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Food, Recipes

Low carb, Paleo, sugar-free Cranberry sauce

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If you’re like me, Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorite holidays (along with Christmas, of course). What’s not to love? A delicious turkey roasting in the oven with all the garnishes, spending quality time with my family, perfect autumn weather and let’s not forget all the pretty leaves changing colours. Unfortunately, many of the Thanksgiving traditional foods and desserts are loaded with processed sugars which, I guarantee, will knock you off track.

Here is a little somethin’, somethin’ I have been working on. Say goodbye to those sugar-filled, high glycemic index holiday treats and hellooooo to my sugar-free, low carb cranberry sauce! This cranberry sauce tastes like the sugar filled one except it won’t spike your blood sugar. Don’t let the holidays set you back. Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

JessPaige LCHF low carb Cranberry sauce
JessPaige LCHF low carb Cranberry sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Cranberries, fresh & whole
  • 1-2 Tbsp erythritol
  • Water

In a sauce pan, add the cranberries and keep it on low-medium heat. Add water (just enough to cover the cranberries). Mash the cranberries and add the erythritol. Constantly stir and let simmer till it thickens.

Enjoy and remember if you try my recipes, please post a picture either on my Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #jesspaigelchf.

Nutritional information for the whole batch: 44 cals, 0.12g fat, 11.59g total carbohydrates with 4.4g fiber & 3.84g sugar, 0.37g protein. Net carbs: 7.19g

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Food Shopping Tips & Ketogenic Diets

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"Do you find ketogenic foods are more expensive than regular ones?"

When people ask me this question, my answer is that in my experience, they are not more expensive. Why do you ask? Well prior to my low carb journey, I ate a variety of foods ranging from lean meats to processed food. All the foods I currently eat now, I ate prior to low carb (except I chose the lower fat options). Sure, processed food is cheaper than whole foods if you are only consuming dried pastas and pre-cooked meals but in my experience, if you look for deals, you can ALWAYS find them. Nowadays, my grocery bills are actually lower than they were before because I actually consume less food. Gone are the days of constant hunger pangs, night snacking and meals every few hours. If I have a bulletproof coffee in the morning, I will stay satiated till about 2-3pm without requiring any other food. My friends are always astonished that I’m not hungry but it’s true.

Another thing to keep in mind is that leaner cuts tend to be more expensive since most people look for “low fat”. Pork bones, shoulder, etc. all are cheaper than super lean cuts like beef tenderloin.

Ok, now on to the grocery tips… (Don’t forget to check the Notes section for this week’s grocery list!)

Tips for low carb grocery shopping:

1) Make a list.
It’s simple, fail to prepare or prepare to fail. If you go to the grocery store and just browse for what you need, you’re much more likely to buy something on impulse. The likelihood of that product being low carb is lower than if you have a list.

2) Eat before shopping or bring yourself a snack.
Are you trying to torture yourself by looking at all the delicious food options without having eaten? Seriously. You’re more likely to grab for something that isn’t ketosis friendly as all ready-made food tends to be loaded with refined sugars and starches. Pack yourself a quest bar or something portable at the beginning of the day.

3) Browse the flyers prior to your grocery excursion.
Flyers are a wonderful way to check out what is on sale/lower price. A lot of these products are considered lost leaders (they are so cheap the store actually makes little to no profit on them, they are there only to attract you to the store) — Take advantage of that!

4) Buy seasonally.
If you live in a northern country like I do, try to purchase things that are seasonal. The produce will be fresher, richer in nutrients, taste better, you’ll be supporting local businesses not to mention, it’ll be cheaper! It’s a win-win.

5) Buy in bulk.
You know those staples that you use on a regular basis? Well Costco just became your best friend. Eggs, cream cheese, almond flour, coconut oil, you name it. They have it. It’s significantly cheaper to purchase things that you will constantly be using from a warehouse club.

Food, Recipes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake

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The leaves are turning gorgeous shades of orange, red and yellow and… the pumpkins are in season! I don’t know about all of you but fall is definitely my favorite season. What is there not to love? Cozy, sweater weather with delicious pumpkin treats and a hot mug of tea?

Ok, ok.. enough about why I love fall.

