Cauliflower Rice
1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into florets
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 Tbsp. Freshly chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
Grate cauliflower so that it resembles small grains of rice.Set aside.In a large fry pan add oil, butter and garlic.Heat pan on medium heat and sauté garlic for a few minutes.Add cauliflower and turn heat up just a little bit.Stir occasionally and cook for about 8 minutes.Add chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese and stir again.Taste for salt and pepper and season accordingly.Serve immediately.
Pat's Fabulous Flourless Chocolate Cake
1 lb. Trader Joe's Worlds Best Milk Chocolate
10 Tbsp. Unsalted butter (1 cube and 2 Tbsp.) cut into small pieces
5 extra large eggs, room temperature
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 325.Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or foil.Butter bottom and sides.Set aside.In a large bowl add chopped chocolate and butter and set over double boiler or in microwave on 80% power for about 2 ½ minutes.Stir until creamy.Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a pinch of salt until they triple in size.Carefully fold in cooled chocolate mixture and blend until smooth.Bake for about 22 minutes.The center will be soft.Let cool and serve.Center may ooze a bit but it is cooked.Cake may be stored in refrigerator, covered for 2 days.Serves 8.Serve with whipped cream and raspberries or chocolate sauce.
Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce
For each serving, you will need:
Salt and pepper
1 Pork chop- 1 inch thick
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Dry white wine
1 Tbsp. Heavy cream
1 Tbsp. Spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper the pork chop on both sides.Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.Sauté the chops until they are browned on both sides and done thoroughly.I would recommend they be a bit pink on the inside.Put your chops on a serving platter, cover and keep warm.
Put the wine in the skillet and stir it around, scraping all the tasty brown bits off the pan as you stir.Stir in the cream and mustard, blend well and cook for a minute or two.Taste for seasonings.Pour over the chop and serve.
(2 grams of carbs per serving)
