This is for my sister. She is diabetic and cannot eat potatoes due to the high amount of carbohydrate in a single potato. She loves potato salad but can no longer eat it and with another summer season soon upon us I have made an alternative that turned out to be very close to what… Continue reading NOT Potato Salad
Category: My Favorites
A collection of the recipes that I personally use all the time.
Ketchup
1 small can tomato paste (156 ml) 1 Tbsp. date puree 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1/8 tsp. onion powder salt and pepper to taste Whisk all ingredients together and enjoy.
Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars
8 oz dates (if dates are on the dry side add 2 Tbsp. water and soften in microwave for approx 1 min.) 2 oz almonds 2 oz cashews 2 oz coconut 1 oz cocoa 1 oz 95% Lindt chocolate 1/2 tsp. vanilla Place dates, vanilla and cocoa in food processor and puree. Remove to a… Continue reading Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
update February 2024 This is a no bake, sugar free, cheesecake. I have added 2 more options for the base of this cheesecake. Makes approx. 10 small mason jars or 1 6″ spring form pan. This recipe can be doubled to make a 9″ spring form pan as well. Crust (original) 3/4 cup total (almond,… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Eating Sugar Free Baked Beans…
Missing Comfort Foods Here is my recipe for Baked Beans 1 lb (454g) dried beans(cover with water and soak for 3 hrs or over night) Drain and discard water. Place soaked beans in a pot covered with fresh water. Add 1 tsp baking soda. Bring to boil, and simmer till tender, this will not take… Continue reading Eating Sugar Free Baked Beans…
Date Puree
This is a great replacement for sugar in any recipe. 1 lb. dates 1 1/2 cups water Chop dates, put in small pan and add water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until dates are soft. Let cool. Using blender puree into paste. Store in glass jar or container in refrigerator. You will find… Continue reading Date Puree
Oatcakes
1 cup butter 1/2 cup date puree 3/4 cup almond flour 2 cups oats 1/3 cup ground flax 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (to make gluten free use another 1/3 cup of ground flax) 1 tsp. vanilla If using chopped dates and water put in small glass bowl and microwave or in a pan on… Continue reading Oatcakes
