3 ingredient recipes - Page 21

Pippi819 · 08-16-2009, 05:02 AM

Any recipe over 5 or 6 ingredients, forget it! Not only does it cut down on cost, but preparation and shopping time. Do we need all those ingredients anyhow? If 3 ingredients turns out delicious, go for it! "Work smarter, not harder."

I also think that a recipe with too many ingredients can cause a person not to try it for various reasons. KISS!

helenback · 08-25-2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOO

I made this one tonight! Yummy! I am thinking next time to try to add some sort of red sauce to it, maybe rotel tomatoes! Thanks for the recipe low carb mommy. It gets a two thumbs up!

in re: the cabbage & Hamburger.

I use enchilada sauce (linda sue has a good recipe) or Taco Bell Taco sauce (I get it at walmart, in a tall thin bottle, has zero carbs) with this recipe. I, also add onions sometimes. Also I add cheese sometimes too..

There are so many variations I do with the shredded cabbage and HB meat. Haven't found a one that everyone doesn't LOVE! hehehe.

Here's another favorite take on it.

Brown HB meat. I season it with pepper and garlic, mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Heat cabbage in bacon grease. (I, sometimes add onions with the cabbage)
When cabbage and/or onions get wilty (is that a word, lol) mix into browned hb meat.

At this point, I nearly always add grated cheese, but that it optional.

Once cheese melts, serve hot..

Would probably freeze well, but there is never any left at my house!

love-flip-flops · 08-25-2009, 11:02 AM

I have finall looked at all 21 pages WOOHOO saved atleast 21 recipes.
THANKS ALL

vli1127 · 08-25-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by love-flip-flops

I have finall looked at all 21 pages WOOHOO saved atleast 21 recipes.
THANKS ALL

Now, you just have to give them a try LOL. And, maybe experiement yourself and contribute one

Pippi819 · 08-26-2009, 02:37 AM

What did you serve your orange chicken with?

helenback · 08-27-2009, 07:56 AM

bump for subscribe

Atkins Chick · 08-27-2009, 01:46 PM

I personally hated the orange chicken. I threw it all out

donia · 08-27-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atkins Chick

I personally hated the orange chicken. I threw it all out

I've been collecting recipes for the last month, and that is one that just sounded yucky to me. I'm glad to know I was right!

Teefie · 08-29-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gettinserious

Cheese Chips

Bag o mozzarella (or cheese of choice, but for this I pick the mild cheese)
cooking spray

Spray pan (even nonstick) with oil spray and add mounds of mozzarella cheese. Cook on one side til golden and movable without scrunching up (although scrunchers make excellent dipping chips, thats free advice there.. ) and flip it over. Cook other side til golden as well.

**See notes below for interesting variations**

** Ok, here is where the cheese chip sloughs off the bah humbug and gets revamped. There are a plethora of spices and flavors out there that you should NEVER have a problem duplicating a flavor of chip.

Want Hidden Valley Ranch Lays?- Hidden Valley Ranch dressing powder put into a spice container and sprinkled lightly over chips while first side is cooking.

Want Cheddar and Sour Cream? - Cheddar powder and sour cream mixed to a thick paste and added while first side is cooking. Simpler yet, would be if they have a sour cream powder, and they might... I have no clue.

**See where this can go? I love the cheese chip because for 1/2 the price of lays I can get a whole heck of a lot of whole chips (BIG ones at that) vs 1/2 bag of broken sad little chips with a few whole ones thrown in for the "gee my money wasn't TOTALLY wasted" factor.

I just made this with a sprinkle of hidden valley ranch powder...mmmmm GOOD!

BABSY · 08-30-2009, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donia

I've been collecting recipes for the last month, and that is one that just sounded yucky to me. I'm glad to know I was right!

Funny, I made it and did not like it either. I ate it though, but will never make it again.

mlindie · 09-01-2009, 10:30 PM

I really appreciate all these great, quick ideas. I am really struggling w/ lunch and taking time to cook. So I am marking my spot so I can do some planning!

Bissonnettemi · 09-02-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlindie

I really appreciate all these great, quick ideas. I am really struggling w/ lunch and taking time to cook. So I am marking my spot so I can do some planning!

