Polenta " Toast " with Asparagus and Bacon
Ingredients : 4 c . chicken broth 1 1 / 4 c . polenta 1 / 3 c . grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp . butter Salt and pepper 4 oz . of bacon 1 bunch of blanched and chopped asparagus 4 oz . of feta ( or cheese of choice )
Directions :
1 . In medium saucepan , bring broth to a simmer , slowly add polenta while whisking .
2 . Cook until it appears thick , stirring occasionally . Stir in parmesan , butter and salt and pepper to taste .
3 . Spray 9x13 dish and pour in polenta . Cool completely .
4 . Meanwhile , heat large skillet over medium heat , add bacon and cook until crisp . Remove bacon bits and add asparagus , cook until crispy and add bacon back in .
5 . Use a circle cutter to cut out polenta , brush each circle with olive oil , transfer to baking sheet and toast in oven for 12-15 minutes .
6 . Spread cheese of choice and top with asparagus and bacon .
Keto Shrimp and Avocado Bites
Ingredients : 1 lb . large shrimp , peeled and deveined 2 garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp . cilantro chopped ( optional ) 1 tsp . paprika 1 / 2 tsp . cayenne pepper 1 / 2 tsp . salt 1 / 4 tsp . pepper 2 tbsp . olive oil divided
For Avocado Spread : 1 avocado 1 / 4 tsp . salt 1 tbsp . lime juice , plus more for garnish 1 English cucumber sliced into rings
Directions :
1 . Pat shrimp dry with paper towel and mix with garlic , spices , and 1 tbsp . olive oil .
2 . Heat pan with 1 tbsp . olive oil and carefully add shrimp in single layer . Sautée 2 min per side or until cooked through .
3 . Mix avocado spread to desired consistency , spread onto cucumber slices and top with shrimp , extra cilantro and lime juice .
Orange Dream Pie
Ingredients : 4 egg yolks Zest of two oranges 1 14 oz . sweetened condensed milk 2 / 3 c . fresh orange juice 1 9 in . pie shell
Directions :
1 . Beat yolks and zest till fluffy . Add milk slowly and combine with orange juice just till mixed .
2 . Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 ° for 15 minutes or until center is just set .
3 . Cool and garnish .
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