Mini Pumpkin Keto Cheesecakes
Mini Pumpkin Keto Cheesecakes

Here is the pumpkin cheesecake recipe you have been waiting for!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree (See how to make puree here)
  • 1/2 cup erythritol, granulated
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice

In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, pumpkin puree, erythritol, vanilla and pumpkin spice. Mix each egg in one at a time. Pour batter into 4-6 small greased ramekins and bake for 35-45 minutes in a preheated oven at 350F.

Enjoy!

Food, Recipes

Pumpkin “Cheesecake” bars

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With autumn quickly approaching, it is time to be bombarded with pumpkin everything. This is the first of many pumpkin based recipes to come, so get ready!

Pumpkin 'Cheesecake' Square by Jesspaigelchf
Pumpkin ‘Cheesecake’ Square by Jesspaigelchf

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2.5 cups of Almond flour
  • 1-1.25 cups Erythritol (I use Swerve) (could also substitute for honey but measurements may vary)
  • 1Tsp Baking powder
  • 1 Egg, large
  • 3/4 cup Pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 cup of Ghee (dairy-free option) or butter
  • 2Tsp Cinnamon, ground

Cheesecake layer

  • 1 cup Almond Cream Cheese (Dairy-free option, I used this recipe) or Regular cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Erythritol
  • 2 Tbsp Almond flour
  • 2 Eggs, large
  • 1Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Pumpkin Spice layer

  • 2 cups homemade Pumpkin puree*
  • 1/4 cup Erythritol
  • 2 Eggs, large
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Nutmeg, ground (or to taste)
  • 3 Tsp Cinnamon, ground (or to taste)
  • 1 Tsp Cloves, ground (or to taste)
  • 1 Tsp Ginger, ground (or to taste)
  • 1 Tsp All spice, ground (or to taste)

In a large bowl and using a hand mixer, mix together all ingredients for the crust. It should have a crumbly texture. In a parchment paper lined 9in by 13in pan, pour half of the crust mixture. Press it down so it covers the bottom of the whole pan. Next, mix together all ingredients for the cheesecake layer using a hand mixer. Pour over crust layer. Mix together all ingredients for the pumpkin layer and pour over cheesecake layer (try not to mix the two). Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the pumpkin mixture. Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes (times may vary depending on your oven). Once out of the oven, let cool for at least an hour. Serve cool and top with coconut whipped cream if you desire.

Remember that if you try one of my recipes, snap a picture and #jesspaigelchf @jesspaigelchf on Instagram for the chance to be featured!

Before baking - Pumpkin 'Cheesecake' Squares by Jesspaigelchf
Before baking – Pumpkin ‘Cheesecake’ Squares by Jesspaigelchf
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Cooled Pumpkin ‘Cheesecake’ Squares by Jesspaigelchf

Bon appétit my friends!

Serves 30.

*How to make homemade pumpkin puree: Bake de-seeded slices of pumpkin for 35-60min (depending on size of your pumpkin) at 350F or until soft. Scoop out pumpkin flesh and blend.

Nutritional info (1 serving, without pecans): 173 cals, 16.3g fat, 3.2g carbs ( 0.7g fiber and 0.9g sugar), 4g protein –> Net Carbs per seving = 2.5g

Food, Recipes

Decadent, Flourless Brownies (Low Carb, Paleo, Keto, Sugar-Free)

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At over 10$ for a small bag of almond flour, sometimes it is hard to fit that into our budgets, especially if you’re an undergraduate student (like myself). Today, I’m here to tell you that that will not stop you from being able to make your favorite decadent brownies. Yes, you heard that right. These beauties are not only easy to make, but they’ll also make your taste buds sing! I love these for lunches because there are so many temptations there.

Remember that if you are on Instagram and have tried my recipe, hashtag your pictures with #jesspaigelchf so I can see and share it with my other readers.

Flourless Brownies in the making
Flourless Brownies in the making
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Flourless brownies

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cups cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/4 Tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 cups butter, unsalted or coconut oil (paleo option)
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 1.25 cups of erythritol or honey (paleo option)
  • **Stevia could also be used but the amounts of sweetener may vary, I have not tried it
  • 3.5 oz of 90% chocolate (I used Lindt)
  • 4 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup water, room temperature
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup – 1cup almonds, chopped

In a double boiler, melt the chocolate, butter and erythritol together. When mixed all together, add the eggs, water, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla extract together. Blend with a hand mixer. Mix half of the almonsd into the batter. (The batter should be pretty wet). In parchment paper lined baking dish, pour the batter and add the remaining nuts on top. I used 2 loaf pans because I like my brownies thicker but you can just a 8x by 8x. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.