Are you doing induction or owl now?

happycat · 09-03-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epix

Stir Fry Chili Garlic Chicken

1. Chicken Breast Strips
2. Chili-Garlic Sauce (usually near the asian/soy sauce at the grocery store)
3. Broccoli

Just put a little vegetable oil in a pan, add chicken till its brown, add sauce, stir, add broccoli and stir until chicken and broccoli is done.

not sure if you can freeze it but its simple and quick to make.

Just made this, and it is GREAT! Thanks, Epix!

Lovin' this thread!

Can't wait to try more of these awesome-sounding recipes!

CookinsForMe · 09-06-2009, 08:03 PM

I absolutely love this thread and am finally finished reading over it all. I found several recipes I want to try but am sure I missed a few good ones.

For those who didn't like the orange chicken, what was it you didn't like? I make orange chicken but I use garlic, pepper, salt, pure orange extract and a little sweetener. It tastes like the good stuff without the breading.

Denise

sjl330 · 09-06-2009, 09:01 PM

I love the orange chicken recipe!

ScrapDragon · 09-07-2009, 08:38 AM

Not sure if this one is on the thread yet, but I just made it and it's almost like the Chicken & Broccoli I get at America Chinese take-out restaurants. (My favorite!)

It has 4 ingredients instead of 3, so it's a bit harder to make!

Chinese Take-Out Brown Sauce

3 T. Soy Sauce
2 T. Oyster Sauce
3 T. Cooking Oil
1/2 cup chicken broth (or beef broth if making a beef dish)

Put first 3 ingredients in skillet or wok and heat on medium high. Add your protein and cook til mostly done. Add veggies. Add broth slowly and only add entire amount if it's ok for the sauce to be thin or unless you want to add a thickener like ThickNthin.

I use this sauce for Asian Chicken & Broccoli:
Chicken breast meat - cooked & cut into chunks or thin slices
Broccoli spears (fresh or frozen - I use frozen & buy at Sam's in the huge bag)

ScrapDragon · 09-07-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

CABBAGE AND HAMBURGER
I just browned some ground beef, drained it, then stir-fried it with chopped cabbage. I cooked it until the cabbage was tender then seasoned to taste.

Makes about 8 servings

This could be a Low Carb Bubble & Squeak Recipe (since we can't do potatoes)! I always LOVED the name of that dish (tasted good too).

missymagoo12 · 09-16-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose1271

Making this tonight! Can't wait.

Also bumping so we can add more 3 ingredient recipes

this sounds pretty good- sue

Dog New Tricks · 09-22-2009, 03:12 PM

I LOVE this thread....totally making a note of some of these to try for later!!

cisforcaralyn · 09-29-2009, 01:55 PM

LOW CARB PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 c. peanut butter
1 c. splenda
1 egg

Mix ingredients together, press with fork, and bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. This recipes has been used by my family for years just with regular sugar instead of the splenda. It makes for a really flavorful peanut butter cookie!

Jake · 09-29-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cisforcaralyn

LOW CARB PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 c. peanut butter
1 c. splenda
1 egg

Mix ingredients together, press with fork, and bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. This recipes has been used by my family for years just with regular sugar instead of the splenda. It makes for a really flavorful peanut butter cookie!

Have you made it with Splenda, or just thinking the sub would work?

crazywoman-n-wy · 09-29-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Have you made it with Splenda, or just thinking the sub would work?

Don't know about the poster above, but many people have made it with Splenda. Personally I found I prefer it with some additions. The above recipe tastes good, but is VERY fragile!!!!

cisforcaralyn · 09-29-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Have you made it with Splenda, or just thinking the sub would work?

Yeah I've made this with splenda. I found it works just find with the splenda and I also use a natural peanut butter to cut the carbs a little more.

alysia1979 · 09-30-2009, 11:31 PM

Pizza Pocket
Spray pan with pam
Mozerella cheese
Pizza sauce
Pepperoni slice

This is yummy

texastigerlily · 10-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LovesDivine

Linda Sues Sausage Cheese Muffins are a 2 ingredient super quick and inexpensive breakfast. I top them with some sour cream and salsa - this really makes the flavor pop!! I also add herbs and spices to the eggs before beating. I think next time I will try them with diced deli ham instead of the sausage and mozzerella or swiss instead of the cheddar!!

