Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers

Low Carb Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

By Claudia Jayson
 Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers
Low Carb Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

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 Other Books by Claudia Jayson

Hasty Tasty Low Carb Recipes Series

“Hasty Tasty Low Carb Dinners – Low Carb Recipes for People On-The-Go”
Through the many ups and downs of dieting in my adult years, I learned the
health benefit as well as the weight benefit of a low carb diet. Since much has
been written about the value of reducing carbohydrates in ones diet, I will simply
say that this collection of low carb recipes is presented to the people who have
already discovered this life-changing reality.

My challenge has always been one of time. My busy schedule prevented me

from preparing low carb meals on a regular basis so it became imperative that I
find a collection of recipes that could be made ahead or in a very short time.
When I made healthy snacks and meals that could be kept on hand, I was less
likely to grab the unhealthy and fat producing snacks so easily obtained. It was
also necessary for me to provide snacks and meals that would be accepted and
enjoyed by my family. Since they turn away from the natural “health food” type
foods I enjoy, my search results demanded low carb recipes for low carb snacks
and healthy snacks that were tasty as well as easy to prepare.

Searching the internet and cookbooks for recipes that met this requirement
robbed me of the time that was in such short supply. It occurred to me that many
of you had this same challenge. This book is meant to assist you in your
continued commitment to living a low carb diet, eating healthy snacks, preparing
very delicious and tasty low carb recipes that could be made easily and quickly
yet result in dishes that the whole family would love.

Some of my favorites are the Sausage Jalapenos, South Sea Island Chicken
Bites, Kabobs Antipasto, and the Crustless Cheese Quiches.

With all this in mind, please enjoy these recipes as well as the other cookbooks I
have published for you.

Get skinny. Stay skinny.

Claudia Jayson
 Delightful Buttery Cheese Stix
Cayenne pepper gives these a kick and I feel like I am cheating with the
bread like consistency. They satisfy any carb craving that comes over me.

PREP TIME: 25 MIN

COOK TIME: 5 MIN
YIELD: 48 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups white flour

¾ cup butter
1 teaspoon low sodium baking powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to
taste.
½ teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, cheese and butter in a
bowl.
Mix well until combined.
Add water a little at a time to make very stiff dough.
On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 3/8 inch thick.
Cut sticks about 4-5 inches in length.
You can twist them for interest.
Arrange pieces on a baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes or until brown.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (1 STIX)

62 calories
4.2 g carbohydrates
4.3 g total fat
1.3 g saturated fat
2.9 g unsaturated fat

1.7 g protein
 Sensational Salmon Cakes

These are so easy to make and so delightful to eat. I double the recipe, prepare
them ahead and reheat them when I have a busy day.

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

COOK TIME: 10 MIN
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:
 Deviled Eggs – The Low Carb Standby

This collection of recipes will add variety and new interest to the staple of
every low carb lifestyler, the dependable deviled egg.
 Double Devil Deviled Eggs

Adding deviled ham add double the taste to deviled eggs. It’s like eating a
total breakfast in a bite.

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS (2 EACH)
INGREDIENTS:

8 hard cooked eggs

¼ cup deviled ham spread ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped ¼ cup sweet
pickle relish 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Paprika

DIRECTIONS:

Slice eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.
In a small bowl, mash yolks with a fork.
Add the next 8 ingredients.
Mix well.
Spoon mixture into egg white.
Refrigerate until serving.
Sprinkle with paprika.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH) 177 calories

14 g total fat
3 g saturated fat 11 g unsaturated fat 4 g carbohydrate
7 g protein

278 mg sodium
 Bold and Memorable Horseradish Deviled Eggs

The combination of mustard, dill and horseradish is bold and delicious. Zesty!

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS (2 EACH)
INGREDIENTS:

6 hard-cooked eggs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1/-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish ½ teaspoon dill weed ¼ teaspoon ground
mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash pepper
Dash paprika

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.
In small bowl, mash the yolks.
Add mayonnaise, horseradish, dill, mustard, salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Spoon mixture into egg whites.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

146 calories
13 g total fat
3 g saturated fat 10 g unsaturated fat 1 g carbohydrate
6 g protein

169 mg sodium
 Taste of the East Curried Deviled Eggs

For a zippy flavor and a step from the ordinary, these tasty morsels are bound
to please the entire family.

PREP TIME: 30 MIN

YIELD: 16 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

16 hard-cooked eggs
1/3 to ½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground mustard ½ teaspoon curry powder Dash
Worcestershire sauce
DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.
In a small bowl, mash yolks.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spoon into egg whites.
Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

89 calories
6 g fat
2 g saturated fat 4 g unsaturated fat 1 g carbohydrate
7 g protein

139 mg sodium
Southwest El Rancho Deviled Eggs

The spicy, smoky flavor is a hit with the entire family. The zippy Southwestern
flair is a winner.

