Crab Cakes and Zucchini Noodles

Crab cakes have never been so healthy (from Ideal Protein Arizona).

Ingredients:

• 1 Package Ideal Protein Potato Puree, prepared
• 1 Can of Crab Meat, chunky
• 3 Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup Chives, chopped
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• Lemon pepper
• Dash salt or other seasoning that does not have sugar
• 1 medium Zucchini, made into strips with a peeler

Directions:

1. Steam the zucchini strips as you make your crab cakes. 
2. Whip up egg white until frothy.
3. Add chopped chive, minced garlic, seasoning and mix. Then add Ideal Protein Potato Puree and mix well. 
4. Drain the crab meat and fold into the mixture. 
5. Heat up your non-stick pan on medium to low heat and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil. 
6. Form the mixture into small patties. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping as it browns and then covering with a lid until fully cooked. 
7. Serve on a bed of steamed zucchini.

Raspberry Meringue Cookies

A neat little treat for those craving a cookie (from Ideal Protein of Wellness Choice).

Ingredients:

• 1 package Ideal Protein Raspberry Jelly 
• 4 egg whites
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 120 C (250 F)
2. Add salt and cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat until it holds a shape.
3. Slowly add Ideal Protein Raspberry Jelly while you continue to beat until stiff.
4. Place a piece of baking paper (parchment paper) on a cooking sheet and squeeze out your cookies.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes and check. Cookies should not be wet at all. Cook an additional 10-30 minutes depending on your oven. 
6. Let cool.

Roasted Zucchini and Basil Rosettes

A delicious and lovely zucchini dish.

Ingredients:

• Zucchini, 6
• Basil, one bunch
• Olive oil 
• 1-2 cloves crushed Garlic (optional)
• Sea Salt to taste 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven at 150C / 300F
2. With a vegetable peeler, peel strips of the zucchini length wise, so that you have thin, long strips.
3. Roll the ribbons into rosettes and nestle closely into your baking dish of choice. I used a small gratin dish about 22cm diameter for 6 zucchini.
4. Sprinkle with garlic if using and nestle basil leaves in between the rosettes.
5. Drizzle olive generously over the dish and insert into the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with a little sea salt to finish.

Ideal Protein Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Looking for a low carb dessert for those holidays where temptations are everywhere? Try this tasty pudding option.

Ingredients:

• Ideal Protein Butterscotch pudding
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Nutmeg
• Walden Farms Marshmallow dip

Directions:

Blend Ideal Protein Butterscotch pudding, pumpkin spice, nutmeg and Walden Farms marshmallow dip together for a delicious low carb Thanksgiving dessert.

Low Carb "Stuffing"

This mock stuffing makes a great addition to any big dinner and is a delicious way to add in some vegetables and flavour, while reducing carbs and sugars.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower rice
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped small
• 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped small
• preferred spices like onion powder, poultry seasoning (sage, savoury, etc), salt, and pepper.

Directions:

1. Prepare the Cauliflower Rice separately.
2. Saute the celery and mushroom over medium high until softened. 
3. Stir in the cooked cauliflower rice. Stir in the spices and mix well. Serve immediately.

Mock Mashed Potatoes

One of our family celebration friendly recipes - great for Christmas dinner.

Ingredients:

• cauliflower, chopped into small florets
• white turnip
• garlic powder
• vegetable or chicken stock
• preferred spices

Directions:

1. Bring enough broth to cover your desired amount of vegetables to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add vegetables, using equal parts turnip and cauliflower, and a couple cloves of chopped garlic.
3. When tender, drain broth into a separate bowl. 
4. Use a hand blender to whip the vegetables into a mashed potato like consistency, adding back broth as needed.
5. Blend in other spices to taste.Try adding traditional spices like bay leaf, sage, onion powder and celery. 

Chinese Chicken Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 Pounds chicken, skinned
• 5 scallions, sliced lengthwise, then into halves
• 1 3 inch piece of fresh ginger root, cut in half and slivered
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Directions:

1. In large pot, submerge chicken in 12-16 cups of water. Cover pot and bring to boil. Add scallions and ginger, reduce hear and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hrs.
2. Remove chicken and transfer to cool, then pull meat from the bones.
3. Return chicken meat to pot add lemon juice and salt to taste.