Serves 16.

Bon appétit my keto, paleo and low carb friends!

Nutritional info for 1 serving: 211 cals, 21.8g fat, 2.7g carbs with 1g of fiber and 0.6g sugar, 2.6g protein. Net carbs: 1.7g

Flourless brownie in my lunch
Flourless brownie in my lunch
Food, Recipes

Tiramisu Cupcakes

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In celebration of reaching 10,000 followers on Instagram and for my lovely friend @gabrielanedley’s birthday I have come up with some Tiramisu flavored cupcakes.tiramisu cupcake

Cupcake batter ingredients:

  • 1c. Almond flour
  • 1/6c. Coconut flour
  • 1/6c. Coffee or Vanilla whey protein
  • 1Tbsp Instant coffee
  • 2Tsp Rum extract
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2c. Almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1/2c. Erythritol
  • 1/4c. Butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1Tsp Baking powder
  • 1/3c. Cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all dry ingredients together in one bowl. Beat butter and almond milk together in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet slowly and mix. Add in eggs individually and mix with beater. Line each muffin tin with a cupcake liner. Separate the batter into each liner and bake for 13-18 minutes.

Icing ingredients:

  • 4oz Cream cheese or mascarpone
  • 1/4c. Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar
  • 1/4c. Heavy cream
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla

In a large bowl, beat together the mascarpone, heavy cream and vanilla. Add in the Confectioner’s Sugar a little bit at a time until fully combined. Refrigerate till cupcakes are cool and ice cupcakes.

Serves 12.

Food, Recipes

Stuffed Peppers

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 One of the easiest, low carb meals I have made. This is my go-to meal when I’m strapped for time. Hope you all enjoy and don’t forget to #jesspaigelchf if you try one of my recipes!

Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 10 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 package of minced meat
  • 1/2c. – 2/3c. Salsa (didn’t measure it, sorry)
  • 1/2c. Mozzarella, shredded
  • 10 Tsp Parmesan, grated

 

Cut bell peppers in half, remove stem and seeds. Steam in the microwave till soft (time varies depending on strength of the microwave but it should not be longer than 3-7 minutes). In a pan, add the minced meat and cook it till done. Remove fat from the meat and add salsa (about 1/2-2/3c.). Mix well. Place the halved peppers on a cookie sheet. Stuff each pepper with a couple of spoons of the salsa/minced meat mixture. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and parmesan on top of that. Just before serving, place in oven on broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve with sour cream, fresh salsa and salad.

Serves 6.

 

Fyllda Paprikor

Ett av de enklaste, låg Carb måltider som jag har gjort. Detta är min gå till måltid när jag är ont om tid. Hoppas ni alla njuta och glöm inte att #jesspaigelchf om du försöker en av mina recept

Ingredienser:

 

  •      10 paprika, valfri färg
  •      1 paket med malet kött
  •      1/2c. – 2/3c. Salsa (inte mäta det, sorry)
  •      1/2c. Mozzarella, strimlad
  •      10 Tsk parmesan, riven


Skär paprika i hälften, ta bort stjälk och frön. Steam i mikrovågsugn tills mjuka (tiden varierar beroende på styrkan i mikrovågsugn, men det bör inte vara längre än 3-7 minuter). I en kastrull, tillsätt köttfärs och koka den tills gjort. Ta bort fett från köttet och tillsätt salsa (om 1/2-2/3c.). Blanda väl. Placera halve paprika på en cookie blad. Stuff varje paprika med ett par skedar av salsa / köttfärs blandning. Strö riven mozzarella på toppen och parmesan på toppen av det. Precis innan servering, lägg i ugnen på halstra i 3-5 minuter eller tills osten har smält. Servera med gräddfil, färsk salsa och sallad.

Tjanar 6.

Fitness, Workouts

FFF July Challenge

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Fitness is a huge part of my life. In the midst of these summer months, perfect and sculpt your physique into the body you want and will be proud of during swimsuit season. Look good while feeling good! That being said, I am pleased to announce my our first fitness challenge brought to you by Cheryl from FaithFitnessFashion.

Follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FaithFitnessFashion, her website: www. faithfitnessandfashion.com and Instagram @FaithFitnessFashion for her monthly challenges created specifically for you!

