Guac pairing and intro
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Sliced veggies are a great carrier for all kinds of dips.
Guac makes a good omelette topping, too. I'll mix it with chicken (or shredded beef) for a chicken salad (eat with a fork, no bun/ wrap/ sandwich substitute needed). Mixes well with tuna, also.
Guac with a spoon is good too
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Rycbar_123 wrote: »Wow, so many things I just hadn't even thought to dip with. And red pepper strips sound perfect. I got rinds last night, they do not smell good lol. But I think I can handle the taste. The bag said they have 9g of protein, but not a significant source of protein...what does that mean? 9g in 7 rinds sounds decent to me.!
The protein in pork rinds comes from collagen in the pig's skin. It is protein, your body uses it like protein. However, it's missing a few types of amino acids, so it's not a "complete protein." If a person tried to live by eating *only* pork rinds, they would gradually starve, their body would have to break-down its muscle to get the missing essential amino acids. As long as you're eating some other sources of protein, it's not an issue.
Kind of frustrating that the law requires pork rinds be labeled this way, when other non-complete sources of protein (legumes, etc) can be labeled as "high protein" when in fact they're high-carb with some protein. I don't know why...5 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »@Rycbar_123 , fats are not bad for the heart..... that's total hogwash, as far as I understand it.
I am starting to get that now. I'm starting to feel like I'll be able to defend my new eating habits if I have to. And it all just makes sense! Like, duh! Lol, I dropped my carbs down to 50g, cause that also makes sense, and I've been feeling fine at 100g.
I maybe able to get a tester/strips Monday. And meat! I need an awesome meat sale. Like, now~1 -
I had my lunch today with a pile of guac. Dipped chicken slices, cucumbers, and bacon. All worked great. Thanks for all the ideas. My hubby needs to get off the computer so I can start printing some recipes. Before I find the meat sale
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Rycbar_123 wrote: »Wow, so many things I just hadn't even thought to dip with. And red pepper strips sound perfect. I got rinds last night, they do not smell good lol. But I think I can handle the taste.
Here's a tip I will pass on from another poster ages ago... " It was about toasting/heating the rinds at 400F for a few minutes to get rid of the pork-ie flavour. I haven't tried it yet but pork rinds are expensive here where I live - a cheap grocery store bag is 2.50. And I can easily eat the whole bag in one sitting.... not that I should, mind you."
I also generally pair guac with a spoon but also have been known to use zucchini or cuke coins, red/orange/yellow pepper strips, celery, and love it as stuffing in an omelette with lots of black and green olives.
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canadjineh wrote: »
Here's a tip I will pass on from another poster ages ago... " It was about toasting/heating the rinds at 400F for a few minutes to get rid of the pork-ie flavour. I haven't tried it yet but pork rinds are expensive here where I live - a cheap grocery store bag is 2.50. And I can easily eat the whole bag in one sitting.... not that I should, mind you."
First time I heard this tip, thanks for sharing. For a snack today I had some pork rinds and guac. The pork rinds taste was kind of off-putting to me, so I might give this a try.0 -
I thought this was a perfect answer...Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Spoon.
...and then I saw this answer! ZOMG!retirehappy wrote: »Costco has Whisps, which are cheese crackers that are just cheese, easier than making them
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...and then I saw this answer! ZOMG!retirehappy wrote: »Costco has Whisps, which are cheese crackers that are just cheese, easier than making them
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I bought these at Costco. Good, but to my mind outrageously expensive for something that can be made at home without much effort. But then I've been doodling around in the kitchen for longer than some of you have been alive.1 -
mandycat223 wrote: »I bought these at Costco. Good, but to my mind outrageously expensive for something that can be made at home without much effort. But then I've been doodling around in the kitchen for longer than some of you have been alive.
I'll drink to your long life and prosperity, and join you at that oldies table....
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Is it just as simple as sheet pan+parchment/silpat+cheese?0
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I roll up guac in deli meat and cheese for lunch. A little messy, but keeps me all afternoon.1
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silpat is a silicon mat that you can use in place of parchment paper1
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Learn something new every day
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Celery is my favorite carrier of cream cheese, guac, parmesan & artichoke dip and almond butter. Halved & deseeded mini english cucumbers work great for some of them too. Guac is a necessity on anything with taco meat and a great way to make salads a bit more substantial and filling. Delicious folded inside an omelette too.0
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yes it is. or you can microwave on some parchment too. I've seen some people do them in the bottoms of mini muffin pans in the oven, greased of course unless you have silicone ones, then they come out in little circles just like the ones you can buy for a million dollars at starbucks.Is it just as simple as sheet pan+parchment/silpat+cheese?
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Neat!
Thanks, Stephie.1 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »
yes it is. or you can microwave on some parchment too. I've seen some people do them in the bottoms of mini muffin pans in the oven, greased of course unless you have silicone ones, then they come out in little circles just like the ones you can buy for a million dollars at starbucks.Is it just as simple as sheet pan+parchment/silpat+cheese?
A million dollars for sure!0 -
It's no wonder I don't go to Starbucks. Well, that and the fact that I don't drink coffee.0
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auntstephie321 wrote: »
yes it is. or you can microwave on some parchment too. I've seen some people do them in the bottoms of mini muffin pans in the oven, greased of course unless you have silicone ones, then they come out in little circles just like the ones you can buy for a million dollars at starbucks.Is it just as simple as sheet pan+parchment/silpat+cheese?
Great idea. I never even thought of using the mini muffin tin. I'm such a myopic dummy sometimes.0
