recipes from Adrienne Asher
I think this is what I’ll make for St. Patrick’s Day this year. It’s both delicious and easy to make, which makes it a win-win in my book. Experiment with local chocolate stouts (I’ve used Samual Smith Chocolate Stout with outstanding results) for even richer flavors. America’s Test Kitchen says that cocoa powder by Guittard will yield the best flavor: … Read more
These tiny-but-delicious chocolate cheesecakes offer a rich and silky end to special -occasion dinners.
Individual Chocolate Cheesecakes
Yield: 12 servings / each serving = 281 calories, 3 net carbs
(not counting a dollop of whipped cream as a garnish)
16 ounces organic cream cheese, room temperature
2 large organic eggs, room temperature
26g Scharffen Berger unsweetened 99% cacao baking chocolate, … Read more
Tropical flavors blend into creamy little individual cheesecakes. “You put the lime in the coconut…”
Individual Key Lime Cheesecakes
Yield: 12 servings / each serving = 254 calories, 5g net carbs
16 ounces organic cream cheese, room temperature
2 large organic eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup organic sour cream
1/4 C. Swerve + 1/2 tsp. liquid stevia
1/4 teaspoon sea … Read more
These are so delicious that you might be tempted to eat two—which I recommend!
Individual New York Cheesecakes
Yield: 12 servings / each serving = 254 calories, 5g net carbs
CHEESECAKE
16 ounces organic cream cheese, room temperature
2 large organic eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup organic sour cream
1/4 C. Swerve + 1/2 tsp. liquid stevia
1/4 teaspoon sea … Read more
This pot pie is a savory addition to a vegetarian autumn or winter table.
Mushroom-Broccoli Pot Pie
Yield: 4 servings // per serving: 309 calories, 21g fat, 14g protein, 9g net carbs
2/3 cup chopped onions
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3-1/2 cups whole small mushrooms
4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 … Read more
Just in time for the holidays, here are some low carb spritz cookies to decorate for nibbling, gifting to others, or for entertaining. I use an OXO Good Grips cookie press with stainless steel disks, available on Amazon.
At the end of this post are cookie variations for almond, lemon, orange, chocolate, anise, coconut, chocolate-dipped, and decorated versions.
Spritz Cookies