yummy culinary experimentation for ckd

[obiwan9962]

leftover turkey?

turkey chili

1 pound leftover turkey meat pulled from bones
1 small red onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1+ jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp chopped garlic
pinch cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
lots of fresh ground black pepper
salt to taste
dash worchestershire (opt)
1 can black beans (opt)(or your fav just check ingredients for sugar)

sautee onions, celery, peppers and jalapeno in the olive oil til soft tender and slightly browned
add rest of ingredients except turkey and simmer for 30 minutes
add turkey and simmer another 10

serve with cheddar, sourcream, cilantro, and alittle raw chopped red onions

can be served on romaine or iceberg
or wrapped in lo carb tortillas or lettuce leaves

 

[obiwan9962]

Asian "BBQ'd" ribs serves 3-6 lol
6 lb. ribs; large
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Splenda
3 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Green onions, chopped
1 tbsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. fresh ginger; grated
1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder
Freshly ground pepper

bake or grill till done and charred at edges

 

[obiwan9962]

variation on a classic german/swiss dish, traditionally done with a breaded pork cutlet

weiner schnitzel holstien

1 - 6 ounce pork loin cutlet
1 egg
1 tbsp olive oil
2 anchovies, patted dry and soaked in alittle milk/cream
freshly ground black pepper

brush pork with alittle olive oil
grill the pork cutlet to desired doneness
meanwhile fry the egg in remaining olive oil to the way you like it
top with the anchovies
pepper liberally

great on wilted spinach

 

[obiwan9962]

butternut squash bisque

1 small butternut squash (1-1 1/4 pound), peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 onion, diced
4 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp orange oil/extract
2 cans low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream

toss squash and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper
bake at 450 for15-20 mins
add to a pot, add the roasted squash and onions, ginger and cream
simmer 10 minutes
remove from heat and puree with immersion blender
add orange oil/extract and adjust seasonings
serve with a dollop of sourcream, toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted hazelnuts and chopped green onions

 

[obiwan9962]

hot crab and artichoke dip

2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup artichoke hearts
1 container frozen crabmeat
1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup green onions, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pinch nutmeg
couple dashes tobasco
4 ounces swiss cheese grated

combine cream cheese and cream in a saucepan and gently melt together over low heat stirring occasionally
remove from heat and add remaining ingredients except swiss cheese
place in bakeproof dish top with swiss cheese and bake til cheese is melted, bubbly and slightly browned

dip out with celery sticks or wrap in lo cal tortilla

 

[obiwan9962]

crab cocktail with calypso sauce

1 - 6 ounce container crab, thawed
1/4 cup 1000 island sauce
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
2 tbsp celery, chopped
2 tbsp sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tsp capers, chopped
couple dashes fav hot sauce

mix all together serve on lettuce or in a hollowed out tomato

 

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green bean, radicchio, wildrice and blue cheese salad

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small head radicchio, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (about 1/3 cup raw)
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled



In lightly salted boiling water, cook green beans 7 to 8 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Drain in a colander under cold running water, drain well
In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar and salt; stir in onion and let stand until beans are ready
Add green beans, radicchio, rice and blue cheese in a large bowl; toss with dressing to coat

serves 4

very nice with thin slices of smoked salmon on top

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Obiwan when are you publishing your CKD recipe book these are the bomb!

 

[obiwan9962]

ty dayna
perhaps soon

 

[obiwan9962]

chicken adobo

a great phillipino dish

1 cup white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, pushed through a press
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns, lightly crushed
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 whole chicken legs, cut into drumstick and thigh pieces
1 cup water
1 small yellow onion, sliced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves



In a large glass baking dish, mix vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, onions, thyme and soy sauce; add chicken and toss to coat
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 1 houror overnight
Transfer chicken and its marinade to a large saucepan. Add water and heat to boiling over high heat
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes
With tongs, transfer chicken to a plate to cool
Boil cooking liquid until it is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Let sauce cool and strain into a small saucepan. Skim off fat and reheat
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat until very hot
Brown chicken in batches, about 2 minutes per side
Transfer to a deep platter and pour hot sauce over chicken

Great with a caeser salad