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

YIELD: 2 SERVINGS (2 EACH)
INGREDIENTS:

2 hard-cooked eggs

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon canned green chilies, chopped ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

4 teaspoons salsa
1 ½ teaspoons green onion, thinly sliced 1 black olive, quartered
DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.
In a small bowl, mash yolks.
Stir in mayonnaise, chilies, chipotle pepper and garlic salt.
Spoon into egg whites.
Top with salsa, onion and an olive piece.
Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

111 calories
8 g fat
2 g saturated fat
6 g unsaturated fat
2 g carbohydrate
6 g protein

327 mg sodium
 Party Crackers Italiano

Wow, how quick and easy to serve to unexpected guests or the party crowd. No
one realizes they are low carb.

PREP TIME: 30 MIN

YIELD: 48 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

48 Triscuits
¼ cup prepared pesto ¼ cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS:

Spread cream cheese on each cracker. Top with pesto and a tomato slice.

Serve immediately.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: (1 CRACKER)

36 calories
2 g fat
1 g saturated fat 1 g unsaturated fat 3 g carbohydrate
1 g protein

48 mg sodium
 Unforgettable Garden Shrimp

This elegantly displayed dish looks as though I am a culinary school

graduate. Impressive and delicious.

PREP TIME: 10 MIN + MARINATING

YIELD: 16 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup olive oil

1/3 cup lime juice 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup sweet onion, diced 3
garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoon chives, minced 2 teaspoon fresh tarragon,
minced 2 teaspoons fresh dill, snipped 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, cooked, peeled
and deveined Nasturtiums, rosemary, dill sprigs and flat leafed parsley
DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.

Place the shrimp in a large re-sealable plastic bag.
Add herb mixture.
Seal bag and toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Put shrimp in a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.
Garnish with flowers and herbs.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: (3 SHRIMP APPETIZERS

136 calories
11 g fat
1 g saturated fat
10 g unsaturated fat 1 g carbohydrate
9 g protein
96 mg sodium
 Rye & Cheese Bites

This spread can be made ahead and spread on rye rounds at the last minute. I
find these to be enjoyed by my friends and family when we get together.

PREP TIME: 20 MIN

COOK TIME: 10 MIN PER BATCH
YIELD: 30 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4 ¼ oz.) ripe olives, chopped 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded 4 bacon
slices, cooked and crumbled ¼ cup green onions, chopped 1 ½ teaspoons fresh
parsley, minced

30 slices of snack-sized rye bread

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients.
Spread a tablespoonful on each slice of bread.
Put slices on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING:
108 calories
9 g total fat
2 g saturated fat
7 g unsaturated fat 4 g carbohydrate
3 g protein

160 mg sodium
 Tantalizing Thai Shrimp

I love these really easy no-cook appetizers. They are spicy with a garlic and
lime flavor. Keeping shrimp on hand in my freezer allows these to be prepared
at the last minute.

PREP TIME:

15 MIN + MARINATING TIME

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed 1 teaspoon lime
peel, grated ¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
DIRECTIONS:

Put all ingredients except shrimp into a re-sealable plastic bag.

Add the shrimp.
Seal bag and turn to coat.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Drain away the marinade.
Place shrimp on serving plate.
If desired, garnish with a cilantro leaf.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: (1/2 CUP)

170 calories
7 g total fat
1 g saturated fat
6 g unsaturated fat 2 g carbohydrate
23 g protein

225 mg sodium
 Polenta Chicken Rounds

Wow, I love polenta and was excited to find this delicious recipe. They look
elegant and are very filling as a snack or appetizer. To shorten the
preparation time, I use the already prepared tubes of polenta. Be sure to read
the label for carb content.

PREP TIME: 30 MIN (LESS USING TUBES OF POLENTA) COOK TIME:

10
YIELD: 32 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ cups water, divided ¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 cup cornmeal
½ cup heavy whipping cream TOPPING:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2/3 cup pesto, prepared ¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup dried cranberries
DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan, bring water to boil with salt and pepper.

Reduce heat to a gentle boil.
Slowly add cornmeal.
Cook and stir for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away
from the sides of the pan. It will be very thick.
Pour into 15” X 10” X 1” pan.
Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.
Cut polenta with a cookie cutter.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, pesto and pepper.

Put 1 tablespoon mixture over each polenta round.
Sprinkle with cranberries.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

81 calories
5 g total fat
2 g saturated fat
3 g unsaturated fat 5 g carbohydrate
4 g protein

146 mg sodium
 Sausage Jalapeno Grill

These tasty forkfuls of ambrosia are truly a culinary gift to our barbecue
events. It’s difficult to eat only two.

PREP TIME: 25 MIN

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

¾ pounds bulk pork sausage 12 strips bacon

24 fresh jalapeno peppers

DIRECTIONS:

Wash peppers and remove stems.

Cut a slit along one side of each pepper.
Remove seeds, rinse and dry peppers.

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.

Drain.
Stuff peppers with the sausage.
Wrap ½ slice bacon around each and secure with a toothpick.
Grill peppers, uncovered over medium heat. About 15 minutes until bacon crisp.

Note: The oils from the hot peppers can burn the skin. Wear disposable plastic
gloves and avoid rubbing your eyes.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: (2 peppers)

192 calories
18 g fat
7 g saturated fat 11 g unsaturated fat 2 g carbohydrate 4 g protein

282 mg sodium
 Faux Potato Skins

These do not have the same crunchiness as a real potato skin but they taste so good that I don’t even feel
that I am missing out on the real thing.

