Two New Recipes...

I have tried two new low carb recipes that I think you might like, whether you're on a low-carb kick or not. My first dish is called Breakfast Omelet Muffins. Here's the link.

They're like Egg Bake without the crust, and they were a real hit around here. They remind me of the Breakfast Quiches that they serve at Paneras. Next time, I'll also add some sauteed mushrooms and onions, but you could also substitute the Italian sausage with bacon or ham, too!

My friend, Tammy also suggested that I try making my usual potato salad, but substitute the boiled potatoes with steamed cauliflower. I used my own family recipe for potato salad, but there are a few good ones available, too. You might try this one or this one.

I also tried those Zucchini Chips. What did I think of them? Oooook! I used the smaller zucchini that you saute', and perhaps I should have used the larger ones. I may take the time to repeat the recipe with the larger ones, but I won't make them with the small ones again. You might like them, but my opinion is that they were a lot of work with iffy results. I will be trying the Zucchini Fries, though and will let you know what I think of them.

I don't know whether or not I told you before, but I'd gained about eighteen pounds over the summer. I was horrified when I got back home and stepped on the scale, so I immediately went back to my favorite plan - Dr. Atkins - which always works for me.

I started the plan on September 29th and have lost twenty one pounds so far. I'm not finished yet, and I'm finding a lot more options to make following the plan easier to stick with (long term) this time. I'm hoping to be the "Disappearing Woman" over the next six months or so as I make my way back to a normal, healthier weight.

If you'd like, I'll continue to share healthy recipes with you, as I work my way back into a Size 12. Please let me know if you try these recipes, too. I'd love to know what you think.

I'm continuing to work on my Christmas ornaments for the Button Floozies Ornament Swap. I hope to show those to you tomorrow. 

It's Not Bread, But It's Not Bad...

I love bread. Any kind of bread. Hot, fresh out of the oven, crusty outside bread is my favorite. It makes me happy...and it travels straight to my hips. Gaaahhh!

Over the four months we spent in the Flying Cloud, I managed to gain eighteen pounds. I didn't see it coming. I just knew that I had to buy a couple new pairs of shorts before we headed home...in a larger size. When I got home and weighed myself, I went into mild shock.

The reason I'm telling you this is so that you now know that I didn't eat any candy corn (my favorite) this Halloween. I'm gettin' up close and personal with Dr. Atkins. I've already lost the weight (over the past three weeks) that I gained on our trip and now I'm going for more. But I miss bread. (Aren't you proud of me that our girlfriend's group meets every Tuesday night at Paneras and I haven't been eating bread?)

My friend, Tammy is also on a weight loss regimen that shares some of the same features of the Atkins Diet, and she told me about a few recipes for bread substitues. I was particularly interested in the "bread" recipes. One was for Cauliflower Pizza Crust and another for Cauliflower "Bread" Sticks. I was intrigued.

Yesterday afternoon, I took a break from working on my guild competition quilt so Handsome and I could make the Bread Stick recipe. The main ingredients are cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and egg. I'm not going to go into the details of the recipe here, but I am sharing this link to Sandy's Kitchen blog so you can print out your own copy. (I took these photos after our baking adventure today.)

The Cauliflower Bread Sticks came out of the oven with a nice, crispy texture and were a great substitute for a real bread snack.

After further exploration on her blog, I found that Sandy also has a recipe for Revolution Rolls that I can't wait to try. (It's so hard to make a sandwich without bread, and I'm a little tired of using lettuce as the support for the rest of my sandwich ingredients.) We were actually quite pleased with the flavor of our bread stick substitute, and look forward to making the rolls. I promise to come back and tell you what I think of them after I make them this week!

REMINDER: In case you missed it, I'm celebrating my 900th Post with a giveaway. You'll need to leave a comment here to enter. Just my way of saying "thank you" to my friends for joining me on my blog. You have until November 4th to enter.