Month: February 2015

Drop Biscuits

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dropbiscuits

2 1/2 cups almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 cups plain 2% Fage greek yogurt (best because has no added starches)
1/4 cups olive oil
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
sesame seeds if desired

Mix all ingredients together (except sesame seeds until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls onto greased (olive oil is good to use) cookie sheet. I now use parchment paper and like it better than greasing the pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. To test, stick knife into center of one biscuit…it is done if the knife comes out clean.

Best when just slightly cooled from oven. Day old biscuits best sliced, warmed in oven and place cheese in center and heat until cheese just melted, or put butter and honey inside sliced warm biscuit.

Makes 20 small biscuits.
120 calories per biscuit

Meat Balls on Cabbage al Dente

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Meat balls over Cabbage Al Dente

Mix together:
1.5 lb beef or mix of beef, pork, venison
2 eggs
2 medium size yellow onion
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon (do not put too much) blackstrap molasses
1.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
3 cloves of garlic crushed, minced
0.5 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 tsp oregano
Optional: sprinkle of red pepper flakes or dash of hot sauce, horseradish, or paprika

Shape into 1.5 inch balls and cook in sauce pan in olive oil until well browned. You can brown and then put in the oven to bake until well done if you prefer. This is easier since they are somewhat delicate in comparison to meatballs made with breadcrumbs.

Cut about 1/2 of a green cabbage with mandolin or sharp knife into thin long pieces. Steam until it begins to be translucent but still a little crisp when you bite into it.

Serve meatballs on the cabbage with a drizzle of olive oil and parmesan or romano cheese grated on top.

This recipe is also good for making a meat loaf. Just mix ingredients above (except cabbage)  and press into loaf pan. Top with ketchup or similar sauce. Bake 350 degrees for about an hour until well done.