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Vadalia Onion Dip

2/6/2023

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This recipe for Vadalia Onion Dip is sweet, creamy and gooey-gooey!  It comes together in minutes and baked in the oven.  
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You won't be able to resist this Vidalia Onion Dip. I was first introduced to this dip at a community block party when I lived in Alexandria, Virginia.  It was so delicious, I had to ask my neighbor for the recipe. 
This recipe is s a super easy appetizer that only requires 3 ingredients, chopped onions, real mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. It's the ultimate holiday, game-day and  party dip!
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Vadalia Onion Dip
Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
3 cups chopped Vidalia* (about 1 large)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Fresh coarsely ground pepper, optional
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

*or substitute other sweet onion

Optional add-ins:

1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce​
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients. Transfer to a deep baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and onion is tender, 25-30 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with additional cracked black pepper.
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​Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers and vegetables): 212 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
UPDATE:
​I had some leftover dip so I used it to top some turkey meatballs and served it with green beans and fresh strawberries for dinner. So delicious!
After I pan fried the turkey meatballs, I scooped the remaining dip into the frying pan and stirred to melt the dip.  Give it a try!
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Avocado Chips

2/1/2023

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Perfect for snacking, these crispy baked avocado chips taste like guacamole in chip form. They're also low carb and gluten-free.
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These chips are yummy and easy to make.  They make the perfect alternative to chips.  Serve for a mid-afternoon snack, game day or party appetizer.  
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Avocado Chips

Ingredients:
2 large ripe avocados
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
your favorite dressing or dip, for serving
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Want more recipes like these crispy Avocado Chips?  Check out my Keto Holiday Cookbook.

​Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut avocados in half and remove pit. Scoop out flesh of avocado and add to bowl of food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Pulse until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper and mix.
Use small ice cream scoop (or heaping teaspoon), scoop mixture on to baking sheets. Leave 2-3 inches in between each mound. Flatten each scoop with back of spoon.
Bake about 30 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool completely.
Serve with your favorite dressing or dip.
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NUTRITION
serving: 6 chips, calories: 191kcal, carbohydrates: 6g, protein: 7g, fat: 16.5g, saturated fat: 4.2g, sodium: 259.4mg, fiber: 4g, sugar: 0.4g, net carbs: 2g

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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​Turkey Avocado Burgers (Gluten Free)

10/19/2022

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This easy healthy turkey burger recipe with avocado, sprouts is a must! It's gluten free!
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This healthy turkey burger recipe is one you’ve got to try! Not only is it a healthier take on a traditional burger with the use of turkey, but it’s also just loaded with flavor yet contains simple, wholesome ingredients.
Turkey Avocado Burgers
Yields 4 large burgers or 8 sliders

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon olive oil 
1 lb. ground turkey
1 firm but ripe avocado
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small onion - grate or chop finely
1/3 cup gluten free Panko breadcrumbs (substitute Keto friendly breadcrumbs to make Keto-Friendly)
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper
4 gluten free buns (substitute Keto bread to make Keto-Friendly)
Sunflower sprouts (optional)

Directions:
To a medium bowl, add egg and whisk.  Add remaining ingredients and toss being careful to not mush the avocado.  Shape into 4 large patties or 8 small sliders.  Season with salt and pepper.

Melt butter in large frying pan.  Add olive oil.  Place turkey burgers in pan for about 4 minutes on each side or until inside of burger reaches 165 degrees.

Serve on gluten free bun with sprouts and mayo or your choice of condiments.
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​Keto Shrimp Quesadilla with Mango Slaw

5/12/2021

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This Keto Shrimp Quesadilla recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This recipe is easy and healthy.  It's made with delicious savory ingredients - a tasty mixture of cumin shrimp, tomatoes and melted cheese crisped in a Keto sandwich thin.
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​Keto Shrimp Quesadilla with Mango Slaw
Yields 1 serving

Ingredients:
For the shrimp quesadilla
2 Jalapeno Sandwich Thins* (I used Outer Aisle Brand)
5-6 medium shrimp, clean and patted dry
shredded cheese, desired amount
sliced baby heirloom tomatoes
1 Tablespoon of olive oil
1 tsp. of butter
1/2 teaspoons of cumin
guacamole
​salsa
For the Mango Slaw
1/2 cup mango, julienned
1/2 cup white and purple cabbage, julienned or grated
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt 

*You can substitute almond flour tortillas for the sandwich thins.  I love the Trader Joe's brand.
Directions:

For the Mango Slaw

Combine mango, cabbages, fresh lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to over night.

For the shrimp quesadilla
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on baking sheet.
Heat pan over medium high heat with olive oil.
Sprinkle one side of shrimp with salt, pepper.  Place that side down in pan. Sprinkle top of shrimp with salt and pepper.
When shrimp is turning pink.  Flip.  When almost finished, add 1 tsp. of butter, 1/2 teaspoons of cumin and stir. Remove from pan to cool slightly.  When cooled slice shrimp in half (or you could chop them into smaller pieces).
Place one thin on baking sheet. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Add shrimp and a bit more cheese. Top with remaining sandwich thin.
Place in oven for 8 minutes.  Flip and bake for another 8 minutes.

To serve, top with guacamole and salsa.  I served it with 
apple slices.
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Keto Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Avocado Ranch Drizzle

9/13/2020

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A few days ago, I asked on my Facebook page for inspiration for what sauce to put on pizza other thank tomato sauce and pesto as I had just made Keto chicken pizza crusts.
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I got tons of suggestions, like blue cheese sauce (this definitely sounds interesting and will have to try it in the near future), mashed up avocado w/ olive oil and spices, olive oil and garlic (several people suggested this one), Alfredo sauce, barbecue sauce (quite a few suggestions for this one as well), salsa, roasted red pepper sauce, ranch, red onion jam, enchilada sauce, fig jam, sliced tomatoes, and white clam sauce. 
I felt like having pizza for lunch today, so I went to the suggestions to see what to make.  I had just done some batch cooking yesterday and one of the dishes I made was Pinchos Morunos Chicken so I decided on the barbecue sauce for the base, added mozzarella, the chicken, red onion.  And then when it came out of the oven, I drizzled avocado ranch dressing.
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It was absolutely amazing.  All of the flavors just melded together.
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I'll definitely be making this combo again.

Have you ever tried barbecue sauce on your pizza?  What do you like to put for sauce on your pizza?  Let me know in the comment.
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