 Cup - Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 TBS - Wolfe Rub Original BBQ Seasoning
• 1 TBS - BBQ Sauce (Low Carb or Sweet Baby Ray's)

Directions

• In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except the mushrooms and mix until everything is well incorporated.
• Break off the stems and using a spoon scrape out the gills of the mushrooms.
• Fill each mushroom cap with the filling, pressing down firmly to pack it into the mushroom
• Place in a preheated 325º smoker, grill or oven and cook for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

BBQ Meatloaf (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 lb - 80/20 Ground Beef
• 1 lb - Ground Pork
• 1 Cup - Yellow Onion (small dice)
• 1 Cup - Bell Pepper (small dice)
• 1/2 Cup - Mushrooms (small dice)
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 - Egg
• 1 TBS - Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 TBS - Dijon or Yellow Mustard
• 2 TBS - Low Carb BBQ Sauce
• 2 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1 tsp - Salt
• 1/3 Cup - Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs

Directions

• Combine, egg, mustard, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, bell pepper, almond flour, salt and pepper.
• Add ground beef and pork and mix until well combined. Do not over work the meat or it will become dense and chewy.
• Form into a loaf and place on a piece of foil, parchment paper or wax paper.
• Smoke at 250º for 2.5 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 150º.
• Baste with BBQ sauce and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 160º.
• Let cool 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Enjoy

Homemade Pizza From Scratch (Low Carb Recipe - Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

Crust

• 4 - Eggs
• 8 oz - Cream Cheese
• 1/2 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• 2 1/2 Cups - Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tsp - Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp - Granulated Onion

Toppings

• 8 oz - Italian Sausage (cooked and crumbled)
• 8 oz- Ground Beef (cooked and crumbled)
• 8 oz - Pepperoni 
• 8 oz - Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 8 oz - Ham (diced)
• 8 oz - Mushroom (diced)
• 1/2 - Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1/2 - Vidalia Onion (diced)
• 13 oz - Low Carb Pizza Sauce
• 1/2 Cup - Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

• In a large bowl combine eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion and cream cheese.
• Mix with a hand or stand mixture until smooth
• Fold in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
• Spread mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat into an even layer.
• Bake in a 375º for 15 minutes.
• Spread as little or as much as you like onto the pizza crust.
• Add toppings as you like, then top with cheese.
• Bake in a 375º oven for 15-20 or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Enjoy!

Homemade BBQ Sauce (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 15 oz - Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 Cup - Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/3 Cup - Stevia
• 3 TBS - Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 TBS - Yellow Mustard
• 2 TBS - Texas Pete Hot Sauce or use your favorite hot sauce.
• 1 TBS - Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 TBS - Black Pepper
• Salt to taste.

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly reduced.
• This is best if stored in an air tight container overnight for best results.  The flavor gets better the day after.

Enjoy!

Homemade Cole Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 - 16 oz Tricolored Cole Slaw Mix
• 1 Cup - Full Fat Mayonnaise
• 1/3 Cup - Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1 tsp - Salt 
• 1 tsp - Celery Seed
• 1 tsp - Stevia Low Carb Sweetener or Sugar

Directions

• Combine all of the ingredients together except the cole slaw mix.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Fold in the cole slaw mix until everything is well coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least *2 hours, stirring every hour.

Enjoy!

* For best results make a day or two ahead of time.

Bacon Moc n' Cheese (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 Large Head Cauliflower
• 8 oz - Bacon (fried crisp and crumbled)
• 2 Cups - Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 Cup - Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup - Heavy Cream
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Cut florets off cauliflower head, then cut into small bite size pieces.
• Boil in salted water for 5 minutes and drain.
• In a small pan over medium heat add cream, cream cheese and 1 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and bring to a light boil.
• Stir until cheese is all melted and well combined.
• Turn the heat off and mix in the crumbled bacon.
• Combine the cheese sauce and cauliflower, mix until well combined.
• Pour cheese and cauliflower into an 8x8" greased casserole dish.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Bake in a 375º for 25-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is for tender, the sauce is slightly reduced and the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
• Let rest for 15 minutes to thicken before serving.

