Musings from Mandy

Looking for something sweet, filling, and easy?  Or maybe just something to do with the past-its-prime banana on your counter?  These will check all those boxes. 1 cup of almond flour 1 cup of sour cream 1 egg 1/3 cup of dark chocolate.  You can get the chocolate chips or smash up a bar. 4 teaspoons of Stevia 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder According to the internet, they work out to be about 180 calories, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 10 carbs, 2 grams of fiber, 4 sugars with 4 grams of protein.

Kale and Sweet Potato Beef Stew Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 pound of stew beef 2 cups of low sodium fat free beef broth 2 cups of water 1 cup of diced onion 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or oil of your choice) 2 sweet potatoes washed and diced 2 cups of chopped kale ½ cup of corn 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 1 tablespoon of Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper (note, this gives it a kick. Use less if you’re not into spicy things) 1 tablespoon of dried basil In a large saucepan, add a cup of diced onion (frozen or fresh) with a tablespoon of coconut oil. Saute until onion is soft.  Add a pound of lean stew beef and garlic powder, Mrs. Dash, crushed red pepper, and dried basil.   Stir until the beef is mainly cooked on the outside.   Add two cups of beef broth and two cups of water.  Stir in vegetables.   I used fresh sweet potato, frozen kale, and canned corn....

This has been one of my absolute favorite quarantine recipes and so simple.  I mostly cook low sugar / low carb and this did not disappoint. 1.  Heat a little bit of your favorite oil on the stove top in a fry pan on medium heat.  Salt and pepper the short ribs.  Place the short ribs into the pan and sear the outside till brown. 2.  Cover with a tablespoon of garlic powder and onion powder / minced onion.  Cover with a large can of tomato paste and a cup of apple cider vinegar. 3.  Bake covered with foil for 3 1/2 hours at 250 degrees.  Check every hour.  If they seem like they don't have enough sauce you can add a cup of water or broth.  When they easily pull apart they are done.  If they are not pulling apart easy, they aren't ready.  I like mine a little crispy so I finish mine under the broiler for a few minutes. I served mine in a toasted tortilla with some extra sharp Cabot cheddar.