A few words from Cheryl:

This month we are going to continue again with the original FFF challenge, taking it back to the beginning, to slightly simpler times. July 2013 #FaithFitnessFashionChallenge was our first isometric hold challenge, and we are going to revisit those amazing holds while dialing it up a notch by adding cardio bursts for HIIT training in the all new and improved #FFFJulyFitnessChallenge!

I now present you with the Faith, Fitness, Fashion: Time to Tone It Up July Fitness Challenge!

Pairing killer cardiobursts with all-over bodyweight strength training isometric (timed) holds/exercises, bringing you the best of both worlds!  Multiple muscle groups will be used to achieve a stronger and better body, faster than ever before. This combination will increase your strength and lean muscle mass, boost your metabolism and increase cardiovascular endurance to give you the most efficient workout possible. I personally guarantee that if you stick to the challenge faithfully, all month long, you will see fabulous changes in your figure/physique by the end of the month. My brother lost 8 pounds in the first 8 days of my FFF JuneChallenge, simply by doing the challenge and eating healthier. Want those kind of results? Just commit to doing the #fffTIMEtoToneUpJulyChallenge along with 20-30 minutes of cardio daily, paired with clean eating. Who is in? Lets do this!

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Disclaimer: Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program. Complete this challenge at your own risk. Only YOU are responsible for YOU! Start at the beginning. Do it right to avoid injury and see results!

Each day, Cheryl will post the workout of the day with an example to encourage you all. To join in on the challenge, repost the challenge on your Instagram account and tag Cheryl @faithfitnessfashion so she can follow your progress and encourage you on your journey to a better you! Be sure to view the videos on Cheryl’s page so you can follow along.

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What is gluten and Spicy Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

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What is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in some grains such as whey, barley and rye. This protein is used primarily in baked goods such as baguettes and bagels as it gives them their characteristic chewy texture.

The reason the gluten-free market has exploded in the past couple of years is due to people that are afflicted with celiac’s disease. In individuals with this disease, the body sees gluten as a bad thing and decides to attack it. Unfortunately, by doing this, the immune system also attacks the body and damages the small intestines causing malabsorption of nutrients and GI problems. Others can suffer from gluten sensitivities which are less serious issue which causes unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, diarrhoea, etc. but does not damage the gastrointestinal tract.

Spicy Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

These spicy herb stuffed mushrooms make a wonderful side dish or appetizer. Not only at they purely low carb, they are scrumptious little mouthfuls. Serve these on a little platter with a sprig of fresh basil, topped with some more fresh chives and chilli flakes. I can promise you these will be a hit at dinner parties or at a nice Sunday family dinner.

Spicy Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Spicy Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 15 Crimini Mushrooms (227g)
  • 1/2 C. Cream cheese
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp chives, fresh and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tsp butter
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mozzarella, shredded (optional)
  • 3 Tbsp Parmesan, grated

 

Preheat oven to 350F. Remove stems of mushrooms and gently clean the caps. In a pan, add the butter, chopped mushroom stems and garlic. When cooked, remove from the pan and let cool. While the mushroom stem/garlic mixture cools, mix cream cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, chives, mozzarella and parmesan in a bowl. Add the mushroom stem and garlic mixture to the bowl and mix. Fill each cap with this cream cheese based filling and sprinkle with a bit more parmesan. Place on baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes so the tops become brown and serve while hot.

Serves 5.

Nutritional information for 1 serving: 117 kcals, 9.8g fat, 3.9g carbs with 0.4g fiber and 1.8g sugar, 4.5g protein; Net carbs: 2.1g

 Vad är gluten och Kryddig Herb Fyllda Champinjoner

Vad är gluten?

Gluten är ett protein som finns i en del korn såsom vassla, korn och råg. Detta protein används främst i bakverk såsom baguetter och bagels eftersom det ger dem deras karakteristiska seg konsistens.
Anledningen till den glutenfria marknaden har exploderat under de senaste åren beror på att människor som lider av celiaki sjukdom. Hos personer med denna sjukdom, ser kroppen gluten som en dålig sak, och bestämmer sig för att attackera den. Tyvärr, genom att göra detta, immunförsvaret angriper också kroppen och skadar de små tarmarna orsakar malabsorption av näringsämnen och GI problem. Andra kan lida av glutenkänslighet som är mindre allvarlig fråga som orsakar obehagliga symtom såsom uppkördhet, diarré, etc. men skadar inte mag-tarmkanalen.