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

BAKE TIME: 30 MIN

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg
2 cups cauliflower puree (cook cauliflower, then puree) 1 cup cheddar cheese,
shredded 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped ¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In bowl mix puree and egg.
Mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons mash into greased muffin tin cups.
Spread up the sides to about ½ inch thick. (If too thin, won’t come out of tin.)
Bake 30 minutes until dry and firm.

Take out of muffin tins using butter knife. Release gently.

Place on greased cookie sheet.
Fill cups with cheese and bacon Bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Garnish with sour cream and green onions.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:
115 calories
0 g saturated fat
2 g carbohydrates

9 grams protein
 Filet Mignon Morsels

These decadent bite-sized appetizers are great for picnics, parties, and special
treats for the family. They are easy and quick to grill.
I absolutely LOVE these!

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

GRILL TIME: 8 MIN
YIELD: 20 BITES

INGREDIENTS:

4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz. each) 1 bottle Italian dressing (16 oz.) ¼ cup
jalapeno pepper, minced 1 package cream cheese (8 oz) 20 sliced bacon, thinly
sliced
DIRECTIONS:

Cut the steaks into ½ inch wide strips.

Pound the strips to about half their original thickness.
Put steak into a bowl.
Pour the Italian dressing over the meat.
Marinate for at least 2 hours.

In bowl, combine cream cheese and jalapeno pepper. Set aside.

Preheat outdoor grill to high heat.

Remove the meat from the marinade.
Spread 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese onto each strip.
Fold the meat around the cream cheese to form a ball.
Wrap each ball with a slice of bacon.
Secure bacon with water-soaked toothpicks.

Grease grill.
Cook about 4 minutes per side.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING:

393 calories
32 g total fat

0 carbs

Grease grill lightly.

 Oven Baked Cheese Chips

These wonderful little chips are a great substitute for the potato chips I long
for from time to time. I also drape them over the bottom of my miniature
muffin tins when still warm to form cups which can be filled with anything
from dips to salad.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup grated hard cheese such as hard Parmesan Different cheeses have different
results.
For example, hard cheese such as Parmesan, Romano, and Asagio will make a
crisp “shell”.
Cheddar results in a chewier though still firm.
Soft cheese such as mozzarella will not work.

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

You can mix any seasoning you desire with the cheese such as garlic, cayenne or
various herbs.

Pile 1-4 tablespoons of cheese on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
oiled on both sides.
Flatten the tops so they are an even pile.
Allow 2 inches between mounds.

Bake 5-6 minutes until light golden brown. Edges will darken fast, so watch
carefully.
 Hazelnut Biscotti

Sometimes my coffee just has to be accompanied by a sweet treat. These

mouth-watering biscotti hit the spot at those times.

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

BAKE TIME: 30 MIN

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoon olive oil

1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned,
and coarsely chopped ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil and egg until well blended.

In a large bowl, combine hazelnuts, flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder and
salt.
Stir in the egg-oil mixture to form dough, kneading by hand as needed.
Form into a 9 x 3 x ½ inch log.
Place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and place on wire rack.
Cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Slice diagonally into ½ inch-thick slices.
Reduce oven temperature to 330 degrees.
Bake, cut side down, an additional 15 minutes.
Cool completely on wire rack.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

83 calories
4 g total fat
1 g saturated fat
3 g unsaturated fat
1 g carbohydrate

38 mg sodium
 Pepperoni Chips

Not only are these crispy little chips a satisfying snack alone, they are great in
place of crackers for dipping.

PREP TIME: 5 MIN

COOK TIME: 15 MIN
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

6 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Lay pepperoni slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the pan from oven and soak up excess grease with paper towel.
Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes, until very
crispy.
 Table of Contents
Shish-Ka-Bob Antipasto Style
Speedy Beef & Asparagus Roll-Ups
Delicious Mushroom & Bacon Mini Tarts
Delectable Stuffed Shrimp & Bacon
No-Cook Easy Party Kabobs
Delightful Buttery Cheese Stix
Low Carb Nutty Delights
South Sea Island Chicken Bites
Winning Stuffed Mushrooms
Quick and Easy Egg Foo Yung Pancakes
Bread Satisfaction
Kick Butt Crab Wraps
Crustless Cheese Quiches
Sensational Salmon Cakes
7 ½ oz canned salmon, drained
Deviled Eggs – The Low Carb Standby
Whisper of the Sea Deviled Eggs
Double Devil Deviled Eggs
Bold and Memorable Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Taste of the East Curried Deviled Eggs
Southwest El Rancho Deviled Eggs
Party Crackers Italiano
Unforgettable Garden Shrimp
Rye & Cheese Bites
Tantalizing Thai Shrimp
Polenta Chicken Rounds
Sausage Jalapeno Grill
Morning Meatballs
Faux Potato Skins
Filet Mignon Morsels
Oven Baked Cheese Chips
Hazelnut Biscotti
Pepperoni Chips