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Sardine Hussle – My Version
My version of a dish called Sardine Hussle (1 can brisling sardines, 4 hardboiled eggs, a small potato, parsley, green onions, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, s&p), served on lettuce with tomato wedges on the side. Also shown… my only Easter treat, a small 70% chocolate bar (weight 35g). Please remember that I am on…
Read MoreChicken Congee with Deli Meat
Chicken rice congee with diced deli meat, shredded lettuce, green onions, soy sauce and sesame oil. Very tasty! Remember, I am on maintenance, hence the rice.
Read MoreChicken Congee: Experimenting with Rice on a Low-carb Diet (Recipe)
Chicken congee! Lots of chicken and broth… and rice, too, of course. Topped with a little sesame oil, chili oil and soy sauce. I am starting to experiment with a small amount of rice in my low-carb maintenance life. [Not a very interesting photo, but a really tasty meal!] This is the recipe I based…
Read MoreSteak and Baked Potato
Steak and a wee baked (microwaved) potato with butter. So yummy! Remember, I am on maintenance. How much simpler could this meal be? Skip the potato, I guess. LOL [I cooked my steak out on the patio with my new butane stove today. No lingering meat smell in the apartment for the first time ever!]
Read MoreCan I Eat Rice on a Low-carb Diet? (Chicken Congee Recipe)
You can eat anything you want on a low-carb diet, as long as you keep the DAILY TOTAL carbs at 20 grams or less. But most people completely stop eating sweets, grains (including rice), potatoes, pasta, etc. because you can’t eat much of those foods before you reach 20gm of total carbs. However, 1/2 a…
Read MoreSpanish Omelette or Tortilla (Recipe Link)
Spanish-style omelette/tortilla with 1 small potato (I am on maintenance so I do eat a few more carbs sometimes), ghee, 2 shallots, 3 baby red peppers, 3 eggs, 3 bacon purses, salt and pepper. This meal was quite filling, but low in protein, so I likely will need to top up later on. And… the…
Read MoreBeef Finger Meat Stew and Konjac Rice
Beef finger meat stew, served on a bed of Konjac rice (NuPasta Risoni). So tasty!
Read MoreBeef Finger Meat Stew with Carrots and Potatoes (Recipe Link)
Beef finger meat stew with shallot, celery, eggplant, carrots and potatoes. I had two servings as this is a fairly small bowl. [Remember, I am on maintenance, so a few carby veggies like carrots and potatoes are generally okay… for me!] I used this base recipe: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-chinese-beef-stew/.
Read MoreMiddle Eastern Ground Beef and Potato
Middle Eastern Ground Beef with one small potato. A great meal to help me build up my blood again after donating a pint yesterday! Also, I am on maintenance, hence the potato.
Read MoreMiddle Eastern Ground Beef, Fried Eggplant and Potato, Sour Cream
Middle Eastern ground beef served on a bed of diced, fried Chinese eggplant and potato, topped with sour cream. Delicious! Note: I am on maintenance, hence the small potato (~27 gm carbs). Also, I don’t eat much dairy, but I felt sour cream would round out this dish… and it did!
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