yummy culinary experimentation for ckd

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fondues

all this time i thought fondues were strictly cheese based which is not a good thing but a friend mentioned using oil ( i am assuming olive oil) for her fondue

bit expensive but the oil can be reused
but what a great idea

kinda reminds me of mongolian hot pot or japanese shambu shambu where meats and veggies are cooked in broth
yum
me hungry now

 

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now for something sweet

green tea pot au creme (custard)

2 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 cup 35% cream
1/4 cup splenda
1 tsp vanilla
1 green teabag or 1 tsp leaves

scald cream with tea
combine eggs, splenda and vanilla
slowly add scaled cream to eggs
strain
refrigerate 30 minutes
pour into 4 - 8 ounce bakeproof cups
place cups in a larger pan and add hot water to pan til it comes half way up the cups
bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes til firm and not jiggly in the middle
let cool or can be served warm

 

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spinach salad with lemon ginger cashew shrimp

1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup waterchestnuts
1/4 cup snow peas
1/4 cashews (or any nuts)
2 tbsp sliced green onions
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp sliced garlic
2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
1 tsp toasted seasame oil
2 tbsp tamari/soy sauce
2 tbsp nut flour (thickener)
2 cups baby spinach
stirfy in the canola oil the shrimp, garlic and ginger
add rest of ingredients except spinach
stirfry til everything is done about 3 minutes
serve over spinach

 

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spinach salad with grilled chicken and bacon

(i love spinach salads this is one of my favourites)

2 grilled chicken breasts
4 strips raw bacon, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 portabello mushroom, sliced
2 cups spinach
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup fav nuts
1/4 cup green onions
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup goat cheese
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (more if you wish)
freshly ground black pepper

in oil saute bacon til crisp
add portabello and saute til done
in a bowl combine chicken, spinach, nuts, peppers, goat cheese, eggs, green onions
pour onto mixture the bacon and mushrooms
add vinegar and black pepper
combine
eat away

 

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since chicken breast do not contain much fat......


i browned a couple chicken breast in olive oil til half done
then slit them in half
stuff in a chunk of brie and a few toasted hazelnuts
and finished them in the oven

served with roasted sweet potatoes with alittle lime juice and i had a great meal

 

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2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint




1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and coconut milk. Cook 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
2. Add shrimp to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.

 

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Marinade and Dressing Base:
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 packet splenda
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1 tablespoon chopped mint
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon frozen chopped lemongrass
large pinch chili flakes

Salad Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut against the grain into 1/8" strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 beansprouts
1 egg, scrambled and julienned
2 tbsp chopped peanuts



1. Mix green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, splenda, herbs, lemongrass and chili flakes in a small bowl. Pour half into a resealable plastic bag; add steak. To remaining soy sauce mixture, add curry powder and ginger.
2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Drain beef and discard marinade; quickly stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes in hot oil for medium doneness. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3. Add salad greens, bell pepper, water chestnuts and remaining veggies and soy dressing. Toss to coat.

Top with egg and peanuts

 

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lol last two recipes, thai shrimp and thai beef salad both are for 2-4 portions

sorry bros
lol

 

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beef stroganoff
serves 2-4

1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, cut into 2" x 1" strips
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped Spanish onion
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard




1. Heat oven to warm setting. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown meat in batches, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a platter and place in oven.
2. Melt butter in skillet; add onion and cook 3 minutes, until softened. Add mushrooms. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid evaporates. Add wine; cook 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth and cook 10 minutes, until mushrooms are coated with a thick sauce.
3. Stir in sour cream, paprika, green onions and mustard. Add meat and accumulated juices. Reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 minutes, until meat is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper

 

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Jamaican jerk pork steak
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 small Serrano, jalapeno, or scotch bonnet(very very hot) chiles, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
1 fresh ginger chopped
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon oregano
juice 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lo sodium soy sauce
4 boneless chuck eye steaks

mix all together and marinate at least 30 minutes up to overnight
grill and enjoy
tasty with sweet potatoes