Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Chicken Not Pot Pie

well, this is something I kind of threw together (using veggies I had in my fridge), so you could add anything you want really, but here's the basics:

3-4 huge boneless, skinless chicken breast (mine were frozen solid)


Boil the chicken for 1-1.5hrs on medium heat in about 5 cups of water in a huge stew pot. When they are done add:

either diced onion (i used dehydrated onion, about 2tbsp)
1tbsp garlic powder
8oz chicken stock (I use rachel ray, low in carbs and no preservatives)
1/2-1 bag baby carrots, whole
1/2 head cabbage leaves, torn into pieces
1-160z bag cauliflower
salt & pepper to taste

I let all of this cook another good 1.5-2 hours on low, at the end I added 1tsp of xanthum gum to thicken it a bit, but it really didn't need it. Oh I forgot to add I shredded the chicken in the pot before I added the other ingredients.

You don't have to cook it long like this, but I didn't feel like standing over the stove that day. This made a huge pot and I have been eating on it for days and have enough for the rest of the week.

You cold use any veggies you want, but corn and peas aren't on my eating plan so they didn't get used. The carrots weren't optional:laugh:

This really does taste like the inside of a pot pie to me.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Product Review-Smokin' Joe Jones BBQ Sauce

I was disappointed when KC Masterpiece discontinued their "low calorie", which was actually low carb, bbq sauce. I finally got the courage to try this new one that people on LC friends had tried, and I really really like it. It's not as smoky and sweet as I'm used to, being from Texas, it's got more of a bite, with more vinegar, but it's really good. This will be my go to BBQ sauce for now, unless they discontinue it also. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Smokin' Joe Jones BBQ Sauce

Smokin' Joe Jones low carb healthy barbecue sauce is perfect for sugar-intolerant and carb-conscious barbeque lovers. This low carb barbeque sauce has all the healthy, natural ingredients as the Original barbecue sauce, except the honey, molasses and corn syrup.

This reduced sugar barbecue sauce is sweetened with sucralose."

Nutrition Facts
592-0001
Smokin' Joe Jones
No Sugar Added Barbecue Sauce
18 oz
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons (31g)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
Total Calories 10
Calories From Fat 0
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 115 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars <1 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Water, tomato paste, lemon juice, distilled vinegar, natural hickory smoke concentrate, caramel color, garlic, onion, salt, xanthan gum, mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, tumeric, spices), black pepper, sucralose, cayenne.

Product Review-Dixie Diner Carb Counters Ready To Eat Protein Power Brownie

I tried these "brownies" from netrition. I have really liked products from Dixie Diner before so I was expecting a lot. These don't taste anything like a brownie, nor have the consistency of one. They are pretty dry and hard. They have a weird taste, kind of like rasins or prunes. I didn't like them at all. I will not buy them again. I give them a 1 out of 5.


"Dixie Diner
Carb Counters Ready-to-Eat Protein Power Brownie

Now you can enjoy scrumptious, rich, and moist brownies anywhere, anytime; for lunch or munch. A brownie two pack ready-to-eat with that rich, chocolaty taste we all crave so much, plus 6 grams of pure protein and 8 grams of soluble fiber to satisfy those pesky hunger pangs. For a change, try shaking a little water on top and zapping them in the microwave for just a few seconds. They'll be ooey gooey, warm & good! 3 net carbs per brownie. Made with real chocolate, quality whey protein and flaxmeal, too."

275-0205
Dixie Diner
Carb Counters Ready-to-Eat Protein Power Brownie, 2.4 oz. bag
6 packages

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Brownie (34g)
Servings Per Container: 2 per package.



Amount
Per Serving
% Daily
Value*

Total Calories 142

Calories From Fat 89

Total Fat 10 g 15%

Saturated Fat 2 g 8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 6 mg 2%

Sodium 92 mg 4%

Potassium 155 mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 4%

Dietary Fiber 8 g 33%

Sugars 1 g





Protein 6 g

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 6%

Iron 3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Gluten free. NO sugar alcohols or polydextrose.

Ingredients: Almond meal, bakers chocolate (chocolate liqueur), whey protein concentrate, soluble vegetable fiber, cocoa, flax meal, maltodextrin, water, coconut oil, fractionated palm kernel oil, apple puree concentrate, pectin, corn starch, natural flavors, soy lecithin, malic acid, baking powder (calcium acid phosphate, baking soda), sea salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, low glycemic monosaccharide, lo han kuo, sucralose, vanilla powder.

Warning: Made in a plant that processes soy, eggs, milk and peanuts.

This product may contain traces of nuts.