For the Muffin
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 packet Splenda (or 2 if you’re into sweeter things)
- 1 teaspoon (yes I know it’s a lot, just trust me) cinnamon
- Tiny bit of salt, if you want
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp butter
Muffin Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients in a coffee cup. Stir ‘em up real good.
- Add wet ingredients to the coffee cup. Stir ‘em up real good.
- Microwave for one minute.
- Dump onto plate.
For the icing
- Cream cheese, softened in the microwave
- Splash of vanilla
- Splenda to taste
Icing Instructions: Keep on stirring and adding Splenda until it’s very smooth and is as sweet as you want it to be.
1/4 cup leeks or onions, chopped, about 3/4 ounce
1-2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces frozen broccoli
2 cups chicken broth, homemade preferred
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch nutmeg, optional
Sauté the leek or onions in the butter in a medium saucepan until tender. Add the frozen broccoli, broth and a bit of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until the broccoli is very tender, about 10 minutes. Puree in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth and thick. Stir in the cream and blend well. Adjust seasoning and add nutmeg, if desired. Reheat if necessary.
Makes about 6 servings
Freezing not recommended
1/4 cup leeks or onions, chopped, about 3/4 ounce
1-2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces frozen broccoli
2 cups chicken broth, homemade preferred
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch nutmeg, optional
Sauté the leek or onions in the butter in a medium saucepan until tender. Add the frozen broccoli, broth and a bit of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until the broccoli is very tender, about 10 minutes. Puree in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth and thick. Stir in the cream and blend well. Adjust seasoning and add nutmeg, if desired. Reheat if necessary.
Makes about 6 servings
Freezing not recommended
Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry Experiment #1
We finally found shirataki tofu noodles at the fancy Ralph’s in La Jolla. Verdict: Delicious and not weird!
Stater Bros. shish kebabs with grilled mushrooms and grilled onions.
“Teriyaki” Salmon with Seasoned Nori and Wasabi Mayonnaise
The Teriyaki is just soy sauce, garlic, and ginger mixed with 2 packets of splenda.
Get the nori and mayo from Trader Joe’s.
Yes, I’ve posted this before, but it looks so pretty!
