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22 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

dinner for tonight :) (this plate is for my bf) I thought the way I served him looked nicer then my sloppy mess.

My portion Is without rice and half the size of meat he has. Finished it all within an hour.

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I want to be your neighbor. I'd be over all the time for dinner! 😋

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On 11/22/2019 at 19:27, GreenTealael said:



So good... Hot Cocoa w/ whip




I'm deep into Sublandia y'all, I'll never find my my out🔦. Its ok... just come visit me sometimes 😂




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I’m really into hot cocoa these days too! Such a yummy treat

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13 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Very pretty plate 😍

Seriously drooling!!! Recipe please? :D

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14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

How do you combat the dryness without oil/butter? I havent found an alternative yet?

The combination of the ingredients - they aren't dry. But I also am careful not to overcook them? But you can add 1 tsp to the batter if you want?

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Here's my cornbread recipe. It won a throwdown on YouTube. :) I have 2 recipes:

I prefer this one: https://fluffychixcook.com/low-carb-keto-induction-cornbread/

But this one is a micro version that's super easy: https://fluffychixcook.com/mile-high-keto-cornbread-low-carb-keto-gluten-free/

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11 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Here's my cornbread recipe. It won a throwdown on YouTube. :) I have 2 recipes:

I prefer this one: https://fluffychixcook.com/low-carb-keto-induction-cornbread/

But this one is a micro version that's super easy: https://fluffychixcook.com/mile-high-keto-cornbread-low-carb-keto-gluten-free/

OK, whatever part of the South that guy is from - it certainly isn't Texas. All the cornbread I've ever eaten here is sweet!

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2 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Here's my cornbread recipe. It won a throwdown on YouTube. :) I have 2 recipes:

I prefer this one: https://fluffychixcook.com/low-carb-keto-induction-cornbread/

But this one is a micro version that's super easy: https://fluffychixcook.com/mile-high-keto-cornbread-low-carb-keto-gluten-free/

Are you using regular cornmeal these days?

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Fried chicken lettuce wrap

Lettuce, Pepper jack cheese, Insides of Market prepared fried chicken (I haven't fried chicken since I did it for a friend over a yr ago 😳 too much work), Carrots on the side

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9 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Seriously drooling!!! Recipe please? :D

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 - 2 bunches of green onions
  • 1.5 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp chicken powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup shaoxing wine
  • slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch to 2 tbsp water)

1. Thinly slice your beef against the grain. It doesn't have to be flank steak. You can use any type of meat and cut.

2. Soak the beef in water for 10-15 minutes. This cleans/pulls the blood out of the beef and also tenderizes it.

3. Mince 2 cloves garlic.

4. Marinade your beef with shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, chicken powder, cornstarch and sesame oil. Mix.

5. Flash fry or pan fry your beef with very little oil. Your thin strips will cook quickly so keep an eye out. Set aside.

6. Add oil to a hot wok/pan.

7. Add minced garlic.

8. Add water. This will serve as the base of the sauce.

9. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, shaoxing wine, and white pepper. Mix upon adding each seasoning.

10. Add slurry to thicken the sauce. The amount you add is dependent on how thick you'd like the sauce. The ratio to make a slurry is 1 tbsp cornstarch to 2 tbsp water.

11. Let the sauce reduce to your liking.

12. Add the cooked beef or meat of choice. Mix/toss everything.

13. Add the green onion. Mix/toss everything. Don't overcook them if you want them crunchy!

:) :D Hope you like it!

Also, you may have to tweak the wine, sugar and seasonings depending on your liking

Edited by MarvelGirl25

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Saturdays are made for Peruvian ceviche ❤️ 😩

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12 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 - 2 bunches of green onions
  • 1.5 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp chicken powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup shaoxing wine
  • slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch to 2 tbsp water)

1. Thinly slice your beef against the grain. It doesn't have to be flank steak. You can use any type of meat and cut.

2. Soak the beef in Water for 10-15 minutes. This cleans/pulls the blood out of the beef and also tenderizes it.

3. Mince 2 cloves garlic.

4. Marinade your beef with shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, chicken powder, cornstarch and sesame oil. Mix.

5. Flash fry or pan fry your beef with very little oil. Your thin strips will cook quickly so keep an eye out. Set aside.

6. Add oil to a hot wok/pan.

7. Add minced garlic.

8. Add water. This will serve as the base of the sauce.

9. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, shaoxing wine, and white pepper. Mix upon adding each seasoning.

10. Add slurry to thicken the sauce. The amount you add is dependent on how thick you'd like the sauce. The ratio to make a slurry is 1 tbsp cornstarch to 2 tbsp water.

11. Let the sauce reduce to your liking.

12. Add the cooked beef or meat of choice. Mix/toss everything.

13. Add the green onion. Mix/toss everything. Don't overcook them if you want them crunchy!

:) :D Hope you like it!

Also, you may have to tweak the wine, sugar and seasonings depending on your liking

10 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Saturdays are made for Peruvian ceviche ❤️ 😩

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13 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Saturdays are made for Peruvian ceviche ❤️ 😩

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D@mn ... I doubt I can get ceviche that looks that good ,,, in PERU!

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23 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Are you using regular cornmeal these days?

No. On the rare occassions I make it, I still use this recipe. :)

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