Kryddig Herb Fyllda champinjoner

Dessa kryddig ört fyllda champinjoner gör en underbar sida skålen eller förrätt. Inte bara på de rent låg carb, de är läckra små munsbitar. Servera dessa på en liten tallrik med en kvist färsk basilika, toppad med lite mer färsk gräslök och chili flingor. Jag kan lova er dessa kommer att bli en hit på middagsbjudningar eller på en trevlig söndag familjemiddag.

Kryddig Herb Fyllda champinjoner
Kryddig Herb Fyllda champinjoner

Ingredienser

  • 15 Crimini Svamp (227g)
  • 1/2 C. Färskost
  • 1/4 tsk cayennepeppar
  • Salt och peppar, efter smak
  • 2-3 msk gräslök, färsk och finhackad
  • 1 vitlöksklyfta, hackad
  • 1 tsk smör
  • 1,5 msk Mozzarella, strimlad (tillval)
  • 3 msk parmesan, riven

Värm ugnen till 350F. Ta bort stjälkar av svamp och försiktigt rengöra locken. I en kastrull, tillsätt smör, hackad svamp stjälkar och vitlök. När kokta, ta bort från pannan och låt svalna. Medan svamp stam / vitlök blandningen svalnar, blanda färskost, cayennepeppar, salt, peppar, gräslök, mozzarella och parmesan i en skål. Lägg svampstammen och vitlök blandningen till skålen och blanda. Fyll varje lock med denna färskost baserad fyllning och strö över lite mer parmesan. Placera på plåt och grädda i 5-7 minuter. Halstra i 2 minuter så topparna blir bruna och servera medan varm.

Tjanar 5.

Näringsvärde för 1 portion: 117 kcal, 9,8 g fett, 3,9 g kolhydrater med 0,4 g fiber och 1,8 g socker, 4,5 g protein; Netto kolhydrater: 2,1 g
Food, Guest Posts

Chicken Skewers and Avocado Salsa by Maria Alm

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Today, I am so glad to be able to share Maria Alm’s Chicken Skewers and Avocado Salsa with all of you.

Visit her on her blog: www.menoscarboidratos.com

on Facebook www.facebook.com/menoscarboidratos

or on Instagram @menoscarboidratos

 

Internet has brought many new friends into my life. People that I admire and that inspire me to continue doing my thing. Especially within the lowcarb/paleo community, where I focus my blogging… I feel very blessed and I am so thankful for the positive energy and generosity that these “real food” people show and share with each other.  It is also fantastic to see how online activities can lead to real world events. This year I have already held several low carb workshops and organized happy hours here in Sao Paulo. and I have seen other meetings leading to everything from congresses to picnics. Jess also entered my life via this common interest for healthy food and the pursuit for a lowcarb/paleo lifestyle. We were both sharing our stories and recipes on Instagram and one thing led to the other and here I am sharing one of my favorite recipes with you as well. I hope you´ll like it! Thank you Jess for the opportunity and continue to inspire!
But first a few words about who I am… I was born in the north of Sweden, in the middle of the mountains, practically with skis on my feet. I have always been curious and after quite a few turns I finally ended up in Sao Paulo after meeting a handsome and charming Brazilian guy at business school.  Four years ago I decided to change a straightforward business career for the more unsecure life as an artist.  Since then I have painted, written and illustrated children’s books, designed aprons and worked with food design for recipe books. The joy of creating is one of the main forces in my life.  Love and family are others. Two years ago I launched into blogging.  Something that started as a personal motivation to change lifestyle turned into one of the biggest blog on this theme in Brazil and something very important in my life. I feel true happiness when I experiment in the kitchen, and to be able to share it with more people is fantastic!
Well. Enough on me. Let´s start cooking! This dish is simple and very tasty. Even my three year old daughter loves it.  She loves spicy food, but you can decide how strong and spicy you want to have it. The avocado salsa is very versatile, you can use it for meat dishes as well or as dipping.  The skewers have few ingredients, but the chipotle spice makes it special… Mmm…

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3 portions (~6 skewers)

Chicken skewers:

  • 500 grams of minced chicken
  • 30 grams of chive (gräslök)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • salt and black pepper
  • chipotle

Salsa

  • 2 avocado
  • 2 table spoons of mayonnaise
  • juice of 1/2 lemon (or 1 lime)
  • 1/2 – 1 clove of garlic (depending on the  strength you want)
  • salt
  • some drops of tabasco (try to see how much you prefer)

Start with the skewers. Chop the garlic and the chive and mix with the chicken, adding salt, black pepper and chipotle to taste.
Put the mix on the skewers and fry in a pan.
Put it in a oven form and continue to cook in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Continue with the salsa. Chop the garlic and mix with avocado, mayonnaise and the lemon, with a fork or in the mixer.
Add salt and tabasco and mix well.
Serve everything with a salad.