SAUSAGE CHEESE MUFFINS
1 pound pork sausage, browned and drained
12 eggs
8 ounces cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Beat eggs and combine with remaining ingredients. Ladle into 18 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º 30 minutes until browned and set. Cool and remove from pan.
Makes 18 muffins
Can be frozen Per Serving: 182 Calories; 14g Fat; 12g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carbs

I make these, but I add a little bell pepper and onion.

BLUTTO66 · 10-02-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atkins Chick

I personally hated the orange chicken. I threw it all out

me too....yuck

texastigerlily · 10-02-2009, 09:10 PM

I've spent a couple of hours going through this thread, saving recipes I want to try. This thread is awesome. Here is my contribution (although it's four ingredients):

Tex-Mex Chicken
Chicken breasts (I like to season it with Konriko Greek Seasoning - no MSG)
Top with diced bell pepper & onion
Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place back in oven until the cheese is melted (about 5 minutes).

wannabethin55 · 10-04-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the great recipes! I can't wait to try many of them!

The only one I can add right now is Buffalo Chicken wings. Marinate in Frank's Red Hot sauce. (1/3 cup butter optional) bake for 1 hour 425. Serve w/celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

AngryChihuahua · 10-05-2009, 09:29 AM

All of these recipes sound good to me! Great ideas.

I'm not much of a cook though. How do you stuff a chicken breast?

chantyl03 · 10-05-2009, 09:34 AM

These are so easy and so yummy. (i did a quick search to see if they were already posted, we can delete this if they are.)

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients:
Jalapeno Peppers
Cream Cheese
Bacon

Steps:

1) slice jalapeno's in half and deseed
2) fill with cream cheese
3) wrap with 1/3 or half (depends on ur size peppers) a strip of bacon (secure with toothpicks... i didn't do that and they came out fine)

Bake in over 350 degrees to desired crispiness. (i like my bacon crisp so i baked em for 45 min...)

08-16-2009, 05:02 AM	#601
Pippi819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Gallery: Pippi819	Love 3 ingredient recipes! Any recipe over 5 or 6 ingredients, forget it! Not only does it cut down on cost, but preparation and shopping time. Do we need all those ingredients anyhow? If 3 ingredients turns out delicious, go for it! "Work smarter, not harder." I also think that a recipe with too many ingredients can cause a person not to try it for various reasons. KISS!

09-01-2009, 10:30 PM	#611
mlindie Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boulder City, NV Posts: 8 Gallery: mlindie Stats: 68/60/goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/30/07	great ideas! I really appreciate all these great, quick ideas. I am really struggling w/ lunch and taking time to cook. So I am marking my spot so I can do some planning!

09-07-2009, 08:38 AM	#616
ScrapDragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 678 Gallery: ScrapDragon Stats: 184/174/135 WOE: Atkins Low Carb	Asian Chicken & Broccoli (i.e. Chinese Take-Out Brown Sauce) Not sure if this one is on the thread yet, but I just made it and it's almost like the Chicken & Broccoli I get at America Chinese take-out restaurants. (My favorite!) It has 4 ingredients instead of 3, so it's a bit harder to make! Chinese Take-Out Brown Sauce 3 T. Soy Sauce 2 T. Oyster Sauce 3 T. Cooking Oil 1/2 cup chicken broth (or beef broth if making a beef dish) Put first 3 ingredients in skillet or wok and heat on medium high. Add your protein and cook til mostly done. Add veggies. Add broth slowly and only add entire amount if it's ok for the sauce to be thin or unless you want to add a thickener like ThickNthin. I use this sauce for Asian Chicken & Broccoli: Chicken breast meat - cooked & cut into chunks or thin slices Broccoli spears (fresh or frozen - I use frozen & buy at Sam's in the huge bag) __________________ Sande Saimond People may forget what you did for them, but they'll NEVER forget how you made them feel! Visit My Low Carb Blog Today Follow Me on Twitter My Facebook Page

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08-25-2009, 11:02 AM	#603
love-flip-flops Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mifflintown, PA Posts: 225 Gallery: love-flip-flops Stats: 150/110(original goal was 120) WOE: very low carb my way Start Date: 3/14/09	I have finall looked at all 21 pages WOOHOO saved atleast 21 recipes. THANKS ALL

08-26-2009, 02:37 AM	#605
Pippi819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Gallery: Pippi819	What did you serve your orange chicken with?

