Author: irishnproud2b

  • Got these tips from elsewhere

    I belong to another group who posts also. I found these food tricks that others might be interested in:

    Posted by Loretta
    CABBAGE NOODLES

    Here is how I do them.
    I usually shred 1/2 head of cabbage. I like my noodles thin so I set the blade accordingly. I put 1/2 cup of heavy cream (whipping cream) in my large micro cooker (Pampered Chef) I add about 1/2 cup of water to that and 1/2 tsp salt. I cook them for about 6 minutes depending on how they look. I like my noodles pretty well cooked. You might prefer them firmer.

    Another way to do them is to put the 1/2-cup of cream and salt in a large soup pot. Fill with about enough water to cover them and cook for about 10 min after boiling. Don’t cover. You can do a whole head that way.

    Lately I have been freezing them after I get them cooked. They keep just fine in the freezer. I package them in individual servings.

    Here is another:

    Posted by Begette

    Peppery Turnip "Fries"

    Ingredients:

    * 8 medium turnips (about 2 1/2 pounds)
    * 1/2 cup heavy cream
    * 1 teaspoon Splenda
    * 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt (sea salt works best)
    * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    * Olive oil spray
    * Lime juice

    Peel the turnips with a vegetable peeler, slice and cut into 2 1/2-by-1/2-inch sticks. Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into a large bowl and place the turnip sticks into the cream. Fill bowl with cold water until the turnips are completely covered. Add 1 teaspoon Splenda. Swirl a bit to mix and allow to sit in cream mixture for 10-15 minutes. (This cream-soaking step removes the "bite" flavor of the turnips, leaving them with a milder, more potato-like flavor.) Rinse in colander with cool water and pat dry.
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
    Combine turnip sticks with the nutmeg, pepper, sea salt and Parmesan cheese in a large plastic (Ziploc-type) bag. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the turnip sticks.
    Spray 2 large baking sheets lightly with the olive oil spray. Spread the turnips in a single layer on the sheets and spray again with the olive oil.
    Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Turn the fries over and continue baking for 15 minutes, until the fries are tender and golden in color. Serve hot with a sprinkle of lime juice.
    Makes 8 servings. Approximately 4.5 carbohydrate grams per serving.

    They look yummy to me and I plan to try them this week.:)