 

Kyckling Grillspett och avokadosalsa av Maria Alm

Idag är jag så glad över att kunna dela med Maria Alm‘s kycklingspett och avokadosalsa med er alla.

Besök henne på hennes blogg: www.menoscarboidratos.com

på Facebook www.facebook.com/menoscarboidratos

eller på Instagram @menoscarboidratos

Jag har fått många nya vänner genom Internet. Personer som jag beundrar och som inspirerar mig att fortsätta att göra min grej. Speciellt inom lowcarb/paleovärlden, där jag bloggar mest. Jag känner mig väldigt borskämd och otrologt tacksam för den positiva energi som alla dessa “real food”- personer visar och delar med varandra. Det är också fantastiskt att se hur online-aktiviteter även har kunnat leda till events i den “riktiga” världen. I år har jag redan organiserat flera lowcarb workshops och happy hours med paleo/LCHFvänner och jag har sett hur andra möten lett till allt från föreläsningsdagar till picknickar i det gröna. Jess kom även hon in i mitt liv via vårt gemensamma interesse för en hälsosam livsstil. Vi delade båda våra erfarenheter och recept på Instagram och en sak ledde till den andra och här gästbloggar jag nu med ett av mina favoitrecept. Jag hoppas att ni gillar det! Tack Jess för inbjudan och fortsätt att inspirera!

Men först några ord om vem jag är. Jag föddes i Jämtland, praktiskt taget med skidor på fötterna. Jag har alltid varit nyfiken och efter fler olika platser och erfarenheter så  hamnade jag i Sao Paulo efter att ha mött en charming brasilianare under min MBA. För fyra år sedan så bytte jag en rak affärskarriär mot en mer krokig kärriär som artist. Sedan dess har jag målat, skrivit och illustrerat barnböcker, designat förkläden och jobbat som food designer. Glädjen i att skapa är en av mina starkaste drivkrafter, Kärlek och familjen är andra. För två år sedan började jag blogga och något som startade som en personlig motivation att byta livsstil växte så småningom till en av brasiliens största bloggar med LCHF/lowcarb recept och en viktig del av mitt liv. Jag känner ren lycka när jag får experimentera i köket och att få möjligheten att dela med mig till så manga andra är fantastiskt!

 

OK. Nog om mig. Nu är det dags att laga mat! Det här är en väldigt enkel rätt, men även otroligt god. Min treåriga dotter älskar den,! Hon gillar kryddstark mat , men du kan välja själv hur stark du vill göra bådde såsen och spetten. Avocado salsan kan även användas till kött, eller varför inte som dipp till grönsaksstavar. Kycklingspetten har få ingredienser, men vad som gör de speciella är chipotlen som ger en lite rökig smak… Mmm…

Tjanar 3. (~6 spett)

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Kyckling spett:

  • 500 grams av kycklingfärs
  • 30 grams av gräslök
  • 1 kryddnejlika av vitlök
  • salt och svart peppar
  • chipotle

Salsa

  • 2 avokado
  • 2Msk av majonnäs
  • saft av 1/2 citron (eller 1 lime)
  • 1/2 – 1 kryddnejlika av vitlök (beroende pa stryka ni vill)
  • salt
  • nagra droppar av tabasco (beroende pa smak)

 

Börja med spetten. Hacka vitlök och gräslök och blanda med kycklingen, lägga till salt, svartpeppar och chipolte efter smak.

Sätt blandningen pa spetten och stek i en kastrull.

Lägg den i en ugn formulär och fortsätta att laga mat i ugnen i ytterligare 10 minuter.

Fortsätt med salsa. Hacka vitlök och blanda med avokado, majonnäs och citron, med en gaffel eller i biandaren.

Tillsätt salt och tabasco och blanda väl.

Servera allt med en sallad.