recipes from Adrienne Asher
Asian Sauces
Yield: approx. 1 cup
Be aware: Some of these sauces have higher carbohydrates than others.
Fruit-Based Sauces
Whisk all ingredients together until completely blended, then simmer until thickened or reduced a bit, depending on the recipe.
Plum Sauce
Serve over spring rolls, noodles, crispy tofu, meat, poultry, seafood
When I first started out eating in a low carb style, there were a few things to figure out regarding foods I had frequently eaten that were now off the menu. What to do about desserts? How about pasta, waffles, rice, mashed potatoes…bread? Here are some of the low carb swaps I use.
SUGAR
I use the natural plant-based sweetener, … Read more
A friend of mine was once a chef, and this is one of his many wonderful recipes. Looks simple. Tastes outstanding. Low-carbers may want to skip the potatoes and carrots until they’ve met their weight loss goals. The only change I’ve made to his original recipe? I subbed out the original maple syrup for some stevia and a drop or … Read more
Fresh, nutrionally-dense foods have the power to not just taste delicious, but heal, nourish, and balance us. Some of these foods will only be appropriate when you’re at your target weight and are no longer radically limiting your carb intake. This is a work in progress…and just my opinion. Your ideas about health and nutrition may be very different…and that’s … Read more
This is a work-in-progress as my understanding of a well-balanced low carb life unfolds, but here’s where I am as of 2019. I do hope this helps you a bit, because I understand how confusing and overwhelming changing one’s entire pantry can feel. I was floundering about when I first started low-carbing, and figuring out what ingredients to use, as … Read more
Here’s a list of various thickeners for adding substance to sauces, gravies, soups, and juicy braises, etc. They all have their particular quirks, but all are good. Plus, some are perfect for those eating a low-carb diet, while others lend themselves to a vegan diet. Your choice!
Reduction is a slow but sure way of thickening sauces and concentrating
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