Taco Seasoning

2 TBS chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika 3 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper In a bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. Makes 20 servings.

MCT Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 cup MCT oil 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 packet stevia 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper Store in a covered cruet. Shake it up again just before serving. Replace the dry mustard with a sf italian seasoning blend for an italian dressing. Yum!

Spice Rub

1 Tsp Fresh ground Black Peppercorns 1 Tsp Chili Powder 1/2 Tsp Paprika 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seed 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seed, Ground 1/4 Tsp Finely ground Thai Peppers 1/4 Tsp Ginger, Ground This is used as a rub for the steak, and it is quite spicy with the Thai peppers and the black pepper. Just sprinkle it on to taste before preparing. I recommend starting light if you don't like a great deal of spice.

Low Carb Cauliflower Rice

Choose a Cauliflower When picking out a cauliflower, look firm, tight white florets and bright green leaves. The base of the stem should look moist and even colored. Store unwashed cauliflower in the refrigerator in an open or perforated plastic bag for 5 to 7 days. When cooking or serving cauliflower, peel off any of the outer leaves. Cut the Low Carb Cauliflower Next, cut the stalk from around the head of the cauliflower. If you were to boil or steam the cauliflower, cut the florets into similar sized pieces for even cooking. Cauliflower is great for low carb recipes because it's low in fat and carbs and high in fiber. For this recipe, I will we be grating the cauliflower to use as a substitute for rice. So, cut the florets into large chunks that will fit in the mouth of your food processor. Process fresh cauliflower until it is the size of rice, either using the plain steel blade or the shredder blade. If you don t have a food processor you could also use a hand-held grater or cut it very finely by hand. Cook the Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe covered dish. Cook in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. You don t need to add any water, just cook it as is. When it's done, you ll have a slightly firm, but tender rice alternative. Add some butter, salt and pepper and serve.

Oriental or Taco Lettuce Wraps

100g ground chicken 2 celery stalks minced fine (adds bulk, few calories) 1 clove garlic, minced a bit of onion, minced ginger, minced sauté together...you will not need any liquid as the celery will release enough to cook. spice it as you prefer, then spoon into lettuce leaves

Chicken and dressing

3 1/2 Oz chicken cooked, diced 1 slice melba toast,crushed 1/2 egg white 1/2 c celery 1/2 c onion 1/2 c shredded zuchinni for filling (just count the calories) 1-2 T poultry seasoning 1-2 t sage Almost felt like I was eating turkey and stuffing. Saute celery and onion and add other ingredients. This can be microwaved, but I preferred to bake it in an individual serving bowl for about 20 min on 350 degrees.

Chicken Salad

3 1/2 oz chicken, cooked and diced a few slices of my apple from breakfast 1 stalk celery 1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 cup chopped tomato 2 T Bragg's amino acid 1 t curry 1 t dill 2 T mustard 4-5 drops stevia 5 drops Louisiana hot sauce Also add cucumbers occasionally. Eat with melba toast....this is very satisfying.