Today many people live the a low carbohydrate lifestyle. I am one of them. I started by using Dr Atkins low carbohydrate diet. I have several of Dr Atkins books and love the recipes. I find the food to be very good. Who knew dieting could be so tasty? The following are recipes I use from Dr Atkins that I really love.


Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Cream Sauce

Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:05:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:20:00
Calories: 485
Fat: 30 grams
Protein: 49 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Net Carbs: 1 grams

Tarragon is a favorite herb in French cooking. It has a delicate, licorice-like flavor that goes well with poultry. Roasted green beans or asparagus make a fine accompaniment.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried
Salt
Pepper

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with oil. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Reduce heat and cook, covered, 15 minutes, just until chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to a serving platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Add cream to skillet; scraping up brown bits. Stir in mustard and tarragon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken.




Italian Sausage and Peppers

Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:00:00
Bake/Cook time: 1:10:00
Calories: 640
Fat: 49 grams
Protein: 36 grams
Carbohydrates: 14 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Net Carbs: 12 grams

This classic Italian comfort food is simple to make, addictively delicious and a great crowd-pleaser.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
4 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife and peeled
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
1 (14 ½-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
Salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large saucepan or high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet sausage and hot sausage and brown on all side, 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes, bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

These are just 2 of the recipes from Dr Atkins that I really enjoy. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.