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.