Enjoy!

Lasagna Recipe - (Low Carb Recipe) - Noodleless Lasagna

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

• 1 lb - 80/20 Ground Beef
• 1 lb - Mild Italian Sausage
• 1 small - Onion (chopped)
• 3-4 - Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 30 oz - Crushed Tomatoes

Noodles

• 4 - Eggs
• 8 oz - Cream Cheese
• 1/2 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• 2 1/2 Cups - Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tsp - Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp - Granulated Onion

Cheese Filling

• 1/2 Cup - Full Fat Ricotta Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cup - Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/4 Cup - Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Meat Sauce

• Brown ground beef and sausage over medium high heat and drain excess fat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute' 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and a little water if necessary.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let simmer for 1-2 hours.

Noodles

• In a large bowl combine eggs, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion.
• Mix with a hand mixer 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
• Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
• Spread out into an even layer onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat.
• Bake in a preheated 375º oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let thoroughly cool for 20 minutes.
• Using a pizza cutter cut the noodles in half and then into 1.5-2" thick strips.

Build the Lasagna

• Pour 1/4 of the meat sauce onto the bottom of an 8x10 casserole dish.
• Followed by a layer of noodles, 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat this process 1 more time starting with the noodles.
• After the mozzarella cheese is added to the second layer, top with another 1/4 of the sauce.
• Then top with the noodles and the remaining sauce.
• Bake in a preheated 375º oven uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly.
• Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese and bake another 15-20 or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
• Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Homemade Corned Beef Hash (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 3 lb - Corned Beef
• 2 lb - Daikon Radish (peeled and cut into small dice) (or Russet potatoes if non-low-carb)
• 1 Large - Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 1/4 Stick - Butter (cut into pads)
• salt, pepper, granulated garlic to taste

Directions

• In a large pot cover corned beef with cold water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook corned beef until tender 3-3.5 hours.
• Removed corned beef from water and let cool.
• Remove excess fat, cut into cubes or finely chop, your preference.
• Boil Daikon radish in salted water for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender.
• Drain and pat dry.
• In a large skillet over medium heat add corned beef, onion, radish, salt, pepper, garlic and mix well until the fax begins to render from the corned beef.
• Press the mixture down into the bottom of the skillet to help form a crispy golden brown crust, add pads of butter to the top and let it cook for 5 minutes untouched.
• After five minutes, mix again and repeat 3-4 times until it reaches your desired golden brown and crispiness.
• Serve with poached or over easy fried eggs.

Enjoy!

Crab Stuffed Mushroom - NO BREADING OR FILLER - (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 8 oz - Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
• 8 oz - Cremini or White Mushrooms (stems and gills removed)
• 1/2 Cup - Mayonnaise
• 3/4 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp - Parsley
• 1 tsp - Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
• 1 - Egg (beaten)
• 1/4 Stick Butter

Directions

• Combine mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cheese, parsley, egg and Old Bay in a large bowl and mix well.
• Gently fold in the crab meat.
• Over stuff each mushroom cap with the filling.
• Place in a baking dish, add the butter in chunks, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake or grill @ 400º for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Enjoy!

Classic Potato Salad - "NO Potato" Potato Salad - (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 Medium Head Cauliflower (florets cut off into large pieces)
• 4 - Hard Boiled Eggs (chopped)
• 1/4 Cup -  Red Onion (chopped)
• 1/4 Cup - Celery (chopped)
• 1/4 Cup - Bell Pepper (chopped
• 3/4 -1 Cup* - Mayonnaise 
• 1-2 TBS* - Yellow Mustard
• Salt and Pepper to taste

*Amount of Mayo/Mustard will vary on taste and size of the head of cauliflower

Directions 

• Boil cauliflower in salted water for 5-7 minutes until fork tender, do not overcook.
• Drain and cool.
• Add to a large bowl an roughly chop with a knife into smaller pieces.
• Add remaining ingredients, mix well and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Enjoy!