08-27-2009, 07:56 AM	#606
helenback FLUFF'S FAVORITE BUBBE!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: What am I doing in this basket and why is it so warm in here???? Posts: 3,150 Gallery: helenback	bump for subscribe

08-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#607
Atkins Chick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA Posts: 756 Gallery: Atkins Chick Stats: 240/222/140 I weigh only 1x a month on the 1st WOE: Atkins/Induction till the last 20 lbs Start Date: Aug 10, 2009	I personally hated the orange chicken. I threw it all out

09-06-2009, 08:03 PM	#614
CookinsForMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 819 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: CookinsForMe Stats: 188.8/171.2/140 WOE: Lower carb, moderate fat, & workouts 6 days a week Start Date: 6/24/09 for the umpteenth time.	I absolutely love this thread and am finally finished reading over it all. I found several recipes I want to try but am sure I missed a few good ones. For those who didn't like the orange chicken, what was it you didn't like? I make orange chicken but I use garlic, pepper, salt, pure orange extract and a little sweetener. It tastes like the good stuff without the breading. Denise

09-06-2009, 09:01 PM	#615
sjl330 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 8,580 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I love the orange chicken recipe!

09-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#619
Dog New Tricks Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 174 Gallery: Dog New Tricks	I LOVE this thread....totally making a note of some of these to try for later!!

09-29-2009, 01:55 PM	#620
cisforcaralyn Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: chicago, il Posts: 4 Gallery: cisforcaralyn Stats: 220/194/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2009	LOW CARB PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1 c. peanut butter 1 c. splenda 1 egg Mix ingredients together, press with fork, and bake at 350 degrees until cooked through. This recipes has been used by my family for years just with regular sugar instead of the splenda. It makes for a really flavorful peanut butter cookie!

09-30-2009, 11:31 PM	#624
alysia1979 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: alysia1979 Stats: 180/160/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2009	Pizza Pocket Spray pan with pam Mozerella cheese Pizza sauce Pepperoni slice This is yummy

10-02-2009, 09:10 PM	#627
texastigerlily Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 560 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: texastigerlily Stats: 221/193/120 WOE: 20 below carbs a day	I've spent a couple of hours going through this thread, saving recipes I want to try. This thread is awesome. Here is my contribution (although it's four ingredients): Tex-Mex Chicken Chicken breasts (I like to season it with Konriko Greek Seasoning - no MSG) Top with diced bell pepper & onion Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place back in oven until the cheese is melted (about 5 minutes).

10-04-2009, 11:45 AM	#628
wannabethin55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 418 Gallery: wannabethin55 WOE: low carb Start Date: April 2009	Thanks for the great recipes! I can't wait to try many of them! The only one I can add right now is Buffalo Chicken wings. Marinate in Frank's Red Hot sauce. (1/3 cup butter optional) bake for 1 hour 425. Serve w/celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

10-05-2009, 09:29 AM	#629
AngryChihuahua Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Gallery: AngryChihuahua	All of these recipes sound good to me! Great ideas. I'm not much of a cook though. How do you stuff a chicken breast?

10-05-2009, 09:34 AM	#630
chantyl03 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 8,685 Blog Entries: 27 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	These are so easy and so yummy. (i did a quick search to see if they were already posted, we can delete this if they are.) Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients: Jalapeno Peppers Cream Cheese Bacon Steps: 1) slice jalapeno's in half and deseed 2) fill with cream cheese 3) wrap with 1/3 or half (depends on ur size peppers) a strip of bacon (secure with toothpicks... i didn't do that and they came out fine) Bake in over 350 degrees to desired crispiness. (i like my bacon crisp so i baked em for 45 min...)